Accounting Tech (LTE) - Clerk of Courts

Brown County • Green Bay, WI

384d • $44,408 - $44,408

About The Position

The Accounting Tech (LTE) - Clerk of Courts position involves performing specialized bookkeeping and clerical duties related to financial transactions. This limited-term role is designed to assist with coverage through early 2025, requiring approximately 20 hours of work per week. The position focuses on maintaining records, processing documents, and providing financial support within the court system.

Requirements

• Two year Associate degree in accounting, plus five years of responsible bookkeeping experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Advanced knowledge of court practices, terminology, court forms and procedures.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and basic accounting practices and procedural methods pertaining to the department in which employed.
• Working knowledge of techniques used in reconciliation of accounts.
• Advanced knowledge of court financials system and the supporting software: CCAP Financials, Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Skill in the use of computers for maintaining financial data and for maintaining customer information, or similar office activities.
• Skill in using ten key calculator.
• Ability to assess situations accurately and to take prompt effective action.
• Ability to understand bonds, fines, fees, costs and restitution structures for court cases and explain to the public, others in the department and other government agencies.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, apply, and explain office procedures.
• Ability to prepare reports and correspondence related to work assignments.
• Ability to make fairly complex mathematic calculations.
• Ability to learn and apply the specialized knowledge and skills of the department in which employed.
• Ability to accept responsibility and to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to review and instruct employees on correct office procedures and audit financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Accounts Payable (invoice processing) and Accounts Receivable (applying online payments to customer accounts).
• Completes day-end reconciliation of all payment types.
• Reviews overpayment, restitution, and other trust accounts.
• Answers the phone, assists with payment plans and due date extensions.
• Provides financial support to the front counter.
• Assists with other bookkeeping and billing projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree