Accounting Clerk

A career with Sheboygan County is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. We provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. Becoming a member of our team also means that YOU become our top priority. You will not only enjoy a dynamic work environment but a variety of perks including but not limited to the following:

• Generous benefits package and access to our free InHealth Clinic.
• Time off: 15 vacation days upon hire, sick time, and 10 paid holidays.
• Other perks: Wisconsin Retirement System, referral program, wellness program, and much more!

Accounting Clerks performs a variety of accounting and related functions assigned to the County Treasurer and Real Property Listing Office.  These functions include, but are not limited to, initiating and retaining financial records and property records, and receiving cash payments in accordance with standard accounting practices and the Wisconsin State Statutes. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Answers telephone and provides general information regarding real property.
• Receives and processes interdepartmental funds for deposit.
• Reconciles and verifies assigned cash drawers with tax software reports.
• Receives tax payments, miscellaneous payments, and generates receipts in accordance with standard accounting procedures and the Wisconsin State Statutes.
• Performs day end procedures.
• Receives, opens, sorts, and distributes mail.
• Assists the public with verbal or written requests and public access needs.
• Records and audits all outgoing and incoming general receipt numbers.
• Keeps file of general receipts by department.
• Prepares and mails lottery and gaming credit letters and enters the responses into a spreadsheet.
• Reviews a special charges list from the State of Wisconsin for the lottery and gaming credit.
• Generates reports and keeps a variety of spreadsheets.
• Archives real estate property records in accordance with the Wisconsin State Statutes.
• Operates personal computer, calculator, and other office machines or equipment.
• Performs duties listed in the job description in a professional, efficient, and productive manner.
• Performs repetitive tasks in a courteous, cheerful manner.
• Records factual data accurately.

The successful candidate will meet the following requirements.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate Degree in Accounting preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Wisconsin State Statutes and Wisconsin Administrative Code, as related to the duties of the County Treasurer and Real Property Listing Office.
• Experience or training in software applications.  Proficient skill in using Microsoft Excel and Word, and Google applications.  Knowledge of Microsoft Access and Power Point preferred.
• Knowledge of business terminology, procedures, and equipment.
• Knowledge of business math, accounting procedures, and English.
• Ability to carry out complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work professionally and effectively with public and private sector individuals, groups, and agencies.

• Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting.  
• Ability to frequently lift up to 25 pounds, and a combination of sitting and standing postures may be required. 
• Ability to regularly work up to 8 hour days and 40 hour weeks is required. 
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment.
• Risk of blood borne pathogen exposure is considered low.

Salary : $17 - $21