Deputy Clerk - Finance

POSITION Deputy Clerk I - FinanceDEPARTMENT Clerk of the Circuit Court - Finance WORK SCHEDULE Monday-Friday 800 AM-430 PMSALARY 37128.00 annually STATUS Full-Time FLSA STATUS Salary Non-Exempt DATES Posting Open Date - Closing DateUntil Filled To perform this position successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge skill andor abilities required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship. Incumbent serves as Deputy Clerk I - Finance for the St. Joseph County Clerk of the Circuit Court and is responsible for processing balancing and maintaining financial transactions received through the County courts and jail. The position performs daily financial operations involving bonds garnishments restitution court costs judgments deposits and till reconciliation while maintaining accurate financial records and providing assistance to court personnel and the public. BenefitsAffordable Medical Dental and Vision Plans Paid Time Off PTO with generous accruals Employer Paid Life Insurance coverage Short-Term and Long-Term Disability STDLTD Flexible Spending Accounts FSA for healthcare and dependent care Gym Membership Discounts to encourage wellness Employer-Funded PERF Public Employees Retirement Fund Access to additional voluntary benefits and resources Responsibilities• Processes and accounts for daily funds received through the County courts and jail including cash checks and credit card transactions ensuring payments are accurately applied to the appropriate cases. • Processes bond transactions including applying bond funds to cases and releasing bond funds upon receipt of appropriate judicial orders. • Processes garnishment checks and payments for restitution court costs judgments and other court-ordered financial obligations. • Performs daily financial balancing procedures including reconciling and exporting tills scanning checks preparing deposits and securing funds in accordance with established office procedures. • Provides customer service and administrative support by answering telephone inquiries assisting with financial and case-related questions within the scope of the position and maintaining accurate records and supporting documentation. Qualifications• Ability to accurately handle count process and reconcile cash checks credit card transactions and other financial transactions. • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy while processing a high volume of financial and case-related information. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive court financial and personal information. • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with coworkers court personnel other County departments and members of the public. • Ability to organize work follow established financial procedures meet daily processing requirements and identify and resolve discrepancies. EducationExperience• High school diploma or GED required. • Previous experience involving cash handling financial transactions bookkeeping banking accounting court operations or related administrative work preferred. Physical RequirementsAbility to perform the essential functions of an office-based position including prolonged periods of sitting and computer use frequent use of standard office equipment and occasional standing walking bending reaching and lifting or carrying materials associated with daily office and financial operations.