Fiscal Assistant

SALARY RANGE

Make a difference behind the scenes and throughout the community.

Waukesha County Parks and Land Use is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Fiscal Assistant to support the financial and administrative operations that keep our department running smoothly.

While much of this work happens behind the scenes, its impact reaches throughout our community. From processing financial transactions and payroll to supporting department staff and assisting members of the public, the Fiscal Assistant plays an important role in helping Waukesha County deliver high-quality services to residents and visitors.

As a Fiscal Assistant, you'll bring accuracy, organization, and a customer-focused approach to a variety of financial and administrative responsibilities, including:

• Manage financial transactions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and purchase orders.
• Process payroll accurately and efficiently
  , helping ensure employees are paid correctly and on schedule.
• Reconcile financial activity including cash, checks, and credit card transactions and address discrepancies as needed.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support general accounting processes, including billing and journal entries.
• Provide front desk coverage as a primary backup to the department receptionist, offering a welcoming and helpful experience to visitors, employees, and the public.
• Collaborate with coworkers and department staff to resolve questions, meet deadlines, and ensure financial and administrative processes run efficiently.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute ideas that make day-to-day operations more accurate, efficient, and effective.

You're someone who takes pride in getting the details right and enjoys being part of a team. You're comfortable working with numbers, following established procedures, and managing competing priorities. At the same time, you understand that excellent customer service and strong communication are important in every public-service role.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• The ability to work accurately with financial information and transactions.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and customer service skills.
• The ability to manage multiple responsibilities while meeting deadlines.
• Familiarity with general accounting procedures, journal entries, and billing processes.
• A willingness to learn, solve problems, and look for opportunities to improve processes.
• A professional, dependable, and service-oriented approach to working with co-workers and the public.

At Waukesha County Parks and Land Use, the work we do has a direct connection to the community. Our department supports the places, programs, and services that residents and visitors enjoy every day. As a Fiscal Assistant, you'll have the opportunity to use your financial and administrative skills in a role where your work supports something bigger: a thriving community and the services people depend on.

If you're organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, and motivated by meaningful public service, we invite you to bring your skills to Waukesha County Parks and Land Use.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One-year of post high school work experience in finance or accounting.
• One-year of post high school education from a recognized college or university in accounting, finance, business, or a closely related field may be substituted for the work experience requirement.

Waukesha County provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including excellent health/dental/vision, life insurance, generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year), an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.

Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an…