State of Alaska
Senior Accounting Clerk (41-6088) Fiscal Operations
State of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99507
If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.
The Fiscal Operations Department of the Alaska Court System is accepting applications for a Senior Accounting Clerk (salary range 12). Under the general supervision of the Court Accounting Analyst, this position will perform a variety of accounting and technical functions.
The incumbent will be responsible for the review, processing, and accounting for all court revenue funds and trust funds and will serve as the department's liaison to court bookkeepers, rural court trainers, and magistrate judges regarding policies, practices and procedures.
* Applicants transferring from another State of Alaska agency or applicants with prior legal work experience or education in the legal field may receive consideration for advance step placement. *
Regular job duties will include the following: The incumbent will be responsible for processing and accounting for all post-judgment restitution collection transactions and garnishment efforts. This includes interfacing with and providing customer service to defendants and victims to ensure timely payment of restitution judgments. The role involves researching party contact information and maintaining updates in the system, as well as processing reminder and notification mailings. You will examine, verify, summarize, maintain, and reconcile receipts, deposits, checks, and merchant statements for funds processed through the case management system across 38 court locations and administrative offices. Additionally, you will review and process accounting documents for accuracy and efficiency concerning court funds. Furthermore, you will account for the money collected by the courts that is deposited into the court's trust account and the state's general fund. This includes processing treasury receipts, accumulating revenue transaction data, and entering it into the state’s accounting system. You will also review documents related to the funds collected by the courts that are deposited on behalf of other government entities, process disbursements related to state and city revenues, and prepare journal entries. You will assist bookkeepers in researching complex accounting discrepancies and advise them on appropriate remedies. Additionally, you will manage Help Desk calls regarding accounting requests and functions. Your responsibilities will also include coordinating the timely submission of the annual Unclaimed Property Report by reviewing the data collected from each court. You will provide support to rural court trainers in training bookkeepers and assist in establishing policies, practices, and procedures related to case management systems. LEGAL RIGHT TO ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment.
The State of Alaska does not function as an employer sponsor. Work Hours Full-time court employees currently work 37.5 hours per week. The work hours for this position are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break. Benefits We provide a variety of benefits for eligible employees, which are a significant part of the total compensation package. The following are typical benefits available to full-time employees. Actual benefits received may differ by position type or be prorated for other than full time work. 12 paid holidays per year Medical and dental coverage for employee and eligible dependents Vision plan (optional) Employer-paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available Membership in the Public Employees RetirementSystem (PERS) Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS) in lieu of contributions to Social Security Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan (optional) Personal leave accrual See
http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/index.html
for additional information.
This position is assigned to the court's classified service; incumbents will attain regular status after completion of the initial probationary period.
For more information on the Alaska Court System, please visit:
http://www.courts.alaska.gov For informationabout what state courts do, please watch the following short video:
VIDEO: The who, what, when, where and how of state courts The Alaska Court System is an EEO employer and proudly promotes diversity.
A high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate AND two years of clerical accounting work experience AND the ability to type at least 40 words per minute (net). Substitution: A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for one year of the required two years of clerical accounting work experience. This applies to your application submission. Documents to be Attached to the Application (REQUIRED): Keyboarding certification dated within one year showing a keyboarding speed of at least 40 words per minute (net). Post-secondary transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications.
Documents to be Submitted at the Time of Interview (REQUIRED): If you are selected to advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process, you must provide the following at the time of the interview (if not already attached to your application): Copies of your most recent (2) performance evaluations, if available. A list of three (3) professional references who have had supervisory authority over you along with their daytime contact phone numbers and email addresses. KEYBOARDING CERTIFICATION REQUIRED Attach a recent keyboarding certification (dated within one year) to your application that verifies your keyboarding speed of 40 wpm or higher (net). Online keyboarding tests (often at no cost) are accepted with a valid website address noted on the document. Acceptable websites include:www.ratatype.comandwww.typingtest.com. In addition, keyboarding tests are given at any Alaska Job Center location. A list of locations is available at:http://www.jobs.state.ak.us/offices.
WORK HISTORY If using work experience not already documented in your application, provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and Minimum Qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
EDUCATION If post-secondary education is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications, you must fill in the Education and Training section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of credit hours earned in the Degree Obtained field. Copies of academic transcripts will be required at time of interview.
SELECTION PROCEDURE Applicants will be required to meet the Minimum Qualifications as outlined above. Unfortunately, we cannot always interview all applicants. If your application is considered "not qualified," you will be sent a notice within two weeks after the closing date for this recruitment. If you believe your application was improperly disqualified, you may appeal this decision to the Human Resources Director at 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501-2005 within five workdays from the date the notice is mailed to you. Qualified applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor.
NEPOTISM REVIEW To avoid a conflict of interest and the appearance of impropriety, applicants who have a spouse, close relative, and/or regular member of their household employed by the Alaska Court System may not be considered for employment without the approval of the Administrative Director.
BACKGROUND CHECK A background check will be conducted prior to an employment offer being made. Applicants who have prior convictions that have been set aside under the terms of a suspended imposition of sentence (SIS) may answer "no" to these questions. If you are not sure if your situation requires disclosure, please contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 264-8242. The Court System reserves the right to confirm all background information. Contact Title:
Recruitment E-Mail:recruitment@akcourts.gov Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501 Phone Number: (907) 264-8242
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Regular job duties will include the following: The incumbent will be responsible for processing and accounting for all post-judgment restitution collection transactions and garnishment efforts. This includes interfacing with and providing customer service to defendants and victims to ensure timely payment of restitution judgments. The role involves researching party contact information and maintaining updates in the system, as well as processing reminder and notification mailings. You will examine, verify, summarize, maintain, and reconcile receipts, deposits, checks, and merchant statements for funds processed through the case management system across 38 court locations and administrative offices. Additionally, you will review and process accounting documents for accuracy and efficiency concerning court funds. Furthermore, you will account for the money collected by the courts that is deposited into the court's trust account and the state's general fund. This includes processing treasury receipts, accumulating revenue transaction data, and entering it into the state’s accounting system. You will also review documents related to the funds collected by the courts that are deposited on behalf of other government entities, process disbursements related to state and city revenues, and prepare journal entries. You will assist bookkeepers in researching complex accounting discrepancies and advise them on appropriate remedies. Additionally, you will manage Help Desk calls regarding accounting requests and functions. Your responsibilities will also include coordinating the timely submission of the annual Unclaimed Property Report by reviewing the data collected from each court. You will provide support to rural court trainers in training bookkeepers and assist in establishing policies, practices, and procedures related to case management systems. LEGAL RIGHT TO ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment.
The State of Alaska does not function as an employer sponsor. Work Hours Full-time court employees currently work 37.5 hours per week. The work hours for this position are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break. Benefits We provide a variety of benefits for eligible employees, which are a significant part of the total compensation package. The following are typical benefits available to full-time employees. Actual benefits received may differ by position type or be prorated for other than full time work. 12 paid holidays per year Medical and dental coverage for employee and eligible dependents Vision plan (optional) Employer-paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available Membership in the Public Employees RetirementSystem (PERS) Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS) in lieu of contributions to Social Security Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan (optional) Personal leave accrual See
http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/index.html
for additional information.
This position is assigned to the court's classified service; incumbents will attain regular status after completion of the initial probationary period.
For more information on the Alaska Court System, please visit:
http://www.courts.alaska.gov For informationabout what state courts do, please watch the following short video:
VIDEO: The who, what, when, where and how of state courts The Alaska Court System is an EEO employer and proudly promotes diversity.
A high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate AND two years of clerical accounting work experience AND the ability to type at least 40 words per minute (net). Substitution: A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for one year of the required two years of clerical accounting work experience. This applies to your application submission. Documents to be Attached to the Application (REQUIRED): Keyboarding certification dated within one year showing a keyboarding speed of at least 40 words per minute (net). Post-secondary transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications.
Documents to be Submitted at the Time of Interview (REQUIRED): If you are selected to advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process, you must provide the following at the time of the interview (if not already attached to your application): Copies of your most recent (2) performance evaluations, if available. A list of three (3) professional references who have had supervisory authority over you along with their daytime contact phone numbers and email addresses. KEYBOARDING CERTIFICATION REQUIRED Attach a recent keyboarding certification (dated within one year) to your application that verifies your keyboarding speed of 40 wpm or higher (net). Online keyboarding tests (often at no cost) are accepted with a valid website address noted on the document. Acceptable websites include:www.ratatype.comandwww.typingtest.com. In addition, keyboarding tests are given at any Alaska Job Center location. A list of locations is available at:http://www.jobs.state.ak.us/offices.
WORK HISTORY If using work experience not already documented in your application, provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and Minimum Qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
EDUCATION If post-secondary education is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications, you must fill in the Education and Training section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of credit hours earned in the Degree Obtained field. Copies of academic transcripts will be required at time of interview.
SELECTION PROCEDURE Applicants will be required to meet the Minimum Qualifications as outlined above. Unfortunately, we cannot always interview all applicants. If your application is considered "not qualified," you will be sent a notice within two weeks after the closing date for this recruitment. If you believe your application was improperly disqualified, you may appeal this decision to the Human Resources Director at 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501-2005 within five workdays from the date the notice is mailed to you. Qualified applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor.
NEPOTISM REVIEW To avoid a conflict of interest and the appearance of impropriety, applicants who have a spouse, close relative, and/or regular member of their household employed by the Alaska Court System may not be considered for employment without the approval of the Administrative Director.
BACKGROUND CHECK A background check will be conducted prior to an employment offer being made. Applicants who have prior convictions that have been set aside under the terms of a suspended imposition of sentence (SIS) may answer "no" to these questions. If you are not sure if your situation requires disclosure, please contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 264-8242. The Court System reserves the right to confirm all background information. Contact Title:
Recruitment E-Mail:recruitment@akcourts.gov Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501 Phone Number: (907) 264-8242
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