Accounting Assistant - Finance

The City of La Crosse is seeking to hire a full-time Accounting Assistant to become an essential member of the Finance team. The purpose of this position is to support the finance department, payroll, other city departments, council members, auditors, and the public by performing various accounting and clerical tasks, including processing and recording transactions, preparing reports and various research projects while maintaining confidentiality.

Incumbents in this classification analyze, compile, maintain and balance budgets to cash, accounts, and general ledger information, often on automated systems. Starting wage for this non-exempt position ranges between $22.14 - $25.36 per hour (75hrs bi-weekly), depending on qualifications.

Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent, vocational/technical training in bookkeeping/accounting and two to three years of bookkeeping/accounting experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office. Associate degree in accounting is preferred.

Benefits: The City of La Crosse offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical benefit plan, Wisconsin Retirement Plan, deferred compensation, Roth IRA, life insurance, income continuation insurance, voluntary dental and vision plans, paid holidays, vacations and sick leave, and a variety of wellness initiatives.
Benefit perks: low medical plan premium costs having a $400 deductible, participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System with a 6.8% employer contribution, 10 paid holidays, ability to earn up to 12 sick days per year and vacation time available as of date of hire.

Selected candidate is subject to a background check and post-offer/pre-employment drug screen. Applications must be received by July 9, 2023. To be considered, submit an employment application by visiting the City of La Crosse website and clicking on City Services, then clicking Career Opportunities or by visiting this link.

The purpose of positions in this classification is to support the finance department, payroll, other city departments, council members, auditors, and the public by performing various accounting and clerical tasks, including processing and recording transactions, preparing reports and various research projects while maintaining confidentiality. The work is performed under the direction of the Director of Finance.

Incumbents in this classification analyze, compile, maintain and balance budgets to cash, accounts, and general ledger information, often on automated systems, and work under limited supervision of the Director of Finance.

The following duties are normal for this classification. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.