Fiscal Services Specialist

Fiscal Services Specialist JO#6667 Judicial Council of California

JC-518567

- Fiscal Services Specialist JO#6667 Fiscal Services Specialist $5,614.00 - $7,858.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

6/29/2026

Application Methods:

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute and process check runs for vendor, employee vendor, trust, juror, and Public Sector Collection and Disbursement payment types (OPS1, OPS2, Trust, Jury, and PSCD).
• Execute and process Automated Clearing House (ACH) runs for vendor, employee vendor, trust, and inter-bank transfer payment types (ACH1, ACH2, ACH3, D, L, M, N, U, V, and Zelle).
• Check research, reissue, and stale date.
• Assist Fiscal Services Coordinator with monthly and quarterly backup withholdings, annual system testing, and fiscal and calendar year-end activities.
• Execute and process Comprehensive Payment Solutions for ePayables (CPS2 - credit cards) and Paymode (CP1 - ACH).
• Generate and review payment proposals and check register.
• Generate and review payment proposals for ACH credit transactions and confirm ACH "Acknowledgement of File Receipt" email is received.
• Prepare Payment Advice(s) for mailing using mailroom equipment (e.g., folder/stuffer and postage machine).
• Process check (original or stale dated) reissue or reverse requests; confirm check status in Phoenix (SAP) and Bank of America CashPro.
• Review payment proposal and confirm receipt of payment file confirmation email is received and accurate.

Working Conditions The Judicial Council strives for work-life balance, including substantial vacation and holiday time. In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package, including pension, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending, up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs, student loan forgiveness as part of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and retirement savings plans. The San Francisco office is only a 7-minute walk from the downtown Civic Center BART station. In Sacramento, the office is located minutes from downtown, just north of Discovery Park. The Judicial Council offers hybrid work arrangements for many positions. The successful candidate will be expected to work in person at the Judicial Council's Sacramento office at least three days per week, based on their office leader's direction, and reside in the areas surrounding these locations. To be eligible for Judicial Council employment and participation in the Judicial Council's Hybrid Work Program, a prospective or current employee's primary residence/remote work location must be in the State of California and within a 150-mile driving radius of their assigned reporting location. Minimum Requirements This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below. Fiscal Services Specialist Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-518567

Position #(s): 156-100-3281-XXX

Working Title:

Fiscal Services Specialist JO#6667

Classification:

Fiscal Services Specialist $5,614.00 - $7,858.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

1

Work Location:

San Francisco County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time Department Information

OVERVIEW

The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Fiscal Services Specialist with the Branch Accounting and Procurement office. The Fiscal Services Specialist supports the 58 trial courts of California with payment processing for vendors and court employees, trust, jurors, check stale dating, payment reissuing, garnishments, backup withholding, Comprehensive Payment Solutions (CPS), Automated Clearing House (ACH) transactions, and payments requiring special handling. Additionally, this position processes stop payments, voids and returned check requests, completes check research, and processes emergency payments. This position also assists the Fiscal Services Coordinator with backup withholding payments, system testing and validation, and completing fiscal and calendar year-end activities. The Accounts Payable unit's primary responsibility is the daily monitoring, processing, and remittance of all invoice payments made through the Phoenix system. The Judicial Council The Judicial Council of California is the policy setting body for the state court system and has constitutionally conferred statewide rule-making authority. This authority includes developing, advocating for, and allocating the judicial branch budget. A majority of Council members are California state justices and judges; however, the Council also includes lawyers, legislators, and court administrators. By enhancing its role as a leadership, knowledge, and service resource for the judicial branch, the Judicial Council's staff organization seeks to continue to evolve as one of California's most dynamic public service entities, focused on improving access to justice for all Californians by innovating and responding to the changing needs of the courts and the public. As a government body charged with improving the statewide administration of justice, the Judicial Council has multiple offices with diverse responsibilities relating to court policy and operations. As employees of the council, every member of staff should view and approach their work as one Judicial Council with a public service mission that is greater than the sum of its parts.

Department Website:

http://www.courts.ca.gov/careers Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:

6/29/2026