Court Accountant

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)

FINANCIAL SPECIALIST 1: Superior Court of New Jersey, Counties of Atlantic and Cape May. Summary: The Superior Court of New Jersey, Finance Division, is seeking a well-organized accounting professional to perform accounting, financial, and analysis functions under the direction of an Administrative Supervisor 2 or other supervisory personnel. Duties: Responsibilities of this position may include duties related to: general ledger preparation/oversight, account reconciliation, cash control functions, data verification, budget preparation, general fiscal operations, internal audit and special projects as assigned. 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. Applicants who do not possess the required education but do possess the 21 credit accounting credit hours, may substitute 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. NOTE: A COPY OF YOUR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPT IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE INTERVIEW. Salary: $45,998.64 - $73,071.78. (2006)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 3: Superior Court of New Jersey, Monmouth Vicinage. Summary: The Finance Division of the Monmouth Vicinage Judiciary is seeking an organized self-starter who is attentive to detail, customer-service oriented and motivated to perform in a fast-paced and challenging work environment. Duties: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2b (Finance Division Manager) or other supervisory personnel, successful candidate will be responsible for the Purchasing function for the courts and the analysis and maintenance of the related operating budgets, including preparation of proposals for solicitation of purchasing bids; executing terms of contracts in compliance with regulations; and advising managers on deadlines, rules, regulations or related information. Job includes responsibility for interpreting accounting or financial data, statistical analysis of data and budgets, recognizing trends, and identification, implementation and reporting on cost saving measures; providing training and expertise to internal and external customers; reviewing activities for compliance with laws, court rules or administrative directives; performance of network and pc-based accounting. Performs other work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of professional experience in purchasing and/or finance. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year for year basis. Knowledge of Excel and Word is helpful. Salary: $40,065.63 - $64,984.27. (2006)

COURT ACCOUNTANT: Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa, CA. Summary: Provides lead direction and coordinates activities and training for staff assigned to the unit. Duties: Assigns, coordinates and reviews the work of staff; participates in the training of staff; manages, oversees and reconciles the trust funds within the Court Accounting System; maintains and reconciles bank accounts, verifies bank charges and makes appropriate adjustments; tracks all aspects of special funding; prepares claims for reimbursement and assists purchasing with coding and expenditures; prepares and oversees the detailed accounting, statistical, cash and bail reports for the County Auditor and the State Controller’s Office; reviews and approves the coding and payment of invoices, demands, bills and trust disbursements; prepares, reviews and monitors contracts for special fund accounts; codes expenditures for assimilation into the accounting system; tracks status of cash bail and notifies appropriate parties of bail forfeitures, reinstatements and summary judgments; reviews expenditures and encumbrances to ensure that accounts are not overexpended; reviews, processes and tracks financial expenditures for capital cases; develops and maintains internal accounting procedures; consults with, advises and makes recommendations to superiors on complex issues related to bail and trust management; may act for the manager in his/her absence. 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 lest 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: Possession of a Certified Public Accountant 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. Salary: $48,988.77 - $59,546.15 annually. (2006)

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ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT: Franklin County Municipal Court, Ohio. Summary: The Accounting Assistant is a newly-created position within the Court Administration Office. The general duties and responsibilities of this position will be to assist the Director of Finance and Administration with the court's financial, budget, purchasing, and accounting functions. Duties: Assists with the preparation, submission, and monitoring of the court's annual budgets, both city and county. Processes vouchers covering expenditures, purchase orders, encumbrances, and contracts. Classifies and codes expenditures and prepares reports and legislation relative to expenditures. Analyzes receipt and disbursement accounts and prepares reports and tables. Audits encumbrances and specifications by checking index codes, money amounts, object signatures, addresses, and other back-up materials. Prepares monthly reports showing the appropriations, paid carry-overs of the previous year, year-to-date disbursements, and unexpended balances. Assists with the preparation of bid specifications and the evaluation of bids. Processes inter-departmental charge transfers and prepares monthly financial statements. Provides back-up for payroll processing. Assists with the procurement and purchasing of services, supplies, and equipment. Assists in the preparation and monitoring of grants. Makes presentations to court managers and judges on budget and other financial matters. Performs other duties as assigned. May be assigned to duties in other departments of the Court as needed. Qualifications: Candidates must have a combination of education, experience, skills, and personal characteristics that demonstrate the candidate's ability to perform the duties of the position. Minimum qualifications and requirements are: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent. Thorough knowledge of general mathematics such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, fractions, and percentages. Considerable knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, auditing, and financial reporting. Previous experience in a bookkeeping, accounting, or financial record-keeping function. Ability to read, understand, explain, and prepare financial documents and reports. An associates or bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university is preferred, as is previous experience with governmental accounting. Fluency in a second language is a plus; Spanish or a language commonly used by Somalis for whom English is a second language is especially helpful. Salary: $31,990.40 ($15.38/hour) - $43,971.20 ($21.14/hour). (2006)

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT: Court of Common Pleas, Wilmington, Delaware. Summary: Incumbents in this class are responsible for complex analysis and/or development of financial reports and recommendations and for other assignments requiring a comprehensive, broad knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of accounting. Duties: Work is performed under general supervision from an administrative supervisor. Work includes the full range of State accounting functions, the supervisor of clerical and/or technical accounting personnel and/or specialization in particular accounting fields. Work requires evaluative thinking and is carried out in accordance with State standard accounting practices and general work instructions. An employee in this class provides analysis and information as part of overall program management. Qualifications:: Applicants must show in the application, education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas. Failure in any one area will result in a rating of “Not Qualified”. (Resumes, transcripts, and training certificates may be included as supporting documentation. Resumes may not be substituted for the application.) Experience in accounting. Experience in financial analysis. Experience in creating financial reports. Experience in the interpretation of laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures. Experience in the use of an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data. Knowledge of staff supervision. Salary: $31,384.00 MIN - $39,230.00 MID PG/11. (2006)

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT: California AOC, San Francisco, California. Summary: Under supervision, the senior accountant will perform the full range of analytical tasks, to help in the development and implementation of a Trial Court Financial System for the California trial courts. Duties: Planning and implementing the financial system infrastructure for the trial courts; Configuring and testing the financial system; Consolidating financial information for the State’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR); Updating the Trial Court Financial Policies and Procedures manual; Legislative review of all financial statutes and rules being considered that pertain to the trial courts; Documenting the financial system being developed; and Providing experienced accounting assistance to the trial courts. Qualifications: Equivalent to possession of a bachelor’s degree, preferably with major course work in accounting and three years of professional accounting experience, including one year of lead experience for positions with lead responsibility. Additional directly related experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. This position requires statewide travel and may require evening and weekend hours. Salary: $5,850 – $7,109 per month. (2006)

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Internal Auditor

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)

INTERNAL AUDITOR: Utah State Court System, Salt Lake City, UT. Summary: The Utah State Court System seeks an Internal Auditor to perform financial related, operational, and compliance audits, in a stable, professional work environment. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field; knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Level I: same qualifications with 2 years of auditing experience. Level II: same qualifications with 4 years of auditing experience. Level 3: same qualifications with 6 years of auditing experience. Salary: $15.59 - $32.45. (2006)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2B: Office of Deputy Administrative Director, Internal Audit Unit, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Duties: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an individual to direct and coordinate the conduct of financial and program audits for the Judiciary to ensure compliance with state financial transaction rules and regulations as well as with Judiciary policies and procedures. The selected individual will develop detailed plans to meet the demands of the Internal Audit Unit and will direct and coordinate the work and activities of this unit. Other duties include supervising audit staff; establishing procedures for investigating, as well as reviewing audit worksheets and reports; and recommending operational improvements to strengthen internal controls or prevent recurrence of unusual situations or problems. The selected individual will be responsible for developing vulnerability assessment questionnaires, audit guide manuals, and other official documents and reports relating to audit standards, procedures and operations. The Court Executive 2b will report to the Deputy Administrative Director or his designee. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree, including or supplemented by 21 credit hours in accounting, business administration, public administration or finance (12 of these credit hours must be in accounting). Five years of professional administrative and/or program management experience in accounting, auditing and/or budgeting, three of which shall have included responsibility for and supervision of staff. Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors, or as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) issued by the New Jersey Board of Accountancy. A Master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience. College or university transcript is required. A copy of your transcript must be provided prior to interview. Salary: $72,042 - $102,403. (2006)

JUDICIAL BRANCH COURT AUDITOR: Carson City, Nevada. Summary: Under the direction of the Director and Deputy Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), and reporting to the Manager of Budgets, this position functions as a judicial branch auditor for the AOC, Supreme Court of Nevada, with responsibility for selecting proper courses of action regarding auditing financial records of the district, justice, and municipal courts of Nevada. Duties: The incumbent is responsible for conducting various types of financial analytical reviews of the courts. This would include analyzing fiscal processes, procedures, systems, and policies. This position will also conduct field investigations; prepares and presents reports of findings and recommendations for improvement; and performs other duties as assigned. The incumbent must have working knowledge of office computer applications; organizational planning, governmental audit standards, and various analytical techniques; knowledge of GAAP, GAGAS, and GAAS; detailed knowledge of auditing terminology, automated financial system applications, governmental practices, policies and procedures. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, finance or a related field; and four years of professional experience in auditing experience; OR directly related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. Possession of a directly related postgraduate degree may be substituted for one of the four years of required experience. Salary: $53,661.60 - $80,638.56 DOE, employee/employer paid retirement. (2006)

JUDICIAL INTERNAL AUDITOR: Minnesota Judicial Center, St. Paul, Minnesota. Summary: The Minnesota Judicial Branch is seeking an Internal Auditor to perform professional level financial, operational, and compliance internal audit projects. This position reports to the Internal Audit Manager. Some in-state travel required. Duties: Participates in or performs all stages of an assigned audit including planning, entrance conference, field work, report writing, exit conference, and audit follow-up. Performs audit procedures in accordance with established Judicial Branch work programs and the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing or other professional auditing standards as may be appropriate. Identifies and defines issues, researches criteria, reviews and analyzes evidence, documents court processes and procedures, and develops audit observations and written recommendations. Conducts special reviews, studies, analyses, and other audit related work as assigned by the Internal Audit Manager. Pursues professional development opportunities including professional association membership and internal training. Qualifications: *Bachelor's degree in accounting, business management, finance, or related field. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation is preferred. Pursuance thereof after hire is expected. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is also preferred but is a secondary preference to the CIA designation. *Minimum of 2 years internal audit experience in reviewing and analyzing court financial processes, preparing work papers, and drafting internal audit reports is preferred. Salary $38,336-$ 59,404 annually. (2006)

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