Deputy Treasurer, Part Time
Deputy Treasurer, Part Time
The Kenosha County Treasurer’s Office is looking for a detail-oriented, customer-focused Deputy Treasurer. The Deputy Treasurer works under the direction of the County Treasurer and assists in the performance of the duties of the County Treasurer’s Office in accordance with Section 59.25 of the Wisconsin Statutes.
The responsibilities for this position consist of receipting property tax payments, dog park fees, and attorney badge fees from the public as well as receipting a variety of payments from various County departments. In addition, this position is responsible for answering phone calls from banks and residents and making payment plans with delinquent taxpayers as well as helping to facilitate the tax deed process. This position has the primary responsibility for processing mail, receipting tax payments, managing the lottery credit application process, completing reports for the State of Wisconsin, and assisting with communications with the public.
Join our team and help make a difference in Kenosha County!
2026 Hiring Range: $23.90 – $27.15 per hour
Work Location and Schedule
• Kenosha County Administration Building (downtown)
• Work hours are generally Monday through Friday, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, 20 hours per week
• Must be able to adjust and/or increase work hours due to workload demand, staffing, and in accordance with statutory timeframes
• Due to peak tax collections, time off is not allowed in July or early August
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Establish payment plans with taxpayers
• Answer phone calls and receipt tax payments
• Work with taxpayers on various issues
• Assist with the Tax Deed/In Rem process
• Monthly run reports, balance and pay out fees to the State of Wisconsin
• Make payments to suppliers and municipalities as well as payments to title search companies and process server companies for services used
• Balance ROD payments daily
• Send out notices to those who are delinquent on prior year taxes to aid in tax collection
• Help to manage reserved parking space fees, passes, and issues
• Be primary point of contact for the application of lottery credits for the public, municipalities, and the state
• Help to handle NSF checks for tax payments
• Reconcile imprest cash and cash drawers
• Enter special assessments onto the tax bills and confirm accuracy with municipalities
• Process mail and keep accurate records of returned and refunded payments
• Perform other work as required or assigned
Success Factors
Knowledge of:
• How to use Catalis’ LandNav system
• How to effectively use Excel for tracking and balancing
• Property taxes
Skill in:
• Excel and the tax system
• All principles of accounting and general understanding of banking
• Communication
• Budgeting
• Cash handling
• Customer service
Ability to:
• Document well and be organized
• Track and monitor hundreds of properties and payment plans and calculate appropriate payment plans
• Access and understand state systems to file payments with them
• Use Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Use ERP system
• Do research
• Multi-task and prioritize tasks
• Remain professional and courteous at all times
• Maintain confidential information
• Communicate well with the public
• Work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment
Job Requirements, Education, Training and Experience
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• College coursework in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; degree preferred
• Experience working in banking, accounting, customer service, and/or cash handling
• Work experience in a government setting preferred
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The position involves light physical demands, such as exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• This position may require sitting for long periods of time.
Selection Process
• Application Review – Qualifying
• Oral Interview – Qualifying
• Background Check – Qualifying
• Drug Screen – Qualifying
If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources in advance for arrangements.
To learn more about the Kenosha County Treasurer’s Office, please visit: http://www.kenoshacountywi.gov/589/Treasurer
Applications must be submitted no later than Monday, April 6, 2026, at 12:00 noon.
Kenosha County participates in the FICA Alternative Retirement Program. Employees are automatically enrolled in this program if they do not meet eligibility criteria for the Wisconsin Retirement System (pension). The FICA Alternative plan replaces the payment of FICA tax and instead contributes a percentage of pre-tax wages into an investment account for the benefit of the employee.
The pay grade for this position is NE8 (Min. $23.90 – Max. $30.41).
We are located in Kenosha County, an expanding community along the shores of Lake Michigan and less than an hour away from Milwaukee and Chicago. To see why Kenosha County is a great place to live, work, and play, please visit: https://www.visitkenosha.com/ or https://lifebalancedkenosha.com/.
Thank you for your interest in employment with Kenosha County!
https://www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs
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