Account Technician in the Clerk of Courts at Outagamie County – Appleton, Wisconsin

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

Hours: Monday - Friday 8AM - 4:30PM (40 hours per week) There is possibilities of overtime.
Location: 320 S. Walnut St in Appleton, WI in the Outagamie County Administration Building
In the Clerk of Courts Office

Benefits:

Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting: https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/human-resources

The following duties are most critical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.