Franklin County Municipal Clerk of Courts Columbus, OH Job Details 14 hours ago Qualifications Statutory legal research Internal controls Financial model construction Bill drafting Managing IT procurement budgets Revenue forecasting Regulatory legal research Legislative regulatory analysis Bachelor's degree GAAP Financial projection model development Local ordinances Financial forecasting analysis Microsoft Dynamics Full Job Description The Franklin County Municipal Court Clerk of Court's Office serves as the legal guardian and keeper of all the official records of the Franklin County Municipal Court including all criminal and civil case filings, subpoenas, search warrants, pleadings and monies (Court costs, fines, and third party monies from garnishments). The Clerk's Office is entrusted with the responsibility of processing and archiving all Court records in accordance with file retention requirements established by the Supreme Court of Ohio. Additionally, the Clerk's Office calculates and fully details all financial transactions involving the Court. The Clerk's Office compiles and publishes an Annual Report each year that details the various categories of Court case filings, all financial transactions connected with all Court cases and statistically reports all relevant data regarding the same. Fiscal Administrator Department Municipal Court Clerk's Administration Office Position Summary The Fiscal Administrator directs all financial, strategic budgeting, and forecasting operations for the Municipal Court Clerk's Office. This role acts as the principal liaison to the City department of Finance and the City Auditor's office to ensure complete alignment with municipal financial policies. The administrator is responsible for long-term strategic forecasting, quarterly operational reviews, the structural development of the Clerk's multi-layered budgets, and the preparation and oversight of departmental legislation.
Assist with the planning fiscal legislation, appropriations requests, and resolutions for city council or county commissioner approval.
Financial Oversight:
Manage daily general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and court payroll reconciliation.
Systems Utilization:
Leverage the city's DAX financial system to track expenditure, generate financial reports, and maintain general ledger integrity.
Audit Readiness:
Design and enforce internal financial controls to safeguard public assets and secure clean municipal and state audit findings.
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
Preferred Qualification:
A Master's degree (MBA, MPA, or Master of Accountancy) or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is highly preferred.
Experience:
Four years of progressive experience in governmental accounting, with a demonstrated background in legislative preparation, multi-year financial forecasting, and split City/County intergovernmental budgeting. Required Skills and Knowledge Proficient, working knowledge of the city's DAX financial system (Microsoft Dynamics AX). Proven ability to research, draft, and interpret municipal legislation, resolutions, and local ordinances. Advanced knowledge of municipal fund accounting practices, GAAP, and internal control frameworks. Advanced ability to build complex, long-term financial models and revenue projection tools. Experience managing specialized court technology (Computer) and specialized enforcement (Collections) funds. Strong capabilities in interpreting court orders, statutory laws, local city charters, and cost-sharing county/city agreements.
