Account Technician/Financial in the Clerk of Courts

Outagamie County•Appleton, WI

13h•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a reliable and personable team member with cash handling experience and a proven ability to interact professionally with the public. If you excel at de-escalating challenging situations and providing outstanding service, we want you on our team in the Clerk of Courts Office! Under the supervision of the Finance Supervisor, the Account Technician ( I ) is responsible for handling, balancing and reconciling various monetary transactions related to the Clerk of Courts office.

Requirements

High school graduate with experience or additional course work in bookkeeping, accounting or related course work.
Minimum 1 year experience accurately dealing with large sums of money.
Minimum of 1 year working with the general public.
Experience with computerized systems.
Or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability to work effectively with co-workers, the general public and members of all socioeconomic groups by using tact, respect, diplomacy, cooperation and strong interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, figure simple mathematical calculations, and maintain proper bookkeeping practices.
Ability and skill in handling large sums of cash with accuracy.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to proficiently and accurately use the keyboard, including the 10-key number pad.
Demonstrated proficiency with typing.
Knowledge of and ability to use standard office equipment including calculator, computer, fax, photocopier, telephone, computerized systems and various software packages.
Ability to organize and schedule work cooperatively and effectively with co-workers.
Ability to communicate, write legibly, quickly understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and accountability.
Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, use good judgment, and solve problems.
Knowledge of pertinent State and Federal rules and regulations.
Ability to maintain large filing systems.
Ability to walk, stoop, climb, bend, stretch; push, pull and lift up to 20 pounds, understanding and utilizing proper body mechanics.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to conform to goals, policies, and procedures of the Department as well as the Outagamie County Work Rules and Terms of Employment.

Responsibilities

Reconciles accounts and cash drawer; computes payments and/or collects, verifies and issues receipts for various fees, fines, and other court ordered payments.
Greets and answers questions for general public and various agencies.
Works with defendants to calculate and set up payment plans.
Enacts enforcement procedures for collections.
Enters data relating to transactions in State computerized data system
Reviews and receives filings for the courts
Authenticates court records and documents as appropriate.
Assists court personnel maintaining the court record relative to financial activity.
Works with court personnel, Deputy Court Clerks, law enforcement and other agencies to quash warrants, communicates other information as necessary.
Works with the jail to receipt in bonds.
Helps all areas of the Clerk of Courts with scanning in documents into the electronic system
Works with law enforcement in processing search warrants
Prepares various invoices
Receipts in and works with various collection agencies including State Debt Collection, Tax Intercept and other collection agencies utilized to recover outstanding debt
Acts as a notary public
Completes mass mailings
Maintains regular and predictable attendance, works overtime/extra hours as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.