Deputy Court Clerk II

Chatham County Government • Savannah, GA

20h

About The Position

Chatham County is seeking a detail-oriented individual with fiscal accounting experience for a Deputy Court Clerk II role in the State Court Clerk’s Office. The position combines accounting tasks with public service, maintaining accurate records and providing customer service. The Deputy Clerk is sworn and authorized to accept filings, certify documents, and sign documents on behalf of the Clerk of Court. During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, the employee may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• College-level coursework in accounting, bookkeeping, computer science, or a closely related field.
• At least one year of fiscal accounting experience, including use of automated accounting tools, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Selected candidates must complete clerical testing during the interview process.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing and/or using Excel spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting tasks and provide administrative and clerical support, technical accounts processing, and financial recording.
• Serve as a sworn Deputy Clerk authorized to accept filings, certify documents, and sign documents on behalf of the Clerk of Court.
• Apply accounting and budgetary principles to maintain standard fiscal and accounting records.
• Maintain, analyze, and reconcile projects.
• Create and maintain financial databases, project spreadsheets, and project files.
• Process accounts receivables in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure the proper receipting of fees.
• Use data entry skills, computer literacy, and customized software applications in daily work.
• Assist the public by phone and in person using customer service and communication skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Report to work as part of a disaster operations team during emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, if required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED