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Chief Deputy - Finance

St. Joseph County, IN

South Bend, IN

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Billing, Budgeting, Business Administration, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Expense Reports, Expense Tracking, Finance, Financial Reporting, Flexible Spending Accounts, Grant Writing, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Organizational Skills, Payroll Management, Payroll Software/Services, Payroll Tax, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Research Grants, Tax Regulations, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
South Bend, IN
POSTED
24 days ago

POSITION: Chief Deputy - Finance

DEPARTMENT: Clerk

WORK SCHEDULE: M-F 8:00AM-4:30PM

JOB CATEGORY:Exempt

SALARY: Up to $60,000 annually

STATUS:Full-time

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Accounting preferred.
  • Five years of finance experience required.

Requirements:

  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency.
  • Public service orientation and commitment to excellent and genuine customer service.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll software.
  • Thorough knowledge of payroll tax and compliance standards.

Essential Job Duties:

Working under the direct supervision of the County Clerk, the person in this position will perform the following:

  • Reviews and manages departmental payroll and timekeeping records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with county policies and procedures.
  • Monitors and processes departmental accounts payable activities, including invoices, reimbursements, and vendor payments.
  • Assists with departmental budget preparation, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting activities.
  • Supports grant research, grant application preparation, and monitoring of grant expenditures and reporting requirements.
  • Coordinates with Human Resources, department leadership, and staff regarding payroll, budgeting, grant, and financial matters.
  • Corresponds and problem solves in a professional manner with staff, co-workers, department leadership, vendors, and outside agencies.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Benefits 

  • Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) with generous accruals
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance coverage
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
  • Gym Membership Discounts to encourage wellness
  • Employer-Funded PERF (Public Employees' Retirement Fund)
  • Access to additional voluntary benefits and resources

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St. Joseph County, IN