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NEOGOV · 1 week ago

Account Technician in the Clerk of Courts

Appleton, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$22.61/hr - $22.61/hr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking an Account Technician for the Clerk of Courts in Outagamie County. The role involves handling, balancing, and reconciling monetary transactions related to the Clerk of Courts office and providing assistance to the public and court personnel.

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No H1B

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

Qualification

BookkeepingAccountingCash handlingComputerized systemsInterpersonal communicationMathematical calculationsTyping proficiencyOffice equipment useConfidentialityProblem-solving

Required

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

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