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Job Description
Account Clerk III Fresno Superior Court - 3.2 Fresno, CA Job Details Full-time $48,339 - $58,822 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Financial audits Computer operation Preparation of internal financial performance reports Microsoft Outlook Account maintenance Writing skills Bank transfers Processing cash transactions Filing Employee relationship building Mid-level Refund processing Accurate transaction records management Financial records management Financial record maintenance Desktop applications Purchasing Telephone systems Multi-line phone systems 10 key typing Expenditure monitoring Accounting error correction Financial compliance monitoring Communication skills Budget review Cash allocation Journal entry management in accounting
Full Job Description JOB Tentative Recruitment Activity Dates Written Exam:
Friday, July 10, 2026
Selection Interview:
Friday, July 17, 2026 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 Hourly 23.24 24.41 25.64 26.93 28.28 Biweekly 1,859 1,953 2,051 2,154 2,262 Monthly 4,028 4,231 4,444 4,668 4,902 Annually 48,339 50,773 53,331 56,014 58,822 A resume is required but will not be considered in lieu of a completed application.
DEFINITION
Under general direction of the Principle Accountant, the manager of the Fiscal Accounting Department, the Account Clerk performs a variety of accounting work; and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbents in the Account Clerk series perform above average financial and statistical recordkeeping/bookkeeping tasks involving the use of independent judgement, accuracy, and the ability to meet deadlines; general clerical work, however, the majority of time is involved with accounting tasks.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
: The information below is meant to serve as samples of essential job functions and responsibilities for this classification. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive, but indicative of several types of duties performed.
Typical tasks:
Maintains departmental appropriation, expenditure and revenue records, including monitoring budget units, contracts and accounts, checking and balancing records for arithmetic errors, completeness of budget codes and preparing forms to transfer funds; Posts financial transactions including distributing costs of payments to various accounts; posting to accounts, journals, and ledgers; and making adjustments to accounts; Review of accounts for proper payments, charges, and statement detail; make adjustments to accounts and balances; resolving or reconciling discrepancies between payments, receipts or accounts; Audits charges including checking and verifying codes and fees for conformity to laws, rules, or regulations; Prepares or assists in preparing reports including preparation of financial reports, statements, and periodic reports on condition of appropriation, accrual, receipts, contracts, demands payable and accounts receivable; and completes various forms and documents; Obtains information from the public including vendors and other departments as well as provides information concerning accounts, contracts, budgets and financial transactions; Determines which account to credit with unidentified payment, determines validity of or liability for bills or charges, processes refunds on overpayments, assists in preparing information for budget, and prepares transfer of funds; and Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION EXPECTED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of :
Accounting principles, practices and methods; Accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash handling and purchasing; Court policies and procedures; pertinent laws, rules, and goals; awareness of the objectives of the Court; Effective written communication, including correct grammar, spelling, punctuation and sentence structure; and Modern office practices and procedures and filing systems; computer applications including Excel, Word, Outlook. Skill and Ability to : Maintain regular and consistent work hours; Operates standard office equipment including operation of a 10-key, computer-related equipment, multi-line telephone system, and other equipment;
Oral Expression:
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand;
Oral Comprehension:
The ability to listen and to understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences;
Written Expression:
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand;
Written Comprehension:
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing; Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels within the organization; Accomplish job assignments independently; and Learn new work processes and procedures and deal effectively with other departments as well as the public.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS
: Convictions, depending on the type, number and date, may be disqualifying. Court employees shall be subject to a modified background investigation and fingerprinting. False statements or omission of facts regarding background or employment history may result in disqualification or dismissal. Request for
Reasonable Accommodations:
The Superior Court of California, County of Fresno is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department at (559) 457-2050 or via email at . Individuals with hearing and/or speech impairments may also contact Human Resources for this position through the use of the California Relay Service by dialing 711.
