Fiscal Specialist Clerk

Summary

King County District Court Profile KCDC is the largest and most technologically advanced Court of Limited Jurisdiction in the State of Washington. It currently processes approximately 300,000 matters per year with 25 elected judges and roughly 260 employees at 8 courthouse locations. The Court is a leader in many areas involving public safety and access to justice, including the use of problem-solving courts, jail-alternative programs, technology- and judge-managed probation services. Thirteen cities contract with King County for court services provided by KCDC.

Competitive Fiscal Specialist Clerk Candidates King County District Court (KCDC) is seeking competitive candidates to fill current, future, permanent and temporary Fiscal Specialist Clerk vacancies. We are looking for someone who is customer service focused, an active learner, adaptive, reliable, critical thinker and action-oriented. Fiscal Specialist Court Clerks provide technical, financial, and/or fiscal support services. Duties also include cashiering, and/or fiscal information, calculating accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Fiscal Specialist Clerks must provide outstanding customer service during stressful situations, have impeccable attention to detail, thrive in a team environment with superb problem-solving skills, and be comfortable interacting with executive-level management and members of the public via telephone or email on a daily basis. We need Fiscal Specialist Clerks to be committed to continuous learning, open to change with a positive attitude, and be able to succeed in a fast-paced and culturally diverse environment. Candidates with fluency in one or more of the following languages are encouraged to apply: Amharic, American Sign Language, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Punjabi, Russian, Samoan, Somali, Spanish or Vietnamese. Job Duties

• Provide specialized and/or technical information that requires moderate interpretation of established policies, procedures, and guidelines to internal and/or external customers. Some incumbents may have to deal with sensitive and/or potentially volatile situations.
• Perform basic numerical calculations involving accounts payable, accounts receivable, cashiering, reconciliation of accounts, monitoring of routine expenditures, and/or other applications.
• Perform basic data entry and auditing of financial, accounting and/or fiscal information.
• Establish, maintain, modify, retrieve, and track financial, accounting and/or fiscal information using a variety of methods.
• Enter, obtain and/or verify financial, accounting and/or fiscal information following established defined methods and guidelines.
• Provide technical assistance to customers regarding appropriate and applicable codes, policies, regulations, and laws.
• Complete customer call processing related to payment center activities, to include answering phones, research and problem solve customer inquiries, and identifying obstacles for callers, making sure they receive all needed information.
• Compile data that may require information searches through files, contracts, records, or computer files, including spreadsheets and/or customized database applications.
• Compose, draft, type and/or word process, proofread and edit documents, and/or correspondence.
• Process mailings and documents that may require attaching related correspondence or information; select mail to handle personally where the response requires specialized knowledge of the assigned function; identify priority and/or time-sensitive matters; and maintain security and confidentiality.
• Review and follow desk procedures, suggesting revisions when needed, to ensure accuracy.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Experience providing excellent customer service in person, electronic, and via telephone while demonstrating discretion, patience, etiquette, and professionalism.
• Experience with cash handling, balancing, and till closing procedures.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and mathematics.
• Ability to learn and use specialized terminology relevant to the position.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changes in workload demand as needed.
• Experience using software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Experience demonstrating attention to detail and staying on task.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with internal and external customers.
• Experience demonstrating organizational skills.
• Experience conducting research as well as problem solving.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive matters.

Supplemental Information

• Selection process: Application materials will be screened for qualifications; the most competitive candidates will be invited for one or more panel interviews. Any employment offer will be contingent upon the results of criminal background investigation and finger printing. This applicant pool may be used to fill future vacancies.
• Working Conditions: Work is typically performed in an office environment with a moderate amount of noise (computers, printers, light traffic). This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
• Work schedule: Working a 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday.
• Work location: Seattle, Washington - King County Courthouse, 516 3rd Ave., Seattle, WA 98104. Responsibilities occasionally may require overtime in order to meet deadlines.
• Union Affiliation: This position is represented by Local 21 DC.

King County District Court is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

For more information regarding this position or application process, please contact:

Marwan Alqaysi Senior HR Analyst malqaysi@kingcounty.gov Please include “Fiscal Specialist Clerk” within the subject line.Benefits King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.