Accounting Specialist (Circuit Court Clerk) Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

Accounting Specialist (Circuit Court Clerk) Shelby County Government – 3.6 Memphis, TN Job Details Full-time $2,853.41 – $3,727.33 a month 2 days ago Qualifications Microsoft Word Fiscal management Microsoft Excel Management Writing skills Mid-level 3 years Bachelor’s degree Accounting Budgeting Full Job Description All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment. The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees. This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department. The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include Appointed positions with Sheriff’s Office, Division of Corrections or the Fire Department. Position Summary Works under general supervision to assist in the agency’s accounting operations, including payroll, accounts payable, budget forecasting, and other general accounting functions.

Pay Grade:

45 Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education Minimum Qualifications l. Three (3) years of experience in accounting principles, techniques and theories; AND 2. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in finance, accounting or related field; OR 3.An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience. 4.PROOF

OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities 1. Oversees financial record keeping. 2. Accurately records and maintains financial transactions related to court proceedings. 3. Ensures financial records are organized, accessible and easily auditable. 4. Prepares and compiles financial reports such as general ledgers, statements of accounts and other financial documents as required by the court. 5. Analyzes financial data to identify trends, potential issues and areas for improvement. 6. Participates in development and management of the court’s budget. 7. Analyzes financial data to forecast future financial needs and trends. 8. Manages the court’s cash flow, including processing payments. 9. Reconciles bank accounts and ensures accurate record-keeping of cash transactions. 10. Balances cash box and distributes checks. 11. Manages minor investment accounts. 12. Performs other duties to support the department and other operational functions throughout the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office. KSAs 1. Knowledge of accounting theory, practices and auditing procedures. 2. Knowledge of budgeting, fiscal management and purchasing procedures. 3. Ability to prepare and maintain detailed accounting records. 4. Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating decisions and situations and preparing information. 5. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. 6. Ability to work with coworkers and the public with courtesy and tact. 7. Ability to operate all office machines, MS Word, Excel and Outlook. Disclaimer This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

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Circuit Court Clerk