Court Accounting Clerk

County of Thurston; Tumwater (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Thurston County Juvenile Court seeks a Court Accounting Clerk with a solid accounting foundation to join the team in Tumwater, WA. The role focuses on payroll processing, accounts receivable, ledgers, and month-end reporting, with opportunity to train staff on JUVIS and billing procedures.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, with standard business hours in a quiet office setting, and includes benefits as part of Thurston County employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and one year of college level accounting classes.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in a court setting and one year of general accounting experience.
• Ability to type 45 wpm and operate standard office machines.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, enters, and processes payroll; calculates hours, overtime, and leave accruals.
• Receives, receipts, and posts Juvenile accounts receivable; maintains subsidiary ledgers.
• Maintains control ledgers; reconciles internal registers and ledgers to reports.
• Performs accounting duties of supervisor in absence; prepares payroll and vouchers/accounts payable.
• Prepares end of month reports; trains staff on JUVIS and billing procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts receivable

General accounting

Payroll & vouchers

Ledgers & reconciliation

Data entry/typing 45 wpm

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College accounting courses (1 year)

Tools

JUVIS

MS Office

Job description

The salary for this position is: $4,446 - $5,914 monthly

Thurston County Juvenile Court is seeking a professional, motivated, and dependable candidate for the position of Court Accounting Clerk to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for those with an accounting background seeking to begin their career in a great environment and receive excellent benefits.

The first review of applicants will begin on October 7, 2026.

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepares, enters, and processes payroll according to established policies and procedures. Calculates and enters hours worked, overtime, holiday and leave time accruals.
• Receives, receipts, and posts all Juvenile accounts receivable. Reviews status of old accounts and sends follow up letters. Prepares and maintains subsidiary ledgers.
• Maintains control ledgers, posting from appropriate registers and journals. Reconciles internal registers and ledgers to reports.
• Performs the accounting-related duties of supervisor in his/her absence which includes preparing payroll and vouchers/accounts payable.
• Prepares end of the month reports as necessary.
• Trains staff on JUVIS and billing procedures.
• During times of absence, as demanded by workload, and as assigned, will perform duties and responsibilities of other Court Assistants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work Environment – Quiet office setting in Tumwater, Washington. May experience extended periods of sitting/standing.
• Schedule - Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Travel Requirements – Light travel may be expected during working hours.
• Customer Interactions - Daily interactions via phone and in-person with Thurston County staff and the public. Some exposure to hostile or violent individuals is inherent in this position. Ability to clearly converse, listen, and understand the English language is required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED and one year of college level accounting classes.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in a court setting and one year of general accounting experience. Any equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work will be considered.
• Ability to type 45 wpm, operate standard office machines, and operate a personal computer with applicable software to successfully perform the essential job functions of the position.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Associate’s degree in accounting, business, or another related field.

OTHER RELATED RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Questions about this recruitment? Please contact: Emily Leinenweaver, 360-709-3157

This position is:

• Not represented by a union
• Eligible for benefits
• Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Items requested for consideration:

• Application
• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• Supplemental Questions

PLEASE NOTE

Information in this announcement is subject to change without notice at any time during the length of the job advertisement.

THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment, services and activities, which is free from restriction based on race, sex, marital status, color, creed or religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, pregnancy, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston County’s Human Resources, at [phone]. Those who are deaf, deaf‑blind, hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 7‑1‑1 (or 1‑800‑833‑6388) to connect with Washington Relay.