Account Clerk I - FOC

Job Responsibilities The mission of the Kent County Friend of the Court is to serve the Court and the families of Kent County to ensure children are supported, both financially and emotionally. We enforce child support, custody and parenting time, monitor accounts and prepare recommendations for the Court regarding custody, parenting time and child support. This position will perform order processing tasks and basic accounting duties. Responsibilities include reading and understanding court orders to accurately process the order through the MiCSES child support system, processing direct pay and forgiveness of arrears letters, processing emancipation notices, death notices, working reports and case closure processes. We are looking for someone detail oriented who has a solid understanding of child support accounts, who handles pressure well, completes work within deadlines, and produces work with a high level of accuracy. Requires ability to use multiple databases, analyze problems, maintain objectivity and confidentiality, and demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills with a diverse population. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent combined with six months of accounting or bookkeeping experience, or Associate's degree in accounting or related degree. Computer literacy and detail oriented analytical skills are essential. Desire experience in reconciling detailed accounts. ***Please note, this position is a part of our HireReach process. You will receive an email from Jofi Assessments and Skill Survey once you've applied. If you've already completed this process with Predictive Index, you will not have to retake the assessments. Additional Information *Notices will come via email so please be sure to monitor the email address indicated on your application* Don't take our word for it that Kent County is a great place to work and thrive. Watch this video on why our staff have made us their employer of choice. Kent County Human Resources Benefit Summary TPOAM Full-Time Effective January 1, 2024 Medical and Prescription Plans/Health Care Premium Health Care Providers – BCBS Wellness PPO, Blue Care Network HMO or BCMS Wellness High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) Prescription Provider – Capital Rx PPO or HMO: 20% of total healthcare premium per month – pretax HDHP w/ HSA: 15% of total healthcare premium per month – pretax HSA – One-time new enrollment County contribution of $1,000 single or $2,000 family, max HSA contribution $4,150 single / $8,300 family Eligible for wellness incentives by completing program requirements through Virgin Pulse. Medical benefits effective first day of the month after hire. BENEFIT ELECTION FORM MUST BE RETURNED TO HUMAN RESOURCES WITHIN 4 DAYS OF HIRE. Dental Plan - Varipro Class I – 100% of incurred charges (2 cleanings and 1 x-ray per person, per year) All other Services – 50% of reasonable costs (including Orthodontics) Up to $2,500 annually per family Vision Plan - VSP No charge for WellVision Exam; $20 materials co-pay or up to $60 co-pay for contact fitting with participating doctors Life Insurance $50,000 County paid Term Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance/Dependent Life Insurance Self-pay in increments of $5,000; Minimum-$15,000/Maximum-$450,000 Spouse term life = $25,000, Child term life = $10,000 Flexible Spending - Varipro Pre-tax contributions for Health and Dependent Care - not eligible for Health Flexible Spending if you are in the HDHP plan Vacation Leave 6 hours 40 minutes each month – after initial month of hire (0-3 years) See union contract for further details Sickness & Accident Plan 1st day of injury or hospitalization or 8th day of illness 67% of gross wages; 26 week benefit Eligible 1st of the month following date of hire Long-Term Disability 60% of wages up to age 65; waiting period 180 days Holidays 11 Scheduled Holidays (8 Hours pay at regular straight time rate) Paid Time Off Pro-rated amount of 80 hours based on number remaining months in the year at time of hire. 80 hours on the payroll at start of the year. May accumulate up to 120 hours Unused paid time off in excess of 120 hours will be added to the employee's reserve sick leave bank up to 182 hours. Hours in excess of 182 will be placed in employee’s retirement bonus bank. Paid Parental Leave 80 hours of paid time off for birth of a child or temporary placement of the child for adoption. Eligible the 1st of the month following date of hire, runs concurrently with FMLA Probation Period First 6 months of employment Shift Differential $0.50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 2:00 PM or later Weekend Differential $0.50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 11:00 PM Friday and ending at 7:00 AM Monday Overtime 1 1/2 times regular straight-time rate for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week Merit Increases See contract for merit levels Tuition Reimbursement $365 per credit hour; maximum of 9 credit hours per year (see policy for eligibility) Mileage Published IRS Rate Deferred Compensation Enrollment first of each month with a minimum investment of $25 per pay period Retirement/Defined Pension Mandatory participation in a Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan. Employee contribution is 9.21% of pre-tax earnings Retirement Bonus Bank Employees who retire under the Kent County Retirement Plan (other than a deferred retirement) will receive pension service credit for all hours in their Retirement Bonus Bank at the time of retirement. Supplement to Medical Benefits Premium Based on years of service, employees may be eligible for a medical benefits premium supplement. Kent County Human Resources Benefit Summary TPOAM Part-Time Effective January 1, 2024 Medical and Prescription Plans/Health Care Premium Eligible to purchase at a group rate, less $35.00 per pay period contribution paid by the County. Eligible for wellness incentives by completing program requirements through Virgin Pulse. Dental Plan Not eligible Vision Plan Not eligible Life Insurance Not eligible Supplemental Life Insurance Not eligible Flexible Spending - Varipro Pre-tax contributions for Health and Dependent Care - not eligible for Health Flexible Spending if you are in the HDHP plan??????? Vacation Leave 4 hours 50 minutes each month – after initial month of hire (0-3 years) See union contract for further details??????? Sickness & Accident Plan 1st day of accident or 8th day of illness 67% of gross wages; 26 week benefit Eligible 1st of the month following date of hire Long Term Disability 60% of wages; waiting period 180 days Holidays 4 Hours pay at regular straight time rate for each recognized holiday Paid Time Off Pro-rated amount of 40 hours based on number remaining months in the year at time of hire. 40 hours on the payroll at start of the year. May accumulate up to 120 hours Unused paid time off in excess of 120 hours will be added to the employee's reserve sick leave bank up to 182 hours. Hours in excess of 182 will be placed in employee’s retirement bonus bank. Probation Period First 9 months of employment Shift Differential $0.50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 2:00 PM or later Weekend Differential $0.50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 11:00 PM Friday and ending at 7:00 AM Monday Overtime 1 1/2 times regular straight-time rate for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week Merit Increases See contract for merit levels Tuition Reimbursement Not eligible Mileage Published IRS Rate Deferred Compensation Enrollment first of each month with a minimum investment of $25 per pay period Retirement/Defined Pension Mandatory participation in a Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan. Employee contribution is 9.21% of pre-tax earnings Retirement Bonus Bank Employees who retire under the Kent County Retirement Plan (other than a deferred retirement) will receive pension service credit for all hours in their Retirement Bonus Bank at the time of retirement Supplement to Medical Benefits Premium Based on years of service, employees may be eligible for a medical benefits premium supplement. The above is a summary of benefits. For specific benefits information consult the collective bargaining agreement and the summary plan descriptions.