Job Description

Posting number: 26-01050

Department: District Court

Division: District Court

Job classification: Accounting Assistant 2

Posting type: Open

Categories: Accounting and Finance, Legal, Criminology

Summary

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Examples of duties

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position provides an exciting opportunity for someone to grow their career with District Court.

Why It's a Great Department:

Pierce County District Court is committed to providing fair, accessible, and effective administration of justice while treating every individual with dignity and respect. As an independent and impartial branch of government, the Court plays a vital role in promoting respect for the law, protecting individual rights, and providing timely and equitable resolution of legal matters for the community it serves.

The Court values professionalism, innovation, collaboration, and public service. Employees are part of a mission-driven organization that is focused on operational excellence, improving access to justice, and continuously enhancing services for the public. Pierce County District Court fosters a supportive and team-oriented environment where employees contribute directly to meaningful work that impacts the community every day.

Pierce County District Court is a court of limited jurisdiction and hears a wide range of cases, including:

• Traffic and non-traffic infractions
• Criminal and criminal-traffic misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors
• Civil matters for damages for injury to individuals or personal property, and contract disputes no greater than $100,000
• Small claims for recovery of money not to exceed $10,000
• Name changes
• Anti-harassment protection orders
• Stalking protection orders

How to be Successful in the Role:

This detail- oriented position requires accuracy and consistency, the ability to listen and to know when to ask questions, and skill in preparing professional quality work products. Having a general understanding of accounting standards and basic bookkeeping will help you succeed in this role.

Throughout the training process, you will meet with your supervisor regularly to set expectations and goals for yourself, introduce you to the specific Court unit training plan you will follow, and familiarize you with the current District Court policies, procedures, and technology.

Your Future in this Role:

District Court has a comprehensive on-boarding process that exposes you to all court functions and processes and involves real-time training opportunities alongside more experienced teammates. Your work will directly impact your community, and it offers a great foundation for future positions within District Court and Pierce County.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Provide fiscal support work for District Court. Reconcile supporting documents between Workday and the case management system for accuracy and process journal entries.
• Monthly revenue/expenditure/bank reconciliations.
• Monitors expenditures to ensure budget and contracts are not overspent. Inputs/prepares financial data and stat reports.
• Prepares/processes budget transfers.
• Maintains asset inventories.
• Assists Finance Manager in budget preparation and forecasting.

This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member, but shall present a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed. To view the complete classification, click here.

Qualifications

• Additional education or experience may substitute on a month-for-month basis, successful completion of course work in bookkeeping, accounting or closely-related subjects relevant to the requirements of the position for a maximum of one year experience requirement.
• A cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references are required for this position. Applications without a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references will not be considered.
• Two or more years of progressively responsible bookkeeping, accounting, auditing or closely-related work experience.
• Previous customer services experience desirable.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Supplemental information

How to Apply:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting “APPLY” above or visiting www.piercecountywa.gov/jobs.
• If you have questions about this opportunity, email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and include the job number and title.
• Individuals who need accommodation in the application or interview process may contact Human Resources at (253) 798-7480 at least two days prior to the need.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

Our Recruitment Practices:

This is a competitive and meritorious selection process. Pierce County applications are reviewed by human hiring staff in accordance with the qualifications listed for the position. Pierce County understands applicants may use AI tools when preparing application materials. We recognize these tools can make the process easier; however, we ask that everything you submit genuinely reflects your own experience, skills, knowledge, and writing style.

During the interview process, you may be asked to demonstrate your skills, including writing and subject knowledge, and to speak to your experience in your own voice. Applicants should be prepared to respond to interview questions without relying on AI-generated responses or reading prepared answers from a screen. Any misrepresentation may result in disqualification or separation.

Applicants whose qualifications most closely align with the County’s needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status typically occurs within two to three weeks after the closing date. Some applicants may receive short notice to participate in additional selection steps, which may include assessments, phone screens, or interviews.

Upon offer, compensation is based on a range of job-related factors, including the requirements of the role, your skills and experience, and internal pay equity.

Our Welcoming Workplace Commitment:

Pierce County is committed to fostering a Welcoming Workplace where employees are supported, respected, and able to thrive. We believe a strong public workforce is representative of the community it serves and that fair and just access to opportunity strengthens public service.

Guided by the County Executive’s Forward Together mission, Pierce County works to build communities that are safe, welcoming, and connected. This same commitment shapes how we recruit, develop, and retain our employees. County employees make a direct and visible impact in the lives of residents every day, and we invite you to join us in helping keep Pierce County a place people are proud to call home.