Fiscal Services Specialist

Fiscal Services Specialist California State Personnel Board - 4.0 San Francisco County, CA Job Details Full-time $5,614 - $7,858 a month 18 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Employee assistance program Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Qualifications Research Full Job Description 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:

By Mail Job Description and Duties

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-

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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

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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 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply Completed Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. A completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included, when submitting your application in hard copy. Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Judicial Council of California Primary Cert Contact Attn:

Please Apply in the Benefits Section Below 455 Golden Gate Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102-3688 Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience performing accounting operations work such as processing invoices and claims, document review, and other related work. OR Associate's degree, preferably in accounting or business-related field. Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS

None Desirable Qualifications:

Basic accounts payable knowledge. Analytical skills reviewing data in an integrated payroll and financial system. Ability to research, problem-solve, analyze, interpret, and apply policies. Ability to interact professionally at all levels with internal and external stakeholders. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Basic skills using Microsoft Office Suite, specifically, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint. OTHER Please note, if you are selected for hire, verification of employment eligibility or authorization to work in the United States will be required. Benefits

HOW TO APPLY

To ensure consideration of your application for the earliest round of interviews, please apply by June 11, 2026. However,this position is Open Until Filled . This position requires the submission of our official application, responses to the supplemental questions, and a resume. To complete an online application, go to job opening #6667 at https://www.courts.ca.gov/about/careers.htm. The Judicial Council provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities who request such accommodation. Reasonable accommodation needs should be requested through Human Resources at (415) 865-4260. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) is available by dialing 711. Once connected, provide the relay operator with the number for

Human Resources:

415-865-4260.

PAYMENT & BENEFITS

$5,614 - $7,858 per month Please note due to statewide fiscal conditions, the posted salary range is subject to a temporary 3% reduction. In exchange for this temporary reduction, judicial branch employees accrue an additional 5 hours of paid personal leave per month through June 30, 2027. Some highlights of our benefits package include: Health/Dental/Vision benefits program 14 paid holidays per calendar year Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave 1 personal holiday per year Up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs CalPERS Retirement Plan 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans Employee Assistance Program Basic Life and AD&D Insurance The Judicial Council of California Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website:

http://www.courts.ca.gov/careers

Human Resources Contact:

Mikayla Spruell (916) 643-7015 Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Sandra Grace (415) 865-8944

California Relay Service:

1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Supplemental Questionnaire Supplemental Questions To better assess the qualifications of each applicant, please provide a response to the following questions. Your answers should not exceed a total of three pages. 1. Please explain why you are interested in this position. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.