Court Accountant

Superior Court of California, County of Sutter•Yuba City, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Knowledge of preparation and analysis of financial reports and statements.
Knowledge of financial management and review of general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
Knowledge of computer software applications including Tyler Navigator case management system and Microsoft Excel and Word.
Knowledge of applicable rules and statutes related to California trial court financial procedures, especially the Trial Court Financial Policies and Procedures Manual.
Knowledge of modern office practices such as records maintenance and preparing correspondence and reports.
Knowledge of principles of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Knowledge of 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.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities.
Ability to 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.
Ability to prepare comprehensive, clear, and concise accounting and statistical reports and/or presentations.
Ability to maintain and reconcile financial records; analyze and review financial operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fine and fee revenue distribution.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; understand and follow through with written and verbal instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, co-workers, and State and local government agencies.
Ability to train other Accounting Division staff.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a public or governmental agency is preferred.
Advanced placement within the range possible with prior court experience.

Responsibilities

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.
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.