Fiscal Technician

Luzerne County; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Luzerne County seeks a Fiscal Technician to support the Court of Common Pleas with accounting and financial record-keeping. The role handles cash remittances, journal entries, and payments for fines and fees, coordinating with state and county agencies. It requires accuracy, timely processing, and adherence to court procedures.

The position emphasizes data entry, documentation, and independent work while maintaining good attendance and teamwork in a courthouse environment.

Qualifications

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills and knowledge of accounting principles.
• Ability to use standard office software and equipment.
• Willingness to learn County, State, and Court policies and basic legal terminology.
• Good time management and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrate teamwork and punctual attendance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting and financial records for CPCMS and Court functions.
• Prepare daily remittance of monies with journal entries.
• Process in-person and mail payments for fines, costs, fees, and restitution.
• Interact with state and county agencies.
• Respond to inquiries from defendants, victims, attorneys, and Probation Officers.
• Support data entry tasks (e.g., Capias Costs, Sheriff Transportation, bulk payments).
• Document events in CPCMS.

Skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Computer literacy

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CPCMS

Job description

Fiscal Technicians perform accounting and operational support services for the Court of Common Pleas. The position is responsible for maintaining and monitoring accounting and financial records of criminal defendants, both adult and juvenile, and monitoring a wide variety of functions, as directed by the authority of the Court.

• Responsible for the accounting and financial records for all Court of Common Pleas Criminal Court functions through the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) Common Pleas Case Management System (CPCMS).
• Prepares daily remittance of monies collected with accompanying journal transactions.
• Processes in person payments and payments received via mail for court-imposed fines, costs, fees, and restitution.
• Interacts with other State and County agencies.
• Responds to inquiries from Defendants, victims, attorneys, and Probation Officers.
• Workloads include all cases before the Court of Common Pleas along with Summary Appeal cases and Magisterial District Justice non-payment referrals for collection of financial obligations.
• Specialized assignments for data entry including, but not limited to, Capias Costs, Sheriff Transportation costs, processing of bulk check payments, specialty court, etc.
• Documentation of events and/or issues with Defendant compliance or inquiries in CPCMS.

• Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, along with a basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to use a variety of computer software applications and standard office equipment, including computers, copiers, fax machines, and calculators.
• Willingness to learn County, State, and Court of Common Pleas policies, procedures, and protocols and basic legal terminology.
• Good time management skills and the ability to work independently under general supervision, organizing and prioritizing one’s workload to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate teamwork and cooperation with fellow employees.
• Consistent and punctual attendance.

High School Diploma