Oakland County is a progressive place to work, where innovation and ambition are rewarded. We understand the many challenges facing today's professionals and families so we offer competitive wages and salaries, and a full benefits package with which you'd be quite impressed!

 

For full-time employees our benefits information can be found here.

Performs a wide range of bookkeeping duties according to established unit procedures related to the proper registration, payment processing, and maintenance of client service accounts. Performs more complex clerical accounting duties, including preparing moderately complex financial statements or budget documents and posting and processing all funds regardless of complexity. Obtains financial information from clients in an effort to collect monies for fees such as court or jail costs, utility bills, and taxes. establishes and adjusts payment schedules as needed. Handles customer relations situations that require greater sensitivity, knowledge of policies and procedures, and/or a higher degree of independent judgment. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.Distinguished from those of Financial Services Technician II by one or more of the following: 1. responsibility for maintaining funds of a significantly greater complexity and amount; 2. assignment of a wide range of bookkeeping duties, following numerous often complex procedures; and 3. significant responsibility for a bookkeeping function.

1. Must be a high school graduate or have a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test.
2. Have had three (3) years of full-time work experience which involved basic accounting or bookkeeping principles or related clerical experience.
   
   NOTE: Coursework at an accredited college or university in a business curriculum which included accounting classes may substitute for up to two (2) years of the experience listed above.

1. WITHIN HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
   Must submit to immunization as required by the Department of Health & Human Services as well as to tuberculin skin tests or chest x-ray at County expense.
2. WITHIN CHILDREN’S VILLAGE
   Applicants for positions at Children’s Village will not be considered if they have been convicted of either of the following:
   (a) Child Abuse or Neglect.
   (b) A felony involving harm or threatened harm to an individual within the 10 years immediately preceding the date of hire.
   Before beginning employment, candidates will be required to provide Children’s Village with documentation from the Family Independence Agency (FIA) that they have not been named in a central registry case as the perpetrator of child abuse or child neglect. In addition, applicants being considered for hire will be asked to sign a form authorizing Children’s Village to request and receive a criminal history check in accordance with the privacy act of 1974.

USD $51,150.00 - USD $68,532.00 /Yr.

EEO Statement

 

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

 

Inclusion Statement

 

Oakland County is committed to welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including those with prior convictions, as we believe in providing equal opportunities for all. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings to our team and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace. If you have the skills and qualifications for the position, we encourage you to apply. All candidates are evaluated based on their ability to meet the job requirements, legal obligations and thrive in our organization. All ways, MOVING FORWARD.