Traveling Public Sector Senior Accounting Assistant

San Bernardino Superior Court; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino Superior Court is seeking a Senior Accounting Assistant to support essential financial operations across multiple courthouse locations throughout San Bernardino County. The role involves posting and reconciling transactions, managing bail and trust funds, and ensuring accurate revenue distribution in a public sector environment.

The ideal candidate has graduation from high school and at least five years of governmental financial recordkeeping experience, with knowledge of court

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school is required and at least five years of experience in financial or statistical recordkeeping in a governmental or public court environment.
• Knowledge of cash receipting, accounts receivable/payable, and bond processing.
• Familiarity with court financial systems and case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Enter, post and verify accounting data in the financial system and case management system; generate reports and resolve data issues.
• Maintain bail/bond accounts; process refunds, transfers and related documents; reconcile bail accounts.
• Audit daily receipts, deposits, and financial totals; balance general ledger accounts and transactions.
• Assist in NSF processing, revenue reversals, and distribution of funds to agencies according to policy.
• Ensure correct posting of monies to multiple accounts for proper distribution to cities, state, and agencies.
• Review vendor invoices and AP payments for accuracy and compliance with policy.
• Process trust monies entries, oversee court orders and authorize deposits/disbursements.
• Respond to inquiries about invoices, PO status, and funding; support departments in policy application.
• Maintain files, attend meetings, and participate in training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting principles

Cash handling

Financial systems

Recordkeeping

Public sector knowledge

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Financial accounting software

Job description

San Bernardino Superior Court is seeking a Senior Accounting Assistant to support essential financial operations across multiple courthouse locations throughout San Bernardino County. The role involves posting and reconciling transactions, managing bail and trust funds, and ensuring accurate revenue distribution in a public sector environment.

The ideal candidate has graduation from high school and at least five years of governmental financial recordkeeping experience, with knowledge of court