Deputy Treasurer

Job Description:

Deputy Treasurer

Description

This position assists the County Treasurer in performing statutory duties including administering the functions of the County Treasurer's office. This includes processing tax payments, reconciling tax monies, assisting with required reporting; receiving, receipting, depositing, reconciling funds; and providing courteous and efficient customer services to County residents.

Provides customer service to internal and external customers; greets, receives and screens visitors and customers; addresses and resolves customer questions as able and refers complex inquiries, requests, or complaints to appropriate staff. Sorts, copies, and distributes a variety of correspondence, deliveries, and mail; opens, logs, and routes office mail; retrieves, delivers, and sends faxes. Composes routine correspondence; proofreads and edits documents; enters, scans, updates, and maintains information in spreadsheets, databases, and reports. Maintains electronic and paper filing and record systems to provide easy access to records and information; provides retention of records as required. Receives, receipts, reconciles and deposits County monies daily, and answer inquiries from various departments. Monitors bank accounts for ACH and credit card payments, NSF checks, positive pay rejected items and account balances. Run reports, prepare deposit reports, scan and electronically deposit checks, and count cash. Balance and deposit all monies received daily. Assists with bank reconciliation as requested. Prepares and maintains tax deed lists and files in accordance with statutes; orders title searches, prepares In-Rem worksheets and mailings, and receipts payments of properties.?? Generates daily and monthly reports, reviews and reconciles accounts. Verifies various tax roll reports for municipalities and imports payments to the tax system.Monitors bankruptcies; receive and record all notices, research affected properties, update tax records, receive and receipt monies in accordance with statutes, and file claims with bankruptcy court. Performs tax searches; provides tax quotes; explains delinquent tax penalties and interest charges. Receives, receipts, researches and balances real and personal property tax payments and penalties received from taxpayers in compliance with state statutes. Distributes payroll advice forms. Prepares vouchers as appropriate. Verify, prepare, and mail account payable checks. Processes pet license, import municipal pet license files, and create pet settlement reports. Trains new employees as assigned. Process and receipt monthly ACH nutrition payments and monitor account totals.Performs the duties of the Treasurer during an absence.Other duties as assigned.

• Associates Degree in accounting or related field and three (3) years’ experience in accounting, bookkeeping, banking, or related experience; ora high school diploma/equivalent with five (5) years related work experience.
  • Previous customer services experience required.
  • Appointment is conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
  • Must be bondable.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  
  • Ability to read legal descriptions and locate parcel in a plat books or the GIS mapping program.
  • Knowledge of bookkeeping procedures and ability to handle money.
  • Knowledge of standard accounting principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of and ability to interpret federal, state, and county laws, rules, and ordinances pertaining to the responsibilities of office of the County Treasurer.
    • Knowledge of administrative policies and procedures of the County.
    • Knowledge of current office practices and procedures and knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment and software.
    • Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.
    • Ability to interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal,State, and local regulations.
    • Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
    • Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
    • Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
    • Knowledge of computer software including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications consistent for this position.
    • Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
    • Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions.
    • Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems and interpreting policies and regulations.
    • Ability to communicate detailed and often sensitive information effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
    • Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.
    • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization.
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports and conversations, within the provision of open records laws.
    • Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and respond after hours as needed.

The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.? Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. ?Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor.?

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
  • Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
  • Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
  • Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
  • Work has no exposure to environmental conditions.
  • Work is generally in a moderately noisy office setting (e.g. business office, light traffic).?

Barron County values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offers a very competitive benefit package prioritizing work-life balance and along with stable employment and supportive work environment!
* Wisconsin Retirement System (6.9% Employer match; 6.9% Employee pre-tax contribution - Higher rates for Protective/Law Enforcement)
* Paid leaves upon hire (104 hrs vacation; 11 paid holidays; 8 hrs of sick leave per mo)
* Health insurance with option to enroll in a Health Savings Account ($50/mo-single plan/ $100/mo-family plan). Effective 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.Non-Embedded in-network Deductible of $2,000/Single & $4,000/Family. Deductible must be met before insurance applies. Out-of-pocket max: $3,500S-$7,000F. Prescription drug savings program offering zero costs for eligible prescription drugs. Optionto sell up to 96 hrs Sick Leave and/or Vacation into HSA during open enrollment.
* Dental insurance
* Life insurance (County pays $5/mo towards Basic plan)
* If working night shift - receive an additional $0.75 per hour
* Flexible spending account
* Deferred Compensation Programs
* Employee Achievement Program
* Paid Parental leave
* Potential for telework opportunities (varies by department/position)
* Whole Life Insurance plan
* Eligibility for Student Loan Repayment program throughPublic Service Loan Forgiveness(PSLF)
* Recognition Program
* Annual Training Day & Lunch
* Annual Employee Milestone Recognition Lunch
* On-site Blood Drives (paid 1 hour to donate blood)
* 15% Verizon Wireless cell-phone discount
* On-site food truck vendors during summer months
* Ed-Vest College Savings plan
* Supportive work environment and culture
* Opportunities for growth and advancement
* Meaningful and impactful work for the betterment of our community

Closing Date/Time: 12/21/2025 4:00 PM Central

Salary:

$52,769.60 - $61,796.80 Annually