Under direct supervision, performs tasks of moderate difficulty in preparation and documentation of victim claims, bookkeeping, data entry, and quality control; performs related work as assigned.
Essential Functions:  As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.  (Illustrative Only) Posts and reconciles general ledgers; reviews documents, computations and data entry for completeness and accuracy; codes and classifies information from source documents; prepares basic financial reports; maintains accounts receivable and payable; responds to requests for information; compiles statistical data; interacts with victims and their families both over the phone and in-person, to process victim compensation claims; negotiates rates with behavioral health providers; schedules and oversees Cochise County Victim Compensation Board meetings.High School diploma or equivalent; six (6) hours of higher education course work in accounting, data processing, and / or office procedures, or related subjects plus three (3) years of work experience in accounting or closely related field; must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license and ability to be covered by county insurance. 
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.Working knowledge of:
- balancing cash and reports;
- bookkeeping principles, practices and methods; 
- automated accounting systems;
- office practices and procedures; 
- laws, ordinances, and regulations governing public sector finance;
- data entry, verification procedures, and proper coding of documents;
- automated accounting systems;
- department procedures and requirements.
Ability to:
- research and verify information;
- make complicated mathematical computations with accuracy and rapidity;
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies,
and the public;
- read, write and speak English;
- follow written and verbal instruction; 
- communicate effectively verbally and in writing; 
- handle situations involving victims in crisis.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed under direct supervision. Incumbent generally performs work in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. travel within the County may be required; may require working early morning or evenings hours.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting majority of time; walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills are important.