Accounting Supervisor

Performs and supervises the work of the Financial Division in accounting functions, including balancing cash drawers and bank statements monthly, accounts receivable, accounts payable, bond money, and month-end and quarterly reports. This position works closely with the Clerk of Courts and plays a key role in the annual budget preparation.

• Manages all monies that come to the Clerk of Courts office, including fine payments, bond money, payment plans, attorney’s fees and condemnation trust funds. Disburses Payables each week as designated.
• Manages the collection of all accounts receivable owed to the courts. This includes sending qualifying debts to State Debt Collections Agency and the Department of Revenue. Manages the receipting of money received from SDC and DOR by mail or at the counter. Assists with the completion of the annual budgets for the Clerk of Courts Office, six circuit courts, Register in Probate, family court commissioner, two court commissioners and Family Court Services.
• Organizes, distributes, and delegates work to subordinates fairly and impartially. Provides clear and appropriate direction to employees. Provides training and coaching to subordinates. Ensures that staff has the resources and flexibility to perform, improve, and learn in their jobs. Keeps open communication with subordinates, listens to them, and provides feedback. Positively motivates, mentors, and leads employees. Provides appropriate and timely performance evaluations for all subordinates.