Financial Specialist

Overview

This position is in the Clerk's Office of the U.S. District Court in Milwaukee, WI, and reports to the Financial Administrator. The Financial Specialist assists in performing and coordinating administrative, technical, and professional work related to financial and accounting activities of the court. This includes compliance with appropriate guidelines, policies and internal controls.

• Assist in performing and coordinating administrative, technical, and professional work related to financial and accounting activities of the court.
• Ensure compliance with applicable guidelines, policies, and internal controls.

• Requires a minimum of two (2) years of experience in progressively responsible financial, administrative, technical or professional positions, preferably in a court or legal setting. Education may substitute for experience up to one (1) year.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Advanced skill in written and oral communications, including the writing, editing, and proofreading of documents.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, court rules, policies, and procedures.
• Work requires regular lifting of boxes and moving furniture and equipment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with a variety of individuals and agencies.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

The ideal applicant will possess the following: outstanding customer service skills, ability to prioritize, excellent communication skills (written and verbal), ability to always maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, ability to show initiative and accountability, flexibility, and willingness to work harmoniously with others in a team-based organization.