County Accounting Specialist: Impactful & Stable

La Crosse County; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wisconsin Retirement System

Countywide insurance plans

Vacation and sick time banks

Job summary

La Crosse County is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support the Clerk of Courts office. You will manage funds for court fines, reconcile accounts, and prepare comprehensive financial reports, ensuring accurate disbursements to state, county, and external parties.

The role requires an associate degree in accounting or related field and four years of accounting experience with strong customer service skills. A criminal background check is required.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in accounting or related field required.
• Four years of accounting, bookkeeping, banking, or related experience.
• Direct customer service experience is required.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Process, monitor, and reconcile funds for court fines, fees, and costs.
• Disburse funds to the state, county, and other municipalities as well as attorneys and the public.
• Prepare month-end, quarterly, and year-end reports for auditors and budgets.
• Maintain court-related trust accounts and perform case management tasks as needed.
• Assist in updating procedures in line with state laws and CCAP software.

Skills

Government accounting

Bookkeeping

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Mathematical calculations

Education

Associates Degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Job description

La Crosse County is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support the Clerk of Courts office. You will manage funds for court fines, reconcile accounts, and prepare comprehensive financial reports, ensuring accurate disbursements to state, county, and external parties.

The role requires an associate degree in accounting or related field and four years of accounting experience with strong customer service skills. A criminal background check is required.