Accounting Specialist - Payroll

The City of Platteville seeks an energetic, detail-oriented Accounting Specialist of Payroll. The primary focus of this position will be to process all payroll functions and payroll related reporting, as well as perform routine and complex accounting tasks, including reconciliations, journal entries, and assisting with cash receipting. Minimum starting wage of $21.80/hour, commensurate with experience. The City of Platteville offers unmatched employee benefits, including participation in Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), health insurance with low monthly premiums and a $300 max out-of-pocket cost for care, generous paid time off (112 hours in first year plus additional sick leave), and employer paid life insurance and long-term disability.

Please review the job description in the Supporting Documents section below. This position is responsible for the duties listed as "General" and "Specific Activities-Payroll". 

Minimum Qualification

• 1 year of relevant experience in the areas of payroll, bank reconciliation, general ledger, journal entries, or cash receipting. 

How to Apply

To ensure consideration, application materials should be submitted by 8am on Monday, February 12th, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Please complete the following application materials and submit them to Chad Wilson, Human Resources Manager, via email at wilsonc@platteville.org or by mail to the address below.

• City of Platteville Employment Application (available in the Supporting Document below)
• Cover Letter
• Resume

City of Platteville
Attn:  Human Resources
PO Box 780
Platteville, WI  53818

Note: Applications can also be dropped off in City Hall, M-F 8am-4:15pm.

For questions, please contact:

Chad Wilson | Human Resources Manager

608-348-1832 | wilsonc@platteville.org