Court Finance Clerk I

Montgomery County, Ohio; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County, Ohio's Legal Division seeks an Accounting Clerk to perform standard clerical and accounting tasks under general supervision, handling daily financial transactions, postings, and customer inquiries. The role reports to the Assistant Chief Deputy - Finance of the Legal Division.

Requirements include a high school diploma, at least one year of office or accounting experience, and the ability to pass an Ohio BCI background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of office, clerical or accounting experience.
• Pass an Ohio BCI background check.

Responsibilities

• Process daily financial transactions, including postings, payments, and disbursement checks.
• Prepare daily bank deposits, reconcile accounts, balance cash drawer, and escalate anomalies.
• Prepare bills for court costs, set up payment plans, and monitor year-end receivables.
• Respond to inquiries regarding accounting transactions and provide timely answers.
• Maintain accurate records per Clerk of Courts and Montgomery County Auditor standards.
• Provide assistance to colleagues as needed; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Keyboarding skills

Basic math

Customer inquiries handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Montgomery County, Ohio's Legal Division seeks an Accounting Clerk to perform standard clerical and accounting tasks under general supervision, handling daily financial transactions, postings, and customer inquiries. The role reports to the Assistant Chief Deputy - Finance of the Legal Division.

Requirements include a high school diploma, at least one year of office or accounting experience, and the ability to pass an Ohio BCI background check.