Fiscal Specialist

Waukesha County, WI; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Waukesha County is seeking a Fiscal Specialist in the Child Support Division to support the administration of the child support program. The role focuses on entering and updating court-ordered financial terms in the KIDS database and ensuring correct disbursement of funds.

The starting salary ranges from $24.35 to $25.36 per hour with a full range to $32.15 per hour, plus a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and able to handle confidential information.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Three years of post-high-school work experience in finance or accounting.
• Post-high school education in accounting, finance, business, or related field may substitute for work experience.

Responsibilities

• Enter and update financial and non-financial terms of court orders in the KIDS database.
• Review reports and ensure money disbursed to parties accurately.
• Research case and financial information to determine proper action.
• Communicate with parties, employers, and others involved in the child support process.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post high school education in accounting, finance, business, or related field may substitute for work experience

Job description

SALARY RANGE

$24.35 - $32.15

WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

The Child Support Division of the Waukesha County Corporation Counsel Office is seeking a motivated, collaborative, and service-focused professional to join our team as a Fiscal Specialist and play an important role in supporting the administration of the child support program.

Starting salary range is $24.35-$25.36 per hour plus excellent benefit package. Full range extends to $32.15 per hour.

The Fiscal Specialist in the Child Support Division is primarily responsible for entering and updating financial and non-financial terms of court orders in the KIDS database. In addition, this position is also responsible for ensuring money collected is correctly disbursed to parties by reviewing reports, conducting research, communicating with involved parties and employers, and determining the correct course of action. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, comfortable working with confidential financial and case-related information. The candidate must be willing and able to learn how to read, interpret, and apply court-ordered financial and non-financial terms and accurately enter the required information into the KIDS system. The position also requires the ability to conduct research, review case, and financial information to determine the appropriate course of action, reconcile financial activity, identify and resolve discrepancies, and communicate effectively with parties, employers, and other individuals involved in the child support process.

Supplemental Information

Pursuant to Internal Revenue (IRS) 1075 Publication, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) fingerprints and criminal background checks are a component and requirement for access to Federal Tax Information (FTI). New hires must be successfully adjudicated before a start date is established and prior to granting access to FTI. Successful adjudication is a job requirement, and as such, must be initiated at least every five (5) years.

To learn more about the Child Support Program, visit this link: What is Child Support?

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

To view the full classification specification for Fiscal Specialist, click here.

Minimum Training & Experience Requirements

• 1. High School Diploma or GED.
• 2. Three years of post high school work experience in finance or accounting.
• 3. Post high school education from a recognized college or university in accounting, finance, business, or a closely related field may be substituted for the work experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.

To view the County’s comprehensive benefit package, click here.

Waukesha County provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including excellent health/dental/vision, life insurance, generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year), an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.

Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee’s wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic.

About Us:

Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of “Leading the Way”, we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves “Is there a better way?”

Location:

Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.

EEO:

Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.

For further information visit:

https://www.waukeshacounty.gov

The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.