Administrative Accounting Specialist - Phoenix, United States - Maricopa County

Maricopa County

Verified Company

Phoenix, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Posting Date

04/18/24

Application Deadline

04/24/24

Pay Range

Pay Range:
$ $27.50 hourly

the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Clerk of the Superior Court

About the Position

Are you looking to begin your financial career? Start with an organization that believes you can achieve it if you dream it

The Administrative Accounting Specialist assists the Clerk of the Superior Court in disbursing court-ordered fees and providing account receivables to the public, the legal community, Courts, County, and other governmental agencies so they can be assured that all Superior Court monies are properly receipted, accounted for, and disbursed.

About Us

Join a team on a mission to provide fair and equitable access to justice.

Our department is looking for people who strive to provide excellent customer service, collaborate in a team atmosphere, and serve the community.

Every member is vital in providing services for the justice system, the legal community, and the general public. We are people making a difference.

Come make a positive impact as a member of the Maricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court.

Proud to Offer

Perform work with a greater purpose
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Exceptional worklife balance, flexible work schedule after training
Lowcost, highvalue healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves
Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
Employee discounts for goods and services

We Require

High school diploma or GED

We Also Value

Three or more years of experience performing accounting or bookkeeping functions. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Associate's degree or higher in Business, Accounting, or a closely related field

Job Contributions

Assist the accountant staff by disbursing funds from three major bank accounts, acting upon financial orders of the court, and recording and disbursing monies received
Verify and audit department cashier deposits and prepares daily bank deposits
Monitor and maintain the security of the cash vault
Train new staff members and conduct ongoing training for subordinate staff in disbursement and account receivables
Receive, release, manage, and receipt funds in Trust in an automated system
Receive and download electronic data to check printing software and monitors the check printing process
Prepare endofmonth agency checks for amounts receipted to various and multiple county funds throughout the month
Process Court Orders from a workflow system
Perform research related to unclaimed and undeliverable funds and prepare and maintain fund listings for transfer to the Arizona Department of Revenue
Responds to internal and external customer inquiries and requests with the highest level of service possible

Working Conditions

Mostly office setting in high volume, fastpaced environment
Requires long periods of sitting while completing computer activities
Ability to carry, push, or pull 20pound items up to a distance of 25 feet

Selection Procedure

Must pass a preemployment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safetysensitive

Selection ProcedureMust pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.