Fiscal Assistant II (Sheriff)

Milwaukee County Wisconsin•Milwaukee, WI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time, hourly Fiscal Assistant II position within the Sheriff's Office involves processing various financial transactions and related paperwork. Key responsibilities include handling bail payments, managing inmate account activity, tracking operating fund trust checks, and processing refunds for Civil, Traffic, Surety, and Occupants. The role also entails preparing and reconciling daily deposits, scanning documents, reconciling monthly checks, and serving as a backup for Jail Cashiers. Additionally, the assistant will be responsible for authorizing and reimbursing business-related travel expenses for Milwaukee County officials and employees within the Sheriff's Office.

Requirements

Current residency in the State of Wisconsin
High School Diploma
Basic knowledge of all related computer and software application, such as word processing and spreadsheet
Previous work experience in Accounting, Business, Finance or closely related experience
Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, reports, memos, and short correspondence.
Proficiency in related computer and software applications and general use of office machines, copying, faxing and other work as required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Business, Finance or closely related field

Responsibilities

Process bail payments and detail received.
Forward checks and paper work to the Clerk of Courts and other jurisdictions.
Research any issues related to bails and bail payments and refunds.
Work with Clerk of Courts and other jurisdictions to resolve any and all issues.
Review and confirm deposits received by comparing bank statements, deposit slips, and internal records.
Process and issue refunds for Civil, Traffic, Surety, and Occupants, ensuring proper documentation and approvals.
Prepare and reconcile daily deposits for Civil, Cashiers and Traffic desk.
Scan documents and waivers.
Reconcile monthly checks by verifying issued checks, clearing outstanding items, and ensuring amounts match with the bank statement.
Serve as backup for Jail Cashiers, assisting with payment processing, deposits, and other cashiering duties.
Authorization and reimbursement of business-related travel for elected officials, officers, employees of Milwaukee County, Sheriffs Office.
Other duties as assigned.