COURT ACCOUNTING CLERK

The salary for this position is: $4,446 - $5,914 monthly.

Thurston County Juvenile Court is seeking a professional, motivated, and dependable candidate for the position of Court Accounting Clerk to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for those with an accounting background seeking to begin their career in a great environment and receive excellent benefits.

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Prepares, enters, and processes payroll according to established policies and procedures. Calculates and enters hours worked, overtime, holiday and leave time accruals.

- Receives, receipts, and posts all Juvenile accounts receivable. Reviews status of old accounts and sends follow up letters. Prepares and maintains subsidiary ledgers.

- Maintains control ledgers, posting from appropriate registers and journals. Reconciles internal registers and ledgers to reports.

- May perform the accounting-related duties of supervisor in their absence which includes preparing payroll and vouchers/accounts payable.

- Prepares end of the month reports as necessary.

- Trains staff on JUVIS and billing procedures.

- During times of absence, as demanded by workload, and as assigned, will perform duties and responsibilities of other Court Assistants.

To view the full job classification, click here: Court Accounting Clerk

WORKING CONDITIONS:

- Work Environment – Quiet office setting in Tumwater, Washington. May experience extended periods of sitting/standing.

- Schedule - Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

- Travel Requirements – Light travel may be expected during working hours.

- Customer Interactions - Daily interactions via phone and in-person with Thurston County staff and the public. Some exposure to hostile or violent individuals is inherent in this position. Ability to clearly converse, listen, and understand the English language is required.

WHO WE ARE:

Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values. Thurston County Racial Equity and Inclusion Webpage

WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES:

- Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle.

- Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre-tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family. Please visit Thurston County Employee Benefit Plans (https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/departments/human-resources/employee-benefits) for more information.

- Paid Leave: Full-time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paid holidays (https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/tchome/pages/holidays.aspx).

- Robust Training Program: Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career, learn new skill sets, and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry. We also encourage our staff to participate in professional organizations and attend conferences.

- Flexible Work Schedules: Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.

- Deferred Compensation: The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.

- Flexible Spending Account (FSA ) : Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre-tax dollars.

- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: This is a federal program which allows full-time public service employees who have made qualifying payments for certain loans, to get their student loans repaid. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5847-S.E%20SBR%20FBR%2022.pdf?q=20220329102312)

Why you’ll love it here: Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washington’s South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean, the area boasts the perfect blend of year-round outdoor activities including boating, hiking, skiing, and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia, known for its many restaurants, microbreweries, coffee shops, farmer’s markets, kids’ activities, history, and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at Experienceolympia.com .

Message to potential applicants: We understand that some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the functions or skills listed in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and we understand that may be someone who will learn some of these skills on the job. If you are interested in this position, and meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to go ahead and apply! Feel free to think about how you will bring your own set of skills to the role and tell us about the potential that you hold.

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. Any equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work will be considered.

- Ability to type 45 wpm, operate standard office machines, and operate a personal computer with applicable software to successfully perform the essential job functions of the position.

DESIRED SKILLS:

- Associate’s degree in accounting, business, or another related field.

OTHER RELATED RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:

Questions about this recruitment? Please contact: Emily Leinenweaver at (360) 709-3157

This position is:

- Not represented by a union

- Eligible for benefits

- Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Items requested for consideration:

- Application

- Resume

- Letter of Interest

- Supplemental Questions

Please note: Information in this announcement is subject to change without notice at any time during the length of the job advertisement.

THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment, services and activities, which is free from restriction based on race, sex, marital status, color, creed or religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, pregnancy, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston County’s Human Resources, at (360) 786-5498. Those who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 7-1-1 (or 1-800-833-6388) to connect with Washington Relay.