Accounting Technician

Position Description

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court's 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. At the heart of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County is commitment and collaboration between team members who contribute professional skill sets and meaningful work experiences toward the goal of serving the community at large.

Accessible career paths, a healthy work-life balance, job stability, and comprehensive total rewards including generous pay and benefits, a robust public sector pension, and Court matched 401K/457 individual savings plans, are just some of the values that the Court offers to every member of its thriving workforce. Plan your future with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County – connect with us today.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are seeking an Accounting Technician to join our team and support a wide range of financial and accounting operations within a fast-paced court environment. In this role, you will help ensure the accurate processing, verification, and distribution of funds while maintaining compliance with established financial procedures, legal requirements, and internal controls. The Accounting Technician works closely with accounting systems and financial records to reconcile accounts, process claims, manage trust funds, handle bail refunds, and support revenue distribution activities. This position also provides customer service and technical assistance to court staff, attorneys, agencies, and members of the public regarding financial and accounting-related matters. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of exercising sound judgment while handling confidential information with professionalism and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Process, reconcile, verify, and maintain financial transactions, accounting records, deposits, and revenue distributions in accordance with court policies and accounting procedures.
• Prepare, review, and generate financial reports, journal vouchers, trust fund transactions, bail refunds, claims, and other accounting documentation accurately and timely.
• Research, identify, and resolve discrepancies related to deposits, revenue distribution, trust accounts, returned payments, claims, and financial records.
• Provide courteous and accurate assistance to court staff, attorneys, justice partners, and the public regarding accounting procedures, financial inquiries, and case-related transactions.
• Utilize financial management systems and software to track, reconcile, and report financial and case management information.
• Support budget and expenditure monitoring activities by verifying coding accuracy, ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures, assisting with monthly close activities, and preparing supporting documentation for financial review.

The responsibilities above illustrate the general scope of work for this classification. Individual positions may not perform all listed duties, and the responsibilities described are not intended to be exhaustive. For a detailed job description, please click here. Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in this bulletin.

THIS IS A TELEWORK ELIGIBLE OPPORTUNITY

This position may be eligible for telework following an initial training period and contingent upon the needs of the Court.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements at the final filing date of this bulletin:

Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; completion of course work in bookkeeping and accounting –AND– three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in performing financial or statistical recordkeeping, at least two (2) years of which were at the level of Accounting Assistant.

*To qualify your educational credentials, must be attached to your application. For more information, please visit our Applicant Support page. A legible copy of your transcript or completion record showing the name of the institution or provider and successful completion of coursework in bookkeeping and accounting must be included with your application.

**Experience at the level of Accounting Assistant is defined as performing work in a comparable class with the same level of responsibility and requiring the same knowledge, skills and abilities.

Note: Credit for experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a pro rate basis (e.g. working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience). Overtime does not count toward additional credit.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of governmental accounting practices, financial recordkeeping, internal controls, and court-related financial procedures.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills with the ability to accurately process and reconcile complex financial transactions.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet applications, accounting software, and standard office equipment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.
• Ability to interpret policies, regulations, and procedures while exercising sound judgment, accuracy, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

APPLICANT SUPPORT & INFORMATION

Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application, carefully review ALL the information detailed on our APPLICANT SUPPORT page linked HERE.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request for accommodation to the email provided below. For additional employment information, please click HERE (Download PDF reader).

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING

This recruitment process will take up to 4-6 weeks to complete. We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process, detailed below:

EVALUATION: Qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based upon submitted application and supplemental questionnaire.

ASSESSMENT: Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the assessment process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to evaluate further job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants who successfully pass each (and all) recruitment steps will be placed on an eligible list which will remain active for approximately one (1) year and may be invited to participate in a selection interview. Placement on an eligible list may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Other vacancies may be filled using this list.

Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to Ashley Betancourth, Staffing Partner.