Municipal Court Clerk and Accounting Specialist

Overview

Local government seeking a detail-oriented and service-driven Municipal Court Clerk and Accounting Specialist to support the efficient operation of the Municipal Court and the Finance Department. This position serves a dual role, dedicating approximately half time to municipal court administration and half time to finance and accounting support.

The successful candidate will perform a wide range of confidential, technical, and customer-focused duties requiring accuracy, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to public service. This position plays a key role in ensuring court operations, financial records, and front office services are conducted in a professional, compliant, and responsive manner.

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• At least three (3) years of experience in an administrative, secretarial, or clerical position that includes providing customer service and using Microsoft Office products
• Possession of or ability to obtain LEDS (Law Enforcement Data Systems) certification within 90 days of employment.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a Notary Public commission within 90 days of employment.

Preferred (Not Required):

• Spanish language proficiency (differential offered)
• Experience with Caselle software

Job Duties – MUNICIPAL COURT

• Attend Municipal Court sessions as scheduled and perform a variety of court-related tasks
• Provide skilled clerical work and process court transactions with a high degree of public contact. Prepare accurate and timely reports. Act as a notary public. Tactfully answer a variety of questions about court transactions
• Coordinate court matters with the judge, defendants, attorneys, police, and other levels of the criminal justice system
• Docket traffic citations and misdemeanors issued by the Police Department and other agencies citing into the Municipal Court. Document decisions in case files using the computerized court system.

Job Duties – ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

• Create invoices and maintain accounts receivable records; monitor payment of accounts, prepare reports, and communicate with customers
• Coordinate, organize, reconcile, and record revenues from all City departments daily as they are submitted
• Perform various accounting tasks to include preparing deposit slips, counting cash, and reconciling daily activity reports
• Assist other departments as needed

• Employer conducts a background check
• Work is performed in an office environment (not a remote work opportunity)

• $47,820 to $66,138, depending on experience and qualifications
• Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Vacation, holidays, sick leave, health insurance choice of Regence (HRA VEBA employer paid) or Kaiser (85% employer paid), retirement after 6 months, life insurance, and long-term disability

To apply, email your current resume to Mid Valley Business Repsgon .gov. Please include job title and listing  in the subject line of your email.