Account Clerk

MISSION STATEMENT

The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado.

Together our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims;

client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

General Statement Of Duties :

Provides accounting work involving the application of bookkeeping principles in the maintenance of fiscal accounts, journals, ledgers and other financial records and reports.

Distinguishing Factors :

Positions in this classification are distinguished from other classifications by performing bookkeeping and maintenance of fiscal accounts, journals, ledgers and other financial records and reports for a Judicial District.

The successful candidate will perform paraprofessional accounting and bookkeeping work, maintain fiscal accounts, journals, ledgers, and other financial records.

The position will also be responsible for performing bank reconciliation of financial transactions, identifying, and resolving discrepancies, as well as providing customer service for internal and external customers.

The ideal candidate should possess and demonstrate :

• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Have high attention to detail
• Great communication skills and experience working independently and work well with cross-functional teams
• The ability to multi-task, stay organized and work quickly under pressure

Financial and / or Judicial experience is preferred. Please attach a cover letter and resume with your application for full consideration.

The stated salary range represents entry level through maximum compensation for the position and salary offers are based on a wide variety of factors including a candidate’s relevant experience as well as budget availability.

Some judicial job descriptions are being revised and will be posted as soon as they are available.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Maintains and balances accounting ledgers; prepares monthly fiscal summaries and other accounting reports; devises record keeping procedures in accordance with legal, fiscal and departmental regulations.

Resolves difficult and technical financial problems. Distributes bonds, restitution payments, and overpayments. Maintains financial records for audit purposes.

Provides financial accounting information to the public, banks, and employees of the court and related agencies. May require occasional travel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS CONT.

Supervisor Responsibilities :

Responsible for one's own work product and may provide guidance, assistance, or mentorship to less knowledgeable or experienced coworkers.

This includes scheduling of work, instructing in work methods, and reviewing work products, consuming less than 50% of the employee’s time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education :

Graduation from high school or equivalent and two years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping.

Graduation from high school or equivalent and completion of nine semester hours of accounting or bookkeeping from an accredited college or university.

Physical Demands :

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk. The employee frequently is required to stand;
• sit; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl;

and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. Occasionally handles emergency or crisis situations;

frequently subject to interruptions, and multiple calls and inquiries. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.