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Mesa County, CO · 18 hours ago

CHILD SUPPORT BOOKKEEPER

Grand Junction, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Mesa County Department of Human Services is a forward-thinking agency serving nearly 40,000 residents. The Child Support Bookkeeper is responsible for the accurate financial management of child support cases, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and supporting efficient service to families through various financial processes and collaboration with stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Process over-the-counter payments and allocate funds using appropriate codes within required timeframes, ensuring payments are allocated correctly

Maintain and update financial ledgers and judgments based on court orders, process adjustments for correct balances and case classification, and resolve discrepancies. Initiate and manage all ledgers within defined timelines

Investigate and correct misapplied or lost payments, data errors, and ledger transfers. Track and follow up on financial issues to ensure timely resolution

Analyze and interpret court orders and supporting documents to calculate accurate arrears. Prepare legal and financial documentation, including Affidavits of Arrears. Determine balances for Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF), foster care, spousal, and child support obligations. Update ledgers and ensure all reporting is accurate

Monitor and resolve monthly financial reports. Ensure monthly collections are properly recorded. Prepare and submit key reports such as CEPS and Disbursements

Maintain accurate records in the Automated Child Support Enforcement System (ACSES). Ensure all financial activities are documented for audit and legal purposes. Maintain strict confidentiality, especially in handling Federal Taxpayer information

Build and maintain positive professional relationships with colleagues, clients, accountants, auditors, payroll staff, employers, and partner agencies. Serve as a liaison with ACSES, the Family Support Registry (FSR), State office, other counties, and intergovernmental agencies. Collaborate with internal teams including legal, enforcement, and establishment. Communicate professionally, clearly, and effectively in both oral and written formats

Respond to financial inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, including clients, staff, and partner agencies. Assist in educating employers on Income Withholding Orders. Provide customer service by actively listening to and being inquisitive about the whole person and engaging in service delivery with a collaborative, human-centered approach. Conduct self in accordance with Mesa County DHS values. Foster a positive attitude while actively contributing to a supportive work environment

Other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Basic accounting knowledgeAccount reconciliationDebitsCreditsData entry accuracyProblem-SolvingAnalytical thinkingDependabilityCuriosity & LearningTime managementClear communicationCollaboration

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum of one (1) of related Child Support experience OR (1) year experience in bookkeeping

Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job

Basic accounting knowledge

Account reconciliation

Understanding of debits and credits

Data entry accuracy

Problem-Solving

Analytical thinking

Time management

Clear communication

Collaboration

Dependability

Curiosity & Learning

This position requires standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 10 pounds

Work is generally confined to a standard office environment

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Paid Sick Leave & Vacation Leave

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Company

Mesa County, CO

The Mesa County government has been around since 1883, working to provide our people with the services they need and the professional service delivery they deserve.

Founded in 1883

Grand Junction, Colorado, USA

501-1000 employees