Accounting Technician - Pt

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN I - PT

Under the general supervision of the Accounting Supervisor, and responsible for assisting the Clerk of Courts, the Register in Probate and the Clerk of Juvenile Court in the discharge of the duties of their offices by providing support services for the Circuit Court system.

• Greet customers, assess the purpose of the visit, direct to appropriate department, date stamp documents for filing, deputize documents, assist litigants with public access computer, provide general court assistance as required.
• Process incoming faxes and distribute to judiciary and other staff.
• Analyze account information and accurately receipt payments received by mail and in-person through multiple payment methods, handle cash, and reconcile deposit drawer.
• Reconcile and receipt payments received from credit card processing company.
• Process bankruptcy notices and maintain bankruptcy spreadsheet regarding debts due.
• Analyze unpaid debts and process appropriate collection actions.
• Maintain records management system by entering assessment and other court data into computer.
• Prepare and process court orders.
• Establish and maintain files for court proceedings.
• Prepare letters or documents of general, technical and confidential nature.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports, when necessary.
• Verify and process court appointed professional invoices.
• Communicate with outside vendors for service of copiers, printers and other office machines.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including responding to an emergency event.

Works under the routine supervision of the Accounting Supervisor.

Decisions are made independently concerning applying payments, processing and distributing documents, and responding to inquiries concerning the court system, processing and drafting of orders.

There is significant interaction with attorneys, law enforcement agencies, state, county, and local agencies, other County employees, judges and the general public.

Knowledge of court practices and procedures, specific needs of court officials, statutes, rules and regulations affecting the office and general office practice and procedures. Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions, draft accurate documents and reports, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and interact effectively with co workers and the general public. Ability to fulfill physical demands of job, sensory demands, and cognitive demands.

High School Diploma or GED, one year of post high school education with courses in bookkeeping or accounting, and one year of accounting experience or a high school diploma or GED and two years of accounting experience with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Hourly Rate Range: $21.08 - $28.05