Court Accountant

Court Accountant Job Description Court Accountant biweekly salary range is $2897.43 to $4077.02 with opportunity for future advancement. Your earning power is more due to the Court paying up to 100% of your health benefits. Advanced placement within the range possible with prior court experience. The following documents are required to be submitted with the application. Court application ( Click Here for Link ); A current resume; Responses to the supplemental questions at the bottom of this posting. Under direction of the Court Fiscal Officer, the Court Accountant performs varied and complex professional accounting work related to the preparation, maintenance, verification, and reconciliation of accounting and financial records. This position performs and participates in the maintenance, analysis, development and implementation of accounting, payroll, and related financial procedures and systems, and may be required to lead, train, and assign the work of staff in the Accounting Division. Examples of Essential Duties/Functions Participates in the development, maintenance, and/or implementation of accounting systems, policies, procedures, and standards. Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors in financial entries, transactions, documents, and reports; performs fiscal adjustments to the Court's case management system. Assists in preparing and maintaining monthly fine and fee revenue distributions to local and State agencies. Performs grant accounting functions such as billing, report preparation, reconciliation and monitoring of expenditures, reimbursements, and cash flow. Reviews and posts journal entries, payments, daily deposits, and other accounting and financial data. Reviews and posts journal entries, payments, daily deposits, and other accounting and financial data. Assists with reviewing and reconciling bi-weekly payroll. Ensure compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures, including the Trial Court Financial Policies and Procedures. Assist with training and cross-training other Accounting Division staff. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

Generally accepted accounting principles, terminology and practices and their application to a wide variety of accounting transactions with a particular reference to governmental accounting. Preparation and analysis of financial reports and statements. Financial management and review of general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. Computer software applications including Tyler Navigator case management system and Microsoft Excel and Word. Applicable rules and statutes related to California trial court financial procedures, especially the Trial Court Financial Policies and Procedures Manual. Modern office practices such as records maintenance and preparing correspondence and reports. Principles of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Basic public contact and customer service techniques.

Ability to:

Assist with the coordination, review, preparation and control of Court budgets, financial reports and supporting documentation. Work independently and as a team member. Work effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities. Understand and apply rules, Federal and State statutes, and Court policies and procedures including the Trial Court Financial Policies and Procedures in an accurate and thorough manner. Prepare comprehensive, clear, and concise accounting and statistical reports and/or presentations. Maintain and reconcile financial records; analyze and review financial operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fine and fee revenue distribution. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; understand and follow through with written and verbal instructions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, co-workers, and State and local government agencies. Train other Accounting Division staff.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education, training, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

A bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

A minimum of three years of progressively responsible financial record-keeping and accounting experience which has provided the above knowledge and abilities. Experience in a public or governmental agency is preferred.

Note:

Additional years of relevant accounting or financial experience may be substituted for required education on a year-to-year basis. Supplemental Information This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the positions. Each incumbent does not necessarily perform all duties. Additionally, incumbents may be required to follow instructions and to perform other job-related duties as required. Pre-Employment Policies Offers of employment are contingent upon submission of documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Naturalization Control Act of 1986; successful completion of background and reference check; satisfactory driving record and proof of automobile insurance (if applicable to the job), and other requirements of the position (licensing, certification, etc.) and may include a pre-employment medical review/examination, and alcohol and drug screening. Employees who are authorized to and use their car during the course of conducting court business and who, subsequent to their hiring, incur significant moving violations or lack of insurance may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Supplemental Questions All applicants are required to submit responses to the following questions and responses should be limited to no more than one page per question. Please include the question above your response and type your name and date on each page. Describe your experience applying accounting and fiscal policies such as the Trial Court Financial Policies and Procedures Manual in your daily accounting work. Identify specific policies or sections you have worked with and explain how you ensured compliance. Court accounting often includes managing grants and externally funded programs. Describe your experience with grant billing, reconciliation, expenditure monitoring, and reimbursement requests. What were your specific responsibilities? Describe a situation where you needed to communicate complex financial information to a co-worker, supervisor, or member of the public. How did you adapt your communication to ensure understanding? Describe your process for ensuring accuracy when performing tasks such as preparing journal entries, reviewing daily deposits, or reconciling payroll. What specific steps help you maintain consistency and precision? Describe your experience using financial or case management systems such as Tyler Navigator, accounting software, or spreadsheet applications. How have these tools improved your accuracy or workflow?