United States District Court, Central District of California |
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| Vacancies: Los Angeles, CA | Non Judicial: Financial Assistant, 10-01 | Human Resources, 213-894-2904 |
United States District Court Central District of California Financial Assistant Salary: $37,522 - $60, 977 Classification Level: CL 24 No. of Positions: One (or more) Opening Date: November 6, 2009 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Location: Los Angeles Vacancy No.: 10-01 POSITION OVERVIEW The Court is recruiting for a detailed oriented individual who possesses skill and accuracy with numerical calculations, knowledge of automation financial systems, and excellent customer service skills. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Performs accounting tasks for all monies paid into the court pending the outcome of litigation. • Performs accounting tasks for monies disbursed by the court including money paid to various agencies and individuals in satisfaction of court orders. • Maintains and analyzes accounting records consisting of a cash receipt journal, registry and deposit fund, various subsidiary ledgers and other records necessary to properly account for the revenues and expenditures of the court. • Coordinates with judges, magistrates and their staff, as well as the Clerk of Court and staff regarding all financial transactions. • Performs cashiering duties, counts monies received and process receipts and deposits in appropriate bank accounts. • Processes victim restitution payments, and provides customer service to victims and their representatives. • Receives, reviews and prepares payment vouchers received, and enters data into the automated check writing/accounting system. QUALIFICATIONS • Applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent. • Two years of accounting and/or cashiering experience, 10-key, and data entry skills. • The ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organizational skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with the public. • Dependability and reliability is a must. • College degree preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Successful candidate must be able to bend, pull, push and lift up to 20 pounds, reach, walk, stand and/or sit for extended periods, with or without accommodation. BENEFITS Federal benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, health benefits and life insurance, disability insurance and long-term care, retirement benefits, and a tax-deferred savings plan, paid holidays, flexible work schedule, and flexibility to telework for some positions. INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS The United States District Court requires employees to adhere to a code of conduct which is available on the court’s web site at www.cacd.uscourts.gov. As a condition of employment, the final candidate will be subject to a background investigation. This position is subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer (direct deposit) of federal wages for court employees. Due to the volume of applications received, the court will only communicate with those individuals who will be tested or interviewed. All applicants scheduled to test should advise the Human Resources staff if any accommodation will be necessary to test and interview. The United States District Court is a smoke-free environment. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible to work in the United States. Applicants can download an application from the link below or call our 24-hour job information line at (213) 894-2904. Applications may also be faxed to (213) 894-4543. The United States District Court is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Please submit completed application to: United States District Court Human Resources Department, Room 535 312 North Spring Street Los Angeles, California 90012 |