Accounting Technician

Overview

This role involves supporting a wide range of financial and accounting operations within a fast-paced court environment. The Accounting Technician will ensure accurate processing, verification, and distribution of funds while maintaining compliance with established financial procedures, legal requirements, and internal controls. The position requires close work with accounting systems and financial records to reconcile accounts, process claims, manage trust funds, handle bail refunds, and support revenue distribution activities. Providing customer service and technical assistance to court staff, attorneys, agencies, and the public regarding financial and accounting matters is also a key component.

Responsibilities

• Process, reconcile, verify, and maintain financial transactions, accounting records, deposits, and revenue distributions in accordance with court policies and accounting procedures.
• Prepare, review, and generate financial reports, journal vouchers, trust fund transactions, bail refunds, claims, and other accounting documentation accurately and timely.
• Research, identify, and resolve discrepancies related to deposits, revenue distribution, trust accounts, returned payments, claims, and financial records.
• Provide courteous and accurate assistance to court staff, attorneys, justice partners, and the public regarding accounting procedures, financial inquiries, and case-related transactions.
• Utilize financial management systems and software to track, reconcile, and report financial and case management information.
• Support budget and expenditure monitoring activities by verifying coding accuracy, ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures, assisting with monthly close activities, and preparing supporting documentation for financial review.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Completion of coursework in bookkeeping and accounting.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in performing financial or statistical recordkeeping, with at least two (2) years at the level of Accounting Assistant or equivalent.
• Educational credentials must be attached to the application, including a legible copy of transcript or completion record showing the institution/provider and successful completion of bookkeeping and accounting coursework.
• Experience credit is based on a 40-hour workweek; part-time experience is prorated accordingly. Overtime does not count toward additional credit.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of governmental accounting practices, financial recordkeeping, internal controls, and court-related financial procedures.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills with the ability to accurately process and reconcile complex financial transactions.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet applications, accounting software, and standard office equipment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.
• Ability to interpret policies, regulations, and procedures while exercising sound judgment, accuracy, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

• This position is telework eligible following an initial training period and contingent upon operational needs.
• The recruitment process may take 4-6 weeks and includes evaluation of education, training, and experience; assessment through written, performance, or oral appraisals; and placement on an eligible list valid for approximately one year.
• Applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process may request assistance.

Location

Los Angeles County, California