Fiscal Associate II (Accounts Payable)

Do you take pride in accuracy and organization? Do you possess advanced Microsoft Excel skills? If so, we need YOU! We are currently accepting applications for a Fiscal Associate II in our Accounting Services Division! This position offers a mix of accounting and financial duties related to accounts payable including maintaining vendor records, preparing year end vendor related reports, providing financial system support, and much more! If you have a strong eye for detail and a general knowledge of accounting procedures, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Requirements:

• Associate degree in accounting, business, or related field, OR a minimum of 3 years of work experience in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field.

Additional Reasons to Apply:

• Eligible for a hybrid work schedule (up to 2 days per week) after 6 months of successful City employment
• Receive 40 hours of vacation on your first day of employment, plus earn 80 hours of additional vacation time in the first year
• Receive 3 paid floating holidays and 8 paid regular holidays (in a calendar year)
• Potential to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Other excellent fringe benefits (paid sick leave, health insurance, life insurance, etc.)!

Application Deadline: Sunday, May 10, 2026at 11:59 p.m.

Interviews expected to take place Monday May 18 2026. Candidates will be notified via email if selected to interview.

**Fiscal Associate II (Accounts Payable) Recruitment Snapshot**

POSITION SCOPE

Utilizing basic accounting training and a general knowledge of the assigned area, this position performs accounting and financial duties related to accounts payable, payroll, and the allocation of costs in accordance with department requirements and relevant legislation. Contacts are typically with other employees, supervisors, or with the public to answer specific questions or explain established procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prepares, inputs, and processes payments for City liabilities, using vendor invoices, purchase orders and payment requests.

Verifies payment requests adhere to all Accounts Payable processing procedures, while ensuring appropriate use of accounts and funding strings.

Maintains vendor records and prepares year end vendor related reports.

Must be knowledgeable of vendor payment processing guidelines as they relate to vendor payments.

Responds to requests for information from vendors and other departments.

Provides financial system support and testing of accounts payable related processes.

Has general knowledge of accounting procedures and the Chart of Accounts.

Prepares monthly and annual cost allocations and general journals in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Provides general assistance with payroll processing.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS

An associate degree in accounting, business, or related field, OR a minimum of 3 years of work experience in a related field is required.

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field is preferred.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to learn other relevant software.

Maintains prompt, predictable, and regular physical attendance.

Must be able to take direction and work well with others.

Must be able to concentrate and perform accurately.

Must be able to react to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.

Must be able to back-up fellow co-workers.

SUPERVISION/DIRECTION RECEIVED

Finance Director, Accounting Manager, Lead Accountant

SUPERVISION/DIRECTION EXERCISED

None.

Work is mostly sedentary (sitting) with occasional walking, standing and lifting less than 10 pounds in a general office setting with a minimal presence of hazards.

The City of Eau Claire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.