Finance Technician
Oneida County is accepting applications to fill a full time Financial Technician position within the Oneida County Highway Department.
JOB DUTIES: This position is responsible for a variety of secretarial and administrative support duties, accounting functions and technical duties in support of departmental operations. Duties include: data entry of employee hours material and equipment usage; prepares project cost reports and tracking of project costs; coordinates with WisDOT to resolve accident claims; prepares, advertises and distributes bid specifications for department purchases; and prepares and distributes Public Works Committee agendas and packets and records meeting minutes; as well as many other clerical and administrative tasks. Excellent training provided.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS: High School degree or equivalent required, with two years post high school education in accounting or bookkeeping and two years work experience in a professional environment involving accounting, bookkeeping, payroll or related field. Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position will be considered.
Knowledge of cost accounting, record keeping, and reporting required. Candidate should be proficient in MS Excel and MS Word and have the ability to maintain accurate and complete records and reports. Requires organizational and prioritization skills as well as the ability to use a 10 key calculator and be able to type (45 wpm). Knowledge of computer software, hardware, and accessories.
WAGES AND BENEFITS: Starting 2026 wage for this position is $27.99 to $29.59 per hour plus based on skills and experience. Benefits including affordable health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System and a PTO (Paid Time Off) package with the ability to carry unused PTO into future years.
WORK HOURS AND SCHEDULE: Position works 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm with some schedule flexibility.
HOW TO APPLY: Complete job description and required Oneida County application is available at www.oneidacountywi.gov under the Employment tab. Completed application and any resume or transcripts should be mailed to Oneida County LRES, P.O. Box 400, Rhinelander, WI 54501 or emailed to [email protected]. Please call 715-369-6299 with questions.
Deadline to submit materials is July 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Oneida County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Oneida County
Job Description
Job Title: Finance Technician
Department: Highway
Reports To: Highway Commissioner
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Prepared By: Benjamin Rich, Highway Commissioner
Prepared Date: June 2026
Approved By: Jennifer Lueneburg, Human Resources Director
Approved Date: June 2026
Reviewed Date: ___________________________________________
SUMMARY Under the general supervision of the Highway Commissioner, the employee in this position is responsible for a variety of secretarial duties, accounting functions and technical duties in support of departmental operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Data entry of employee hours, material and equipment to the County Highway Expense Microcomputer System (CHEMS) and entry of employee hours to the County miPay time reporting system.
Reconciles daily timesheets with foreperson reports, punch cards, CHEMS and miPay reports.
Prepares project cost reports and tracks project costs.
Coordinates with the WisDOT to resolve accident claims.
Maintains and distributes monthly call calendar for on-call staff.
Maintains employee time off requests, files, and time off calendars.
Prepares, advertises, and distributes bid specifications for equipment, gravel crushing, road striping, construction, seasonal hot mix and aggregate, oil, sand and any other bids as assigned.
Responds to public inquiries providing information and reporting concerns to the Patrol Superintendent.
Provides technical assistance, information and administrative support services including distributing mail, typing and verifying accuracy of documents from management staff as requested, forwarding letters to landowners for highway information and violations and the issuing of permits.
Distributes paperwork from management or LRES to individual employees and maintains personnel files including performance evaluations, medical leave and worker’s compensation records.
Prepares and distributes Public Works Committee agendas and packets; records minutes of the meetings.
Organizes highway events and safety training meetings.
Coordinates all class, conference, workshop and hotel registrations for committee members and staff.
Any other duty as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and with accuracy. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledgeable of cost accounting, record keeping, and reports.
Knowledgeable of advertising requirements for bids and proposals
Proficient in MS Excel and MS Word
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and complete records and reports
Ability to type (45 wpm) and use a 10 key calculator
Knowledge of proper written and oral English, spelling and punctuation
Working knowledge of computer hardware, software, and accessories
Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to compile, analyze, and assemble data and information in a meaningful and effective manner.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school degree or equivalent
Two years post high school education in accounting or bookkeeping.
Two years work experience in a professional environment involving accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, or related field.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position will be considered.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Good mathematical skills.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to evaluate situations and make good independent decision based on practices, rules and procedures. To maintain highest level of confidentiality of personnel functions.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid driver's license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
