Plans Examiner I (23326)

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 26,717 - 36,582; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners seeks a Court Financial Technician I/II to perform a broad range of accounting duties under established guidelines. Entry to journey level positions are available with level placement based on qualifications.

The role involves preparing financial records, reconciling data, and assisting with budget monitoring and reporting in a court environment. Experience requirements vary by level; promotion may occur with supervisor approval.

Qualifications

• Typing speed of 25 net words per minute.
• 10-key entry speed of 120 net strokes per minute.
• Fundamental mathematics, fractions, percentages and interest; bookkeeping basics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, monitor and maintain financial records and data; post transactions to journals and ledgers.
• Verify and process financial documents; reconcile accounts and monitor budgets.
• Balance accounts, track expenditures and prepare allocations and reports.

Skills

Typing 25 wpm

10-key 120 kpm

Basic mathematics

Customer service

Office software

Education

Associate of Arts Degree in Accounting

Tools

Court software

Personal computer software

Job description

Description

This position is a part of a flex classification series. Applicants will be placed at the I or II level, depending on qualifications.

This position is a part of a flex classification series. Applicants will be placed at the I or II level, depending on qualifications.

Level I - $2,394 - $2,923, monthly approximate

Level II - $2,685 - $3,278, monthly approximate

Under direction, performs accounting and financial related activities within a framework of established guidelines.

The Court Financial Technician I is the entry/journey level in the Financial Technician series. Assignments at this level include a full range of accounting and financial duties of average difficulty. The Court Financial Technician II is the intermediate/journey level in the Financial Technician series. Incumbents are expected to perform a wide variety of difficult accounting and financial duties with limited supervision. This class is distinguished from the Accountant series in that Accountants perform complex accounting duties related to auditing and fiscal analysis. Incumbents who meet the minimum employment standards for the Court Financial Technician II may be promoted without further examination subject to the recommendation of the employee’s supervisor and approval of the Court Financial Manager and Human Resources Manager.

Essential Functions

Prepares, monitors and maintains complex financial and statistical records and data including, posting transactions to journals and ledgers, adjusting accounts according to established Court procedures, and reconciling accounting data.

Verifies and processes a variety of financial and accounting documents.

Balances financial accounts; validates expenditure claims; tracks expenditures; monitors compliance with allocated budget, contract and/or grants.

Prepares accounting systems documents (e.g. vouchers, encumbrances,

warrants, transfers, and checks) for approval and distribution.

Receives revenue payments, reconciles monies received against receipts,

prepares deposits, and maintains accurate records of monies received.

Prepares, updates, and maintains a variety of correspondence, billings, records, and or files.

Conducts regularly scheduled and year-end closing of account ledgers

and books.

Researches, interprets and consolidates financial and statistical information from a variety of sources; prepares financial and statistical reports as required.

Serves as liaison between regional Courts and department headquarters.

Responds to and assists customers and employees with requests for information and/or inquiries related to programs or policies over the phone and in person; researches customer discrepancies; and resolves customer problems.

Utilizes a personal computer and Court related software.

Minimum Qualifications

Performs other job-related duties as required.

Court Financial Technician I requires one (1) year of experience in providing fiscal, bookkeeping, or accounting support.

Court Financial Technician II requires two (2) years of experience in providing fiscal, bookkeeping, or accounting support OR an Associate of Arts Degree in Accounting.

Selection Procedures

Skills

Typing Certificate verifying a speed of twenty-five (25) net words per minute. Ten Key Certificate verifying a key stroke speed of 120 net key strokes per minute.

Knowledge of: basic mathematics including fractions, percentages and simple interest; bookkeeping principles and techniques; cashiering procedures and techniques; applicable Local, State, and Federal laws, rules and regulations; alphabetic and numerical sequencing; customer service principles; standard office equipment; computer usage and all applicable software as it relates to accounting work.

Ability to: perform mathematical calculations; compare, verify, reconcile and balance financial and statistical information from a variety of sources; research and understand applicable Local, State, and Federal laws, rules and regulations; follow oral and written directions; communicate both orally and in writing; prepare reports; maintain records; file; key board at a speed of twenty-five (25) net words per minute; operate a ten key at a key stroke speed of 120 net words per minute; operate a personal computer and applicable software; use standard office equipment; interact effectively with co-workers and the public, in person and over the telephone; perform detail work and meet

deadlines.

Superior Court of California, County of Kern offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes but is not limited to medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; prescription coverage; life insurance; a defined benefit retirement plan and additional deferred compensation option; and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).