Accounting Assistant 2

Pierce County • Tacoma, WA

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About The Position

This position provides an exciting opportunity for someone to grow their career with District Court. Pierce County District Court is committed to providing fair, accessible, and effective administration of justice while treating every individual with dignity and respect. As an independent and impartial branch of government, the Court plays a vital role in promoting respect for the law, protecting individual rights, and providing timely and equitable resolution of legal matters for the community it serves. The Court values professionalism, innovation, collaboration, and public service. Employees are part of a mission-driven organization that is focused on operational excellence, improving access to justice, and continuously enhancing services for the public. Pierce County District Court fosters a supportive and team-oriented environment where employees contribute directly to meaningful work that impacts the community every day. Pierce County District Court is a court of limited jurisdiction and hears a wide range of cases, including: Traffic and non-traffic infractions, Criminal and criminal-traffic misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors, Civil matters for damages for injury to individuals or personal property, and contract disputes no greater than $100,000, Small claims for recovery of money not to exceed $10,000, Name changes, Anti-harassment protection orders, and Stalking protection orders.

Requirements

• Two or more years of progressively responsible bookkeeping, accounting, auditing or closely-related work experience.
• A cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references are required for this position. Applications without a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references will not be considered.
• As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Previous customer services experience desirable.
• Having a general understanding of accounting standards and basic bookkeeping will help you succeed in this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide fiscal support work for District Court.
• Reconcile supporting documents between Workday and the case management system for accuracy and process journal entries.
• Monthly revenue/expenditure/bank reconciliations.
• Monitors expenditures to ensure budget and contracts are not overspent.
• Inputs/prepares financial data and stat reports.
• Prepares/processes budget transfers.
• Maintains asset inventories.
• Assists Finance Manager in budget preparation and forecasting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed