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SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST: Superior Court of California, County of Santa Cruz. Summary: Under direction of the Finance Manager, this position performs difficult, complex, and specialized professional financial analysis work and/or serves as a lead worker over technical and clerical staff as well as other Financial Analysts; performs fiscal and strategic analysis. Performs budget analysis and design; assisting in the implementation of financial procedures, processes and systems; and performs financial and accounting audits. Duties: Compiles and analyzes financial and budgetary data, statistics and other information to aid in program/department monitoring, evaluation planning and improvement. Prepares studies and recommendations as directed; provides general technical assistance to management as assigned; prepares and negotiates requests for proposals, contracts and agreements; assists with preparation and presentation of budgets; performs budget and expenditure review and makes recommendations on same; evaluates, recommends, writes, and administers grant funding opportunities. Reviews, analyzes and recommends to management, organizational policy and procedures for department operations; participates in the development of new or revised programs, systems, procedures and methods of operation; identifies court programs that can be enhanced by grant funding and prepares grant proposals. Prepares and reviews annual budgets; reviews and verifies revenue and expenditures, monitors grants and grant expenditures. Compile, review, and format data and reports required by the Court, State, and other agencies. Prepares narrative, graphic, and statistical reports such as collections and traffic/criminal revenue reports with alternative methods for resolving issues. Prepares correspondence and other written materials. Reviews existing and proposed local, State and Federal legislation for impact on the court’s activities; prepares analysis and monitors the effectiveness and results of new initiatives. Assists in the development and implementation of department or division goals and objectives. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field and a minimum of five years of budget experience performing fiscal, budgetary and organizational analyses and a minimum of two years of progressively responsible accounting experience in a government or quasi-government setting. Salary: $69,618 - $88,089 (2011).

ENHANCED COLLECTIONS DIRECTOR: Superior Court of California, County of Riverside. Summary: Under general administrative direction, manages, plans, organizes, and directs collection activities countywide. Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies and standards applicable to the units area of responsibility; reviews work of subordinate supervisors to ensure compliance with established policy and procedures, applicable state and local rules and regulations. Duties: This Enhanced Collections Director is an at-will management position and has responsibility for the planning, managing, and directing of activities for the Enhanced Collections unit countywide. Work activity is typically directed through subordinate supervisors. Incumbent is responsible to regularly monitor the efficiency of the assigned units to ensure effective and compliant workflow processing as guided by local, state and federal rules, laws and regulations. Incumbents are expected to exercise leadership in interpreting laws, instituting policies, methods and processes for delivery of high quality of services, efficiently and cost-effectively. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Finance, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a closely related field that would have provided the skill to prepare statistics, analyze socioeconomic trends, and other collection related trends and five years of supervisory/management experience in a high volume collections environment. Salary: $71,141 - $95,272 (2011).

FINANCIAL SPECIALIST 1: Office of Attorney Ethics, Supreme Court of New Jersey, Administrative Office of the Courts. Ewing, NJ. Summary: The NJ Judiciary, Office of Attorney Ethics, Supreme Court of NJ is seeking an individual who will conduct audits of attorneys’ trust and business accounts throughout the state to determine consistency with the New Jersey Court Rule 1:21-6, Rule of Professional Conduct 1.15 and compliance with generally acceptable accounting practices and procedures under the Random Audit Compliance Program. Duties: The selected candidate will: examine attorneys’ financial records, bank documents, pertaining to estates, guardianships, trusteeships where the attorney is the fiduciary to determine if proper accounting procedures are being implemented; examine attorneys’ trust accounts to ensure that account checks are not being drafted to cover personal or business expenses of an attorney; administer and codify questionnaires to be completed by attorneys which determine the extent of attorney compliance; identify problems and report suggests of attorneys’ trust accounting deficiencies to the supervising auditor; instruct attorneys in proper practices and procedures of trust accounting; and maintain records and files as required. The auditor also reconstructs incomplete financial records when necessary, and conducts investigations to determine the nature and extent of financial misconduct when serious financial improprieties such as misappropriation of client funds are suspected or discovered. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 21 hours in accounting. Three years of professional accounting, auditing or budgeting experience. Salary: $54,993 - $87,360 (2011).

JUDICIARY ACCOUNTANT CLERK 2: Office of Management and Administrative Services, Financial Services Division, Banking and Cash Management Unit, Administrative Office of the Courts. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The NJ Judiciary seeks a well-organized individual with strong cash handling, 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 accounting 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: $35,841 - $54,284 (2011).

COURT FINANCIAL MANAGER: Third Judicial District Court. Las Cruces, NM. Qualifications: B.A. in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Accounting or related field. Five years of experience in budgeting, AP/AR, cash receipting/control, audit, general ledger, Financial Reporting/procurement and two years supervisory experience. Salary: $54,882 - $85,754 (2011).

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: Colusa County Superior Court. Colusa, CA. Summary: Under executive direction, the incumbent will plan, organize and administer all financial activities related to the budgetary processes including accounting, fiscal reporting, revenue disbursement and grant administration. The incumbent will also analyze accounting methods and provide technical guidance in the development, implementation and improvement of the court’s automated (accounting) system, administrative and operational processes, to include compilation of court data for various statistical reporting purposes. Duties: Acts as the Court’s primary budget officer with primary responsibility for budget development in accordance with applicable laws, administrative requirements, professional accounting and reporting practices; Monitors the Court’s fiscal condition in order to plan and project effective support of Court operations; Prepares quarterly, mid-year, annual year-end budget projections or estimates and take necessary action for any budget variances; Responsible for conducting periodic audits of the Court’s fiscal status and acts as the Court’s liaison with internal and external auditors; Controls Court expenditures for compliance with State and local government purchasing and disbursement standards; Performs cost benefit analyses of Court programs, staffing and other Court operations; Provides oversight for purchasing and invoicing; Responsible for the technical aspects of collection and accurate distribution of court fines, fees, trust accounting and forfeitures; Manage fiscal staff overseeing cash processing, fund receipting, warrant processing, check issuance and payroll;  Direct the processing of ACH transactions, wire transfers and other financial transactions; Drafts, negotiates and monitors contracts and/or grant applications; In conjunction with the Court Executive and Assistant Court Executive, prepares and implements fiscal policies and procedures consistent with State guidelines; Updates local bail schedule in accordance with legislated mandates; monitors and tests accuracy of updated changes in fund distribution tables/accounts; Prepares narrative and recurring statistical reports; Assists in the collaboration and preparation of procedural manuals, both administrative and operational relevant to all court functional areas; Coordinates with information system technician/s to conduct analysis and research on the appropriateness of system hardware configurations, including computer, printer, monitor, telecommunications equipment and network equipment; Suggests recommendations to the Court Executive and Assistant Court Executive concerning office automation equipment; Performs related tasks as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, auditing, economics, business, public administration or related field required. Master’s preferred. In addition, a minimum of three years directly related experience working in a Court of law or government setting is desirable with primary responsibility in the area of fiscal operations. Salary: $79,657 - $106,748 (2010).

FINANCIAL ASSISTANT: United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona. Phoenix, AZ. Summary: The incumbent’s primary duties are to provide general accounting support the budget and financial operations of the clerk’s office. This position assists in the preparation, update, and analysis of a variety of accounting records, financial statements, and reports; helps oversee and assists with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities; and assists with budget preparation. Duties: Assists in maintaining accounting records daily by performing trial balances, and reconciling the accounts for all monies paid into the court, through automated accounting systems. Assists with monitoring of daily fund balances; reprogramming, and transferring funds as necessary and appropriate. Assists with ledgers of payments and ensures that clients receive payments. Initiates payment for disbursement to authorized payees. Maintains inventory of controlled items such as receipt tapes, mail accountability and financial records, including ordering official forms, reports, and other non monetary items placed with the court. Reconciles all variances between summaries and controls and prepares accounting adjustment entries as required. Prepares financial reports required by the Administrative Office and the Treasury Department. Drafts orders of payment for Judge’s signature when required. Receives and reviews payments and payment vouchers for validity and completeness and enters data into automated accounting systems. Ensures compliance with Internal Controls and the Guide to Judicial Policy through observation and record review to assure proper segregation of accounting functions and to assist in the prevention of errors and detection of fraud. Assists in reconcile and analyze accounting records, consisting of a cash receipt’s journal, registry fund, and deposit fund, as well as subsidiary ledgers for allotments and other fiscal records. Qualifications: Must have two years of college level course work in financial management, accounting, or related field, plus two years of general office experience and one year specialized financial experience. Incumbent must possess strong analytical and organizational skills and have the ability communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must be proficient with Windows-based applications, and work harmoniously and effectively in a team environment. Salary: $42,738 - $69,499 (2010).

BUDGET ANALYST: Budget and Finance, District of Columbia Courts. Washington, D.C. Duties: Meets deadlines and target dates in the budget development process, as well as identifying ways to improve and/or streamline the process. Analyzes trends, develops projections of budgets and expenditures to provide an evaluation of the fiscal impacts. Ensures completeness and coherence of submissions and accompanying documentation. Monitors program and financial performance against spending plans. Develops systems and procedures for fiscal year-end budget estimates. Carries out special studies of budget status and court fiscal position. Researches, analyzes and makes recommendations on requests from assigned divisions for reallocation of positions and changes in funding appropriations. Performs specific program budget analysis upon request. Conducts training sessions for managers regarding budget preparation and monitoring. Prepares documents using clearly organized thoughts, proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, public administration, or a related field, plus four (4) years of experience in governmental (municipal, federal or state) budgeting. A Master's Degree in Public or Business Administration, or other closely related field, may be substituted for 1 year of work experience. Salary: $74,872 - $115,742 (2010).

FINANCIAL SPECIALIST: Superior Court of New Jersey, Union Vicinage, Finance Division. Elizabeth, NJ. Duties: The responsibilities of this position will include, but not be limited to, daily closeout and reconciliation of cash register receipts, posting batch receipts and collections, disbursement hold management, financial note preparation, processing court ordered modifications, tax offsets, facilitating movement of financial case related matters in partnership with Probation casework staff, researching specific child support issues affecting cases, and answering questions from the public. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 21 credit hours in accounting. Salary: $44,932 - $72,878 (2010).

FINANCIAL SPECIALIST:  Superior Court of New Jersey, Essex Vicinage. Newark, NJ. Duties: The incumbent will coordinate report collection activities; verify entered data against source documents; review court activities for compliance with laws, court rules, or administrative directives; recommend improvements in operating procedures, work processes, or administrative practices, suggest improvements in work unit operation; write user or operations documents or manuals; assemble materials; check written reports for completeness or accuracy; compile records or other written materials; compile statistical data or workload volume, backlog, unit expenditures, personnel actions, fixed assets, equipment, or attendance; inform managers about employees’ or client’s or customers’ work progress or related matters; collect data; tabulate accounting, financial, or statistical data; collect or maintain case statistics or generate status reports; compose routine correspondence such as for letters or standard replies to inquiries. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 21 credit hours in accounting. Salary: $44,932 - $72,878 (2010).

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ANALYST 1: Office of Management and Administrative Services, Finance Section, Administrative Office of the Courts. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The NJ Judiciary is seeking professionals to assist the Finance Child Support Staff in the implementation and maintenance of the NJKiDS program. Duties: Provide technical advice to management and staff; identify, document and assess issues and effects within systems applications and processes, making sound, well-informed and objective decisions related to the problems; periodically visit user locations statewide to evaluate processes and procedures; coach, mentor and provide feedback to users of the system; develop, maintain and facilitate an ongoing training program specifically designed for the Judiciary Finance Staff; develop and maintain user manual and communicate with the program developer/maintainer to ascertain any and all new program and system changes, enhancements or corrections. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. One year of professional experience using and supporting data processing information systems; conducting data processing user training; and/or teaching or training. Salary: $44,932 - $75,539 (2010).

BUNKRUPTCY GENERALIST: United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona. Tucson, AZ. Summary: The Bankruptcy Generalist performs various functions and is responsible for maintaining and processing case information and managing the progression of cases from opening to final disposition, in accordance with approved internal controls, procedures, and rules. The Bankruptcy Generalist also interacts with the public in person and on the telephone, judges and their staff, other clerk’s office staff and members of the bar. Duties: Receives, scans, and reviews documents to determine conformity with appropriate rules, practices, and/or court requirements. Performs cashier functions; retrieves files and makes copies of records for court personnel, attorneys, and others. Files documents meeting requirements. Routes documents to proper offices/persons after acceptance. Acts as receptionist and furnishes information to a wide variety of people within and outside of the court. Assures assignment of case numbers and randomly assigns cases to judges. Makes entries on the docket of certain documents in certain proceedings. Creates and updates certain matrix mailing lists which includes addresses and nature of addressees. Maintains integrity of the filing system by such means as monitoring proper access to records and maintaining timely and accurate filing of documents. Prepares and ships records to the appropriate Federal Records Center and retrieves  records from centers when needed. Qualifications: Incumbent must be a high school graduate or equivalent and two years of general experience which include progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work which indicates the possession of or the ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Must posses progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical procedures involving the routine use of keyboard skills and use of specialized terminology, and demonstrated ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment for word processing, data entry or report generation. Incumbent must have the ability to meet and communicate effectively with a variety of people, have experience providing customer service to a variety of people in a fast-paced public environment, skill in using applicable automated systems, and the ability to work harmoniously and effectively in a team based environment. Salary: $31,009 - $42,960 (2010).

COURT EXECUTIVE 2B: Office of Managemnet and Administrative Services, Finance Section, Administrative Office of the Courts. Trenton, NJ. Summary: This individual will possess strong analytical, financial management and administrative skills to serve in the chief position to plan, direct and evaluate the work of the subordinate managers and staff responsible for a variety of financial and/or administrative functions. Duties: The selected individual will be responsible for preparation and monitoring of annual budgets and spending plans; accounting operations; position control; grants and Title IV-D program administration; payables; cash receipts; financial reporting; projections; expenditure reports; statistical information for State and Federal programs to ensure compliance with requirements; build strong cross-functional partnerships to align business objectives; serve on committees; participate in departmental meetings, partner meetings and serve on local and state task forces as required; develop and administer policies, programs, procedures and systems, and suggest and implement improvements; ensure compliance with applicable state laws, regulations and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines; initiating corrective actions; utilize proper accounting procedures; prepare, review and analyze reports for completeness and accuracy; hire, supervise, plan, schedule, coordinate, monitor, train and evaluate the work of several professional and support staff, address employee relations issues, and determine goals and objectives; assess training needs and requirements to enhance skills and abilities of assigned staff. Manage/perform related work as required. 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 credits must be in finance). Five years of professional administrative and/or program management experience, three of which shall have been in accounting, auditing, budgeting and/or purchasing included responsibility for the development, implementation and analysis of financial procedures, systems and controls, and supervision of staff. Salary: $80,793 - $115,991 (2010).

COURT EXECUTIVE 2B: Office of Management and Administrative Services, Banking and Cash Management Unit, Administrative Office of the Courts. Trenton, NJ. Summary: This individual will possess strong analytical, financial management and administrative skills in planning, directing and evaluating the work of the staff responsible for a variety of financial and administrative functions. Duties: The selected individual will have oversight of court-held funds, deposits and disbursements; daily cash management; reconciliation with the state’s information systems; liaison for Judiciary bank accounts; audit activities; build strong cross-functional partnerships to align business objectives; serve on committees; serve on local and state task forces as required; develop and administer policies, programs, procedures and systems; ensure compliance with applicable state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines; utilize proper accounting procedures; prepare, review and analyze reports and manage/perform related work as required. 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 (5) years of professional administrative and/or program management experience, three (3) of which shall have been in accounting, auditing, budgeting and/or purchasing and included responsibility for the development, implementation and analysis of financial procedures, systems and controls, and supervision of staff. Salary: $80,793 - $115,991 (2010).

FINANCIAL SPECIALIST: The United States District Court, Southern District of Florida. Miami, FL. Summary: Perform work related to the financial, accounting, and budgetary activities of the court, ensuring compliance with appropriate Judiciary guidelines, policies, and internal controls. This is a generalist position and the incumbent may be assigned to projects, as needed, or transition between both the budget and financial accounting areas. Duties: and final check registers, as well as subsidiary ledgers for allotments and other fiscal records. This includes input of transactions, performing trial balances, and reconciling the accounts through the automated system. Counts monies received and deposits in the appropriate bank accounts. Review vouchers for expenses related to various expenses incurred by the court and court staff for adherence to applicable policies and governing guidelines. Enter data into accounting systems and electronic spreadsheets. Disburse funds to pay various invoices. Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes. Use accounting software, automated systems and databases to complete work, record, store, and track information. Communicate with individuals in court units to respond to questions, problems, as related to financial, budget and accounting activities. Assist in developing and maintaining a system of internal controls which assures proper segregation of accounting functions. Monitor and track obligations and expenditures throughout the execution phase of the annual operating budget. Verify that obligations and expenditures occur in accordance with the spending plan and regulatory controls, and within amounts programmed, and recorded. Assist in processing budget estimates to fund operating costs of the court unit. Assist in the preparation of justification for each objects class and preparation of the overall budget summary justification. Maintain records on all expenditures, obligations, and balances. Perform cost effectiveness and cost-benefit analysis. Monitor spending plans once the budget allotment is received. Recommend reprogramming actions for emergencies and other actions which cause shortfalls. Prepare justification(s) for supplemental requests of additional allotments. Provide input to local policy and procedures for financial, accounting and budget administration within the court unit, which establishes the accounting cycle in terms of action dates on estimates, formats, required justification, and the like. Maintain control over unit cash register(s) and maintain inventory and distribution of controlled items such as receipts and other items stored in the vault. Assist authorized signatory in posting collateral for monies deposited in excess of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation limits. Ensure that all orders of the court involving the registry fund account are carried out promptly and accurately. Maintain the system for investment of registry funds. Prepare and analyze a variety of reports, charts, graphs and tables for the clerk’s office, the Administrative Office, and various other agencies. Qualifications: Requires one year of specialized experience. Specialized experience is defined as: Progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience that provides knowledge of the rules, regulations, practices and principles, of financial and accounting systems or other computer based systems and applications such as word processing, spreadsheets or databases. Requires experience in functional areas of financial administration, accounting, auditing, and/or budgeting that provided a knowledge of the theories, rules, regulations, and terminology of the areas of financial and budget administration and organizational internal controls . Requires knowledge and experience using automated financial systems to perform day-to-day activities. Salary: $39,358-$64,025 (2009).

FINANCIAL SPECIALIST: Superior Court of New Jersey, Finance Division. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The Mercer Vicinage is seeking a finance professional to enhance its Finance Division. Duties: The selected candidate will interpret accounting and financial data; perform reconciliations of local fund accounts and automated systems accounts; develop budgets and spending plans; prepare, review, and/or evaluate technical/financial reports; establish work flow systems or procedures; analyze work processes or methods; conduct financial audits for accuracy, compliance or legitimacy following standards to maintain security or confidentiality; draft correspondence. Performs related work as required. 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 accounting 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. Salary: $51,586 - $81,948 (2009).

FINANCIAL SPECIALIST: Superior Court of New Jersey, Passaic Vicinage, Finance Division. Paterson, NJ. Summary: The Vicinage Finance Division is seeking a finance professional with strong analytical, administrative and cash management skills to perform accounting, financial, and administrative functions. Duties: Under the direction of the Vicinage Finance Division Manager and the Assistant Finance Division Manager, this individual will oversee grant reporting and reconciliations, ensure adherence to grant requirements and due dates, prepare account reconciliations, administer cash control functions, maintain accounts and ledgers, prepare adjusting journal entries, conduct financial audits, develop and interpret accounting or financial reports, advise management on rules, regulations or related information, assist team members with work in progress. Keeps up-to-date with new developments and recommends improvements in the financial division. Performs related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 21 credit hours in accounting. Applicants who do not possess the required education, but do possess the 21 accounting credit hours, may substitute experience on a year for year basis. Salary: $44,932.51 - $72,878.10. (2008)

OPERATIONS MANAGER: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of Illinois, Office of the Clerk. Springfield, IL. Summary: We are seeking highly qualified individuals who are willing to meet the challenges of public service and support the court’s mission. The position is responsible for the management of daily operations and the supervision of case management staff in the headquarters office in Springfield, Illinois. This position is perfect for a career professional looking to grow with a great Federal court. Duties: Supervises a team of 7 case managers who are responsible for 1) providing exemplary customer service; 2) managing the progression of bankruptcy cases from opening to final disposition, in accordance with standardized docketing procedures, financial operations, and internal controls and 3) oversees courtroom coverage and responsibilities. Provides leadership and fosters a sense of teamwork through instructing, coaching and developing staff. Responsible for the daily operations of the office. Communicates regularly with the Bankruptcy Judge and the Clerk of Court. Analyzes the operational processes of Electronic Case Filing and makes recommendations for improvements and implementation. As a member of the Court’s management team, works to ensure staff are aligned with the Court’s goals and objectives. Administers personnel matters, evaluates staff and recommends personnel actions, including disciplinary actions when necessary; participates in the selection process of candidates for vacant positions. Qualifications: A minimum of three years of progressively responsible and specialized experience that is in, or closely related to, the work of the position and has provided particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position (analyzing, evaluating, recommending courses of action and skill in dealing with others). A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred. Educational substitutions may be made for some experience requirements. Experience in a bankruptcy court and knowledge of Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) is strongly preferred. Court Preferred Skills: The ability to demonstrate leadership that meets commitments, work independently and accept accountability. Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple project goals and prioritize information without compromising the quality of work.  A proactive leader that adapts to change, seeks out opportunities to build strengths and possesses the adaptability to adjust to the court’s changing needs. Provides excellent customer service to internal/external customers of the court with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Salary:  $52,250 -$73,419, potential to $119,325. (2009)

FINANCIAL TECHNICIAN: U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan. Detroit, MI. Summary: This position is located in the Court Services Unit of the Clerk’s Office and reports to the Financial Supervisor. The employee is a member of a team that supports the financial operations of the Court, maintains required accounting records, processes Criminal Justice Act (CJA) vouchers and instructs appointed counsel and courtroom deputy clerks/chamber staff on CJA guideline requirements. Duties: Receives, reviews for accuracy and completeness and processes vouchers into the automated accounting system. Counts monies received and deposits funds in appropriate bank accounts. Maintains ledgers of restitution payments and ensures that the victims receive payments. Utilizes automated accounting system to account for all funds disbursed to date. Reconciles with cashier at the end of the day; researches all discrepancies found. Maintains the receipt and expense accounts by inputting transactions, performing trial balances and reconciling the accounts through the automated accounting system.  Maintains inventory and distribution of controlled items. Receives, reviews for accuracy and completeness and processes vouchers into the automated accounting system under the Criminal Justice Act; reconciles the Criminal Justice Act Report to the paid voucher statement. Trains/instructs attorneys and courtroom deputies/chambers staff on CJA guideline requirements. Maintains accounts receivable for Prisoner Litigation Reform Act payments. Receives, researches, edits and prepares monthly Bureau of Prison’s payments for input into Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: The position demands an above average level of accuracy in working with a high volume of numerical transactions. The employee must have the ability to recognize and determine the cause of errors and possess the skills to propose a solution or alternative to the situation. Ability to work closely with attorneys and courtroom deputy clerks/chambers staff in resolving disputed claim vouchers. Ability to train/instruct attorneys and courtroom deputy clerks/chambers staff on various guidelines and requirements. Required: A high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of two years progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience that involved the routine use of keyboard skills and knowledge of the rules, regulations, terminology, etc. of financial administration and\or accounting, including at least one year equivalent to work at the CL-23 level. For placement at a salary level above the minimum, at least two years equivalent to work at the CL-23 level is required. Knowledge of Word Perfect, Lotus Notes and Windows applications; including Excel. Preferred: Financial or related experience in another court and a college degree in a related field. Salary: $36,647—$59,555. (2009)

FINANCIAL TECHNICIAN: U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan. Detroit, MI. Summary: This position is located in the Court Services Unit of the Clerk’s Office and reports to the Financial Supervisor. The employee is a member of a team that supports the financial operations of the Court, maintains required accounting records, processes Criminal Justice Act (CJA) vouchers and instructs appointed counsel and courtroom deputy clerks/chamber staff on CJA guideline requirements. Duties: Receives, reviews for accuracy and completeness and processes vouchers into the automated accounting system. Counts monies received and deposits funds in appropriate bank accounts. Maintains ledgers of restitution payments and ensures that the victims receive payments. Utilizes automated accounting system to account for all funds disbursed to date. Reconciles with cashier at the end of the day; researches all discrepancies found. Maintains the receipt and expense accounts by inputting transactions, performing trial balances and reconciling the accounts through the automated accounting system. Maintains inventory and distribution of controlled items. Receives, reviews for accuracy and completeness and processes vouchers into the automated accounting system under the Criminal Justice Act; reconciles the Criminal Justice Act Report to the paid voucher statement. Trains/instructs attorneys and courtroom deputies/chambers staff on CJA guideline requirements. Maintains accounts receivable for Prisoner Litigation Reform Act payments. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: The position demands an above average level of accuracy in working with a high volume of numerical transactions. The employee must have the ability to recognize and determine the cause of errors and possess the skills to propose a solution or alternative to the situation. Ability to work closely with attorneys and courtroom deputy clerks/chambers staff in resolving disputed claim vouchers. Ability to train/instruct attorneys and courtroom deputy clerks/chambers staff on various guidelines and requirements. Required: A high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of two years progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience that involved the routine use of keyboard skills and knowledge of the rules, regulations, terminology, etc. of financial administration and\or accounting, including at least one year equivalent to work at the CL-24 level. For placement at a salary level above the minimum, at least two years equivalent to work at the CL-24 level is required. Knowledge of Word Perfect, Lotus Notes and Windows applications. Preferred: Financial or related experience in another court and a college degree in related field. Salary: $38,998—$63,406. (2009)

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER: Fourth Judicial District, Minnesota Judicial Branch. St. Paul, MN. Summary: This is an executive administrative and management position involving the supervision of Administrative Services for the Fourth Judicial District, the largest state judicial district having the highest caseloads in the Minnesota State Court System. This position oversees the District’s administrative services, including finance, facilities, and resource prioritization and allocation. Our Court Administrative Managers serve as business partners to our district administrators, other court managers and judges while promoting the strategic vision of our Court. Duties: Manage and direct the Administrative Services of a multi-jurisdictional court. Oversee fiscal management activities, including accounting and fiscal controls, plan and organize space management and maintenance of court facilities, and scheduling of judicial resources. Oversee the development and apportionment of the annual operating and capital budgets for the Fourth District. Prepare information for budget hearings and analyze budget requests and make recommendations for allocation of funds. Monitor funds allocated against budget activity. Coordinate and direct the activities of the accounting and facilities staff, including ongoing evaluation, process improvement, and the establishment of work teams. Participate in and co-facilitate the development of the Fourth District’s strategic plan. Develop and implement procedures to carry out policies established by judges and Court Administration and to comply with legislative or rule changes. Manage and direct state reporting, both automated and manual, and request for information or assistance by governmental and professional agencies, private companies, law firms or individuals. Represent the Fourth District on special projects such as security planning and on non-judicial matters with others, such as sheriff, public groups, committees, planning groups and the general public. Manage continuity of operations. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, court administration, or a related field, supplemented by a Master’s degree, or comparable training and experience. Considerable experience in fiscal management work, including considerable supervisory experience. Successful candidates will be required to pass a Criminal Background Check prior to appointment. Our ideal candidate may also have a CPA or master’s degree in a related field, and/or experience in public sector budget analysis and supervision of fiscal service activities, along with knowledge of modern principles and practices of public or judicial administration. Salary: $61,199.28 - $94,920.48. (2009)

ASSISTANT DIVISION DIRECTOR/COMPTROLLER: State of Oregon, Judicial Department, Office of the State Court Administrator, Business and Fiscal Services Division. Salem, OR. Summary: This position is located in the Business and Finance Services Division (BFSD) of the Office of the State Court Administrator.  The incumbent reports to the Deputy State Court Administrator for Business (DSCAB), who reports to the State Court Administrator. The BFSD is responsible for the business management of the Judicial Department.  Principal activities include: budget preparation and administration; procurement; business continuity, emergency preparedness and court security; financial reporting; coordination of department accounting activities and operations; mandated, and grant expenditures; risk management; and fixed asset management, reporting, and control; and information security. Through subordinate supervisors and direct leadership of initiatives, this position directs the business and financial operations of the Judicial Department including the court accounting, central accounting, collections, procurement, and budget functions.  In this function, the position: Develops the long term strategy for the business and financial operations for the OJD. Develops, updates, and promulgates policy and procedures. Develops new systems and reports to assist the courts and divisions. Identifies and implements business process improvements. Works with the Office of Education, Training and Outreach to develop and deliver training in the business functions of the courts. Coaches and mentors the staff of BFSD. Represents the OJD on statewide workgroups. Monitors legislation related to collections, fees and fines, budget, procurement, and other related areas that may impact the OJD.  Prepares legislative testimony, prepares and reviews fiscal impact statements. Oversees the budget development and execution process. Works with courts and divisions to resolve issues. Leads initiatives as directed by the DSCAB.  Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent.  A bachelors degree in business, business administration, economics, public administration, accounting or a related field. A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, finance and/or accounting, which also includes at least 4 years of management experience.  Management experience in an area outside of budgeting, finance and/or accounting must be in addition to 6 years of professional experience.  Additional professional experience in budgeting, finance and/or accounting can substitute year for year for the Bachelors degree. Preference may be given to applicants with: Prior responsibility for all or a substantial portion of budgeting, procurement, collections or financial management for a complex state or public sector agency. A graduate-level degree in management, accounting, business/public administration or a related field. Experience performing complex financial or statistical analysis, Experience working with elected and/or appointed officials. Professional experience in collections or procurement. Certifications in a related field. Court experience. Salary: $5,191.00 - $8,056.00 per month. (2009)

FINANCIAL SERVICES ASSISTANT: Superior Court of California, Marin County. Summary: Under direction, performs varied and responsible duties related to Court trust funds and bank accounts, State Trial Court Funding reporting requirements, claims for reimbursement, and other projects as assigned; performs other related work as required. Duties: Manages, oversees and reconciles Court trust funds, operating funds, revenue distribution funds and uniform civil filing fee funds. Maintains and reconciles bank and merchant accounts; verifies bank charges and makes appropriate adjustments. Prepares claims for reimbursement and assists in the coding of expenditures. Prepares and oversees detailed accounting, statistical, cash and bail reports. Prepares vouchers for payment of invoices, demands, bills and trust disbursements. Codes expenditures for assimilation into the accounting system; reviews expenditures and encumbrances to ensure that accounts are not over-expended. Assists with special projects that may involve the need for financial and/or non-financial data; researches and summarizes needed information. Qualifications: Possession of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business or public administration, accounting or closely related field; and two years of increasingly responsible experience reviewing, processing and maintaining fiscal and financial records. Salary: $59,779 - $71,760. (2009)

FINANCIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATE: Superior Court of California, Marin County. Summary: Under direction, performs varied and responsible duties related to budgeting, financial reporting services, non-financial services, research for court programs, and other administrative projects as assigned. May exercise technical and functional oversight over accounting support staff and may direct and supervise the work of said support staff in the absence of the Chief Financial Officer. Duties: Monitors and evaluates revenue and expenditures relative to budget projections; prepares monthly, quarterly, annual reports; monitors collection and processing of fees from various sources including fines, and forfeitures. Prepares journal entries to record revenues and expenditures; allocates expenses and revenues to specific budget centers; ensures budget entries are coded correctly; prepares and submits expenditure claims to various government agencies for reimbursement. Assists in compiling budget figures; reviews and reconciles a variety of budget calculations to assure compliance with Trial Court Financial Policies and Procedures; participates in the preparation of the Court budget. Prepares statistical, fiscal, accounting and other narrative reports, utilizing data from a variety of sources. Inputs and retrieves financial information from a computer system; analyzes data and prepares various schedules and reports using spreadsheet programs for presentation to court administration. Completes purchasing requisitions as assigned and encumbers money; reviews and monitors the process of payments for services purchased; reviews and processes invoices for payment. Assists with special projects that may involve the need for financial and/or non-financial data; researches and summarizes needed information. May conduct basic analytical studies in support of the budget and program functions; makes recommendations and implements approved policies and procedures. May direct and supervise the work of the accounting support staff in the absence of the Chief Financial Officer. Qualifications: Possession of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business or public administration, accounting or closely related field; and three years of increasingly responsible experience reviewing, processing and maintaining fiscal and financial records. Salary: $64,022 - $77,126. (2009)

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST: Superior Court of California, Marin County. Summary: Under direction, provides specialized and technical purchasing and formal and informal bidding processes for a variety of materials, equipment and supplies; performs complex detailed research and analysis related to procurement and contract administration; provides administrative project support as assigned; performs other related work as required. Duties: Prepares specification by describing the exact characteristics requested in the items to be purchased and stating the quality, quantity, packaging, shipping and handling of the items; edits product specifications submitted and writes new product specifications as required. Drafts requests for proposals or quotes, conducts bidders’ conference as needed; makes recommendations on the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies. Analyzes and evaluates bids and proposals based on price, quality or performance; invites written and oral bids for items. Places orders against term contracts, purchase orders and/or blanket purchase orders; receives, reviews and checks requisitions for accuracy; analyzes the request in terms of legal requirements, amount budgeted, needs of the department, market conditions and products available; consults with the appropriate court division and makes recommendations on the most suitable products available. Provides assistance to requesting department concerning product, ordering data, availability, pricing and status of order; responds to questions from vendors and prospective bidders on Court and AOC requirements, policies and procedures; analyzes products, requisitions, past purchases and uses; determines whether commodities could be purchased more economically on a term contract basis. Researches, collects and compiles data to prepare term contracts, writes specifications and establishes purchase and price records; may assist Court Administration in writing annual contracts for merchandise. Reviews, verifies and recommends payment of invoices based on accuracy and appropriateness. Assists in contract administration work by distributing procedures and contract updates; receives comments and complaints from user divisions on items received, and takes action to obtain compliance of vendor with the conditions of the purchase order and noting performance on vendors’ performance record. Qualifications: Possession of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business or public administration, accounting or closely related field; and two years of clerical and administrative support experience which included duties related to purchasing operations. OR: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required combination of knowledge, skills and abilities. Salary: $58,739 - $70,720. (2009)

BUDGET ANALYST: New York Unified Court System. Summary: With substantial independence from supervision, Budget Analysts work in the Office of Court Administrations (OCA's) Budget and Finance Office and in other OCA units where they are primarily responsible for analyzing, reviewing, and assisting in the implementation of a specific component of the Unified Court Budget. Budget Analysts also provide confidential assistance in formulating budget policies and preparing a component of the Unified Court Budget. Budget Analysts are usually assigned to evaluate the budgets of courts that are located in a particular geographic area or those that have the same legal jurisdiction. They may also be responsible for supervising Principal Court Analysts and other subordinate personnel, and for performing other related duties. Duties: Reviews budget requests for accuracy and conformance with budget guidelines. Prepares reports with recommendations and evaluations of the need for the appropriation requested. Reviews written budget justifications for subsequent submission to the Legislature. Monitors expenditures for compliance with approved appropriations and projects expenditures based on reports from Audit and Control. Evaluates requests for changes in approved budgets. Prepares budget certificates for segregation of funds and correspondence related to budget transactions. Responds to inquiries from local court personnel, OCA staff, and staff of legislative committees. Qualifications: One year in the Principal Court Analyst title; or Master's degree in Public or Business Administration from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of relevant experience.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER: Minnesota Judicial Branch, Summary: This is an executive administrative and management position involving the supervision of Administrative Services for the Fourth Judicial District, the largest state judicial district having the highest caseloads in the Minnesota State Court System. This position oversees the District’s administrative services, including finance, facilities, and resource prioritization and allocation. Our Court Administrative Managers serve as business partners to our district administrators, other court managers and judges while promoting the strategic vision of our Court.  Duties: Manage and direct the Administrative Services of a multi-jurisdictional court. Oversee fiscal management activities, including accounting and fiscal controls, plan and organize space management and maintenance of court facilities, and scheduling of judicial resources. Oversee the development and apportionment of the annual operating and capital budgets for the Fourth District. Prepare information for budget hearings and analyze budget requests and make recommendations for allocation of funds. Monitor funds allocated against budget activity. Coordinate and direct the activities of the accounting and facilities staff, including ongoing evaluation, process improvement, and the establishment of work teams.  Participate in and co-facilitate the development of the Fourth District’s strategic plan. Develop and implement procedures to carry out policies established by judges and Court Administration and to comply with legislative or rule changes. Manage and direct state reporting, both automated and manual, and request for information or assistance by governmental and professional agencies, private companies, law firms or individuals. Represent the Fourth District on special projects such as security planning and on non-judicial matters with others, such as sheriff, public groups, committees, planning groups and the general public. Manage continuity of operations. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, court administration, or a related field, supplemented by a Master’s degree, or comparable training and experience. Considerable experience in fiscal management work, including considerable supervisory experience. Successful candidates will be required to pass a Criminal Background Check prior to appointment. Our ideal candidate may also have a CPA or master’s degree in a related field, and/or experience in public sector budget analysis and supervision of fiscal service activities, along with knowledge of modern principles and practices of public or judicial administration. Salary: $61,199.28 - $94,920.48 (2008)

FINANCIAL SPECIALIST 1: Finance Division, Bergen County Justice Center, Hackensack, NJ. Duties: Under the general direction of the Division Manager and/or other supervisory personnel, the selected individual will interpret accounting or financial data; perform reconciliations of local fund accounts and automated system accounts; develop budgets and spending plans; prepare technical, financial, review or evaluation reports; establish work flow systems or procedures; analyze work processes or methods; conduct financial audits for accuracy, compliance or legitimacy following standards to maintain security or confidentiality and draft correspondence. Performs related work as required. 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 required 21 credit hours in accounting may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on year-for-year basis. A master’s degree in business or public administration, accounting or finance may be substituted for one year of experience. Salary: $51,586.21 - $81,948.02 (2008)

FINANCIAL SPECIALIST: Superior Court of New Jersey, Hudson Vicinage, Finance Division. Summary: The Hudson Vicinage is seeking a well-organized finance/accounting professional with strong analytical, administrative and cash management skills to perform accounting, financial and administrative functions. Duties: Under the direction of the Vicinage Finance Division Manager or other supervisory personnel in the division, the successful candidate will perform cash control functions; develop or prepare MS Excel financial reports; perform account reconciliations; maintain and update accounts and ledgers; prepare adjusting journal entries; interpret accounting or financial reports; provide technical support and guidance to management and staff in financial matters; assist team members with work in progress; and perform other related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree, including or supplemented by 21 credit hours in accounting. Applicants who do not possess the required education but do possess the required 21 credit hours in accounting may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on year-for-year basis. A master’s degree in business or public administration, accounting or finance may be substituted for one year of experience. Salary: $44,932.51 - $72,878.10 (2008)

CASE ADMINISTRATOR: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of Illinois. Springfield, IL. Summary: The Court is committed to attracting professional and qualified candidates. The Case Administrator manages the progression of bankruptcy cases and related adversary proceedings from opening to final disposition by maintaining the official case records, monitors the completion of the required procedural steps, verifies the accuracy of documents filed using the CM/ECF (Case Management/Electronic Case Filing) docketing system and performs docketing, file review, noticing, administrative and clerical tasks as well as other duties as assigned.  Duties: Opens cases upon receipt of initiating documents or verifies accuracy of cases electronically filed by attorneys. Reviews and processes orders. Reviews documents for accuracy and completeness and insures all entries are appropriately linked. Monitors Daily Activity Report, Deadlines/Hearings Report. Acts as a liaison to attorneys using ECF. Responds to questions. Assists attorneys with step-by-step filing instructions. Assists pro se filers with bankruptcy questions and documents. Staffs the main bankruptcy phone lines and answers public inquiries on case status, availability and location of bankruptcy records, and general bankruptcy procedures. Prepares and processes notices for mailing or electronic notice. Enters orders, including discharge of debtor, and processes them for mailing or electronic notice. Prepares cases for closing by such actions as examining files to ensure that all necessary orders were entered and proceedings completed, reviewing case files and case dockets for accuracy and completeness. Makes an entry in the electronic case file closing the case. Qualifications: The successful candidate must be a high school graduate or equivalent and must possess a minimum of 2 years of general experience. A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. Requires one year specialized experience equivalent to work at CL-23 to qualify for CL-24 and two years specialized experience, including at least one year equivalent to work at CL-24 to qualify for CL-25. Specialized experience is progressively responsible clerical experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical procedures involving the routine use of keyboard skills and use of specialized terminology and demonstrated ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives or laws. Such experience is commonly encountered in law firms, banking and credit firms, educational institutions, social service organizations, insurance companies, real estate and title offices, and corporate headquarters or personnel/payroll operations. To qualify for this position a person must also demonstrate that s/he possesses: High level reading comprehension. Exceptional organizational skills, particularly priority and time management capabilities. The ability to exercise initiative in handling problems encountered while performing assigned duties. The ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Unquestioned integrity and a positive, “can do” attitude. Salary: $29,461-$36,022 to $58,567. (2008)

SENIOR FINANCIAL SERVICES CLERK: Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa. Summary: The Superior Court in Contra Costa County is recruiting for the classification of Senior Financial Services Clerk.   An eligibility list will be established as a result of this recruitment and may be used to fill other vacancies in the future.  Under limited supervision, positions in this specialized clerical classification either function as lead workers with responsibility for leading, training and assigning the work of Financial Services Clerks and/or they perform more difficult and complex work requiring specialized expertise. Incumbents may also perform other related work as assigned. Based on the nature of the work assigned, the individual appointed to this position must be able to work well with others, as well as independently; have the ability to handle multiple demands and deadlines; be attentive to detail and maintain accurate and neat records; have good mathematical skills; possess good computer skills; and be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.  The person appointed to this position must be able to maintain a positive and professional demeanor and possess good interpersonal and oral communication skills.  Regular and punctual attendance is essential. Duties: Leads the work of lower level staff; trains, coaches and instructs in work procedures; devises new methods; reviews the quality of completed work; Maintains financial, payroll, and statistical records by posting transactions to computer systems; adjusts accounts according to established procedures; reviews and reconciles accounting and payroll data; Compiles and prepares periodic and ad hoc accounting, payroll, and statistical reports; Tracks status of cash bail; researches, processes and tracks trust funds; Audits financial accounts and validates expenditure claims; tracks and monitors compliance with budgets, contracts and grants; Conducts regularly scheduled and year-end closing of accounting and payroll records; prepares month-end report for each court location; prepares disbursement to auditor; Receives revenue payments and maintains accurate records of monies received; reviews daily cash summary of receipts, verifies monies received by the courts against court reports and deposit transmittals; verifies bank charges and makes appropriate adjustments, and verifies deposits made by court sites; Computes obligations, and collects and verifies supporting documentation and approvals for payables; Prepares accounting and payroll systems documents for approval and posting; Resolves complex clerical accounting and payroll problems; Prepares complex and comprehensive claims and reports for Federal, State and County agencies; Monitors and audits cashier cash receipts; makes deposits; maintains trust accounts; Researches and conducts cost comparisons on products, services and vendors; prepares letters of justification for acceptance of a bid other than the lowest; writes specifications and negotiates purchasing contracts; Arranges with vendors to demonstrate their equipment and supply items; prepares reports of findings on comparative costs and relative efficiency of products; evaluates equipment which operating units request to replace and makes recommendations; Makes travel arrangements for Court employees and judicial officers; receives travel requests; calls airlines and hotels to make, purchase and confirm reservations; estimates expenses for trips; Audits accounting and payroll records to ensure accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures; Performs complex clerical work requiring knowledge of policies, procedures, terminology and other applicable regulations; Prepares and maintains a variety of records and documents; Operates a computer and a variety of other office equipment; Researches information and collects, compiles, verifies, presents and interprets data for statistical studies and reports; Responds to inquiries and correspondence from the public or court staff; May perform any of the duties typically assigned to a Financial Services Clerk I/II/III or to a Intermediate Financial Services Clerk. Qualifications: One year as a Clerk III/Financial Services Clerk III (or equivalent or higher level experience) with the Contra Costa Superior Court; OR, three years of clerical experience in the area(s) of administration, procurement, and/or accounting. The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge and abilities: Knowledge of: Complex clerical accounting principles and practices; Mathematics and statistics; Computers, standard software applications and applications specific to clerical accounting; Correct punctuation, grammar and spelling; Filing and financial record keeping systems; Approved standards for financial record keeping; Legal provisions governing revenue and expenditures; Statutes, policies and procedures, documents and terminology affecting assigned functions. Ability to: Lead, schedule work, mentor and train lower level employees; Perform a wide variety of complex and specialized clerical support work; Understand, interpret, explain and apply a variety of policies, rules, procedures and regulations; Research, gather, organize and present a variety of data and information; Quickly and accurately enter data into a computer system; Follow instructions; Analyze and interpret financial and statistical data; Work independently; Accurately set up, monitor and maintain financial records; Prepare clear, concise and accurate records and reports; Independently initiate and answer correspondence; Tactfully and courteously respond to inquiries from judicial officers and employees at all levels; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others; Use a computer and appropriate software, including word processing, spreadsheet, database and other job-related applications and systems. Salary: $46,928.08 - $57,041.37 (2008)

FINANCIAL SPECIALIST: Superior Court of New Jersey, Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties, Finance Division. Somerville, NJ. Summary: The Vicinage Finance Division is seeking a highly motivated finance professional with strong analytical, administrative and communication skills, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities to perform budgeting, accounting, and administrative functions. Duties: Under the direction of the Vicinage Finance Division Manager (Court Executive 2B) and the Assistant Finance Division Manager (Court Executive 1B), this individual will prepare, analyze and reconcile financial reports, prepare operating expense budgets and quarterly spending plans, interpret accounting/finance data, maintain accounts and ledgers, prepare adjusting entries, audit financial schedules, establish encumbrances, monitor and project expenditures, and prepare ad hoc analyses and reports. Other responsibilities will include interpreting financial policies and procedures, drafting operating procedures, developing Excel spreadsheets, communicating verbally and in writing with internal and external customers, implementing and monitoring financial controls and recommending enhancements to improve accounting procedures or work flow processes within the division. Duties will include attendance at meetings and participation in statewide sub-committees or work groups. Qualifications: Financial Specialist-Confidential: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 21 credit hours in accounting. Applicants who do not possess the required education, but do possess the 21 accounting credit hours, may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. Financial Specialist 1-Confidential: 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 accounting credit hours, may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree in business, public administration, accounting or finance may be substituted for one year of experience. Salary: Financial Specialist-Confidential: $44,932.51 - $72,878.10. Financial Specialist 1-Confidential: $51,586.21 - $81,948.02 (2008)

FINANCIAL SPECIALIST: New Jersey Judiciary, Office of Management and Administrative Services, AOC. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary seeks well-organized financial/accounting professionals to perform accounting, financial and/or analysis functions under the direction of the Administrative Supervisor 3 (Section Supervisor) or other supervisory personnel in the Financial Management Office. Duties: Responsibilities of this position may include: developing and preparing financial reports for vicinage and central office; arranging for the movement of funds on the State accounting system; budget preparation; monitoring and reporting on expenditures as compared to the approved budget; auditing vicinage financial records to assure accuracy; preparing account reconciliations; cash control functions; trust funds; grant reporting (including the Title IV-D Child Support and Paternity Program); position control activities, and providing technical support and guidance to vicinage finance staff in financial matters. Qualifications: Financial Specialist – Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 21 credit hours in accounting. Financial Specialist 1 – Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree including or supplement 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 accounting credit hours, may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree in business, public administration, accounting or finance may be substituted for one year of experience. Salary: Financial Specialist-Confidential: $44,932 - $72,878. Financial Specialist 1-Confidential: $51,586 - $81,948. (2008)

ASSISTANT DIVISION DIRECTOR: State of Oregon, Judicial Department, Office of the State Court Administrator, Business and Fiscal Services Division. Duties: This position is located in the Business and Finance Services Division (BFSD) of the Office of the State Court Administrator. The incumbent reports to the Deputy State Court Administrator for Business (DSCAB), who reports to the State Court Administrator.  The BFSD is responsible for the business management of the Judicial Department. Principal activities include: budget preparation and administration; procurement; business continuity, emergency preparedness and court security; financial reporting; coordination of department accounting activities and operations; mandated, and grant expenditures; risk management; and fixed asset management, reporting, and control; and information security.  Budget preparation activities include coordination and compilation of budgets for Oregon circuit, and appellate courts, judicial administrative operating divisions, and mandated payments as well as preparation of the Chief Justice's Recommended Budget. Budget administration activities include allocation and ongoing monitoring of all budgets. Accounting responsibilities include department compliance with governmental generally accepted accounting principles, judicial accounting policy and Oregon Revised Statutes relating to public finance. In addition, the Business and Finance Services Division assists in training efforts involving Judicial Department's two internal accounting systems, the Financial Integrated Accounting System (FIAS) which accounts for court revenue and trust receipts and disbursements and the Accounts Payable System (APS) which links courts with the Relational Statewide Accounting and Reporting System (R*STARS). Procurement responsibilities include statewide strategic direction and education, contracting, strategic sourcing, managing large procurements, vendor relations, asset management and risk management. Emergency preparedness, business continuity and state court security activities include statewide program management, overseeing the development, testing and updating of emergency preparedness, disaster recovery and business continuity plans for the trial courts, appellate courts and Office of the State Court Administrator, and coordination with Executive Branch BCP activities.  Agency wide budgetary, internal control, accounts receivable, accounting, purchasing, fixed asset and risk management policies are also developed, updated and promulgated by the division. Revenues collected by the courts and distributed according to statute for the 2007-09 biennium are estimated to total approximately $300 million. The 2007-09 biennium Legislatively Approved Budget for the OJD is $315.6 million (General Fund), $42.9 million (Other Funds), and $1.0 million (Federal Funds) with over 1,900 full-time-equivalent (FTE) positions, including187 judges.  The work performed by the division affects all trial and appellate courts, the Office of the State Court Administrator, other government agencies and outside vendors.  Through subordinate supervisors and direct leadership of initiatives, this position directs the business and financial operations of the Judicial Department including the court accounting, central accounting, collections, procurement, and budget functions. In this function, the position: Develops the long term strategy for the business and financial operations for the OJD; Develops, updates, and promulgates policy and procedures; Develops new systems and reports to assist the courts and divisions; Identifies and implements business process improvements; Works with the Office of Education, Training and Outreach to develop and deliver training in the business functions of the courts; Coaches and mentors the staff of BFSD; Represents the OJD on statewide workgroups; Monitors legislation related to collections, fees and fines, budget, procurement, and other related areas that may impact the OJD. Prepares legislative testimony, prepares and reviews fiscal impact statements; Oversees the budget development and execution process; Works with courts and divisions to resolve issues; Leads initiatives as directed by the DSCAB. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. A bachelors degree in business, business administration, economics, public administration, accounting or a related field. Required experience: A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, finance and/or accounting, which also includes at least 4 years of management experience. Management experience in an area outside of budgeting, finance and/or accounting must be in addition to 6 years of professional experience. Additional professional experience in budgeting, finance and/or accounting can substitute year for year for the Bachelors degree. Salary:$5,035 - $7,814/mth (2008)

FINANCIAL SERVICES ANALYST: Olympia, Washington. Duties: Reports to Financial Services Business Manager and is responsible for performing procurement functions as well as providing professional financial services accounting, payroll and/or auditing duties in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, government auditing standards and regulations and Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) procedures.  Work is performed independently within defined areas. Work performed is generally routine and includes analysis, review and interpretation of reports, preparation of reports, and recommendations for enhancement of business processes. Work products are subject to review and approval by managerial and senior professional level staff. Processes accounts payable including but not limited to: contracts, use tax, travel reimbursements, encumbrances, and refunds. Responsible for the review and verification of critical information including but not limited to: budget code, approval signature, proof of receipt, social security number, payment type, etc. in accordance with established procedures and accounting standards. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely allied field to include 10 Semester or 15 quarter hours of college level accounting; OR   Two (2) years or more of fiscal bookkeeping or recordkeeping tasks AND 10 Semester or 15 quarter hours of college level accounting. A combination of relevant education and experience demonstrating a working knowledge of the functions and responsibilities of the Financial Services Analyst may be considered in the meeting the qualification baseline. Salary: $31,332 - $40,692 (2008)

FINANCIAL SPECIALIST, SENIOR: Idaho Judicial Branch. Summary: Under the guidance and direction of the Financial Executive Officer, performs a full range of advanced financial duties requiring the application of accounting and/or auditing theory, principles and practices; performs related word. Duties: Independently manage advanced financial functions; performs complex financial functions; performs equivalent-level functions in which advanced professional financial skills are clearly required.  Contact with individuals in other agencies to respond to inquiries; resolve sensitive and complex problems; may supervise staff and financial activities; develops budgets for various conferences; develops and maintains accounting systems’ prepares complex financial documents; plans and review financial operations; handles difficult or sensitive financial matters; supervise or may conduct audits; conducts research into the financial needs of the agency; performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: College graduate preferred; college accounting classes required; graduation from high school and 5 years of accounting/financial experience; experience in developing and preparing financial documents; use a computer to develop, analyze and report on financial data; analyzing financial activities and recommending action. Salary: $38,958 - $69,555 (2008)

COURT OPERATIONS MANAGER: Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus.  Duties:Manages and participates in the daily operation of a division; develops and implements goals, objectives and procedures for the division consistent with Court policies; develops standards against which to evaluate performance and level of service; recommends changes in policies and procedures. Identifies and projects budget needs for the operation of the division; writes justifications for funding requests; monitors expenditures to assure compliance with budget; assesses the cause of, and accounts for, variances between projected and actual expenditures; formulates budget requests; prepares operational reports, financial statements and other materials; makes presentations, as required. Plans, directs and coordinates the division’s work plan; reviews the details of the plan with subordinate staff identifying potential problems and determining solutions; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility to subordinate staff; prioritizes workload to meet expectations; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures. Selects, directs, develops and evaluates assigned staff directly or through subordinate supervisors; coordinates training programs intended to enhance staff capabilities, to utilize time more effectively, and to improve the delivery of services; reviews action plans for performance improvement; follows up on progress of plans for corrective action; implements authorized disciplinary action. Conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies to support proposed modifications to Division programs; analyzes proposed legislation and administrative regulations for their impact on Division services, staffing and funding; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of court services. Maintains an awareness of the automation needs of the Division; functions as liaison for information systems services; provides input on space needs and office layouts; monitors contracts and grants; maintains consistency of fiscal, personnel and payroll activities of the Division within established policy. Serves on committees and task forces both within the Court and with local, state and national agencies and organizations; provides liaison between assigned division and others within the Court and County, and with other courts, county, state, and community agencies as necessary. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited four year college with a Bachelor’s degree in court administration, business or public administration, criminal justice, or a closely related field. Four years of supervisory or administrative management experience in a court or legal environment. Salary: $2,322.99 - $3,483.95 bi-weekly. (2008)

FISCAL TECHNICIAN: Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne, Sonora, CA. Summary: Duties: 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.  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. Reviews, audits, and enters invoices using an automated financial system. Reviews documents for data integrity, availability of funds, and proper approvals.  Performs month-end reconciliations of a wide variety of accounting records. 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 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: Two 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.   Salary: $18.3357hr - $22.3841hr (2008)

SENIOR FINANCIAL SERVICES MANAGER: Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa. Summary: The Superior Court in Contra Costa County is seeking a finance/accounting professional to fill a vacant Senior Financial Services Manager position.  Senior Financial Services Managers report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and may supervise clerical, professional and managerial employees assigned to the Financial Services Division.  The person appointed to this position will assist the CFO in the administration of the Court’s $70 million dollar annual budget. Duties: The Senior Financial Services Manager’s management responsibilities include but are not limited to: preparation and ongoing monitoring of the Court’s annual budget; assists in the development of fiscal policies and procedures; monitors fiscal operations to assure conformance with policy, procedure and legal requirements; prepares accounting reports and statements; oversees the distribution of fines and fees and the accounting aspects of court case management; represents the Court in contacts with representatives from the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) and other agencies; trains, mentors and develops subordinate clerical and accounting staff; and, acts as Chief Financial Officer in his or her absence. Qualifications: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, public administration, finance, accounting, or a closely related field. Four years of progressively responsible fiscal, administrative, or staff analyst experience; Any combination of education and experience that provides the candidate with the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the Senior Financial Services Manager. Salary: $77,862.40 - $94,642.24 (2008)

BUDGET ANALYST: Budget and Finance, 616 H Street, NW, Washington, DC. Summary: This position is located in the Budget Branch of the Budget and Finance Division. Duties: Time Management: Meets deadlines and target dates in the budget development process, as well as identifying ways to improve and/or streamline the process.  Budget Development:  Analyzes trends, develops projections of budgets and expenditures to provide an evaluation of the fiscal impacts. Ensures completeness and coherence of submissions and accompanying documentation. Budget Execution: Monitors program and financial performance against spending plans. Develops systems and procedures for fiscal year-end budget estimates. Budget Analysis: Carries out special studies of budget status and court fiscal position. Researches, analyzes and makes recommendations on requests from assigned divisions for reallocation of positions and changes in funding appropriations. Performs specific program budget analysis upon request. Communication: Conducts training sessions for managers regarding budget preparation and monitoring. Prepares documents using clearly organized thoughts, proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, public administration, or a related field, plus four (4) years of experience in governmental (municipal, federal or state) budgeting.  A Master's Degree in Public or Business Administration, or other closely related field, may be substituted for 1 year of work experience.  Proof of education must be submitted with your application, in order to substitute education for experience.  Please submit a copy of your most recent performance evaluation, if available, with your application. Salary: $69,764 - $107,854. (2008)

BUDGET SPECIALIST: Budget and Finance, 616 H Street, NW, Washington D.C. Summary: The position is located in the Budget Branch of the Budget and Finance Division Duties:. Systems Expert: Able to assist the Courts’ Divisions and Contract Officer Technical Representative (COTR) in several system functions: Establish and monitor Purchase Requests (PR); Monitor Contract Orders (CO); and be able to monitor all aspects of the financial management system with regard to nonpersonnel services including Running Reports. In addition, the incumbent should be able to assist the Budget Analysts in the following functions: Time Management: Meets deadlines and target dates in the budget development process, as well as identifies ways to improve and/or streamline the process. Budget Development: Analyzes trends, develops projections of budgets and expenditures to provide an evaluation of the fiscal impacts. Ensures completeness and coherence of submissions and accompanying documentation. Budget Execution: Monitors program and financial performance against spending plans. Develops systems and procedures for fiscal year-end budget estimates. Budget Analysis: Carries out special studies of budget status and court fiscal position. Researches, analyzes and makes recommendations on requests from assigned divisions for reallocation of positions and changes in funding appropriations. Performs specific program budget analysis upon request. Communication: Conducts training sessions for managers regarding budget preparation and monitoring. Prepares documents using clearly organized thoughts, proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, public administration, or a related field, plus three (3) years of experience in governmental (municipal, federal or state) accounting and budgeting. Relevant education may be substituted for general experience on a year to year basis. Extensive experience in working with the Pegasys Financial System will be a plus. Proof of education must be submitted with your application, in order to substitute education for experience. Salary: $58,206 - $75,669. (2008)

PAY AND COMPENSATION OFFICER: District of Columbia Courts, Budget and Finance, Washington, D.C. Summary: This position is located in the Payroll Branch of the District of Columbia Courts’ Budget and Finance Division. Duties: Responsibilities include the development of compensation and benefits reports; review and development of responses to internal and external inquiries regarding payroll records and transactions; compilation and analysis of financial related compensation and benefits reports (e.g., Cumulative Salaries by division and branch), Fiscal Year (FY) to Date Personal Services budget versus actuals by position; productive versus non-productive time. Oversee and certify the accuracy of the payroll data transmitted to the payroll vendor, processes manual payments to effect special payments, awards, retroactive salary adjustments and W-2s, etc. Provides continuous on-the-job training for staff on the usage of the Courts’ payroll operations and procedures. Serves on various committees on compensation related issues. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, financial management, law or a related field, plus three years of experience with automated financial systems. Experience related to payroll a plus. A master’s degree in a relevant field may be substituted for two years of work experience. Salary: $69,764-$90,698. (2008)

BUDGET ANALYST: District of Columbia Courts, Budget and Finance Division, Washington, D.C. Summary: This position is located in the Budget Branch of the Budget and Finance Division. Duties: Meets deadlines and target dates in the budget development process, as well as identifying ways to improve and/or streamline the process. Analyzes trends, develops projections of budgets and expenditures to provide an evaluation of the fiscal impacts. Ensures completeness and coherence of submissions and accompanying documentation. Monitors program and financial performance against spending plans. Develops systems and procedures for fiscal year-end budget estimates. Carries out special studies of budget status and court fiscal position. Researches, analyzes and makes recommendations on requests from assigned divisions for reallocation of positions and changes in funding appropriations. Performs specific program budget analysis upon request. Conducts training sessions for managers regarding budget preparation and monitoring. Prepares documents using clearly organized thoughts, proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, public administration, or a related field, plus four (4) years of experience in governmental (municipal, federal or state) budgeting. A Master's Degree in Public or Business Administration, or other closely related field, may be substituted for 1 year of work experience. Proof of education must be submitted with your application, in order to substitute education for experience. Please submit a copy of your most recent performance evaluation, if available, with your application. Salary: $69,764-$107,854. (2008)

JUDICIARY ACCOUNT CLERK 2: Finance Division, Burlington County, Superior Court of New Jersey. Summary: Under the direction of the Court Executive 2b (Finance Division Manger) or other supervisory personnel, answers inquiries from the public. Duties: Reviews legal documents for completeness of format, grammar or spelling; verifies records for accuracy, completeness or conformity; verifies requisitions, vouchers, bank statements, or financial transactions for accuracy; codes information or documents for entry into computer terminal; and checks inputs or outputs of data processing unit for accuracy. Collects fees or costs as directed by the court; modifies (updates) records or case-related information; modifies (updates) cash transactions, records or journals, and summarizes account information or transaction details. Files bail or extradition papers. Performs related duties as required. Familiarity with mainframe systems, in particular, ACMS and/or CABS a plus. Also the ability to operate a calculator and input data in a rapid and accurate manner is a must. Qualifications: Open to classified employees of the New Jersey Judiciary who have successfully completed their working test period and have an aggregate of one year of permanent service as of the closing data in the following titles: Judiciary Clerk 2, Judiciary Clerk 2 Bilingual, Judiciary Account Clerk 1, and Judiciary Account Clerk 1 Bilingual. Salary: $32,641.94-$49,437.73. (2008)

JUDICIARY ACCOUNT CLERK 2: Office of Management and Administrative Services, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an individual with strong clerical skills to perform support tasks in the Financial Services Division. Duties: The selected individual will be responsible for analysis of statistical or financial data, verification of records for accuracy, analysis of reports for distribution or action, calculating statistical information for reports, data entry, filing and file organization, copying and other tasks as required. Qualifications: One year of 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. Experience in using New Jersey Comprehensive Financial Systems (NJCFS), Microsoft Excel, Word and Access would be helpful. Salary: $32,641-$49,437. (2008)

FINANCIAL SPECIALIST: Finance Division, Mercer Vicinage, Superior Court of New Jersey. Summary: The Mercer Vicinage is seeking a finance professional to enhance its Finance Division. Duties: The selected candidate will oversee Escrow Account reconciliations, verify refund requests for accuracy. Review all cash receipts for entry into system, handle bail refunds, monitor and compare for accuracy various reports, work with lead accountant for annual escheat. Perform related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree, including or supplemented by 21 credit hours in accounting. Applicants who do not possess the required education, but do possess the 21 accounting credit hours may substitute experience on a year for year basis. Salary: $43,623.80- $70,755.44. (2008)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 2: Superior Court of New Jersey, Cumberland County, Finance Division. Summary: This professional entry level position will monitor expenditures in the purchasing and accounts payable areas. Duties: Under the direction of the Court Executive (Finance Division Manager) performs account payable functions; drafts correspondence, reports, or proposals; establishes record-keeping systems; verifies entered data against source documents; proofreads written materials or completed forms; and analyzes data. Reviews vendor bids or product history for cost savings or award of contract; negotiates with vendors; purchase commodities; and recommends purchases of equipment, materials or supplies. Provides technical advice and assistance to supervisor and managers and recommends changes to organizational structure or work processes. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. One year of technical experience in the areas of purchasing and/or finance. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience as indicated above on a year for year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience. Experience with Lotus/Excel is helpful. Salary: $38,455.87-$63,003.53. (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE 1B (ASSISTANT FINANCE DIVISION MANAGER): Superior Court of New Jersey, Cumberland County, Finance Division. Summary: Cumberland County is seeking an individual to perform the duties of Assistant Finance Division Manager to Finance Department and will assist in directing and supervising the everyday operations of a multi-country division. Duties: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2B (Finance Division Manager), this individual will oversee court operations; assist in the development and administration of policies, programs, and procedures; prepare and analyze case processing statistical reports; prepare and administer the budget; prepare supervisory staff performance evaluations; recommend disciplinary and/or employee recognition actions; and determine goals and objectives. Other tasks include assessing training needs and requirements to enhance skills and abilities of assigned staff; assigning of personnel; and interviewing the job or team applicants. Does related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college 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). Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience, one year of which shall have included experience in accounting, auditing or budgeting and included responsibility for the development, implementation and analysis of financial procedures, systems and controls, and supervision of staff. Applicants who do not possess the required education, but do possess the required 21 credit hours (including 12 accounting credit hours), may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $65,691.06-$97,989.16. (2008)

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR 2: Superior Court of New Jersey, Hudson Vicinage, Jersey City, New Jersey. Summary: The Hudson Vicinage currently has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, self-starter who demonstrates positive interaction with customers, staff, and supervisors to work as an Administrative supervisor 2 in the Finance Division. Duties: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2b (Finance Division Manager) and the Court Executive 1b (Assistant Finance Manager), the successful candidate will perform professional administrative functions, cash management activities for court held funds and revenues, and coordinate the diversified work activities for a team composed of paraprofessional and clerical support personnel. Specific responsibilities include: overseeing the collection and processing of all cash receipts and disbursements; manage the reconciliation of accounts; develop, implement and monitor internal controls systems and procedures; perform internal audits and analyses; monitor systems, maintain statistical data on workload volume, productivity and other information; develop written procedures to ensure efficient operations and regulate the flow of work in accordance with operation schedules and staff resources in a fast paced environment where multitasking is an ongoing requirement; provide direction for achieving goals, advise management of personnel issues; attend regularly scheduled meetings; conduct formal staff performance evaluations, determine staff training needs and recommend personnel actions. Knowledge of MS Office is desirable. May perform other related duties as required. 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 credits must be in accounting). Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience, one year of which shall have included experience in accounting, auditing or budgeting. Applicants who do not possess the required education but do possess the required 21 credit hours (including 12 accounting credit hours), may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience and a law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $52,667.68-$91,442.69. (2008)

FINANCIAL SPECIALIST: Superior Court of New Jersey, Passaic Vicinage. Summary: The Vicinage Finance Division is seeking a finance professional with strong analytical, administrative and cash management skills to perform accounting, financial and administrative functions. Duties: Under the direction of the Vicinage Finance Division Manager and the Assistant Finance Division Manager, this individual will oversee grant reporting and reconciliations, ensure adherence to grant requirements and due dates, prepare account reconciliations, administer cash control functions, maintain accounts and ledgers, prepare adjusting journal entries, conduct financial audits, develop and interpret accounting or financial reports, advise management on rules, regulations or related information, assist team members with work in progress. Keeps up-to-date with new developments and recommends improvements in the financial division. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 21 credit hours in accounting. Applicants who do not possess the required education, but do possess the 21 accounting credit hours may substitute experience on a year for year basis. Salary: $42,622.18-$69,130.86. (2007)

BUDGET MANAGER: Clerk of the Superior Court, Mohave County, AZ. Summary: Under general supervision from Clerk of the Superior Court. Duties: Oversees, manages, supervises, undertakes and performs a variety of tasks associated with handling all budgetary activities and related financial functions within a court division Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or closely related field AND three (3) years of relevant, progressively responsible general accounting, budget development and/or monitoring, auditing or closely related work experience that includes at least one (1) year of management or supervisory experience. OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved. Salary: $1,718.40 Bi-weekly. (2007)

FINANCIAL SPECIALIST: Superior Court of New Jersey, Finance Division, Burlington Vicinage. Summary: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2B (Finance Division Manger or designee), this position will perform entry-level professional or journey level professional administrative work depending on years of experience. Duties: The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, compile statistical data on workload volume, verify financial data in mainframe systems to source documents, establish record keeping systems (excel spreadsheets), serve on various vicinage and state wide committees, prepare financial reports and other ad hoc reports, interpret accounting, financial or statistical data, conduct child support audits, analyze work processes, assist in the development of operating manuals, performs related work as required. Qualifications: Financial Specialist: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 21 credit hours in accounting. Applicants who do not possess the required education, but do possess the 21 accounting credit hours, may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. 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. Applicants who do not possess the required education, but do possess the 21 accounting credit hours, may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree in business, public administration, accounting or finance may be substituted for one year of experience. Salary: Financial Specialist: $42,622.18 - $69,130.86. Financial Specialist 1: $48,933.76 - $77,734.42 (2007)

COURT EXECUTIVE 1B: Superior Court of New Jersey, Passaic Vicinage, Finance Division. Summary: The Passaic Vicinage is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong leadership, supervisory, analytical, financial management and administrative skills to join the Finance Division. Duties: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2b (Vicinage Finance Division Manager), the selected candidate will assist in planning, directing and evaluating the work of the Finance Division; oversee the day-to-day activities of Court Held Funds Management (fines, fees, restitution, escrow and other court ordered payments) and support Vicinage Finance Office (appropriation accounting, purchasing, budgeting, fixed asset management, position control, and financial and grant reporting). Responsibilities include development, implementation and/or maintenance of integral controls, operating procedures and systems; conducting formal work performance evaluations with staff; developing staff through training and performing related work as required. 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). NOTE: A college or university transcript is required. Three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, one year of which shall have been in accounting, auditing and/or budgeting and included responsibility for planning, coordinating and organizing program activities. Applicants who do not possess the required education, but do possess the required 21 credit hours (including 12 accounting credit hours), may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $64,245.54 - $95,832.92. (2007)

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR 1: Superior Court of New Jersey, Passaic Vicinage, Paterson, New Jersey. Summary: The Passaic Vicinage is seeking a professional self-starter to join the Finance Division. Duties: The selected candidate will instruct staff or team members on work-related matters; assign workload or specific duties to staff or team members; regulate flow of work in accordance with operating schedules; recommend procedures or practices to ensure efficient court/unit operations’; schedule staff or team members’ work hours or vacation time; conduct formal work performance evaluations with staff or team members; evaluate unit or team performance in accordance with established policies or procedures; determine staff or team embers training needs; mediate conflicts among staff or team members; provide training or cross-training to co-workers; review and correct work of staff or team members; recommend and/or implement personnel actions (such as hiring, firing, promoting, disciplining, recognizing or demoting); check written reports for completeness or accuracy; define objectives for work performance, e.g., standards, performance management or work outputs and prioritize work or work operations for unit or organization. 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). Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience, one year of which shall have included experience in accounting, auditing or budgeting. Applicants who do not possess the required education, but do possess the required 21 credit hours (including 12 accounting credit hours) may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year for year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $45,387.90 - $73,782.35 (2007)

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR 2: Middlesex Vicinage, New Brunswick, New Jersey. Duties: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2B (Finance Division Manager) and other high level supervisor, the individual supervises, monitors, coordinate and oversees a team of finance staff who may perform the following vicinage finance office functions, grant reporting including child support, position control, and special projects. This position could also oversee a central collection office which collects and processes all court held funds including bail, probation finds and restitutions, family fees, civil fees and child support.  In addition, this position will assess internal controls, reports progress and resolution of problems in achieving goals and objectives to higher levels of management; conduct formal work performance evaluations with team members and recommend and/or implement personnel actions. Performs related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience, one year of which shall have included experience in accounting, auditing or budgeting. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A Master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $50,326.07 - $87,377.14 (2007)

FINANCIAL SPECIALIST 1 (UNCLASSIFIED): Finance Division, Ocean Vicinage, Toms River, New Jersey. Summary: The Ocean Vicinage is seeking a finance professional to enhance its Finance Division. Duties: The individual will interpret accounting and financial data; perform reconciliations of local fund accounts and automated systems accounts; develop budgets and spending plans; prepare, review and/or evaluate technical/financial reports; establish work flow systems or procedures; analyze work processes or methods; conduct audits for accuracy, compliance or legitimacy following standards to maintain security or confidentiality; draft correspondence. Perform related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited 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 21 credit hours, may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A Master’s degree in Public Administration, Accounting, or Finance may be substituted for one year of experience. Salary: $47,856.98 - $76,023.88 (2007)  

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ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR 1: Finance Division, Superior Court of New Jersey, Mt. Holly, New Jersey. Duties: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2B (Finance Division Manager or designee), this position performs the professional administrative functions related to the preparation and submission of the Title IV-D Monthly Cost Allocation Plan Report, handles all aspects of the ACSES (Automated Child Support Enforcement System), Tax Offset program and acts as a liaison to the Burlington Vicinage Child Support Enforcement/Family/Finance Partnership. This position also leads, assigns, reviews, evaluates, and oversees the diversified work of a team, composed of paraprofessional and clerical support personnel, is responsible for collecting and processing child support and probation payments to the ACSES and CAPS (Comprehensive Automated Probation System) mainframe systems and fore processing modifications to court order for child support enforcement. Recommends procedures to ensure efficient operations, regulates the flow of work in accordance with operating schedules, provides direction for achieving goals and assures that quality standards are met. Prioritizes work or work operations for a unit.  Recommends and/or implements personnel actions (hiring, firing, recognizing, promoting, demoting and disciplining), conducts formal work performance evaluations on staff, determines staff training needs, and mediates conflict among team members. Performs related work as required.  Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college of university. Three (3) years of increasingly responsible technical experience, one (1) year of which shall have included experience in accounting, auditing or budgeting. Salary: $45,387.90 - $73,782.35.  (2007)

FINANCIAL SPECIALIST (1 AND 2): Superior Court of New Jersey, Monmouth Vicinage, Finance Division. Summary: The Monmouth Vicinage Finance Division is seeking a well-organized finance/accounting professional with strong analytical, administrative and cash management skills to perform accounting, financial and administrative functions. Duties: Under the direction of the Vicinage Finance Division Manager and the Assistant Vicinage Finance Division Manager, this individual will prepare account reconciliations, administer cash control functions, maintain accounts and ledgers, prepare adjusting journal entries, conduct financial audits, develop and interpret accounting or financial reports, advise management on rules, regulations or related information, assist team members with work in progress. Keeps up-to-date with new developments and recommends improvements in the financial division. Performs related work as required. 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: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 21 credit hours in accounting. Applicants who do not possess the required education, but do possess the 21 accounting credit hours, may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education 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. Salary: Financial Specialist 1: $47,856.98 - $76,023.88. (2007)

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR 1: Superior Court of New Jersey, Ocean Vicinage. Summary: The Ocean Vicinage has an exciting opportunity for a motivated detail oriented professional to work as an Administrative Supervisor 1 in the Finance Division. Duties: Under the general direction of the Finance Division Manager, the successful candidate will supervise clerical and/or paraprofessional staff, distribute workload to team members, prepare deposits, and manage internal controls. Other duties include but are not limited to conducting formal work performance evaluations with team members, recommending procedures to ensure efficient unit operations, and checking for accuracy of deposits. 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 (6 of these credits must be in accounting). Three years of increasingly responsible technical experience, one year of which shall have included experience in accounting, auditing, or budgeting. Applicants who do not possess the required education but do possess the required 21 credits (including 6 accounting credit hours) may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. NOTE: COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPT IS REQUIRED. A copy of your transcript is required prior to interview. Salary: $45,387.90 - $73,782.35. (2007)

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR 1: Superior Court of New Jersey, Hudson Vicinage – Finance Division. Summary: The Hudson Vicinage Currently has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, self-starter who demonstrates positive interaction with customers, staff and supervisors to work as an Administrative Supervisor 1 in the Finance Division. Duties: Under the general direction of Court Executive 2b (Finance Division Manager) and the Court Executive 1b (Assistant Finance Manager), the successful candidate will supervise staff, distribute workload to team members, recommend and develop enhancements to office procedures, develop written procedures, and manage internal controls and work in a fast paced environment where multitasking is an ongoing requirement. Other duties include, but are not limited to, conducting formal staff performance evaluations, determining staff training needs, recommending personnel actions and providing technical advice and guidance to internal and external customers. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with Bachelor’s Degree including or supplemented by 21 credit hours in accounting, business administration, public administration or finance (six of these credit hours must be in accounting). Three years of increasingly responsible experience, one of which shall have included experience in accounting, auditing or budgeting. Applicants who do not possess the required education, but do possess the required 21 credit hours (including 6 accounting credit hours), may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year for year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPT IS REQUIRED. Please submit along with your resume. Salary: $45,387.90 - $73,782.35. (2007)

BUDGET SPECIALIST: 15^th Judicial Circuit, West Palm Beach, FL. Summary: The 15^th Judicial Circuit is currently accepting applications for a Budget Specialist. This is responsible work performing a variety of administrative and fiscal related duties assisting the Court Administrator and professional staff in managing the daily operation and support functions of the 15^th Judicial Circuit which includes 5 courthouses, 54 judicial offices & court support programs. Duties: Audits invoices for payments, obtains bids and prepares purchase requisitions. Knowledge of accounts/payable business practices. Knowledge of inventory control. Knowledge of computer financial systems. Monitors and maintains accounting fiscal controls regarding budget transactions such as transfers, expenditures and encumbrances. Ability to work effectively and independently with a minimum amount of supervision. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Qualifications: Two years of college level course work (60 credits) in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or related field and two years of experience working in a business or court setting or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Knowledge of the State’s purchasing system (MyFloridaMarketPlace) and the Palm Beach County’s financial system (Advantage 3.6) is a plus. Salary: $34,599.04. (2007)

ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK III: Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa, Fiscal Services Unit. Summary: The Superior Court in Contra Costa County is seeking an individual to fill a Court Administrative Clerk III position in the Fiscal Services Unit, located on Main Street in downtown Martinez. Duties: Court Administrative Clerks perform a wide variety of centralized court administrative, procurement, and/or accounting support services. The individual appointed to this position must be able to work independently, be attentive to detail, and possess good interpersonal and oral communication skills. Adeptness at working with figures and current knowledge of Excel software is highly desirable. Regular and punctual attendance is essential. Qualifications: One year of experience as an Administrative Clerk II or Court Clerk II with Contra Costa County Superior Court, OR Two years of clerical experience in the areas of administration, procurement, and/or accounting. Knowledge of: clerical accounting practices and procedures; mathematics and statistics; filing and financial record keeping systems; establishment and maintenance of filing and information retrieval systems; personal computers and standard software applications; purchasing practices and procedures; and approved standards for financial record keeping. Ability to: prepare and maintain accounting records, purchasing records and documents; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others; prepare clear, concise, and accurate records and reports; learn policies, procedures, documents and terminology affecting assigned functions; use a personal computer and software, including word processing, spreadsheet, database and other job-related applications and systems; understand, interpret, explain and apply a variety of policies, rules, procedures, and regulations; and prepare and maintain accounting records, purchasing records and documents. Salary: $37,017.15 - $44,994.68. (2007)  

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FINANCIAL SPECIALIST: AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary seeks well-organized financial/accounting professionals to perform accounting, financial and/or analysis functions under the direction of the Administrative Supervisor 3 (Section Supervisor) or other supervisory personnel in the Financial Management Office. Duties: Responsibilities of this position may include: developing and preparing financial reports for vicinage and central office; arranging for the movement of funds on the State accounting system; budget preparation; monitoring and reporting on expenditures as compared to the approved budget; auditing vicinage financial records to assure accuracy; preparing account reconciliations; handling purchasing activities and associated transactions; cash control functions; grant reporting (including the Title IV-D Child Support Paternity Program); position control activities and providing technical support, and guidelines to vicinage finance staff in finance matters. Qualifications: Financial Specialist: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 21 credit hours in accounting. Financial Specialist 1: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 21 credit hours of 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 who do not possess the required education, but do possess the 21 accounting 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. NOTE: COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPT IS REQUIRED. A copy of your transcript must be received before candidate is considered for interview. Salary: Financial Specialist: $41,684 - $67,609. Financial Specialist 1: $47,856 - $76,023. Financial Specialist 2: $55,264 - $86,127. (2007)

FINANCIAL SPECIALIST: Office of Attorney Ethics, Supreme Court of New Jersey, AOC, West Trenton, NJ. Duties: 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; including 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 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 auditing or budgeting experience. 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 auditing or budgeting experience. Applicants who do not possess the required education, but do possess the 21 accounting 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. COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPT IS REQUIRED. A copy of your transcript is required prior to interview. Prior investigative experience would be helpful. A detailed report (e.g., summary, analysis or investigative) writing sample will be required at the time of interview. Salary: Financial Specialist 2: $55,264 - $86,127. Financial Specialist 1: $47,856 - $76,023. (2007)

COURT EXECUTIVE 1B (ASSISTANT FINANCE DIVISION MANAGER): Superior Court of New Jersey, Passaic Vicinage, Finance Division. Summary: The Passaic Vicinage is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong leadership, supervisory, analytical, financial management and administrative skills to join the Finance Division. Duties: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2b (Vicinage Finance Division Manager), the selected candidate will assist in planning, directing and evaluating the work of the Finance Division; oversee the day-to-day activities of Court Held Funds Management (fines, fees, restitution, escrow and other court ordered payments) and support Vicinage Finance Office (appropriation accounting, purchasing, budgeting, fixed asset management, position control, and financial and grant reporting). Responsibilities include development, implementation and/or maintenance of integral controls, operating procedures and systems; conducting formal work performance evaluations with staff; developing staff through training and performing related work as required. 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). NOTE: A college or university transcript is required. Three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, one year of which shall have been in accounting, auditing and/or budgeting and included responsibility for planning, coordinating and organizing program activities. Applicants who do not possess the required education, but do possess the required 21 credit hours (including 12 accounting credit hours), may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $64,245.54 - $95,832.92. (2007)

BUDGET MANAGER: Mohave County Probation Department, Kingman, AZ. Summary: Under general supervision, oversees, manages, supervises, undertakes and performs a variety of tasks associated with handling all budgetary activities and related financial functions for the Mohave County Probation Department. Duties: Performs duties including but not limited to auditing daily activities, processes and procedures to ensure compliance with statutes; supervising assigned staff; overseeing daily deposits and balancing monthly bank statements; preparing, reviewing and analyzing monthly financial reports; developing and implementing internal accounting systems, practices and procedures; maintaining inventory; preparing and assisting in annual budget process and budget forecasting. Qualifications: Requires Associate’s Degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field and 3 + years of relevant progressively responsible general accounting, budget development and/or monitoring, auditing or closely related work experience that includes at least one (1) year of management or supervisory experience. Knowledge of audit procedures and court processes is highly desirable. Experience above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the college education. Salary: $1,677.60/bi-weekly. (2007)

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