Senior Finance Clerk - C

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JR100201
** Job Title
** Senior Finance Clerk - C
** Pay Rate
** United States of America (Hourly)
** Time Type
** Full time
** Summary
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* Duties and Responsibilities:

*** Accepts, deposits, withdraws, and oversees funds deposited into the Court Registry and minor accounts
* Reviews and interprets court orders to approve the release of funds on requests for cash bonds, minor accounts and the Court Registry
* Prepares and prints registry account checks for eligible receivers
* Calculates interest earned on accounts and determines the proper distribution to either administrative fees or claimant
* Verifies and approves court ordered bonds such as Temporary Restraining Order, Sequestration, and Writ of Attachment
* Researches unclaimed funds and determines escheatment or distribution to the State Comptroller's Office or appropriate taxing entity
* Assists with the monthly and annual reconciliation of the registry and minor accounts
* Accepts, verifies, and forwards applications for passports to the United States Passport Agency
* Scans documents and monitors screen image to ensure proper recording
* Prepares correspondence to attorneys and parents of minors pertaining to the investment and disbursement of funds
* Answers questions in person and by telephone, regarding the department, from the general public, attorneys, and other County Departments
* Issues account interest statements to parents of minors as needed
* Act as back up to the Finance Clerks
* Performs other duties as required
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** Graduation from High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate and three (3) years in account management, bookkeeping, or cashiering experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
* Good knowledge of account management and basic accounting procedures; good knowledge of legal terminology; knowledge of financial transactions; knowledge of account reconciliation
* Skill in operating personal computer, scanning equipment, 10-key adding machine, typewriter, basic office equipment, and in utilizing word processing and spreadsheet software
* Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations; ability to balance accounts; ability to read and comprehend legal documents; ability to accurately enter data; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to deal with hostile or irrational individuals; ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions; ability to respond to customer inquiries and complaints; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other County employees, attorneys, and the general public;

ability to accurately collect cash; and the ability organize and compile data
* Acts in the name of the District Clerk and shall perform all official acts as may be lawfully done and performed by such Clerk in person, pursuant to Section 51.303 of the Texas Government Code
* Must be bondable
* Must have legible penmanship
* Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation by the District Clerk
* Must secure and maintain a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
* May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
** Working Environment and Physical Demands:
*** Working conditions are in an office environment with occasional trips outside to financial institutions
* Physical requirements include lifting/carrying 10-20 lbs. frequently; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard, 10-key adding machine, typewriter, and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, bending, and handling to perform the essential functions
** Working With Bexar County
** Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.
* Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.
** We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.*### Get In Touch Introduce yourself to our recruiters, and we'll reach out if a suitable role becomes available.
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