Judicial Financial Clerk (Accounts Payable) Hybrid

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.•New York, NY

3d•$20 - $31•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Clerk provides the general accounting and reporting functions of the Finance Division within Superior Court Administration. About The Superior Court: The Superior Court of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing a safe, fair and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to our services, and providing innovative, evidenced-based practices that improve the safety of our community and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. The Superior Court in Maricopa County, one of the largest, most innovative and progressive trial courts in the nation, seeks innovative individuals to join our team who will embrace our vision of excellence and the principles inherent in the Rule of Law...every person, every day, every time. We fulfill these principles through a culture that values fairness, respect, integrity, innovation, and safety. Standard Judicial Branch business hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. This position will allow for a telework schedule up to 4 days per week dependent on the needs of the Judicial Branch.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Two (2) years of accounting, bookkeeping, or specialized administrative experience.
An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum requirements on a year for year basis.
Knowledge of: Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Teams, Adobe Acrobat and Excel.
Office procedures such as copying, scanning and filing.
Skill in: Time management and the ability to prioritize a variety of tasks and other specialized clerical support duties with frequent interruptions.
Data entry with a high degree of accuracy.
Attention to detail.
Communication and interpersonal
Ability to: Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Assume personal responsibility by working independently and completing work assignments.
Contribute and participate as a team-player for positive end results.
Demonstrate reliable attendance.
Problem-solve by assessing situations, issues, and problems.
Exercise independent judgement within legal guidelines and departmental policies and procedures to make a logical decision about the actions to take and/or requesting direction from the Supervisor as necessary
Accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports
Maintain a positive attitude.
Manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Handle confidential financial information responsibly
Effectively convey information, actively listen and build positive relationships with others.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or related field.
Experience performing clerical accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and/or Government accounting, including posting invoices, account reconciliation, and billing.
Knowledge of CGI Advantage and OnBase.

Responsibilities

Routing/receiving invoices for recipient approval, identifying existing purchase orders with sufficient funds and/or requesting new/modifications, ensuring invoices have not been paid previously, keying invoices, uploading supporting documents, and electronically routing keyed invoices.
Verifies status of invoices, vendors' information, and resolves discrepancies and issues related to invoice payments.
Reviews invoices for purchase of products and services, checking the accuracy of charges listed on invoices against purchase orders or authorizations.
Performs data entry that requires a high degree of accuracy.
Maintains Excel spreadsheets and databases of moderate complexity.
Maintains current and accurate records.
Performs quality control audits to ensure accuracy of all work products.
Monitors and follows up on requested information and documentation.
Answers telephone, Teams calls, monitors/reviews emails, and responds to internal and external customer questions promptly (typically in same or next business day).
Responds timely to inquiries from Judicial Branch staff and vendors.
Works effectively with internal and external customers in person, by telephone, and email correspondence.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays!
We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives.
Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance.
Under the current guidelines for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, the Maricopa County Superior Court is a qualifying employer. Therefore, any full time Judicial Branch employee, who meets other eligibility criteria may be eligible for loan forgiveness under this program.

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