<p>Have you ever considered the Iowa Judicial Branch as a career path? Now is the time! The 5th Judicial District has an immediate opening for an Accounting Specialist in the Accounting Division of the Polk County Clerk of Court office in Des Moines, Iowa. </p> <p>TO APPLY: Candidates will need to complete the NEOGOV application and attach a cover letter and resume. Final applicants are subjected to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify and EEO/AA employer. To view a copy of our utilization, please visit www. https://www.iowacourts.gov/career-opportunities.</p> <p>The starting salary for new State of Iowa Judicial employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. The starting pay for this position is $20.21/hour. This is a contract covered, FLSA position.</p> <p>Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00A - 4:30P </p> <p>What's in it for YOU: </p> <ul> <li>Collaborative, positive work environment </li><li>Talented and passionate team members that will help you grow and learn </li><li>Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of Iowa communities </li><li>Excellent benefits package </li><li>Paid Holidays/Vacation/ Sick Leave </li><li>Iowa Public Employees' retirement System (IPERS) Retirement plan </li><li>Employee discount program  </li></ul> <p>Under the supervision of the Clerk of Court, major duties include:</p> <ul> <li>Provide customer service to the public and court employees </li><li>Record financial transactions and reconcile accounts </li><li>Perform disbursement transactions and record disbursement activities </li><li>Prepare regular, accurate financial records and reports </li><li>Review daily bank entries and general ledger activity </li><li>Ensure the integrity of accounting ledgers by practicing control procedures </li><li>Perform bookkeeping and accounting tasks, including cashier duties and processing </li><li>Other duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>The following skills and experience will enable you to succeed in this role:</p> <ul> <li>Customer service experience </li><li>Excellent communication skills; verbal and written  </li><li>Critical thinking skills </li><li>Ability to prioritize </li><li>Knowledge of accounting and finance principles </li><li>Strong computer knowledge </li><li>Ability to use a 10-key calculator </li><li>Dedicated to advancing shared goals through meaningful public service </li><li>Ability to secure confidential data and maintain confidentiality </li><li>Detail-oriented   </li><li>Ability to process large amounts of cash and checks efficiently, counting back change, and working with financial reports.  </li><li>Background in accounting or math is beneficial but not required </li></ul> <p>This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Judicial Branch.  Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. </p> <p> </p> <p>Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma (or high school equivalency diploma) </li><li>One (1) year of experience in customer service </li></ul> <p>Education cannot be substituted for customer service experience. </p>