Accounting Clerk I

Incumbent works under the direction of the Clerk of the District Court or designee performing a variety of accounting and document processing activities in accordance with established state statutes, rules of the Fourth Judicial District Court, and the Clerk of the District Court policies and procedures.

• Receive court documents and process receipts through various methods (e.g. electronic, hard copy, internal or external customer requests).
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the public.
• Comply with Civil Service policies and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, County policies, department policies and laws to create a cooperative, safe, respectful and quality work environment.
• Adhere to department procedures and methods (e.g. accounting, auditing).
• Process court documents, payments and application fees ensuring proper accounting coding and allocation.
• Balance cash drawer against transaction report and prepare daily bank deposits.
• Prepare bond checks for printing, reviewing for accurate information.
• Assist customers, process payments, answer questions and refer to subject matter experts.
• Prepare certified copies of court documents.
• Report to work with regular, consistent attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned and directed.

• Associates degree from an accredited university or college in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study required.*
• One year of clerical, cashier or accounting experience required.*
• One (1) year of MSOffice experience required.
• Completion of a pre-employment criminal record check and conditional offer drug screen required.
• *Equivalent education and/or work experience may be substituted for requirements on a year-for-year basis.

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is generally performed in an office setting. Noise level is usually moderate. Work hours are typically standard day-shift hours; however, schedule may vary (e.g. weekends, overtime/extra hours, holidays, emergency call-in). Work may be stressful when dealing with time constraints, multiple/changing priorities, limited resources and uncooperative/irate individuals.
• Work requires some physical activity, including extended periods of sitting, standing, frequent reaching, walking and occasional balancing, kneeling, and bending. Work also requires the ability to frequently lift/carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
• Required sensory abilities include vision, hearing and touch. Visual abilities, correctable to normal ranges, include close, distance and color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Communication abilities include the ability to talk and hear within normal ranges. Incumbent must possess the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computers and other equipment.

Douglas County is an EOE - Disability/Veterans