Accountant in Sheriff's Office

Accountant in Sheriff's Office

Salary

$29.65 - $38.68 Hourly

Location

Sheriff Department - 3030 Goodland Drive Appleton WI 54911, WI

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2603535

Department

Sheriff Operations 1

Opening Date

05/20/2026

Typical Work Hours/Shift:

40 hour per week position, generally M-F, with work schedule flexibility available. There is possibilities of overtime or comp time with this role

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Outagamie County Core Values

Invested in Serving

Better Together

Create Progress

Support Through Compassion

Position Purpose

Join a team that makes a difference in your community!

The Sheriff's Office is seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Accountant to support the financial operations behind critical public safety services.

The Accountant oversees the budgets and fiscal operations of the Sheriff Office. Supervises and directs the fiscal activities of the Jail Commissary System. The Accountant also coordinates the fiscal requirements for the Sheriff's Office's grants and contractual services.

Hours: This Full Time position is a 40 hour per week position, generally Monday-Friday, with work schedule flexibility available. There is possibilities of overtime or comp time with this role.

Location: 3030 Goodland Drive in Appleton, WI

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:

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.

• Develops fiscal policies and procedures for the department which are consistent with county, state, and federal requirements as required by Sheriff Office and Finance department.
• Coordinates the development of the annual department budget which includes developing and updating procedures, monitoring, providing and analyzing fiscal and/or historical data, calculating budget amounts and current year projections. Assists with the presentation of budget to County Executive, Finance Director and Finance Committee.
• Manages Jail Accounting and Commissary program. Administrator of Jail Commissary Software System; directs and supervises fiscal activities of the booking clerks; reconciles jail bank accounts, serves as Liaison to local financial institutions.
• Coordinates billing of state, municipal, juvenile and county jail rental beds.
• Coordinates annual Audit; provides requested information, answers questions and prepares Lead Schedule for auditors.
• Coordinates fiscal activity for state inmates housed at Outagamie County Jail with the WI Department of Corrections.
• Supervises Operations Assistant. Provides direction to Records Specialists regarding accounts payables, accounts receivables, purchase orders and journals for Sheriff Department.
• Completes special accounting projects and fiscal notes; prepares statistical and comparison reports for the Sheriff's Office and Finance Department.
• Coordinates department grants and contracted services, including preparation, implementing procedures, evaluations, budgets, and fiscal reports.

Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements

• Associate degree in Accounting with three to five years accounting experience in computers.
• Or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.

Required or Preferred Skills

• Comprehend and interpret a variety of documents including accounting ledgers and account activity sheets, accounting reports, computer and policy manuals, grants and contracts, etc.
• Prepare a variety of documents including financial reports, billing statements, account balances, budget transfers, etc.
• Communicate effectively with Clerks, Correctional Officers, Finance department personnel, prisoners, and others verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use and interpret accounting terminology.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate decimals and percents. May also require ability to make use of descriptive statistics.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move up to 25 pounds, understanding and utilizing proper body mechanics.

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.

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:

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.

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE AND HIGHLY COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE TO ITS EMPLOYEES.

LEVELS OF BENEFITS CAN VARY BASED ON EMPLOYMENT STATUS AND EMPLOYEE GROUP.

Medical Coverage

Outagamie County currently offers eligible employees a Low-Deductible Health Plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Each of these plans are available for single or family coverage at affordable rates.

Dental Coverage

Eligible employees may choose either single, limited family, or family coverage.

Vision Coverage

Outagamie County offers single, employee plus one, employee plus children, and family voluntary vision insurance for those that are benefit eligible. Vision insurance coverage provides an opportunity for employees to save money on routine vision exams, contacts, eyeglass frames, and lenses.

Life Insurance

Outagamie County provides group life insurance for full-time employees. The cost of this coverage is paid for in full by the County.

Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance

Short-Term Disability pays the employee a portion of his or her income for a specified period of time, as determined by the plan. The Short-Term Disability plan provides coverage for injuries and illnesses that occur outside of work. The premium for this coverage is paid entirely by the employee and is available to active employees that meet the hours threshold requirements.

Long-Term Disability Insurance

All regular, non-union full-time employees are eligible for long-term disability coverage. Premiums are fully paid by the County.

Wisconsin Retirement System

Wisconsin Retirement Program helps provide for financial security during retirement. Monthly annuity payments at retirement are calculated using years of creditable service, average earnings (based on three highest years of earnings), formula factors, age at retirement and selected annuity option.

The retirement plan consists of two parts: an employee-required portion and an employer-required portion. Outagamie County pays the employer portion, and employees are responsible for paying the employee-required portion, which is determined by the state each year. Enrollment is required for eligible employees. Eligibility is determined based on Wisconsin Retirement System plan rules.

Deferred Compensation

Deferred Compensation allows employees to set aside pre-tax earnings toward retirement. Employees can save up to 100% of their compensation, to a maximum of $23,500 annually, or as little as $10.00 per paycheck. The amount deferred reduces year-end state and federal income tax base. All the earnings will accrue tax-deferred until such time as the assets are withdrawn, generally at retirement, termination, or other special circumstances. There is also an after-tax 457 Roth contribution option.

Flexible Spending Account Plan

The Flexible Spending Account Plan saves money by allowing the employee to pay for certain medical related expenses and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis, reducing annual taxable income resulting in Federal, State, Social Security, and Medicare tax savings.

Employee Assistance Program

Outagamie County has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The services offered as part of the County's plan are a benefit provided at no cost to its employees and their immediate family members to help deal with life's stresses. EAP consists of caring individuals who are certified counselors. They offer professional support and direction towards resolving problems or concerns. They can also help by referring the employee to another resource if assistance is needed beyond the EAP.

Paid Time Off

Outagamie County offers several paid time off benefits that include: vacation, personal holidays, national holidays, sick leave, bereavement leave and military leave.

Employee and Family Clinic

Primary Health Services, Acute Health Care and Physical Therapy are available to employees and dependents ages 12 months and up (age 13 and up for physical therapy), who are covered on a county health plan. A Health Coach is available to all employees, and to dependents covered under a county health plan age 14 and older. There is an onsite location and a shared clinic site location.

Fitness Center

Located at the downtown campus, a brand new fitness center with treadmills and other gym equipment is available to all employees from 5am to 10pm daily.

Pet Insurance

Please note that the pet insurance offers are discounts offered to Outagamie County employees and are not programs sponsored by Outagamie County. Please contact the companies directly for any questions, concerns or service issues.

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Values of Excellence (Recognition Program)

A program designed to celebrate the big wins, the daily efforts and everything in between of our county employees, which such a great place to grow, work, and thrive together. Where anyone as a county employee can recognize someone for a job well done!

Continuing Education

Outagamie County encourages continuing education by offering Education Reimbursement. This reimbursement is intended to provide assistance to the employee for out-of-pocket expenses for continuing education for the mutual benefit of the employee and Outagamie County, not covered in the departmental budget.

Any Outagamie County employee in good standing, averaging twenty (20) hours or more per week during the six (6) months prior to the start of the course, is eligible to apply. This statement is not all-inclusive in regard to tuition reimbursement.

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Please briefly describe your experience coordinating and managing departmental budgets, including developing budget projections, analyzing fiscal or historical data, updating procedures, and assisting with budget presentations to leadership or governing bodies.

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