Outagamie County
Account Technician/Financial in the Clerk of Courts
SALARY
$22.61 Hourly
LOCATION
Outagamie County Government Center 320 South Walnut Street, Appleton, WI
JOB TYPE
Full-time
JOB NUMBER
2603623
DEPARTMENT
Clerk of Courts
OPENING DATE
09/11/2026
TYPICAL WORK HOURS/SHIFT:
Monday - Friday 8AM - 4:30PM (40 hours per week) there are possibilities of overtime.
Outagamie County Core Values
Invested in Serving
Better Together
Create Progress
Support Through Compassion
Position Purpose
We’re looking for a reliable and personable team member with cash handling experience and a proven ability to interact professionally with the public.
If you excel at de-escalating challenging situations and providing outstanding service, we want you on our team in the Clerk of Courts Office!
Under the supervision of the Finance Supervisor, the Account Technician ( I ) is responsible for handling, balancing and reconciling various monetary transactions related to the Clerk of Courts office
Hours: Monday - Friday 8AM - 4:30PM (40 hours per week) there are possibilities of overtime.
Location: 320 S. Walnut St in Appleton, WI in the Outagamie County Administration Building In the Clerk of Courts Office
*This position includes the full benefits package, and you can find out more here: https://www.outagamie.gov/Our-County/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits-Information
Key Responsibilities
The following duties are most critical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Reconciles accounts and cash drawer; computes payments and/or collects, verifies and issues receipts for various fees, fines, and other court ordered payments.
- Greets and answers questions for general public and various agencies.
- Works with defendants to calculate and set up payment plans.
- Enacts enforcement procedures for collections.
- Enters data relating to transactions in State computerized data system
- Reviews and receives filings for the courts
- Authenticates court records and documents as appropriate.
- Assists court personnel maintaining the court record relative to financial activity.
- Works with court personnel, Deputy Court Clerks, law enforcement and other agencies to quash warrants, communicates other information as necessary.
- Works with the jail to receipt in bonds.
- Helps all areas of the Clerk of Courts with scanning in documents into the electronic system
- Works with law enforcement in processing search warrants
- Prepares various invoices
- Receipts in and works with various collection agencies including State Debt Collection, Tax Intercept and other collection agencies utilized to recover outstanding debt
- Acts as a notary public
- Completes mass mailings
- Maintains regular and predictable attendance, works overtime/extra hours as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements
- High school graduate with experience or additional course work in bookkeeping, accounting or related course work.
- Minimum 1 year experience accurately dealing with large sums of money.
- Minimum of 1 year working with the general public.
- Experience with computerized systems.
- Or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Required or Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to conform to goals, policies, and procedures of the Department as well as the Outagamie County Work Rules and Terms of Employment.
- Ability to work effectively with co-workers, the general public and members of all socioeconomic groups by using tact, respect, diplomacy, cooperation and strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, figure simple mathematical calculations, and maintain proper bookkeeping practices.
- Ability and skill in handling large sums of cash with accuracy.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to proficiently and accurately use the keyboard, including the 10-key number pad.
- Demonstrated proficiency with typing.
- Knowledge of and ability to use standard office equipment including calculator, computer, fax, photocopier, telephone, computerized systems and various software packages.
- Ability to organize and schedule work cooperatively and effectively with co-workers.
- Ability to communicate, write legibly, quickly understand and follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and accountability.
- Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, use good judgment, and solve problems.
- Knowledge of pertinent State and Federal rules and regulations.
- Ability to maintain large filing systems.
- Ability to walk, stoop, climb, bend, stretch; push, pull and lift up to 20 pounds, understanding and utilizing proper body mechanics.