Description
VALLEY TRANSIT
ENTERPRISE ACCOUNT MANAGER OPPORTUNITY
Valley Transit is actively seeking an experienced and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Financial Accounting Manager. This critical role is responsible for financial reporting, account analysis, and supporting the daily financial functions of Valley Transit. The Financial Accounting Manager will assist the General Manager with accounting, auditing, report preparation, and compliance with federal and state requirements. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, able to manage multiple tasks, and possess strong leadership skills.
The Ideal Candidate will have:
At least four to five years of accounting experience, ideally in a public utility or municipal government setting.
Ability to work independently with high initiative and attention to detail.
Strong knowledge of governmental accounting standards and generally accepted accounting principles.
Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, with a minimum of four to five years of experience in accounting (preferably in a public transit or municipal setting). A CPA is required or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Salary The hiring salary range for this full-time position is $30.15 - $45.23, plus an excellent fringe benefit package including paid time off, health, life, dental, and Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The WRS is among the best-funded and best-managed public pension systems in the country.
Hours
Monday thru Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm. Candidates are subject to overtime as required to meet the needs of the position and the department.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete an on-line application at www.appleton.org by no later than Sunday, February 9, 2025. Resumes without an application will not be considered.
City of Appleton Human Resources
100 N. Appleton Street, 6th floor
Appleton, WI 54911
Phone: (920) 832-6458
Email: humanresources@appleton.org
Equal Opportunity Employer
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, four to five years accounting experience preferably a public utility or municipal government setting, one to three years supervisory experience, CPA required or equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills:
Knowledge of principles and practices of accounting, budgeting and finance for transit and municipalities.
Knowledge of governmental accounting standards and generally accepted accounting principles.
Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative and self-motivation requiring planning, scheduling, coordination of tasks/resources and problem solving.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive materials, records and conversations.
Ability to maintain financial records and accounts.
Ability to prepare financial reports.
Ability to assist in various aspects of budget preparation.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals, both inside and outside the organization.
Ability to coordinate and handle a variety of programs and activities within the time frame required.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and deal courteously and tactfully with other governmental agencies and the general public.
Ability to perform most work from a sedentary position.
Ability to work at a computer for sustained periods of time.
Ability to sustain prolonged visual concentration
Ability to lift 15 to 20 pounds.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet programs and Microsoft Word or other word processing programs.
Proficient in general ledger software programs.
