DEPUTY CLERK II - G115 Finance

Salary : $16.88 Hourly

Location : Columbus, GA

Job Type : Full-Time Regular

Job Number : 2025-00000401

Department : Superior Court

Division : Clerk of Superior Court

Opening Date : 11 / 13 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 27 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with operations of the financial division of Superior & State Court Clerk's Office.
• Receives and verifies balances for fines, fees and funds collected through the Superior and State Courts and the county Real Estate Department.
• Prepares reports and disbursements for funds sent to multiple state agencies in accordance with statutory provisions set forth in Georgia code.
• Prepares and maintains office accounting records for multiple accounts.
• Balances and reviews financial reports on a monthly basis for each division of superior and state courts.
• Prepares office financial records for the annual independent audit, which includes monthly-consolidated reports, monthly bank reconciliations, year-end closing reports for all accounts, and spreadsheets for all accounts.
• Works with and assists independent auditor in audit of all Superior, State, and Real Estate financial records.
• Prepares daily bank deposits for courts.
• Coordinates and performs daily verification and audit of all funds received by office with each division.
• Certifies to the Finance Department that complete verification and audit trails have occurred on daily basis upon receipt of funds from various divisions.
• Provides accounting information and assistance to attorneys, financial institutions, and governmental agencies.
• Maintains documents and large sums of money in locked safe; prepares daily and weekly deposits to financial institutions; enters and monitors debit and credit entries recorded in multiple tills.
• Assists and coordinates in monitoring account activity, evaluates frequent statutory and regulatory changes in state law, as well as financial reporting standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Preferred consideration for employment will be provided to applicants with grant writing, funding research and grant resource development experience.
• Experience to include defining project objectives, identifying funding sources, constructing solid and persuasive grant proposals and assisting with the economic and work objectives of the Clerk's office.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Educational and Training Requirements

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship / internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

Physical Requirements

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table. The employee must occasionally lift light objects.

The work is typically performed in an office, library, or computer room.

The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following :

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Retirement Plan

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.

Supplemental Retirement Plan

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.

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Which best describes your level of education? (You will be asked to provide documentation)

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Do you possess a valid driver's license?

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How many years of accounting and administrative experience which includes some experience interacting with managers and general public do you have?

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Do you have any work experience with a multi-line phone system?

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How many years do you have in accounting, finance, auditing or related field?

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