Senior Accountant - Operations

Overview

Posted Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:00 AM | Expires Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 6:59 AM

Milwaukee County is searching for authentic people who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves to work every day. Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support, Combined Court Operations, Sheriff’s Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors and those with Disabilities in Aging and Disability Services, and Veterans in Veterans Services.

Our employees also remain committed to serving the cultural, human, recreational, and social needs of the entire community.

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an online application must be submitted for consideration.

We are searching for Changemakers to join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents; we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County!

Salary Range: $59,280.00 - $88,878.40

Closing Date: February 13, 2026, or sooner upon receipt of the first 50 application submissions received.

The Senior Accountant - Operations position is responsible for the daily processing of all cash receipts, including ACH/lockbox deposits, PFC, and parking revenue. It reviews the parking operator’s annual audit, assists with parking credit card transaction reporting (daily transaction file, monthly manual batch file for credit cards). It includes monthly review and validation of reimbursable expenses to parking operator of over $6M per year.

Bi-annual parking operator incentive calculation, analysis, and review. Compilation, coordination, and preparation of the annual ACI financial survey which includes the FAA reporting for Parts 126 and 127. Manual credit card processing for miscellaneous items (e.g., unbilled, conference rooms). Responsible for lost ticket petty cash, and employee parking refunds. Year end and other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Download and save prior day statement from bank and lockbox reports for three Airport accounts. Record check and ACH payments in GL system and match appropriate invoices. Review parking operator’s TC-25 for completion and accuracy. Record all payments in ERP system and include backup support for manager and Treasurer approval.
• Audit monthly report of parking contractor operating expenses of approximately $5M - $6M per year and confirm eligibility of requested reimbursement. Prepare necessary letter and forms including a check request to reimburse the contractor. Review annual external parking report. Work with the parking manager to process and reconcile the bi-annual parking operator incentive and annual employee parking bonus payouts.
• Provide financial and statistical data for Airport industry and FAA benchmark reports FAA 126 and FAA 127 in a timely manner and within the imposed deadlines. The compilations of this survey and FAA reporting include almost 600 data points, calculations and KPIs relating to airport operations and financials.
• Primary contact for petty cash, review receipts, confirm reimbursement, follow policies and verify correct signatures. Complete petty cash log for each reimbursement. Holder for lost tickets and employee refund checks; includes writing out checks, reimbursement requests, and reconciling each bank account. Completion of annual statement of Public Funds.
• Processing daily revenue JV from parking operator. Download appropriate reports of revenue to complete entries. Verify all numbers and tie out and balance. Upload JV to ERP system for manager review.
• Complete analysis and year end and other duties and projects assigned including reconciling accounts and assisting…