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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: This position performs basic bookkeeping, record keeping and data entry functions. Assignments fall with clearly defined parameters. Office procedures are governed by State Statute. Duties also include acting as back-up for other positions within the department. Essential Duties: 1. Assist with In-Rem Foreclosure Procedure complying with statutory requirements of Wisconsin Statutes 75.521. 2. Assist with preparing February and August tax settlement. 3. Receives and receipts monies received from all sources belonging to the County and posts to various ledgers and journals. 4. Answers the telephone and assists customers at counter, giving out information on taxes, assessments, descriptions and other land records information. 5. Assist with maintenance of Sales Book for all delinquent taxes. 6. Close out and balance tax and general cash drawers. 7. Assist with special financial reports as necessary or requested by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information and trends. 8. Assist County Clerk, i.e. verifying tax information and reading and locating property descriptions to complete and sign Timer Cutting Notices and Probate Notices. 9. Assist with Lottery Credit maintenance on properties meeting this requirement as directed per the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. 10. Assist the County Treasurer with various reports and listings. 11. Prepares mailings for delinquent tax notifications, lottery credit recertification, and second half tax notices. 12. Assume duties and responsibilities of Deputy Treasurer during his/her absence. 13. All other duties assigned. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma with course work in secretarial science and/or typing, accounting, bookkeeping and business math. Two years post high school education in related area with one year work experience in related area desirable; OR, one year post high school education in related area plus one to three years of experience in accounting; banking or related area. Essential Skills: Must be knowledgeable of general office procedures and business math. Ability to maintain accurate and complete records and prepare clear and detailed reports. Ability to use office equipment including a demonstrable aptitude on a calculator. Knowledge of computer hardware, software and accessories including the ability to create and maintain computer-based spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Exceptional interpersonal communication skills. Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to work well under pressure and be able to meet deadline. Must possess good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to evaluate situations and make good independent decisions and exhibit initiative and discretion. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: Application materials can be obtained from County website. www.vilascountywi.gov Please attach your resume; send by July 12 to: Vilas County Human Resources, 330 Court Street, Eagle River, Wisconsin 54521; or email to: apply@vilascountywi.gov; fax: 715-479-3799.