Account Clerk - Operational Accounting Unit

Account Clerk - Operational Accounting Unit

Salary

$27.79 - $33.81 Hourly

Location

Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye Courthouse, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-12511

Department

Court Wide

Opening Date

09/24/2026

Closing Date

10/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

DEFINITION

Under supervision, the Account Clerk performs a variety of clerical accounting duties in the preparation, maintenance, review, auditing, and processing of financial and statistical records, reports, and claims.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Account Clerk is an entry-level classification that may be assigned difficult work requiring independent judgment, responsibility, and a general knowledge and understanding of departmental record-keeping procedures.

Examples of Duties

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Analyzes customer service issues involving interaction with other county employees and supervisors, and recommends solutions based on rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to meet customer needs effectively.
• Clarifies and explains policies and procedures to inform customers of Court processes or to provide account statuses and verify information.
• Generates, verifies and reviews accounting reports, calculates check and cash receipts, disbursements, and charges to arrive at summary total or determine correct amount for transactions and deposit permits.
• Originates various forms (LFO, BOR, Requisitions, Claims) to submit to Auditors Office for processing of vendor and/or client payments.
• Prepares journal vouchers to distribute charges and operating costs for purchases using fund code charts and appropriate code forms to transfer funds or charge correct accounts.
• Prepares reports using spreadsheets, databases, word processing and other Court services applications to track information; reviews receiving reports for proper authorization, codes, and vendor numbers to efficiently process payments; tabulates work to produce statistical reports complying with federal and state regulations, while monitoring internal operations and security.
• Reviews reports for completeness and accuracy, correcting or rejecting if necessary.
• May train and cross-train employees in various functions of program processes to maintain properly trained, knowledgeable personnel.
• Dispenses and receives documents or supplies to provide customers with accurate forms and supplies or to store supplies and deliveries.
• Matches invoice documents with receiving reports or packing slip using a calculator, vendors price list, reports or logs, and Court contracts to ensure correct amounts and processes for payments.
• May track and update cash bail bonds and surety company bail bonds to ensure accurate and complete progression through the court system; sends updates to Bond Agents accordingly.
• Compares, combines, and verifies data and information using printouts, invoices, calculator, computer, or oral communication to input or maintain accurate information, record for appearances, or further processing.
• Files information chronologically, numerically, or alphabetically to maintain an accurate, organized filing system; searches, locates, retrieves, updates, and reviews files from manual or computerized system to provide requested information or locate missing files.
• Performs routine clerical duties such as: making photocopies, completing forms and various documents, sending mail and email, and navigating a personal computer.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Two (2) years of experience keeping or reviewing financial or statistical records.

Education Substitution: Education may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required two (2) years of experience, on the following basis: completion of an accounting curriculum from an accredited college or university, or an accredited correspondence or business school. The accounting curriculum shall include elementary and advanced accounting, cost accounting, and accounting law. Completion of a Bachelors degree, an Associate of Arts degree, or an Accounting Certificate is equal to two (2) years of experience. Volunteer work or unpaid internships will be evaluated case by case.

Completion of any two (2) of the following courses from an accredited college or university, correspondence, or business school may substitute for one (1) year of experience: elementary accounting, advanced accounting, cost accounting, and accounting law.

Knowledge of:

General principles, procedures, terminology and practices used in financial and statistical clerical record-keeping, including posting, computing totals, reconciling accounts, and reviewing balance sheets; basic understanding of general accounting principles, including debits and credits; strong arithmetic skills covering addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals, and fractions; clear writing abilities using proper English, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary; effective English communication; familiarity with standard filing methods (alphabetic, numeric, chronological); general computer applications such as spreadsheets, databases, and word-processing; knowledge of Sacramento Superior Court and specific departmental policies, procedures, and functions; training and customer service techniques and methods.

Ability to:

Prepare reports using spreadsheets, databases and word-processing applications; track/reconcile information between accounts and general ledgers; accurately proofread details, noting and detecting errors; prioritize work and meet deadlines; apply and explain policies and procedures; work independently and carry out assignments with minimal supervision; give instructions and assign work to staff; calculate solutions to math problems: addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages, decimals, and fractions; understand and follow standard oral and written instructions; read, write, and speak English at a level necessary to understand procedure manuals, policy guidelines, software manuals, technical documents and reports, independently compose correspondence from notes or verbal instruction; record incoming information, and communicate information clearly; establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with others; operate computer terminals, printers, copiers, microfiche, and fax machines; elicit information from inside/outside sources.

Other Information

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25lbs.; corrected hearing and vision up to normal range; use of office equipment, including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers, scanners and fax machines.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an office environment; continuous contact with other staff and the public.

OTHER REQUIREMENT

Must be able to pass a criminal history information background check.

To view the Sacramento Superior Courts Benefits Summary Sheet please click here.

The following is an explanation of the benefits, which apply to those employed in regular or limited-term positions:

Vacation: Vacation with pay varies depending upon the employee representation unit. New employees typically earn 10 days per year and accrual rates normally increase according to years of service.

Holidays: The Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento recognizes 14 holidays and 5 floating holidays per year.

Sick Leave: Employees accrue 5.0 hours per bi-weekly pay period.

Parental Leave: Employees with at least 1 year of service are eligible for paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.

Retirement: Employees are covered by the Sacramento County Employees Retirement System (SCERS) and Social Security.

Group Health Insurance: The Court offers several choices of employee and dependent health insurance coverage, with a significant portion paid by the employer.

Dental and Vision Services Plan: Employee and dependent dental and vision insurance plans are provided at no cost.

Life Insurance: Basic employee life insurance is provided at no cost to the employee with additional optional life insurance available at the employees cost.

Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending Accounts: The ability to deduct a portion of your salary before taxes to apply toward medical expenses and/or child care expenses.

Deferred Compensation: The Court offers a Deferred Compensation Program.

Sacramento Credit Union: The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic savings plans through payroll deduction.

Tuition Reimbursement: The Court reimburses up to $3,000.00 dollars of an employees educational expenses as outlined in its Tuition Reimbursement policy.

Long Term Disability: A Long Term Disability (LTD) plan is provided at no cost to employees.

Transit Subsidy: The Court provides a transit subsidy to eligible employees based on current policy.

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Describe how your education and/or experience qualifies you for the Account Clerk position.

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Describe your proficiency using Excel. Provide specific examples of spreadsheets you've created, the intermediate to advanced functions you've used, and how the data was used.

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Describe your experience performing reconciliations, making adjustments to financial records via journal entries, and processing bank deposits.

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Please describe your customer service work experience requiring an ability to work well under pressure and exercise good judgment, tact, and initiative in stressful situations.

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Describe a work experience where you were expected to produce accurate work product under changing and fast-paced working conditions. Please describe the situation, what was expected of you, how you managed your workload, and the resulting work product.

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Please describe how you have been able to establish and maintain effective relationships with peers and others (managers, supervisors, support staff, general public, etc.) utilizing communication and interpersonal skills. In addition, please identify the specific skill sets that are necessary to maintain positive and effective working relationships. Provide at least one example of how you have used these skill sets in the work place.

Required Question

Employer Sacramento Superior Court

Address 500 G Street

Sacramento, California, 95814

Phone (916) 874-7828

Website https://www.saccourt.ca.gov/