Finance Supervisor

Outagamie County Core Values

Invested in Serving

Better Together

Create Progress

Support Through Compassion

Position Purpose

Reporting to the Clerk of Circuit Courts, the Finance Supervisor assists in the management of the business operations within the court system, is responsible for fiscal matters and automation within the department and supervises staff.

Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. with possibilities of comp time

This position has a comprehensive benefits package including being a part of the Wisconsin Retirement System Pension!

Learn more today by visiting: https://www.outagamie.gov/Our-County/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits-Information

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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.

• Supervises financial operations in the collection, custody, deposit, accounting, disbursement and auditing of financial transactions in the court system.
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates the activities of Account Technicians, Deputy Account Clerks and Lead Deputy Account Clerk
• Participates in hiring and disciplinary activities; conducts performance reviews.
• Supervises and participates in the maintenance of complete and accurate records; edits, verifies, reconciles and prepares financial reports.
• Serves as a liaison for CCAP systems and works with County IT
• Interprets and implements new or revised laws, policies, and procedures.
• Develops and maintains up to date procedure manuals related to financial processes and policy.
• Assists in the preparation of annual budgets for the department and circuit courts; participates in the preparation of departmental annual report and other reports as requested.
• Prepares IV D contract proposal, and submits monthly expenditures for reimbursement.
• Oversees training needs and requirements for accounting staff; cross training to ensure standardization and compliance with laws, policies and procedures as established by Department Head, Statutes, Court rules or official state/county agencies.
• Attends supervisory and other meetings as required.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance, works overtime/extra hours as required.
• Prepares annual report allowing for receipt of court support payments.
• Daily balancing of cash drawers
• Prepares and submits month end reports
• Maintains accounting staff schedules
• Assists with final batching of payroll
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements

• Graduation from High school or possession of a GED equivalent.
• Associates degree in Accounting, Business Management, or a related field.
• Three to five years business or governmental experience, including supervisory experience and experience with automated systems
• Or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.

Required or Preferred Skills

• Ability to operate a variety of office machines including personal computer and computer terminal, calculator and photocopier.
• Ability to assign, supervise, evaluate and review the work of the accounting staff.
• Ability to make decisions regarding the selection of new employees and make recommendations regarding performance issues of employees.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate decimals and percentages and make use of the principles of descriptive statistics.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of documents including balance and accounting reports, audit logs, accounting journals and ledgers, State laws and bulletins and Federal regulations, etc.
• Ability to prepare a variety of documents including performance evaluations, budgets, accounting reports and purchase orders
• Ability to use and interpret legal and accounting terminology.
• Communicate effectively with County and State agencies, law enforcement, and court personnel, attorneys, the general public and others verbally and in writing.
• Requires the ability to visually inspect documents for accuracy.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position in office, including moving between work areas; sitting or standing for extended periods; handling, transporting, and filing documents, case files, supplies, and equipment; providing service by telephone, at a public service counter or window; operating standard office equipment; and following safe work practices.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting: https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/human-resources/employee-benefits-information

Outagamie County Diversity Statement:

Outagamie County is committed to developing, nurturing, and sustaining an equitable community and workforce where all individuals can thrive. We pledge to amplify the voices of under-represented communities or those who were historically excluded, by removing barriers that result from racial, social injustice and inequities. We strive to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion are embedded at all levels of Outagamie County programs and departments through acknowledging, analyzing, and addressing the root causes of inequities. We will create and advance equitable polices, practices and procedures, including, but not limited to County services, recruitment and retention, policies and practices, budgeting and procurement. We commit to being transparent and will continually evaluate and update our values when identified goals and objectives are not being achieved or sustained. Outagamie County will strive to create an inclusive environment where every community member feels like he/she/they belong.

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.