Accounting Specialist I - Clerk of Superior Court (Prescott)

Yavapai County, AZ•Prescott, AZ

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About The Position

Yavapai County Clerk of Superior Court is seeking a detail-orientated and motivated individual to support its financial operations. As an Accounting Specialist I, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and ensuring compliance with established procedures. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career in public service while contributing to the effective administration of justice.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of four (4) years of experience in general bookkeeping and/or accounting.
Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.

Responsibilities

Performs accounting and bookkeeping operations unique to the division or department assigned; processes accounts payable by authorizing payment and entering payment information into financial and/or case management systems.
Maintains related filing systems and makes journal entries; checks invoices against purchase orders for accuracy and forwards for approval to pay.
Prints checks, obtains signatures and distributes through mail and/or pick up.
Enters billing and/or claims information into computer, mails bills and receipts for incoming payments.
Audits payable, claims, purchase orders and/or invoices, checking for accuracy of data entry and adherence to County policies and procedures; researches and corrects errors.
Accepts payments for bills and provides change and receipts to customers; posts and balances accounts receivable, sends through processing machinery and/or makes daily or weekly bank deposits; balances cash drawer; reconciles general ledger and deposits funds.
Types letters, memos, charts, labels, reports, purchase orders, requisitions, forms, or other correspondence.
Prepares complex, routine, and non-routine reports (including annual reports) as requested, including those required by local, state, and federal agencies utilizing a variety of software.
May assist with research, preparation, and revisions of presentation materials.
Enters and retrieves information from a computer terminal; uses the computer system to retrieve a variety of daily, monthly, and yearly reports.
Provides customer service and support; responds to inquiries and/or directs individuals to the appropriate area or assists them with information and answering questions.
Opens, stamps, sorts, and distributes incoming, interoffice, and outgoing mail.
Files and retrieves documents from filing system.
Disseminates a variety of information to various agencies, divisions, or departments via telephone, mail, fax, or email.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.