Job Details

The primary purpose of the Account Clerk 2 IS TO AUDIT THE CHILD SUPPORT FINANCIAL CASE TO ENSURE THAT ACCOUNT BALANCES ARE CORRECT AND CHANGES TO THE SUPPORT AMOUNT ARE ACCURATE; DETERMINE ARREARAGES/FUTUES IF APPPROPRIATE AND TO PROVIDE TESTIMONY IN COURT IF NEEDED. THE ACCOUNT CLERK 2 ALSO SERVES AS AN EMPOYER LIAISON TO ESTABLISH AND FOLLOW UP ON INCOME WAGE WITHHOLDING ORDERS.  Account Clerk 2's track various accounts and assist obligees, obligors and the general public with the handling of these accounts.

• Performs basic auditing/examining duties of the child support case and all related financial transactions of the case, such as verifying balances.

• Gathers documents and reads court documentation to determine payment records, calculates amounts paid toward child support and spousal support to determine total arrears and obligation.

• Examines and identifies cases for time periods of receipt of ADC benefits during obligation period and performs disbursement calculations.

• Serves as liaison for employers regarding income withholding orders (initiating, terminating, changes, etc.).       Researches employer payments for child support obligors in ODJFS systems. Generates wage withholding orders and terminations for obligors regarding changes in employment, obligations (Federal Consumer Credit Protection Act (CCPA)). Tracks payments. Applies for all state and federal guidelines regarding child support compliance and notifies the Fiscal Supervisor regarding any inconsistencies or discrepancies regarding the payment obligation(s).

• Tracks various accounts and assists obligees, obligors and the general public with the handling of these accounts.      

• Reviews and interprets calculations with agency staff, attorneys, and clients.

• Testifies in court regarding methods used in arrearage calculations and distribution of arrearages and provides documentation of case records.

• Performs various position-related clerical duties as assigned/needed.

• Serves as the Third-Part Coordinator and communicates changes to ODJFS regarding the Third-Party Network (TPN) in SETS.

• Acts as a backup for the payment window and for phone payments.

Minimum Qualifications:      

High School graduate or GED

Additional Qualifications (Agency/Dept. Qualifications):

Excellent mathematical skills, organizational skills, analytical skills, communication skills, attention to detail, computer operations, typing, proficient in Excel and the ability to multi-task, intermediate level accounting operations and accounting and bookkeeping principals. Banking experience is a plus.

Employees wishing to apply for the posted vacancy shall submit a letter of interest. A letter of interest shall include a resume and a cover letter indicating qualifications in detail. All other applicants must submit a completed application, resume and cover letter. Please submit to the Human Resources Department, 20 South Second Street, 3^rd. Floor, Newark, Ohio 43055 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily. Applications can be obtained in person in the Human Resources Department or printed from the website at www.lcounty.com.

Salary:        $20.45 / hour (per AFSCME contract, non-negotiable) *35 hour week rate

Licking County is an Equal Opportunity Employer