Clerk Financial Coordinator

Position Purpose

Serves as the primary contact for the clerks accounting system of the Unified Judicial System (UJS) by directing and monitoring the accounting functions, implementing new procedures, training personnel, and providing financial information to meet the needs of the UJS.

• Maintaining the clerks of court accounting system and offering assistance in the accounting functions to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and accounting policies to ensure that data is relevant to management's objectives.
• Developing and delivering training on financial processed, procedures, systems, and related requirements to promote consistent practices, strengthen employee understanding, reduce processing errors, and support compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Acting as the liaison for financial information between field staff and the information and Technology (I/T) department to ensure computer programs are developed to fulfill the financial processes.
• Reviewing judicial-related statutes and monitoring bills during the legislative session relative to clerks of court accounting procedures.
• Participating in workgroups and/or advisory groups to gather and share financial information and ensure fiscal operations are maintained and followed within generally accepted accounting procedures.
• Performing other work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field.
• Two years of clerk or accounting experience; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• UJS case management system data and financial entry - Enterprise Justice;
• The mechanics of an accounting system.
• Organization, critical thinking, problem-solving.
• Analysis of situations, research needs, and finding resolutions;
• Effective communication, both orally and in writing;
• Analyzing accounting systems and recommending needed controls;
• Preparing accurate, comprehensive, and timely reports.

Benefits

• 11-13 paid holidays every year;
• Extensive sick and vacation leave;
• Paid family leave;
• Military training leave;
• Health and flexible benefits;
• Regular working hours;
• Continuing education opportunities;
• Retailer benefits;
• A great working environment;
• More.

Application

Apply at: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4NR

Unified Judicial System
500 East Capitol Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501-5070
Phone: 605.773.4884