{"id":35924,"date":"2026-02-04T19:23:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T19:23:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/account-clerk-i-budget-counselor-part-time\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T08:27:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T12:27:33","slug":"account-clerk-i-budget-counselor-part-time","status":"publish","type":"ch_job","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/account-clerk-i-budget-counselor-part-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Account Clerk I Budget Counselor (Part-time)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Job Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

Perform advanced, specialized financial support for clients on your case load and complex clerical work; in addition to providing coordination and consultation to case managers, Social Security Administration and support staff. \u00a0This work requires independent judgment, initiative and bookkeeping\/budgeting knowledge while completing work accurately and on a timely basis.<\/p>\n

Essential Duties<\/strong><\/p>\n

Provide ongoing budget counseling to adults, within the guidelines set forth by the Social Security Administration, for the chronically mentally ill (CMI), alcohol and other drug addiction (AODA), and Long-Term Care clients
Problem solve daily with clients and their advocates regarding budget issues and other concerns
Prepare, distribute, order and\/or verify client funds and monthly expenditures per the budget established for the client
Provide Social Security, clients and other agencies with financial information to update documents\/systems in order to maintain client\u2019s eligibility for services and benefits
Verify client benefits they are eligible for are received;\u00a0<\/strong>communicate with appropriate agency if there is a need to apply for additional benefits
Analyze and interpret information of a complex nature pertaining to the Health and Human Services Department \u00a0
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with both internal and external customers in person, via phone, email and in writing
Gather\/organize client financial information to assist with income tax and Wisconsin Homestead Credit preparation for the client
Keep current on pertinent county, state, and federal regulations, which pertain to the Representative Payee Program
Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions in order to fulfill the duties of the position
Responsible to request payments via online banking as needed
Responsible to keep an accurate payment register in required software
Responsible to\u00a0arrange for deposits intoclient\u00a0accounts
Obtain information from various sources internally and externally in order to complete forms, documents, records, etc.
Maintain spreadsheets as needed for the department or for client information\u00a0
Maintain accurate and complete client information
Assist and back up other team members and\/or departments as required
Adhere to the confidentiality policy of the department in addition to Federal and State privacy laws
Annually update\/maintain job process and duties
Attend required meetings\/trainings and those recommended by Supervisor<\/p>\n

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:<\/u><\/strong>
Perform related functions as assigned for Human Services<\/p>\n

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED:<\/u><\/strong>
General office equipment
Computer<\/p>\n

Minimum Qualifications Required<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Education and Experience:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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High School Diploma including or supplemented by accounting\/budgeting knowledge, plus two or more years of accounts payable experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job. \u00a0It is necessary to have experience and knowledge in Word and Excel. This work requires independent judgment, initiative and the ability to work with various personalities\/abilities of clients while completing work accurately and on a timely basis<\/p>\n

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities<\/strong><\/p>\n

Knowledge of various possible benefits for clients
Knowledge of general office practices and skill in the application of those practices\u00a0
Knowledge of and ability to utilize a computer, online payment applications and the required software
Knowledge of accounting\/budgeting
Ability to operate standard office equipment
Ability to perform full data entry functions at a rate of 80 net keystrokes per minute
Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions
Ability to make basic arithmetic calculations
Ability to learn and apply specialized knowledge and skills of the department
Ability to assume responsibility and work independently\u00a0
Ability to maintain emotional stability in stress situations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public
Ability to maintain records and reports accurately
Ability to maintain the confidential nature of client and business information
Ability to work the required hours of the position<\/p>\n

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:<\/u><\/strong>
Lifting 30 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and\/or carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds
Intermittent standing, walking and sitting; occasional driving
Using hand(s) for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, and operating controls
Occasional bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, reaching, and grappling
Communicating orally in a clear manner
Distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes
Distinguishing people or objects at varied distance under a variety of light conditions<\/p>\n

This position description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. \u00a0It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. \u00a0 The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.<\/p>\n

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Brown County is an E-Verify employer. Click the links below for more information.\u00a0<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.browncountywi.gov\/i\/f\/files\/Human-Resources\/E-Verify%20Participation%20Poster(1).pdf<\/a> (Download PDF reader)<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.browncountywi.gov\/i\/f\/files\/Human-Resources\/IER%20Right%20to%20Work%20Poster.pdf<\/a> (Download PDF reader)<\/a><\/p>\n

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