Policy Text
1/07 (rev. 08/03)
CIVIL DIVISION – ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
The purpose of this Operation Orde rs is to outline the duties a nd responsibilities of the
Sheriff’s Civil Division Accounting Technician.
I. General
The Accounting Technician superv ises the accounting section of the Civil
Division.
II. Chain of Command
The Accounting Technician repor ts directly to the Civil Divisi on Records
Manager. He/she reports informati on as directed by the Records Manager along
`with any other necessary o r important information.
III. Technical Duties
In addition to the duties associ ated with the job classificati on, the Accounting
Technician is responsible for t he following tec hnical duties:
Monthly reconciliation of the bank statement
Balances the following at end of the period:
Civil Trust Fund
Tucker Fund Automated Fund
Charges and copy fees
Tracks and returns any unclaim ed funds to the county treasurer s office
Contacts problem employers regarding wage garnishments
Prepares the monthly division s tatistics which include deputy activity,
process server activity and division financial activity
Researches and interprets:
Codes Policies
Procedures Court orders
IV. Supervisory Duties
Verifies financial balances prepared by the account clerks
Supervises the account clerks
Provides training on procedural changes
Approves financial disbursement s of $5,000.00 to $9,999.99 mor e from
the Civil Trust Fund