NEOGOV · 6 hours ago
Accountant (Highway)
Madison, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$35.86/hr - $50.63/hr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Accountant for the Highway and Transportation Department in Madison, WI. The role involves performing professional accounting work, administering contracts and departmental budgets, maintaining financial records, and preparing fiscal reports and reconciliations.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Maintain budget, accounting and financial control records
Prepare, analyze, and review estimates of revenue, reimbursement, expenditures, and other accounts
Analyze and verify financial reports and statements, accounts and records expenditures, revenues, and other financial transactions
Preparation of financial aspects of grantee contracts, contract modification, and fiscal contract administration/close-out
Perform grantee audit review and follow-up
Assist program staff with budget development and implementation, perform electronic fiscal management, develop and monitor financial tracking and reporting systems
Process approved vendor/consumer budget changes
Gather data for a variety of financial reports requiring the application of accounting principles and judgment
Post financial transactions to ledgers, prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, prepare schedules and work papers for external auditors, and calculate trial balances
Compile financial reports; review and analyze accounts, records, financial statements, and fiscal procedures, and interpret need for appropriate changes
Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of computerized accounting and management information systems
May supervise staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (or related field)
Two (2) years of professional accounting work experience
Valid driver's license, or access to reliable personal transportation, or equivalent
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices including governmental internal service fund accounting
Knowledge of personal computer applications involving word processing and spreadsheet software, and use of the internet
Knowledge of electronic data processing accounting applications
Knowledge of governmental practices, policies, and procedures
Ability to compile, verify, and analyze financial records and reports
Ability to analyze and follow written and oral instructions and procedures
Ability to assign and monitor work for accuracy and completion
Ability to set priorities and manage complex administrative tasks
Ability to develop policies and procedures to meet accounting and administrative needs
Ability to work independently and exercise judgement in the application of accounting principles
Preferred
Knowledge of and experience working with administering and monitoring the financial terms of contracts, grant tracking and reporting, and Wisconsin Human Services and Federal programs including; CARS, Birth To Three and Medicare/Medicaid
Knowledge and experience working in an airport environment to include experience with Federal Aviation Administration programs and requirements including Passenger Facility Charges, the Airport Improvement Program, grant funding, etc
Familiarity with the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics or similar agencies from other states
Familiarity in working with airline and other provider tenants to include industry rate models, acronyms and language
Knowledge and experience working with the CHEMSPRO cost accounting software system with emphasis on journals, inventory and fixed asset management
Familiarity with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Uniform Cost Accounting Manual
Experience managing and directing physical inventory counts of parts, fuel and materials
Additional credit will be awarded for supervisory or lead work experience
Benefits
Fully paid dental and HMO health insurance premiums for full time employees/pro rated for part time employees
Contributions towards POS health insurance premiums
Short/long term disability
Long term care
Vision coverage
Flex spending account
Deferred compensation programs paid in full by the employee
Wellness program
Bilingual Pay: Employees who work in bilingual designated positions receive an additional $2.00 per hour.
Undesirable Hours Premium Pay: Employees may receive undesirable hours pay of $2.00 for anytime worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m and for anytime on Saturday and/or Sunday.
Paid Parental Leave: Dane County also provides 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth or adoption of a child.
Caregiver Leave: Dane County offers 80 hours of paid leave to care for an ill family member.
Telecommuting: Telecommuting allows employees to work remotely for all or part of their workweek.
Student Loan Forgiveness: If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
WI Retirement System: Employees hired after 7-1-11 must be expected to work a minimum of 1200 hours annually to be enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System when hired.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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