Inmate Account Specialist
Are you detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to accuracy? Manitowoc County is looking for a dependable professional to manage and oversee financial operations related to inmate accounts within our jail facility. This role is essential in maintaining financial integrity, accountability, and efficient recordkeeping.
What You’ll Do:
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Create, maintain, and monitor inmate financial records with precision
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Process and record all incoming funds (cash, checks, and money orders)
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Prepare and distribute payroll check releases for Huber and electronically monitored inmates
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Balance accounts and prepare daily bank deposits
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Maintain individual inmate accounts, tracking all financial and employment-related transactions
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Process financial disbursements on behalf of inmates
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Verify medical charges and prepare payment correspondence
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Coordinate and record charges for inmate services, including haircuts
What We’re Looking For:
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial recordkeeping
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Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism
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Experience with accounting, bookkeeping, or financial administration preferred
A high school diploma and whatever additional education and work experience provides the necessary knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
At Manitowoc County, we invest in our employees' health, financial security, and work-life balance.
Health & Wellness
Choose from a robust selection of benefits designed to support you and your family, including:
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Health Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Life Insurance
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Disability Insurance
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Critical Illness Coverage
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Accident Insurance
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Hospital Indemnity Coverage
Financial Security & Retirement
Plan confidently for your future with:
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Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
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Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings Plan
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Employer-supported income protection through Short-Term Disability Income Continuation
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Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
Paid Time Off
Enjoy generous paid leave benefits, including:
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Paid Holidays
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Vacation Time
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Sick Leave
Additional Employee Benefits
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Student Loan Forgiveness Program - working for the County means you can apply for student loan forgiveness after 10 years of employment based on qualifications. Learn more here: https://dpm.wi.gov/Pages/Job_Seekers/StudentLoanForgiveness.aspx
- Discounted subscription to the Savi Student Loan Forgiveness Program, helping employees navigate and maximize federal student loan forgiveness opportunities
Work-Life Balance
Predictable schedule of 75 hours per two-week pay period
Commitment to supporting employee well-being and maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life
Equal Opportunity Employer
Manitowoc County is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful workplace where all employees can thrive. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, military service, arrest or conviction record, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and employment process for qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact the Manitowoc County Personnel Department at (920) 683-4063.
NOTE: Per - Wis. Stat. § 19.36(7) Records that would reveal the identities of job applicants must be kept confidential if the applicants so request in writing. However, the identities of final candidates to local public office may not be withheld. A final candidate is an individual who is one of the five most qualified applicants, or a member of the final pool if that is larger than five. If there are fewer than five candidates, each one is a final candidate. Please contact the Personnel Department at 920-683-4063 if you have questions regarding this information or you would like to keep your information confidential.
