Fiscal Clerk

Job Title

Fiscal Clerk

Accounting

July 8, 2026

Anne Arundel County District Court, Annapolis, Maryland

$54,199

Non-Exempt

No

Regular Full time

The Maryland Judiciary offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, continuing education programs, employee assistance programs, and State Retirement and Pension plans. Telework, up to 2 days per week, may also be available. Telework eligibility is based on job functions and the approval of the Administrative Head.

This position is full performance level, paraprofessional accounting work. Employees in this classification are responsible for performing all accounting functions for the assigned court facility. The incumbent is responsible for reviewing and verifying the work of primary and secondary cashiers for recording processing and forwarding files to the Judiciary Accounting System. This position reviews, enters, reconciles, and maintains financial transactions for multiple locations in the assigned court facility.

Researches and resolves discrepancies in control accounts during reconciliations. Provides information to Judges, Supervisors, Clerks, attorneys and defendants regarding payment and refund information both by telephone and mail.

Review and verify daily cashier transactions and paperwork received is in order. Manage cashier deposits and File & Serve deposits. Run daily revenue deposit for both locations through courts systems and through the Judiciary accounting system known as GEARS to the Department of Budget and Finance at the AOC.

Enter and track walkouts, deferred payments, bad checks into the MDEC financial groups. Process, link, and mail all delinquent notices.

Review final delinquent notices file and forwarding task to Judge when necessary for further ruling on collection process; update the financial groups per Judge’s order.

Close and manage Commissioner’s tills/deposits. Track all cash bonds, receipts (DCA-1), and transmittals. Verify all work is received and bond payment are on cases. Track all out-of-county cash bonds received in Anne Arundel County and create the necessary forms to have checks processed and forward.

Maintain, verify, and reconcile Escrow Funds and Cash Bonds. Review monthly report for disbursement of funds.

Maintain Inventory and distribute Commissioner receipt books, deposit slips, bank bags, vital checks, and pre-numbered forms.

Provide interpretation and guidance to fellow employees, headquarters, related agencies, attorneys, and the public on fiscal operations. Assist and perform other related Accounting Office duties as requested by Supervisor.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma (or GED equivalent).
• Experience:
  
  Two (2) years of fiscal or accounting work experience.

Note

A Bachelor's Degree may substitute the required work experience.

A Paralegal/Associates Degree or 60 college credits may substitute the required work experience.

A Paralegal Certificate may substitute one (1) year of the required work experience.

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or Governmental Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards (GASB).
• Principles and practices of bookkeeping and accounting to review, verify, record, adjust, and balance financial transactions.
• Office equipment including computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, etc.

• Managing priorities to meet critical deadlines while multitasking.
• Basic English and arithmetic, including spelling, punctuation, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Analyzing records, reports, and other business and financial documents and noting details and facts pertinent to the audit assignment.
• Organization and time management.
• Utilizing Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

• Acquire knowledge of Maryland Judiciary procedures, rules, practices, regulations, and jurisdictional courts.
• Learn and apply job-related terminology, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws to…