Financial Officer – Probate Court 42nd Circuit Court Family Division

Premium site•Midland, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Probate and Family Court Administrative Supervisor and Judicial Assistant, directs the preparation of budgeting, grant management, collections and enforcement, and cash management activities of the Court. Ensures clients receiving court services are billed appropriately and receipts payments. Follows up on delinquent accounts and takes action to enforce reimbursement orders, including setting up payment plans with clients. Processes accounts payable, including restitution payments and tracking. Prepares and balances the daily transmittals of all accounts receivable. Prepares the County budget for the Juvenile and Probate Courts and state budget for the Child Care Fund. Prepares required financial reports. Maintains files and prepares documentation for audit purposes. Monitors and reports on budget expenditure levels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, business administration, or related field
Two years of progressively more responsible experience in accounting.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental accounting, grant accounting, generally accepted accounting principles, auditing, and financial operations.
Considerable knowledge of financial and operational controls, analyzing and interpreting financial information, preparing financial reports, accounts receivables and accounts payable operations, and applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with County employees, contractors to the County, representatives of other governmental units, professional contacts, elected officials, and the public.

Responsibilities

Directs the preparation of budgeting, grant management, collections and enforcement, and cash management activities of the Court.
Ensures clients receiving court services are billed appropriately and receipts payments.
Follows up on delinquent accounts and takes action to enforce reimbursement orders, including setting up payment plans with clients.
Processes accounts payable, including restitution payments and tracking.
Prepares and balances the daily transmittals of all accounts receivable.
Prepares the County budget for the Juvenile and Probate Courts and state budget for the Child Care Fund.
Prepares required financial reports.
Maintains files and prepares documentation for audit purposes.
Monitors and reports on budget expenditure levels.