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Racine, County of (WI)
Cost Accounting Manager
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A Cost Accounting Manager manages the accounting process of reducing and control of costs for a company or organization. Advises leadership in actions to maximize cost efficiency and control future costs.
$155,408 / year median in Wisconsin
+8% projected growth
Job Description
To manage, supervise, and coordinate the financial operations of the Racine County Public Works and Development Services Department. Manage and maintain the general ledger financial management systems of the Public Works and Development Services in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Report related grants for the single audit and prepare documents for the annual financial audit to ensure the outside auditing firm receives information timely and accurately. Submit required reports to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Ensure that payroll and accounts payable activities are in compliance with the Federal and State laws and regulations. Develop and implement policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with regulations, municipal codes, county ordinances, GAAP, and GASB. Develop capital and operational annual budgets for Public Works and Development Services. Set financial goals for departments and work with managers to ensure those goals are met. Monitor cost and revenues while tracking budgets to advise management of financial position throughout the year. Work with highway management to strategically plan work while staying with in the confines of Wisconsin Department of Transportation Routine Maintenance Agreement. Maintain financial records for capital assets.