Accounting Associate, Child Support

Application Deadline: 2026-10-08

Job Type: County

Job Description

Accounting Associate

Child Support Services

Kenosha County is seeking an Accounting Associate to join our Child Support Services team. This position offers a unique opportunity for those who desire a challenging and rewarding career which positively impacts the well-being of children and families.

2026 Hiring Range: $22.26 – $25.29 per hour

Position Summary And Job Duties

The Child Support Accounting Associate performs a variety of accounting tasks, data entry, clerical support, filing, and auditing of accounts in a statewide computer system. The Accounting Associate coordinates with caseworkers to ensure that court orders are entered and adjusted timely, reports are completed, and various case maintenance tasks are performed. Clerical support functions include customer service activities, especially the ability to communicate legal and accounting terminology clearly. This position reports to the Child Support Attorney. Job duties include:

• Process court orders and enter into statewide computer system
• Audit accounts and initiate corrections
• Review and verify financial account information
• Maintain records
• Provide customer service assistance to the public over the telephone, by email, and in person
• Answer inquiries from legal professionals
• Prepare payments for posting, verify receipt of funds by the receipting agency, and process suspended collections
• Collect child support payments, sometimes working in conjunction with co-workers, to facilitate the release of individuals from the Kenosha County Jail
• Perform locate efforts for parents, utilizing various locate tools and databases
• Calculate support orders and prepare cases for financial hearings
• Coordinate and communicate case activities with caseworkers
• Process periodic reports and electronic alerts to adjust accounts
• Use discretion with clients and exhibit cultural competence; observe rules of confidentiality and maintain non-judgmental attitude
• Work reports as assigned
• Assist in recruiting clients for child support services
• Perform other work as required or assigned
  
  

Success Factors

Knowledge Of

• General accounting principles
• Kids Information Data System (KIDS), wiKIDS, Child Support Online Services (CSOS), Control D, CARES/Cares Worker Web (CWW), and Circuit Court Access (CCAP); or ability to obtain required knowledge within six months of employment
• State and federal child support financial guidelines
  
  

Skill In

• Customer service, both internal and external
• Typing, writing, organization, and analysis
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Time management and prioritization
• Attention to detail
• Use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Adobe Acrobat Professional
  
  

Ability To

• Analyze and explain various financial details
• Understand legal terminology, the court process, and local judicial structure
• Utilize electronic and paper court files
• Be accurate
• Solve problems
• Work well with others as well as independently
• Listen, communicate effectively, and display professional behavior
• Work with people of various socio-economic backgrounds and remain professional and courteous at all times
• Adhere to strict confidential guidelines as well as computer security guidelines
• Work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment
  
  

Job Requirements, Education, Training And Experience

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• College-level coursework or certifications in Accounting, Business, Human Services, or related field
• Two years of experience working with accounting in an office setting
• Experience with individuals of varying socio-economic backgrounds
  
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• Associate Degree in Accounting, Business, Human Services, or related field
• Five years of experience working with accounting in an office setting
• One-two years of work experience in Child Support and/or KIDS database
• Or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
  
  

Other Job Requirements

• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Must pass a criminal background check/fingerprinting
  
  

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance effective first of month following 30 days of employment, with the ability to reduce premium contribution through participation in a wellness program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan: Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System which includes county-paid life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The position involves light physical demands, such as exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
  
  

Selection Process

• Application Review – Qualifying
• Oral Interview – Qualifying
• FBI Fingerprinting and Background Check – Qualifying
• Drug Screen – Qualifying
  
  

If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources in advance for arrangements.

Applications must be submitted no later than Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 12:00 noon.

To learn more about the Kenosha County Child Support Services, please visit: https://www.kenoshacountywi.gov/289/Child-Support.

Kenosha County is a Wisconsin Retirement System participating employer. Your participation is required, which includes an employee contribution.

The pay grade for this position is NE7 (Min. $22.26 – Max. $28.32 per hour).

We are located in Kenosha County, an expanding community along the shores of Lake Michigan and less than an hour away from Milwaukee and Chicago. To see why Kenosha County is a great place to live, work, and play, please visit: https://www.visitkenosha.com/ or https://lifebalancedkenosha.com/.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Kenosha County!

https://www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs