Assistant Accounting

Milwaukee County•Milwaukee, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Milwaukee County is searching for authentic people who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves to work every day. Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support, Combined Court Operations, Sheriff's Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors and those with Disabilities in Aging and Disability Services, and Veterans in Veterans Services. Our employees also remain committed to serving the cultural, human, recreational, and social needs of the entire community. Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County!

Requirements

Current Wisconsin resident
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Three (3) or more years of experience working in general accounting and cashiering
The exchange of basic information with internal and/or external contacts.
Maintain sensitive or confidential information
Explain and gather information, answer queries, or ask assistance with internal and/or external contacts
Persuade, conform, or recommend course of action with internal and/or external contacts.
Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, reports, short correspondence and memos
Speak effectively before both internal and/or external groups.
Makes decisions of responsibility involving evaluation of information; decisions may require develop mentor application of alternatives or precedents
Understand and follow instructions. Execute decisions within limits of standard policy and procedures
Interpret and adapt to established practices and procedures using independent judgment to meet situation to which applications are not clearly defined.
Knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets
The ability to lift/carry and push/pull up to 10Lbs.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Excel spreadsheets preferred
Degree in Accounting

Responsibilities

Perform general fiscal duties including receipting and application of payments.
Prepare adjustments, modify accounts to match court order, prepare bail refunds, process unclaimed fund requests, process witness, doctor, guardian ad litem, adversary counsel, and attorney fee bills for payment.
Collection activities and processing of failure to pay actions, including suspension of driving privileges, jail commitments, civil judgments, payment plans, and referrals to collection agency of all unpaid debt owed to State and County.
Prepare and compile fiscal data and special reports and/or worksheets and summaries in Excel and/or Word.
Prepare month end and daily folder, including summarizing receipts and checks issued and reconciling canceled or voided checks to CCAP reports.
Performs other duties as assigned.