Financial Technician
Highway Department
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 KLPayne@oneidacountywi.gov. 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
