Chief Deputy - Finance

POSITION: Chief Deputy - Finance

DEPARTMENT: Clerk

WORK SCHEDULE: M-F 8:00AM-4:30PM

JOB CATEGORY: Exempt

SALARY: Up to $60,000 annually

STATUS: Full-time

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Accounting preferred.
• Five years of finance experience required.

Requirements:

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Public service orientation and commitment to excellent and genuine customer service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll software.
• Thorough knowledge of payroll tax and compliance standards.

Essential Job Duties:

Working under the direct supervision of the County Clerk, the person in this position will perform the following:

• Reviews and manages departmental payroll and timekeeping records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with county policies and procedures.
• Monitors and processes departmental accounts payable activities, including invoices, reimbursements, and vendor payments.
• Assists with departmental budget preparation, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting activities.
• Supports grant research, grant application preparation, and monitoring of grant expenditures and reporting requirements.
• Coordinates with Human Resources, department leadership, and staff regarding payroll, budgeting, grant, and financial matters.
• Corresponds and problem solves in a professional manner with staff, co-workers, department leadership, vendors, and outside agencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO) with generous accruals
• Employer Paid Life Insurance coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
• Gym Membership Discounts to encourage wellness
• Employer-Funded PERF (Public Employees' Retirement Fund)
• Access to additional voluntary benefits and resources