Senior Fiscal Specialist - Treasurer's Office

SALARY RANGE $27.49 - $38.19

WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS Waukesha County is seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative, and service-focused Senior Fiscal Specialist to support the Treasurer's Office in a variety of accounting, property tax, reporting, reconciliation, and customer service functions. This position is a strong opportunity for someone with bookkeeping, accounting, financial, municipal, banking, or related experience who is interested in building specialized expertise in county treasury operations. The ideal candidate will have the ability and willingness to learn Wisconsin property tax collection processes, tax settlements, lottery credit records, in-rem foreclosure support, unclaimed funds reporting, and statutory reporting requirements. The role also provides meaningful professional development and may serve as a pathway for future promotional opportunities within the Treasurer's Office, Finance, or other related Waukesha County operations as opportunities arise. Preferred Qualifications Preference may be given to candidates with experience or demonstrated ability in any of the following areas: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, data analysis, and pivot tables. Experience with Workday or similar financial management systems. Experience using technology to improve accuracy, efficiency, or workflow. Interest in or openness to using artificial intelligence tools appropriately in a government office environment. Real estate, title, property records, or property tax experience. Governmental accounting experience. Municipal treasurer, deputy treasurer, municipal clerk, or deputy clerk experience. Banking, financial, cash management, or accounting experience. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to reconcile accounts, review financial activity, and identify discrepancies. Ability to learn and apply Wisconsin State Statutes related to county treasury and tax collection functions. CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION To view the full classification specification for Senior Fiscal Specialist click here. Minimum Training & Experience Requirements 1. High School Diploma or GED. 2. Five years of post high school work experience in finance or accounting. 3. a. An associate degree from a recognized college or university with a major in finance or accounting may substitute for two (2) years of the work experience requirement. OR b. A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with a major in finance or accounting may substitute for four (4) years of the work experience requirement. Waukesha County providesa 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. Amongst many other benefits, employees are recognized and valued through a pay for performance system. Successful candidates will be eligible for performance-based merit increases and non-base performance awards. 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 employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic. About Us: Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?" Location: Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs. EEO: Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County. For further information visit: The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr Waukesha County Human Resources