Deputy Clerk II

Deputy Court Clerk II

Chatham County seeks a detail-oriented individual with fiscal accounting experience for a Deputy Court Clerk II role in the State Court Clerk's Office. This position combines accounting tasks with public service, ensuring accurate records and providing excellent customer service.

Examples of duties include:

• Performing various accounting tasks along with administrative and clerical support, technical accounts processing, and financial recording duties.
• Serving as a sworn Deputy Clerk and being authorized to accept filings, certify documents, and sign documents on behalf of the Clerk of Court.
• Applying accounting and budgetary principles to maintain standard fiscal and accounting records.
• Maintaining, analyzing, and reconciling projects.
• Creating and maintaining financial databases, project spreadsheets, and project files.
• Processing accounts receivables in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensuring the proper receipting of fees.
• Utilizing data entry skills, computer literacy, and knowledge of customized software applications in performing daily tasks.
• Using customer service and communication skills as you assist the public by phone and in person.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include:

• High School Diploma or GED, and
• College level course work in accounting, bookkeeping, computer science, or a closely related field, and
• At least one (1) year of fiscal accounting experience, including using automated accounting tools; or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Clerical testing will be required during the interview process for selected candidates.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in designing and/or using Excel spreadsheets.

During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team.

In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing.

Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications.

Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.