Account Clerk II (Civil)

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2548658 ## General Summary ::: {pasted="true"} **Do you meet our minimum hiring standards?** ::: **Check**[**here**](https://adacounty.id.gov/sheriff/careers/hiring-standards-disqualifiers/){tabindex="0" target="_blank" rel="noopener" uw-rm-vglnk="" uw-rm-brl="PR" uw-original-href="https://adacounty.id.gov/sheriff/careers/hiring-standards-disqualifiers/" uw-rm-ext-link="" uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""}**before applying.** \ Performs skilled financial tasks to maintain approximately 3,000 individual trust accounts; performs other duties related to service of Civil Process as set forth in Idaho Code. The work is performed in most instances under general supervision and the incumbent makes independent decisions in most cases. The position is located in the Ada County, Sheriff\'s Office, Court Services Bureau, Civil Division. ## Essential Functions

• Reconciles all trust and bank accounts as assigned;
• Receives and applies funds daily to proper trust accounts;
• Daily maintains and balances departments 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 Divisions financial activities;
• Maintains electronic financial records within Laserfiche; and
• Performs other related duties as required. ## Job Requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent;
• Two years previous bookkeeping, accounting or related experience preferred;
• Knowledge of modern office equipment, practices and procedures;
• Ability to use 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 relationship with other employees;
• Ability to deal with the public, some of whom may be irate, in a tactful and courteous manner; and ```{=html}
  
  

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• 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 therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing. ## Work Environment & Physical Demands
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment and the employee in this class is subject to inside environmental conditions;
• May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.;
• Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks. **DISCLAIMER:** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter thi s job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran\'s Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed \"key positions\" in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.