Account Clerk III

Salary : $48,339.00 - $58,822.00 Annually
Location : Main Courthouse 1100 Van Ness Avenue Fresno, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: FSC00728
Department: Fiscal-Accounting
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
Closing Date: 6/26/2026 4:30 PM Pacific


Description
Tentative Recruitment Activity Dates

Written Exam: Friday, July 10, 2026

Selection Interview: Friday, July 17, 2026
STEP 1STEP 2STEP 3STEP 4STEP 5Hourly23.2424.4125.6426.9328.28Biweekly1,8591,9532,0512,1542,262Monthly4,0284,2314,4444,6684,902Annually48,33950,77353,33156,01458,822

A resume is required but will not be considered in lieu of a completed application.
DEFINITION: Under general direction of the Principle Accountant, the manager of the Fiscal Accounting Department, the Account Clerk performs a variety of accounting work; and performs related duties as assigned.


DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Incumbents in the Account Clerk series perform above average financial and statistical recordkeeping/bookkeeping tasks involving the use of independent judgement, accuracy, and the ability to meet deadlines; general clerical work, however, the majority of time is involved with accounting tasks.

Typical Tasks

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES : The information below is meant to serve as samples of essential job functions and responsibilities for this classification. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive, but indicative of several types of duties performed.


Typical tasks:

• Maintains departmental appropriation, expenditure and revenue records, including monitoring budget units, contracts and accounts, checking and balancing records for arithmetic errors, completeness of budget codes and preparing forms to transfer funds;
• Posts financial transactions including distributing costs of payments to various accounts; posting to accounts, journals, and ledgers; and making adjustments to accounts;
• Review of accounts for proper payments, charges, and statement detail; make adjustments to accounts and balances; resolving or reconciling discrepancies between payments, receipts or accounts;
• Audits charges including checking and verifying codes and fees for conformity to laws, rules, or regulations;
• Prepares or assists in preparing reports including preparation of financial reports, statements, and periodic reports on condition of appropriation, accrual, receipts, contracts, demands payable and accounts receivable; and completes various forms and documents;
• Obtains information from the public including vendors and other departments as well as provides information concerning accounts, contracts, budgets and financial transactions;
• Determines which account to credit with unidentified payment, determines validity of or liability for bills or charges, processes refunds on overpayments, assists in preparing information for budget, and prepares transfer of funds; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :


Education:

Level III: Graduation from High School or G.E.D equivalent.
Experience :

Level III : One (1) year of full-time accounting experience.
AND

Other : 1. Excel spreadsheet experience.
2. Ability to operate a 10-key machine or calculator.
AND

License : Possession of valid Class "C" California Driver's License may be required.

Additional Information

EXPECTED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of :

• Accounting principles, practices and methods;
• Accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash handling and purchasing;
• Court policies and procedures; pertinent laws, rules, and goals; awareness of the objectives of the Court;
• Effective written communication, including correct grammar, spelling, punctuation and sentence structure; and
• Modern office practices and procedures and filing systems; computer applications including Excel, Word, Outlook.

Skill and Ability to :

• Maintain regular and consistent work hours;
• Operates standard office equipment including operation of a 10-key, computer-related equipment, multi-line telephone system, and other equipment;
• Oral Expression: The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand;
• Oral Comprehension: The ability to listen and to understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences;
• Written Expression: The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand;
• Written Comprehension: The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels within the organization;
• Accomplish job assignments independently; and
• Learn new work processes and procedures and deal effectively with other departments as well as the public.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS : Convictions, depending on the type, number and date, may be disqualifying. Court employees shall be subject to a modified background investigation and fingerprinting. False statements or omission of facts regarding background or employment history may result in disqualification or dismissal.
Request for Reasonable Accommodations: The Superior Court of California, County of Fresno is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email at . Individuals with hearing and/or speech impairments may also contact Human Resources for this position through the use of the California Relay Service by dialing 711.
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Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription health benefits :
Choice of Blue Shield (HMO, PPO, HDHP) or Kaiser (HMO, HDHP) health plans effective on your first day of employment. Choice of Delta Dental DPPO or Metlife Dental DHMO plans effective on your first day of employment. Vision coverage through VSP or Kaiser Vision is also available effective on your first day of employment. The Court pays towards employee coverage plus an additional amount per year for family health benefit premiums.

Flexible Spending Accounts:
Medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts available. Set pre-tax dollars aside to pay for eligible medical, dependent care, and qualified parking expenses.

Basic Life/AD&D Insurance:
$15,000 Basic Group Life/AD&D insurance provided by employer.
Short Term Disability Insurance (STD) :

STD administered through California State Disability Insurance (SDI).
Retirement:
The Fresno Superior Court participates in the Fresno County Employees Retirement Association (FCERA). Placement in Benefit Tier I or Tier V is contingent upon a candidate's recent employment circumstances. Additionally, FCERA has reciprocity with several California public retirement systems. More information about FCERA can be found at Retirement benefits are integrated with Social Security.
Vacation/Sick :

Paid Time Off (PTO) is initially accrued at the rate of approximately 20 days per year based on being on a continuous paid status; pro-rated for hours worked. Accrual rate increases based on length of service.
Paid Holidays:
The following is a schedule of Court recognized paid holidays for Court employees:
January 1 - New Year's Day
Third Monday in January - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
February 12 - Lincoln's Birthday
Third Monday in February - President's Day
March 31 - Farm Worker's Day
Last Monday in May - Memorial Day
June 19 - Juneteenth
July 4 - Independence Day
First Monday in September - Labor Day
November 11 - Veteran's Day
Last Thursday in November - Thanksgiving Day
Friday following Thanksgiving
December 25 - Christmas Day


Additional Benefits Available :

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Deferred Compensation (457b, 457 Roth)
• Group Universal Life Insurance
• Whole Life Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement