Clerk Financial Coordinator

Job ID: 37186

Agency: Unified Judicial System, State Court Administrator's Office

Location: Pierre, SD

Salary: $71,639.28 to $75,230.64 annually, depending on experience

Closing date: September 8, 2026

For more information on the Unified Judicial System, please visit http://ujs.sd.gov.

The Unified Judicial System (UJS) is dedicated to providing a fair, impartial, and accessible court system that upholds the rule of law and is worthy of the public's trust and confidence. Our vision is justice for all.

Our employees are our most valuable resource and crucial to accomplishing our mission. We seek talented and motivated individuals to be the face of the court system and help ensure that the Court and all the people that come before it receives the highest level of service. Our dedicated staff work to enhance community safety and ensure victims' rights while treating all individuals with dignity and respect.

The UJS offers a comprehensive benefits package consisting of 11-13 paid holidays every year, extensive sick and vacation leave, paid family leave, military training leave, health and flexible benefits, regular working hours, continuing education opportunities, retirement benefits, a great working environment, and more.

Position Purpose:

Serves as the primary contact for the clerks accounting system of the Unified Judicial System (UJS) by directing and monitoring the accounting functions, implementing new procedures, training personnel, and providing financial information to meet the needs of the UJS. Duties may include:

• Monitoring the clerks of court accounting system and providing assistance in the accounting functions to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and accounting policies to ensure that data is relevant to management's objectives.
• Developing and delivering training on financial processed, procedures, systems, and related requirements to promote consistent practices, strengthen employee understanding, reduce processing errors, and support compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Acting as the liaison for financial information between field staff and the information and Technology (I/T) department to ensure computer programs are developed to fulfill the financial processes.
• Reviewing judicial-related statutes and monitoring bills during the legislative session relative to clerks of court accounting procedures.
• Participating in workgroups and/or advisory groups to gather and share financial information and ensure fiscal operations are maintained and followed within generally accepted accounting procedures.
• Performing other work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field. Two years of clerk or accounting experience; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is required for employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• UJS case management system data and financial entry - Enterprise Justice;
• the mechanics of an accounting system.

Skill in:

• organization
• critical thinking
• problem-solving.

Ability to:

• analyze situations, research needs, and find resolutions;
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• analyze accounting systems and recommend needed controls;
• prepare accurate, comprehensive, and timely reports.

The State of South Dakota, Unified Judicial System does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The Unified Judicial System as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

You may view our benefits information at https://ujs.sd.gov/media/gbtinrye/come_work_for_us.pdf.

Apply at: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4NR

Unified Judicial System

500 East Capitol Avenue

Pierre, SD 57501-5070

Phone: 605.773.4884

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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