Account Clerk II (Civil)

For more information, including minimum hiring standards and disqualifiers, please visit the Ada County Sheriff's Office careers page.

About the Role

Performs skilled financial tasks to maintain approximately 3,000 individual trust accounts and duties related to service of Civil Process as set forth in Idaho Code. The work is performed under general supervision with the incumbent making independent decisions in most cases. This position is located in the Ada County Sheriff's Office, Court Services Bureau, Civil Division.

Responsibilities

• Reconciles all trust and bank accounts as assigned.
• Receives and applies funds daily to proper trust accounts.
• Daily maintains and balances department tills and cash funds.
• Daily reconciles funds and forwards to the Finance Department.
• Processes and maintains compliance with unclaimed funds procedures.
• Prepares and distributes monthly reports of the Civil Division's financial activities.
• Maintains electronic financial records within Laserfiche.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of previous bookkeeping, accounting, or related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of modern office equipment, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to use a 10-key keypad.
• Ability to balance and maintain financial records.
• Ability to handle, count, and balance varying amounts of money.
• Ability to prepare fiscal reports.
• Ability to keep complex clerical records.
• Ability to learn and retain information concerning the law and adapt to changes in the law regarding interest and fees.
• Ability to understand and carry out complex verbal and written directions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use appropriate telephone etiquette.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to deal with the public, some of whom may be irate, in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to communicate with culturally diverse citizens.

Other Requirements

• Must appear before an oral board and successfully complete a polygraph and background investigation prior to hire.
• This position has been designated safety-sensitive and is subject to random drug testing.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment under inside environmental conditions.
• May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to function in a general office environment and accomplish tasks.