FINANCE 320 S. MAIN STREET, ROOM 109 JEFFERSON, WI 53549
PHONE (920) 674-7142 FAX (920) 674-7368
The Finance Division was created as a separate business unit within the Administrator's budget in 2009 as a result of splitting the accounting functions from the County Clerk's office, effective January 1, 2009. This office functions under the direction of the Finance Director, who is appointed by the County Administrator. The Director receives policy guidance from the County's Finance Committee.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The variety of tasks performed by the Finance Division includes, but is not limited to:
Enter payroll cycle including Processing payable vouchers and internal auditing related to expenditures
Payroll check calculation/preparation and related general ledger postings
Quarterly/annual payroll tax return preparation and employee W-2 issuance
Disbursement of fiduciary funds and related reconciliations through both check issuance and electronic payment generation
Issue 1099s for purchases throughout the entire County
Preparation of required and/or requested fiscal reports (federal, state, county, and internal)
Preparation of annual financial statements including Management Discussion and Analysis report in coordination with outside audit firm
Preparation of annual "single audit" in coordination with outside audit firm relating to grant expenditures
Preparation of annual financial informational return to Wisconsin Department of Revenue
Advise the County Board, County Administrator, other departments, and other interested parties regarding financial records
Internal auditing
Prepare, direct, and advise the County Board, committees, and management regarding long range financial forecasting/planning
Monitor and interpret changes in General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP, state/federal laws, and any other applicable laws/regulations
Develop monitor, direct, and modify the accounting system for all departments according to internal policies, GAAP, and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements
Advise and consult with departments in coordination of achieving Administration budgetary goals
Responsible for financial software including the following modules:
