Account Clerk II (Civil)

Salary: $23.00 Hourly
Location : Public Safety Building, 7200 Barrister Dr., Boise, ID
Job Type: Full-Time with Benefits
Job Number: 02972
Department: Sheriff
Division: CSB- Civil Office
Opening Date: 05/28/2026
Closing Date: 6/17/2026 11:59 PM Mountain


General Summary
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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.
SHIFT INFORMATION Generally Monday - Friday, day shift hours, with some flexibility required.

BENEFITS
Low cost medical, dental, and vision insurances
Idaho PERSI retirement plan
Deferred Compensation plan 457(b) with a County match of up to 3%
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care
Post-Employment Health Plan - 50% of unused sick leave above 240 hours
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
No cost basic life, accidental death, and short-term disability insurances
Eleven (11) paid holidays annually
Paid vacation leave, sick leave, and parental leave
No cost gym access at three (3) County owned gym facilities
Wellness Program
Optional 401(k) and/or Roth IRA
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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 Division's 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

• 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 this 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.
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Healthcare:

• Low-cost medical, dental, vision premiums and deductibles
• Post-employment health savings account

Retirement and Investments Plans:

• PERSI retirement benefits
• 457(b) post or pre-tax investments options with up to 3% employer match
• 401(k)

Wellbeing Program:

• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal concerns.
• Free ACHD Commuter ride vanpool program
• Free bus pass

Paid-leave:

• 11 paid holidays per year
• 8 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Approximately 96 hours of vacation accrual for full-time employee
• Approximately 96 hours of sick accrual for full-time employee
• 5 days paid bereavement leave

Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Basic Life Insurance employer paid if benefit eligible
• Short Term Disability employer paid if benefit eligible

Optional Benefits:

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• NCPERS Decreasing Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Employee, Spouse, Child Life Insurance
• Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance
• AFLAC

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