Accounting Specialist II

State of Wisconsin - Local and Tribal Governments: Jefferson County
Jefferson, WI

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Job Details

Full-time
$24.60 - $27.43 an hour
2 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Law enforcement

Full Job Description

Introduction

ABOUT THE JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office promotes a criminal justice system that balances the protection of life, liberty, and property of the community with the rights and privileges of the individual, and to make choices that are consistent with the pursuit to fashion a credible, professional law enforcement agency, engraving the mark of excellence upon all acts and decision.

Position Summary

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The purpose of this position is to perform intermediate accounting functions for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department.

Salary Information

Starting Wage of $24.60 - $27.43/per hour

Benefit Highlights

Health insurance
Health insurance opt Out Plan
Dental & Vision insurance
Life insurance
Wisconsin Retirement System
Health Savings Account
Deferred Compensation Program

Employees at Jefferson County Value

Competitive Pay
Excellent Benefits
Great Coworkers
Flexibility
Advancement & Opportunity
Family Feel

Job Details

SOME ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

You will be successful in this role by completing the following tasks and responsibilities:

Provides general office and resources support to staff.
Coordinates accounts payable function, including processing purchase requisitions, verifying invoices, enters invoices for payment, and preparing journal entries.
Monitors accounts receivable by processing payments received with accurate account information and submits funds to the County Treasurer.
Prepares billings for non-county and interdepartmental customers for services rendered.
Processes monthly reports and checks for monies collected from inmates. Reconciles and monitors all accounts that are part of the department’s inmate banking system.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Accounting or relative fields of study, and one year experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years related experience and/or training;
Prior experience in legal or law enforcement setting.

Preferred Requirements:

Five years related experience and/or training; or a bachelor’s degree from a college or university plus two years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

How To Apply

For a full job description and link to apply online, please visit the County’s web site at jeffersoncountywi.gov.

Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

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