Public Court Accounting Clerk - Payroll & Ledgers

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

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.