Agency
Clerk of Superior Court
Division
CSC Pitt
Job Classification Title
Deputy Clerk (S)
Position Number
65043994
Grade
JC01
About Us
DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day, North Carolina's courts help provide safety for our communities, prosperity for our economy, and protection for the rights, liberties, and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7,000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor, denial, or delay.
of Work
SALARY RANGE: $37,404.00 - $60,502.00
The Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Pitt County, seeks an individual to serve in the position of Deputy Clerk/Bookkeeper in the legal system of North Carolina. Bookkeeping deputy clerks maintain, oversee, and report financial accounting data in a clerk of superior court office. Performs work in an area or program requiring specialized fiscal knowledge and practice of recording, classifying, examining, and analyzing data and records of transactions. Work involves cash receipting; accounting; check writes; fund disbursements; general ledger and chart of account maintenance; generation, verification, correction and distribution of certain accounting reports and entering accounting transactions in the Enterprise Justice System while adhering to established segregation of duty procedures. In larger offices work may be specialized by concentration in one or two areas of responsibility.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
As a Deputy Clerk/Bookkeeper, you may perform a variety of duties such as, but not limited to, the following:
May include independent responsibility for maintaining accounting records or separate accounts receivable/payable functions.
May include varied responsibilities affecting the fiscal and financial operations of their respective work unit.
Analyze data for accuracy, problem-solves, and interpret applicable policies and statutes. Identify and correct errors in their own or others' work; accountable for accuracy of entries and reconciliation of data and information.
Prepare, print, and mail checks from payment authorizations to repay bonds, pay alimony, child support, jury payments, etc.
Process escheats (unclaimed funds), research for valid address, populate escheats spreadsheet, prepare and sends letter of notice, calculate interest, report to State Treasurer, balance with Enterprise Justice System.
Prepare and mail notices to citizens for unclaimed deposits, and voided check.
Set up minor trust investment accounts with local banks.
Prepare files for destruction in accordance with Rules of Recordkeeping.
New hires may be paid above the minimum rate depending on education and experience in a North Carolina Clerk of Superior Court office.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:
Knowledge of: theories, principles, practices and terminology of accountancy; working knowledge of accounting methods, procedures, and accounting practices; accounting and other software (e.g., Excel, Word, web browser). General knowledge of applicable information technology (e.g., file management, network drives) to meet work needs.
Skills in:active listening; communicating both verbally and in writing; and MS Office including Excel.
Ability to: compile, monitor and examine various routine financial accounting data for accuracy and integrity following standardized methods, formats and procedures; print and analyze Enterprise Justice System reports; recognize and research unusual activity for further investigation; understand and adhere to systems of internal control; gather and report routine financial information and communicate structured information in a clear, concise and organized manner; establish effective working relationships that foster organizational success; identify and recognize routine or standard problems that have established precedents and limited impact, referring non-standard questions and problems to higher levels; follow and apply oral and written guidelines.
Supplemental and Contact Information:
INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications will notbe accepted.
Before applying, please read the Online Employment Application Guidefor instructions on creating your profile and applying for specific postings.
It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications.
*NOTE*Many job postings require certain documents be attached to an application. Verify your application is complete and uploaded documents are attached to your application beforesubmitting it. Applications may not be altered after they have been submitted.
All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.
The North Carolina Judicial Branch participates in E-Verify, an internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the US Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.
Dominikii Coleman
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
A high school diploma and two (2) years of experience as a paralegal or in accounting coursework or an associate's degree in accounting, finance, business management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Pitt County residence preferred.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
Dominikii C Coleman
Email:
HumanResources@nccourts.org
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