Fiscal Specialist Clerk
- Summary
- King County District Court ProfileKing County District Court is the largest court of limited jurisdiction in the State of Washington and is currently responsible for processing approximately 200,000+ matters per year with 25 judges and approximately 260 employees in 8 locations. The Court is a leader in many areas involving public safety and access to justice, including the use of problem-solving courts, jail alternative programs, technology and judge-managed probation services. Twelve cities contract with King County for court services that are provided by the Court.The responsibilities of this classification include providing technical, financial, accounting and/or fiscal support services. Duties also include basic coding of financial, accounting and/or fiscal information, calculating accounts payable and accounts receivable and cashiering.
Job Class Summary - Job Duties
- Provide specialized and/or technical information that requires moderate interpretation of established policies, procedures and guidelines to internal and/or external customers. Some incumbents may have to deal with sensitive and/or potentially volatile situations.
- Compile data that may require information searches through files, contracts, records, or computer files, including spreadsheets and/or customized database applications.
- Perform basic numerical calculations involving accounts payable, accounts receivable, cashiering, reconciliation of accounts, monitoring of routine expenditures, payroll and/or other applications.
- Perform basic coding of financial, accounting and/or fiscal information.
- Establish, maintain, modify, retrieve and track financial, accounting and/or fiscal information using a variety of methods.
- Enter, obtain and/or verify financial, accounting and/or fiscal information following established defined methods and guidelines.
- Process reports and update databases.
- Provide technical assistance to customers with regard to appropriate and applicable codes, policies, regulations, contracts and laws.
- Maintain inventory of check logs and responsible for maintaining control of check stock until returned to management.
- May compose, draft, type and/or word process, proofread and edit documents, contracts and/or correspondence.
- Process mailings and documents that may require attaching related correspondence or information; select mail to handle personally where the response requires specialized knowledge of the assigned function; identify priority and/or time-sensitive matters; and maintain security and confidentiality.
- Review desk procedures and edit to ensure accuracy.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Effective customer service skills and techniques in person and via telephone (discretion, patience, etiquette, professionalism).
- General office principles and practices.
- Software applications.
- Knowledge of proper English grammar, usage and spelling.
- Word processing and spreadsheet applications.
- Knowledge of basic accounting and mathematics.
- Keyboarding skills.
- Communications skills (oral and written).
- Interpersonal and human relations skills.
- Organizational and problem solving skills.
- 10-key machine by touch and numerical analysis.
- Operation of a variety of office equipment, such as fax machine and copier.
- Following oral and written instructions.
- Maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive matters.
- Following through on assignments.
- Acquiring knowledge of specialized terminology relevant to position assignment.
- Taking initiative and adapting to changes in work load demand.
- Conducting research for a specific work assignment.
- Supplemental Information
Selection Process: Application & supplemental information review and panel interview.
Work schedule: Regular and Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) positions working a 40-hour work week.
Work location: We have one vacancy located in the King County District Court Payment Center, 516 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98104.
A contingent offer is based upon the results of a criminal background investigation and fingerprinting.
King County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please call Travis McKinnon at 206-263-1239, or TJMcKinnon@kingcounty.gov.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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