ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST - SHERIFF

 

Overview

 FLSA: Non-Exempt This is a bookkeeping and accounting position in the Sheriff's Office, involving keeping accounts of and tracking monies entrusted to the department. Employee works under moderate supervision of the Chief Deputy and Office Operations Supervisor and exercises independent judgment after having learned the job duties.

Essential Leadership Functions 

Act with Integrity and Build Trust 

• Demonstrate mutual respect, humility, and honesty in all interactions 

• Speak up appropriately, even when expressing unpopular viewpoints 

• Actively listen and remain open-minded to diverse perspectives 

Drive for Results 

• Set clear goals and objectives to motivate self and others to achieve outcomes 

• Seek new opportunities to improve processes and drive sustainable results 

• Hold self and others accountable through consistent evaluation and monitoring 

Develop Talent and Effective Teams 

• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and growth 

• Provide mentorship and support to help self and others reach full potential 

• Recognize and leverage diverse strengths within self and team 

Lead with Vision and Strategy 

• Understand and communicate a compelling vision that aligns with organizational goals 

• Develop and execute comprehensive strategies to achieve long-term objectives 

• Connect daily work to the bigger picture, inspiring self and others to contribute meaningfully 

Lead with Paradoxical, Critical, and Agile Thinking 

• Navigate complex situations by considering multiple perspectives 

• Adapt quickly to changes and uncertainties in the work environment 

• Make critical decisions using analytical skills, experience, and input from others 

Build and Maintain Effective Relationships 

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organization 

• Influence others through coaching, consulting, and team-minded thinking 

• Develop and sustain partnerships that create positive outcomes for all stakeholders 

Cultivate Community Engagement and Provide Excellent Service 

• Understand and address the needs and concerns of the community 

• Incorporate community perspectives into decision-making processes 

• Drive initiatives that create positive impacts beyond the organization 

Demonstrate Emotional Intelligence 

• Show self-awareness and manage emotions effectively in challenging situations 

• Seek and respond constructively to feedback, even in the face of setbacks 

• Balance empathy with accountability when leading self and working with others 

Essential Job Functions

Demonstrates self-leadership, seeks out opportunities for personal growth and development, accepts feedback and demonstrates ability to learn and apply.

Shares ideas and demonstrates respect, humility, honesty, and open-minded thinking. Demonstrates flexibility, acceptance of change and emotional intelligence.

Takes initiative and demonstrates the ability to think critically and strategically.

Participates as a contributing member of the team and brings authentic self to discussions regarding all aspects of the work.

Demonstrates ability to build and maintain effective relationships. Contributes positively to an inclusive workplace.

Collects inmate monies each day and prepares daily deposit.

Issues checks to inmates upon their release on a daily basis of any monies remaining in that inmates account.

Maintains accounting records of monies received and disbursed for Civil Process, and all prisoners in accordance with prescribed statutes rules, regulations and procedures.

Prepares and reconciles statements, claims, invoices, receipts, inventories, disbursements, refunds.

Posts to ledger accounts; takes trial balances; prepares month-end balances, month- end reports and refunds; checks expense accounts and other records; balances and deposits monies.

Checks departmental accounts for accuracy.

Keeps records on multiple computerized systems; accesses, inputs and retrieves data on multiple manual and computerized systems; makes reconciliation of multiple accounts with detailed records and makes reports.

Answers phone, types correspondence, files information relating to above duties.

In this public service position, employee is required to be courteous, cooperative and respectful at all times, with the public and clients. Also establishes and maintains a courteous, cooperative and respectful working relationship with other employees, supervisors and public officials.

Physical demands: Majority of time: Sits at desk, uses hearing, near vision and fingering for keyboarding, word processing, computers, calculators or other office machines. Frequently talks to clients, callers, department staff. Sits, stands, bends, reaches, moves about the office, and gets up to wait on counter/stands at counter intermittently throughout the day. Handles papers and manuals, etc., lift files, copy paper and other office materials.

Related Job Functions

This job description is not intended to encompass every job duty or responsibility but is only illustrative. This position is required to perform other duties as may be assigned or required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles and processes of bookkeeping and the principles of budgetary accounting.

Ability to input, access and retrieve information on a computerized system, and produce accurate computerized records, reports and spreadsheets.

Ability to make decisions in accordance with laws and policies.

Ability to make rapid mathematical computations either manually or by machine.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: 
La Crosse County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

If you need accommodations for a disability during the selection or interview process, please get in touch with Human Resources at jobs@lacrossecounty.org. 

Application Process: 
All applications must be submitted through our career website. Please ensure your application is complete and accurate,our hiring process highly values attention to detail.