Account Clerk II (Civil)

Ada County • Boise, ID

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled financial tasks to maintain approximately 3,000 individual trust accounts; performs other duties related to service of Civil Process as set forth in Idaho Code. The work is performed in most instances under general supervision and the incumbent makes independent decisions in most cases. The position is located in the Ada County, Sheriff's Office, Court Services Bureau, Civil Division.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of modern office equipment, practices and procedures
• Ability to use 10 key keypad
• Ability to balance and maintain financial records
• Ability to handle, count, and balance varying amounts of money
• Ability to prepare fiscal reports
• Ability to keep complex clerical records
• Ability to learn and retain information concerning the law and adapt to changes in the law regarding interest and fees
• Ability to understand and carry out complex verbal and written directions
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to use appropriate telephone etiquette
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationship with other employees
• Ability to deal with the public, some of whom may be irate, in a tactful and courteous manner
• Ability to communicate with culturally diverse citizens
• Must appear before an oral board and successfully complete a polygraph and background investigation prior to hire
• This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing

Nice To Haves

• Two years previous bookkeeping, accounting or related experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Reconciles all trust and bank accounts as assigned
• Receives and applies funds daily to proper trust accounts
• Daily maintains and balances departments tills and cash funds
• Daily reconciles funds and forwards to the Finance Department
• Processes and maintains compliance with unclaimed funds procedures
• Prepares and distributes monthly reports of the Civil Division’s financial activities
• Maintains electronic financial records within Laserfiche
• Performs other related duties as required

Benefits

• Low cost medical, dental, and vision insurances
• Idaho PERSI retirement plan
• Deferred Compensation plan 457(b) with a County match of up to 3%
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
• Post-Employment Health Plan – 50% of unused sick leave above 240 hours
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• No cost basic life, accidental death, and short-term disability insurances
• Eleven (11) paid holidays annually
• Paid vacation leave, sick leave, and parental leave
• No cost gym access at three (3) County owned gym facilities
• Wellness Program
• Optional 401(k) and/or Roth IRA

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED