Senior Accounting Clerk

This position is responsible for court payroll and financial records and providing financial information.

Performs a broad scope of administrative payroll and accounting activities requiring the knowledge and application of accounting and payroll principles and practices.  The incumbent reviews and verifies time records and payroll data submitted by employees court-wide and verifies data within the automated time and attendance payroll system that generates the court’s payroll through the Department of Finance.  The incumbent will assist with the accounts payable function, including data entry into the departmental general ledger system and may assist accountants with reconciliations.  This class differs from the Accounting Clerk I and II by the responsibility for more complex or specialized work and the higher consequence of errors.  Work is reviewed by the Accounting Services Supervisor,  Accountant, or assigned designee, by observation where progress is assessed for accuracy, completeness, timeliness and adherence to guidelines and requirements.   Work performed by this classification is subject to audit.