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Court Accountant

JUDICIARY ACCOUNT CLERK 2: Office of Management and Administrative Services, Financial Services Division, Administrative Office of the Courts. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a well-organized individual with strong inter-personal clerical and computer skills to perform a variety of clerical, administrative and support duties in the Financial Services Office. Duties: Responsibilities of this position may include but are not limited to: data entry into a computerized system; handling deposits and disbursements; balancing accounts; collecting fees as dictated by the courts; maintaining financial detail; providing answers to routine questions and performing other clerical duties as required. Qualifications: One year experience in an office environment performing a variety of clerical and support services to include keyboarding and one or more of the following: document or information processing, handling payments for fees, recording monies received, transcribing information, reconciling balances or accounts, scheduling meetings or appointments. Salary: $37,096 - $56,184 (2011).

FINANCIAL SPECIALIST I: Office of Management and Administrative Services, Banking and Cash Management Unit, Administrative Office of the Courts. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a well-organized financial/accounting professional to perform accounting, financial and/or analysis functions under the direction of the Administrative Supervisor 3 or other supervisory personnel in the Financial Management Office. Duties: Responsibilities of this position include: establishing financial work flow or procedures; interpreting how financial transactions are processed, captured and reported in Judiciary Case Management Systems; basic understanding of a general ledger and associated functions; preparation of bank and system reconciliations including investigation of reconciling items and recommendations for resolution; and providing mentoring and training for clerical staff. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 21 credit hours in accounting. Three years of professional accounting, auditing or budgeting experience. Salary: $56,918 - $90,418 (2011).

ACCOUNTANT: Maricopa County, Probate and Mental Health Courts. Phoenix, AZ. Summary: Court Accountants review all annual accountings before they are scheduled for a hearing before the assigned judicial officer. Salary: $39,020 - $47,840 (2011).

ACCOUNTANT: Office of the Auditor Master, District of Columbia Courts. Washington, D.C. Summary: Incumbent is responsible for investigating, auditing, and stating accounts, and performing calculations in complex legal matters assigned to the Office of the Auditor Master from the Probate, Civil, and Domestic Relations Divisions of the Court. Duties: The incumbent will review accounts, financial statements, and tax returns for compliance with governing laws and Court rules, and verify accounts for completeness and accuracy. The accountant will also review and analyze large volumes of data as part of this process. The accountant will be required to assist in the writing of reports to the Court as assigned by the Auditor-Master. Participates in the hearings before the Auditor-Master as required. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: (1) A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Financial Management, Business Administration or a related field which to include a minimum of 24 credits in Accounting and four years of accounting experience; or (2) a law degree, plus two years of demonstrated experience in preparing and filing fiduciary accounts containing investments; or (3) a paralegal certificate plus seven years of demonstrated experience in preparing and filing fiduciary accounts containing investments. A writing sample and a copy of an account prepared and field in a Court must be submitted with application. Salary: $62,467 - $97,333 (2011).

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN: Criminal Division, District of Columbia Courts. Washington, D.C. Summary: Incumbent is responsible for answering all customer service inquiries regarding refunds, payments, and outstanding and closed balances on open and closed cases in the Criminal Division. Duties: Answers questions related to but not limited to the investigation of funds related to restitution and bonds, investigative efforts related to past due amounts for fines and fees and other court related orders. Performs special reviews at the request of the supervisors/division managers and analyzes necessary financial information to ensure the integrity of accounts, and other disbursements. Reviews, analyzes and verifies funds collected from various law enforcement agencies (MPD, US Attorney’s Office, Dept. of Corrections, Bureau of Prisons) to ensure the proper amount of money is collected and distributed to the appropriate holding accounts. Processes MPD bonds by receipting money in CourtView, creating cost docket, creating an arrest bond record, and scheduling the court hearing date. Researches fines, fees and restitution payments for cases prior to CourtView. Sets up the Accounts Receivable in Courtview and performs a verification of accuracy to ensure information is correct in the system. Responsible for several projects related to accounting of all monies in correlation to bond refunds, restitution, and Post and Forfeits. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in financial management, business administration or a related field, plus one year of experience in the finance or a related field; or five years of the above experience. Equivalent levels of education may be substituted for experience. Salary: $42,209 - $54,875 (2010).

ACCOUNTING OFFICER: District of Columbia Courts, Budget and Finance. Washington, D.C. Summary: Under the general direction of the Accounting Branch Chief, the incumbent is responsible for the financial operations of post-award grant administration and related duties. Duties: The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following: planning, developing and implementing administrative and technical functions involved in the financial management and reporting on grants awarded to the DC Courts; performs grant-related post-award functions, including budget and expense analysis, periodic invoicing, financial reporting, labor distribution, accounting and reporting; liaises with the Courts’ Grant Program Managers, Contracting Officer’s Technical Representatives (COTRs), the Courts’ Research & Development Division and appropriate Court staff; classifies and records the receipt of grant funds, as well as reimbursements received for expenditures made in accordance with grant awards in the Accounting Branch’s accounting records and financial statements; advises grant managers, program staff and employees of accounting techniques and controls, and ensures that staff are kept informed of new accounting and reporting standards, regulations and procedures regarding grants and other related financial matters; prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual worksheets, reports and statements on all of the Courts’ grant awards and reimbursements. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related degree, plus four (4) years of relevant experience. Equivalent levels of education or experience may be substituted. A certified public accountant is preferred. Salary: $74,872 - $97,333 (2010).

ACCOUNTANT: Superior Court of Arizona, Probate Court. Maricopa County, AZ. Summary: This position will participate in developing audit plans and programs and in determining methods, procedures, audit schedules and work papers to be used in conducting audits. Duties: Examines accounts and records for proper authorization and certification. Analyzes and evaluates financial management practices and expenditures made on behalf of protected persons to determine compliance with laws and orders of the court and to determine the soundness and adequacy of accounting, financial and management procedures. This position is also responsible for performing complex accounting work and assists in the preparation and analysis of financial statements, audits and reports. Performs cost or budget control accounting. Review all accountings in accordance with the Court’s Accounting Guidelines for Probate Accounts, Administrative Orders, local rules, state laws, and other policies as established by the Presiding Probate Judge, Probate Administrator or department supervisor. Review all assigned accountings within 30 days. Perform 30 – 35 initial reviews and 15 – 17 responses per month. Qualifications: Position qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field and three years of professional accounting or auditing experience OR an equivalent combination of education and job-related experience substituted on a year-for-year basis. This position requires good knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, theories and practices and generally accepted auditing standards; knowledge of computer applications to accounting systems; skill in implementing accounting and auditing operating procedures in relation to established accounting standards and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and the Court’s Accounting Guidelines pertaining to the department’s annual accounting reports and related required documents and procedures; ability to plan and conduct audits, including reviewing and evaluating accounting records and statements. Must have the ability to communicate effectively and work well with judicial officers and the public. Salary: $39,020 - $47,840 (2010).

ACCOUNTANT II: Colorado Judicial Branch. Summary: This position reviews accounting records, transactions, and reports for compliance with statutes, accounting principles, fiscal policies and procedures. In addition, the Accountant II will oversee the processing of fiscal summaries, the property management system and corresponding depreciation schedules and assist the Controller with preparing fiscal year-end calculations, reports and exhibits. Duties: Reviews accounting records, transactions, and reports for compliance with statutes, accounting principles, fiscal policies and procedures, etc. Prepares/reviews/approves journal voucher, expense budget, appropriation, intragovernmental, payroll, and cash receipt documents. Oversees the processing of fiscal summaries, including the deposit and posting of revenue and cost recoveries into COFRS and the subsequent transfer of revenue to other state agencies. Oversees the accounting and tracking of grants. This includes, but is not limited to, entering grants into COFRS, monitoring grant expenditures and revenues, reviewing districts’ grant reports for accuracy, preparing financial reports for SCAO grants, and requesting revenue from grantors. Oversees the property management system and corresponding depreciation schedules. This includes, but is not limited to, reviewing districts’ property transactions, entering transactions into the property management system, calculating depreciation, entering appropriate journal entries into COFRS, and suggesting or implementing new policies and/or a new system as necessary. Assists the Controller with preparing fiscal year-end calculations, reports, and exhibits. Trains other staff on accounting functions as assigned. Attends meetings and training as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and three years of professional level accounting work. Salary: $5,024 - $6,737/month (2010).

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT: Supreme Court of Nevada; Administrative Office of the Courts; Carson City, NV. Summary: This position must assign accounting codes in compliance with complex rules, regulations and procedures which may include contractual and grant limitations; participate in the performance of clerical accounting work in the maintenance of accounts and accounting records for the Court; follow established accounting procedures in the areas of budgetary accounting, cash flow, revenues and expenditures; prepare and process accounts receivable and payable documents; review accounting system reports for accuracy and make corrections to ensure compliance with clearly established guidelines; collect data for standard recurring reports or prepare internal ad hoc reports that combine historical data with established financial reports. Qualifications: Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of clerical accounting experience which must have included duties such as coding documents to distribute funds; preparing accounts payable and accounts receivable documents; using computer spreadsheets to record, track, manipulate and report data; balancing accounts; and identifying and applying established financial recordkeeping procedures; OR one year of experience as an Accounting Assistant I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Salary: $30,192 - $43,639. (2009)

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST: Marin Count Superior Court; Indianapolis, IN. Summary: Under general supervision, performs specialized routine to moderately difficult and complex clerical and administrative accounting duties involving the interpreting and processing of financial records; performs related work as required. Duties: Performs varied moderately difficult financial and accounting work in support of court operations including accounts payables, accounts receivables, reconciliation and distribution of various reports. Interprets and applies existing policy and regulations governing the Court and State financial record keeping systems. Prepares payment vouchers for varied service providers; posts transactions and reconciles ledgers and accounting records into the Court accounting system. Reviews financial obligations, and verifies supporting documentation; accepts payments by check or cash and issues receipts, reconciles counter and mail payments, reconciles cash against receipts to balance a cash drawer or financial report. Audits, verifies and logs in cash receipts, identifies source of payment, maintains trust accounts; posts to correct account, makes deposits, and generates receipts. Prepares and processes summary of fines, fees and forfeitures reports; reconciles payments and makes adjustments when necessary. Accesses various automated systems to query systems, input events, review and research event codes, generate reports, prepare payment and journal vouchers. Reviews and researches cases generated by the criminal justice system showing list of potential bench warrants; verifies delinquency and balance owed, selects cases eligible for warrants and notifies warrants desk. Reviews and processes cash and surety bails; enters information in the criminal justice system; advises court when bail is received. Qualifications: Possession of a high school diploma, or its equivalent, and three years of increasingly responsible experience reviewing, processing, and maintaining fiscal and financial records. Salary: $44,616.00 - $52,786.50. (2009)

ACCOUNTANT: Division of Budget & Finance, 616 H. Street, NW. Duties: Initiates vouchers for payment under commercial purchases, contracts, lease agreements or under other Court programs (i.e. payrolls and/or vouchers for payment of services provided by jurors, witness, mediators, interpreters, as well as other legal and expert services providers). Verifies each document for completeness, accuracy of computations, level of authorized expenditures, and accounting classification codes. Reviews status of fund authorizations, commitments, obligations, accounts payable and accrued expenditures. Ensures that payment to vendors and services providers do not exceed any prescribed statutory amounts or limitations; that payments are otherwise made in accordance with authorized contracts and/or established obligating documents. Performs special reviews and analyses to ensure the integrity of the general ledger control system. Prepares special financial reports. Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Financial Management, Business Administration or a related field which included a minimum of 24 credits in Accounting or combination of education and experience: four years of accounting experience or combination of experience and training that provided professional accounting knowledge and 24 semester hours in accounting/auditing courses or certificate as a Certified Public Accountant. Salary: $39,330 - $75,669 (2008)

ACCOUNTING OFFICER: Budget and Finance, 616 H Street, NW. Duties: Incumbent has responsibility for planning, developing, modifying and implementing administrative and technical functions involved in the classification and recording of financial data in the DC Courts’ accounting system, and for compiling or assisting in compilation of the Courts’ financial statements. Classifies and records receipts of fines, forfeitures, appropriated funds, grant funds, accounts receivables, and miscellaneous reimbursements. Advises and informs employees of accounting techniques and controls, standards, regulations and procedures. Develops and implements accounting and reporting procedures for recording financial transactions, and ensures procedures are in compliance with Federal, state and local government accounting standards. Reviews and maintains accounting data related to the Crime Victims Compensation Fund. Prepares monthly correspondence to GSA providing a breakdown of fines and fees for transfer to the Deposit Account and grants and miscellaneous reimbursements to reimburse the appropriated account. Assists external auditors in compilation and preparation of the Courts’ audited financial statements and single audit reports. Performs special reviews and analyses to ensure the integrity of financial data in the GSA accounting system. Uses accounting information to recommend solutions to management problems and in structuring Court programs. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related degree, plus five (4 years of relevant experience. Equivalent levels of education or experience may be substituted. A certified public accountant is preferred. Please submit a copy of your most recent performance evaluation with your application. Salary: $69,764 - $90,698 (2008)

ACCOUNTING/COMPLIANCE OFFICER: District of Columbia Courts, Budget and Finance, Washington, D.C. Summary: Incumbent has responsibility for planning, developing, implementing and monitoring functions involved in the disbursement of all revenue funds and the accounting and control of cash collected, grant and appropriated funds of the D.C. Courts. Duties: Conducts bank and general ledger reconciliations. Executes day to day maintenance of accounting operations necessary for classification and recording of financial transactions and the disbursement of all appropriated funds under the Branch’s control. Trains employees in accounting techniques and controls. Implements operating methods to ensure compliance with the Federal policies in committing funds for obligations and disbursements. Maintains fiscal accounting structure to provide control systems for transactions involving expenditures of funds from different fiscal years and sources. Ensures revenue data and reports used for financial statements are prepared on a timely basis. Works with the GSA and reviews status of fund authorizations, initiations, commitments, obligations, accounts payable and accrued expenditures. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related degree, plus five years of relevant experience. Equivalent levels of education or experience may be substituted. A certified public accountant is preferred. Salary: $79,397-$103,220. (2007)

FISCAL TECHNICIAN: Toulumne County Superior Court, Sonora, CA. Summary: Under general direction, incumbents assigned to this position provide technical-level assistance in tracking, reconciling, and maintaining the Court’s fiscal and related accounting activities, including coordination of Court facility needs with external vendors. Duties: Posts transcripts and reconciles ledgers and other accounting records to accounting systems. Computes obligations and collects and verifies supporting documentation and approvals for payables. Prepares accounting systems documents (e.g. vouchers, encumbrances, warrants and checks) for approval and distribution. Processes, verifies and reconciles bail, fine, and fee receipts and collection reports. Accepts payments by check or cash and issues receipts; reconciles cash against receipts to balance a cash drawer. Reviews, audits and enters invoices using an automated financial system. Reviews documents for data integrity, availability of funds, and proper approvals. Audits and verifies cashier cash receipts and makes deposits. Matches invoices to the proper purchase orders and contracts. Maintains encumbrance register, and initiates adjustments to encumbrances and performs associated reconciliations. Assists with the preparation of fiscal year-end reports. Prepares claim schedules, contracts, and purchase orders for approval and maintains related files. Processes revolving fund check requests. Prepares and types memos and correspondence as assigned. Provides backup operational assistance as needed. Coordinates the court facilities maintenance needs with external vendors and suppliers. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: 2 years work experience performing general accounting duties such as processing invoices and claims, reviewing documents, assisting in the preparation of periodic reports and financial statements and other related work. Education/Special Skills/Training Desired: Associate of Arts degree or equivalent in accounting or related field. Salary: $18.3357-$22.3841 per hour. (2007)

COURT ACCOUNTANT: (General Description) Summary: Under direction, manages and supervises a small staff and operations of an Accounting Division in a large court. Duties: Plans, organizes, and coordinates the work and hires, trains, evaluates and disciplines staff. Develops and implements policies, procedures, guidelines and controls. Assists and advises court managers in planning and organizing fiscal policies and procedures. Prepares projections, appropriation requests and operating budgets. Monitors revenues and expenditures, programs, grants, trust accounts and various fund accounts. Ensures compliance with approved operating budget. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, five years experience in budgeting, accounts payable and receivable, cash receipting and control, general ledger maintenance and financial reporting including three years of supervisory experience. CPA certification preferred.

ACCOUNTANT I/II: District Court/Las Vegas Justice Court, Clark County, NV. Summary: The Accountant I is a training underfill position: upon successful completion of the probationary period and the training program, which is up to two (2) years, the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Accountant II. This recruitment has been generated as a result of a current vacancy in District Court. Duties: Reviews accounting and financial documents to ensure accuracy of information and calculations and makes correcting entries; examines supporting documentation to establish proper authorization and conformance with contracts and other agreements, policies and appropriate regulations. Prepares and maintains control and subsidiary accounting records; prepares trial balances and financial reports. Compiles and prepares journal entries and periodic reconciliations of general ledger, journal, subsidiary accounts and bank statements; makes correcting entries as required; compiles and prepares financial reports and supporting schedules and documentation. Maintains expenditure and budgetary control accounts; may compile departmental operational and/or capital improvement figures and review and authorize expenditures; prepares cash transfers among funds. Maintains financial records for various funding sources, including grants and capital improvement projects; prepares reports for such funding agencies. Reviews invoices, ensures proper documentation, balances against requisitions, purchase orders and contracts and authorizes payment; maintains records of leases and applicable payments; audits various accounting and financial documents for accuracy and appropriateness. Confers with operating staff, vendors, contractors and others regarding invoices and payment status. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Installs and maintains automated financial control and reporting systems; instructs others in the use of such systems. Maintains accurate records and files. May perform cost and/or rate studies and analyze cost factors. May direct the work of others on a project or day-to-day basis. May maintain inventory records and participate in physical inventories. Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; may operate a County or personal vehicle to visit various work sites and attend off-site meetings. Qualifications: Accountant I: 1. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. 2. Full-time experience in a professional accounting role, which has provided the skills and knowledge to perform all job functions at this level, may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two (2) years. Accountant II: In addition to the above, a minimum of one (1) year of full-time professional accounting experience. Salary: Accountant I: $41,766.40 - $64,729.60. Accountant II: $45,115.20 - $69,908.80. (2007)

FISCAL SERVICES ANALYST: Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa. Summary: The Superior Court is seeking an accounting professional to fill a vacant Fiscal Services Analyst position. The Fiscal Services Analyst provides lead direction and coordinates activities and training for staff assigned to the unit. Duties: Typical tasks include: assign, coordinate and review the work of staff assigned to the unit; participate in the training of staff; review the work of staff for accuracy and completeness; manage, oversee and reconcile the trust funds within the Court Accounting System; maintain and reconcile bank accounts, verify bank charges and make appropriate adjustments; track all aspects of special funding; prepare claims for reimbursement and assist purchasing with coding expenditures; prepare and oversee the detailed accounting, statistical, cash and bail reports for the County Auditor and the State Controller’s Office; review and approve the coding and payment of invoices, demands, bills and trust disbursements; prepare, review and monitor contracts for special fund accounts; code expenditures for assimilation into the accounting system; track status of cash bail and notifies appropriate parties of bail forfeiture, reinstatement and summary judgment; review expenditures and encumbrances to ensure that accounts are not over-expended; review, process and track financial expenditures for capital cases; develop and maintain internal accounting procedures; consult with, advise and make recommendations to superiors on complex issues related to bail and trust management; may act for the manager in her/his absence. Regular and punctual attendance is essential. The incumbent may provide fiscal data and information to management for use in labor contract bargaining. As a result, this classification has been designated as a “Confidential” Classification. Qualifications: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, finance or a closely related field which must have included at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units of accounting from among the following courses: Principles of Accounting; Intermediate Accounting; Advanced Accounting; Fund Accounting; Cost Accounting or Auditing; or (2) Possession of a CPA Certificate. Three years of full-time or its equivalent professional accounting experience. Experience with court trust fund accounts and Trial Court Funding budget reports is preferred but not required. OR: Any combination of education and experience that provides the candidate with the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of Fiscal Services Analyst. Salary: $58,904.61 - $71,598.92. (2007)

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Internal Auditor

AUDIT MANAGER: Tenth Judicial District. Ramsey, MN. Summary: The Minnesota Judicial Branch is seeking a highly responsible Internal Audit Manager to establish and manage the statewide Conservator Account Auditing Program (CAAP). This program monitors the financial activities of conservators when they are appointed in court cases to manage the financial affairs of a protected person. There are over 8,000 conservators who manage over $500 million under court supervision. This is a new program and the Manager will be responsible for planning, developing, organizing, and directing the implementation of the program. The Manager will provide leadership, technical expertise and supervision of the central office auditing staff and the coordination of account examination and auditing services provided to county court staff who share responsibility for preliminary account examinations. Position reports to the Tenth Judicial District Administrator as a designee of the State Court Administrator. Duties: Designs and develops audit program and oversight of the audit function of conservator accounts. Directs account examinations and audits of the CAAP program; Supervises, trains and reviews the work of audit staff, and orients and oversees contractors as needed, to ensure compliance with auditing standards, judicial branch policies, and applicable laws and regulations; Trains, provides technical advice, and coordinates work with county staff who share responsibility for performing conservator account examinations; Establishes operating procedures so that the goals and objectives of the CAAP program or of the internal audit unit, in coordination with the Judicial Council and the State Court Administrator’s Office, can be achieved in an efficient, economical, and effective manner; Reviews audit reports and ensures CAAP program audit reports accurately summarize audit results, identify any account deficiencies, and recommend any necessary corrective action; Presents results of CAAP audits to conservators, judges, judicial officers, court administration and interested parties; Offers professional advice on account controls and policy improvements; May function as liaison with the Office of the Legislative Auditor in connection with the judicial branch’s audit functions. Qualifications: Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting; considerable experience in managing an audit function, including supervisory experience. Salary: $61,199-$94,920 (2011).

INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER: State Court Administration, Minnesota Judicial Center. St. Paul, MN. Summary: The Minnesota Judicial Branch is seeking a highly responsible Internal Audit Manager to support the Minnesota Judicial Council’s vision, mission, and core values of integrity, accountability, stewardship, and quality. The successful candidate will manage a comprehensive and value added internal audit program in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, Government Auditing Standards, and Judicial Council policy. Duties include management and oversight of internal audit activity, development of the annual risk-based audit plan, supervision and execution of on-site COSO based financial related internal control and compliance audits and consultation to court system administrators and leaders regarding internal processes and controls. Work is performed with a high degree of independence and requires periodic travel to court locations throughout the State. Duties: Manage the internal audit activity, including the annual risk assessment process and annual audit plan. Adjust audit plan according to shifts in strategies and needs of senior management. Prepare annual year-end summary of audit accomplishments achieved. Plan, design, develop, and supervise on-site financial related internal control and compliance audits of state court locations, processes, and units across the State of Minnesota. These audits may be large or small, simple or highly complex, and usually involve a review of transactions contained in one or more information systems. Establish and update internal operating policies, procedures, and templates so that the audit procedures are consistent and goals and objectives of the audit department are met. Recruit, hire, train, develop competency, provide training tools and supervise the work of the audit staff or contracted auditors to insure compliance with professional standards and judicial branch policies. Conduct off-site data analysis and analytical reviews of financial and operational information to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls; the reliability and integrity of financial information; the safeguarding of assets; and the reliability of established systems to ensure consistent compliance. Conduct and supervise pertinent special reviews and internal investigations. Provide formal and informal consultation and real-time internal control related advice to the chief financial officer, chief information officer, court administrators, district administrators, and SCAO divisions, on MJB policies internal controls, information technology risks, and fraud risks. Respond to any management needs that surface quickly. Manage and maintain an effective working relationship with the Office of the Legislative Auditor, federal auditors, or any external auditor to ensure statutory responsibilities are met. Coordinate the scheduling of entrance and exit conferences, assist the court unit under audit as needed. Facilitate writing of the official response by management and circulate to the appropriate stakeholders. Continually build expertise on court financial processes and systems and remain abreast of state judiciary and state government emerging financial and operational trends and internal control issues by networking for mutual benefit with the Internal Control and Accountability Unit of Minnesota Management and Budget, the National Center for State Courts, and other judicial auditor counterparts across the nation. Exchange audit programs, internal control strategies, and fraud mitigation efforts. In conjunction with the Judicial Council’s strategic goal of public trust and accountability, be a role model for integrity. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field; Certified Internal Auditor (required or willing to obtain within the first year after higher). Salary: $61,199 - $94,920 (2011).

CHIEF AUDITOR: District of Columbia Courts, Executive Office. 500 Indiana Ave NW, Washington, DC. Summary: This position is located in the Executive Office and is responsible for all internal auditing activities of the District of Columbia Courts and the audit responsibilities of the Joint Committee. Duties: Incumbent is responsible for planning, executing and supervising internal audit and investigative activities covering the full range of D.C. Courts operations and programs. Develops audit plans and programs, makes assignments to auditors, supervises preparation of working papers, schedules and reports related to audit assignments, and evaluates work performed. Administers standard audit procedures to ensure uniformity in audit execution. Provides advice and guidance to audit staff on solutions to problems arising during audits, develops new policies or changes to existing policies and procedures, and encourages compliance with audit recommendations. Oversees external auditors contracted to evaluate D.C. Courts’ operations or programs. Provides expert assistance and advice to DC Courts executives and management on programs, operations, policies and procedures regarding internal controls, economy and efficiency, and compliance with laws and regulations. Conducts special studies, reviews, or other audit related work as requested by executives and management. Qualifications: A degree in accounting or in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting, plus five (5) years of experience performing audits at the federal level, and two (2) years of experience supervising audits. Salary: $86,927 - $113,007 (2009).

AUDITOR: District of Columbia Courts, Executive Office Division. Washington, D.C. Summary: This position is located in Executive Office and is responsible for all internal auditing activities of the District of Columbia Courts, and the audit responsibilities of the Joint Committee. Incumbent is responsible for performing the full range of tasks associated with auditing and evaluating the D.C. Courts’ operations and programs. Duties: Performs internal audits by following steps outlined in pre-established audit plan/program, including random selection of records to be examined, physically witnessing the operations and procedures of an office, and interviewing pertinent employees, supervisors and division directors. Reviews laws, rules and regulations pertaining to audits; collects, analyzes, and summarizes evidence in support of audit conclusions; prepares working papers, schedules and reports to document audit results; and identifies controls over operations, recognizing weaknesses in controls. Assists external auditors contracted to evaluate Court operations or programs. Provides assistance to court executives and management on programs, operations, policies and procedures related to internal controls, economy and efficiency, and compliance with laws and regulations. Conducts studies, reviews, or other audit related work as assigned by the Chief Auditor. Qualifications: A degree in accounting or in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting, plus one (1) year of experience performing federal audits. Salary: $50,408 - $65,531. (2009)

CHIEF AUDITOR: District of Columbia Courts, Executive Office. Washington, D.C. Summary: This position is located in the Executive Office and is responsible for all internal auditing activities of the District of Columbia Courts and the audit responsibilities of the Joint Committee. Duties: Incumbent is responsible for planning, executing and supervising internal audit and investigative activities covering the full range of D.C. Courts operations and programs. Develops audit plans and programs, makes assignments to auditors, supervises preparation of working papers, schedules and reports related to audit assignments, and evaluates work performed. Administers standard audit procedures to ensure uniformity in audit execution. Provides advice and guidance to audit staff on solutions to problems arising during audits, develops new policies or changes to existing policies and procedures, and encourages compliance with audit recommendations. Oversees external auditors contracted to evaluate D.C. Courts’ operations or programs. Provides expert assistance and advice to DC Courts executives and management on programs, operations, policies and procedures regarding internal controls, economy and efficiency, and compliance with laws and regulations. Conducts special studies, reviews, or other audit related work as requested by executives and management. Qualifications: A degree in accounting or in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting, plus five (5) years of experience performing audits at the federal level, and two (2) years of experience supervising audits. Salary: $86,927 - $113,007. (2009)

RECONCILIATION SPECIALIST: District of Columbia Courts, Budget and Finance Division, Washington, D.C. Summary: Incumbent is responsible for planning, developing and implementing administrative and technical functions involved in the safeguarding, receipt, accounting and disbursement of funds collected by the D.C. Courts and deposited in financial institutions and the US Treasury. Duties: Carry out the day-to-day processes and procedures for reconciliation related operations necessary for the reconciliation, tracking and control of funds under the Branch’s control; Performs special reviews and analyses to ensure the integrity of the general ledger control system, as it relates to the Courts’ reconciliation policies and procedures; Reviews and reconciles subsidiary accounts to provide accountability and control by sub-account and type of bank account or transaction. Responsible for reconciliations in both the Courts’ financial system of records, as well as for reconciliations in the Courts’ Integrated Justice Information System (IJIS); Ensures that all funds maintained in a fiduciary capacity by the Courts are properly and timely reconciled in accordance with Court policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related degree, plus three years of relevant experience. Equivalent levels of education may be substituted for general experience. Salary: $58,206-$75,669. (2008)

CHIEF OF INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES: New York Unified Court Systems. Summary: Under general direction, the Chief of Internal Audit Services is responsible to the Director of Financial Management and Audit Services for providing objective reviews of the Unified Court System`s fiscal and administrative controls; and for providing information, analyses and recommendations concerning fiscal and operational activities of courts and court related agencies to the Deputy Chief Administrator for Management Support. The Chief of Internal Audit Services develops audit priorities; establishes technical guidelines for audit procedures; schedules audits; assigns staff; and reviews records and reports to insure audit objectives and timetables are being met; and performs other related duties. The Chief of Internal Audit Services reports audit findings to the Chief Administrative Judge, the Deputy Chief Administrator for Management Support, the Director of Financial Management and Audit Services, and other court administrators in written audit reports, at scheduled quarterly meetings, and at other times as necessary, and performs related duties. Duties: Manages and plans a program for objective internal audits of financial and operational controls and administrative practices of courts and related agencies of the Unified Court System. Manages activities of the staff in developing effective audit approaches and in reviewing and improving audit approaches currently in use. Screens and recommends candidates for audit staff positions, trains and supervises them, evaluates their performance, and recommends promotions. Performs final review of audit reports for conformance with program objectives, audit standards and departmental policies and supervises the report processing and issuance phases of the audit cycle. Reviews and appraises the soundness, adequacy and application of existing financial management systems and practices. Provides required technical and consulting services to courts and agencies in the establishment of internal control procedures. Qualifications: One year in the Chief Budget Analyst or Chief Management Analyst title; or Bachelor`s degree from an accredited college or university and eight (8) years of auditing or related administrative experience; or Master`s degree in Public or Business Administration from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of auditing or related administrative experience.

FINANCIAL SPECIALIST 1: Finance Division, Hudson Vicinage, Superior Court of New Jersey. Summary: The Hudson Vicinage currently has an exciting opportunity for a detail oriented professional who works well under time guidelines and is highly motivated, a self-starter, and demonstrates positive interaction with customers, staff and supervisors to work in the Finance Division. Duties: Under the general direction of the Finance Division Manager or other supervisor, the selected candidate will reconcile, prepare and analyze financial reports; interpret accounting, financial, or statistical data; conduct financial audits for accuracy, compliance or legitimacy following standards to maintain security or confidentiality; conduct quantitative or qualitative research of processes or projects; advise managers on deadlines, rules, regulations or related information. May perform other duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited university or college with a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 21 credit hours in accounting. Three years of professional accounting, auditing or budgeting experience. Applicants, who do not possess the required education but do possess the required 21 credit hours, may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year for year basis. A master’s degree in business or public administration, accounting or finance may be substituted for one year of experience. Knowledge of MS Office, specifically Excel, is desired. Salary: $50,083.70-$79,561.18. (2008)

FINANCIAL SPECIALIST 1&2: Office of Attorney Ethics, Supreme Court of New Jersey, AOC. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary, Office of Attorney Ethics, is seeking a motivated individual who works well under time guidelines to conduct field and office investigations, primarily of a financial nature, into the conduct of attorneys who are members of the New Jersey bar. Duties: Responsibilities include auditing of attorney trust and business accounts involving reconstruction of accounts when necessary. The selected individual will also gather evidence; interview witnesses; prepare accurate, detailed reports; and assist in preparing and planning for proposed witnesses in formal ethics proceedings. Qualifications: Financial Specialist 1: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 21 credit hours in accounting. Three years of professional accounting, auditing or budgeting experience. Financial Specialist 2: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 21 credit hours in accounting. Five years of professional accounting, auditing or budgeting experience. Applicants for either position who do not possess the required education, but do possess the 21 accounting credit hours, may substitute professional and paraprofessional experience on a year for year basis. A master’s degree in business or public administration, accounting or finance may be substituted for one year of experience. Prior investigative experience would be helpful. Salary: Financial Specialist 1: $50,083-$79,561 Financial Specialist 2: $57,835-$90,135. (2008)

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