Financial Services Technician - County Treasurer

Position: Financial Services Technician I - County Treasurer
Overview & Benefits Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents.

When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. Apply today and help shape the future of Oakland County, where we are All Ways Moving Forward.

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Summary

Minimum Qualifications

Location:

On-Site in Pontiac, MI Compensation: $41,280 - $55,308

This is a UAW Union position

Are you detail-oriented, customer-focused, and skilled at keeping financial records accurate and organized?

Oakland County is seeking a dependable and motivated Financial Services Technician I to support financial and accounting operations within the Treasurer’s Office. In this role, you’ll perform a variety of clerical accounting and bookkeeping duties, assist with billing and payment processing, maintain accurate financial records, and provide excellent service to internal and external customers.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and contributing to a fast-paced office environment that supports important County services.

What you'll do:

Process payments, post receipts, and maintain accurate financial and account records

Prepare bank deposits, reconcile statements, and assist with financial reporting

Post journal entries and maintain general and subsidiary accounts

Prepare billing notices, review accounts, and assist with payment arrangements when needed

Respond to customer and client account inquiries by phone and in person

Review and process invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance with procedures

Maintain organized financial records, reports, and documentation

Use County financial systems and software to support daily accounting operations

Assist with training and supporting less experienced clerical staff as needed

What you'll gain:

Valuable experience in public sector accounting and financial operations

A stable, full-time position with competitive pay and benefits

Opportunities to strengthen bookkeeping, customer service, and financial systems skills

A collaborative office environment with supportive team members

Exposure to government finance, billing, and treasury operations

The opportunity to contribute to essential services that support Oakland County residents

If you’re organized, dependable, and enjoy working with financial data and customer interactions, we’d love to hear from you.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must be a high school graduate or have a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test.

Have had one (1) year of full-time bookkeeping and related clerical work experience which involved basic accounting or bookkeeping principles, utility billing which included customer service, or a closely related area.

NOTE:

One (1) year of coursework at an accredited college or university in a business curriculum which included at least two accounting classes, may substitute for the one (1) year of experience listed above.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Completion of an accounting or bookkeeping course covering basic accounting and bookkeeping practices.

Reasonable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.

Reasonable knowledge of modern record keeping management and operations.

Reasonable ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Reasonable ability to perform standardized computations.

Reasonable ability to perform standardized computations using personal computer applications and keyboard.

Reasonable ability to make routine decisions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Familiar with current word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and Internet software.

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