Accounting/Team Lead Supervising Deputy Clerk - Chesapeake JDR

Title: Accounting/Team Lead Supervising Deputy Clerk - Chesapeake JDR

State Role Title: Supervising Deputy Clerk

Hiring Range: Negotiable to $43,970

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Supreme Court

Location: Chesapeake J&DR Court

Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Under general supervision of the Clerk of Court, supervises, coordinates, reviews and evaluates the work of an assigned unit performing a variety of court support work; develops work methods and procedures; recommends procedural changes; and to do related work as required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities – The Accounting/Team lead Supervisor is responsible for the bookkeeping, purchasing, financial payments, front counter of Chesapeake Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court Clerk’s Office. The Accounting/Team Lead Supervisor’s areas of responsibility include finance, bookkeeping, purchasing, financial payments ordering of supplies, overseeing the front counter, cash bonds, receipting and keeping all financial records for auditing. The Accounting/Team Lead Supervisor is responsible for the preparation of the bank deposits, reconciling of monthly statements, and preparation of the weekly and monthly accounting reports required by the Committee on District Court (CDC). The Accounting/Team Lead Supervisor instructs, coaches, and develops employees; fosters teamwork; and emphasizes the importance of customer service. The Accounting Supervisor works with both senior management and judges to ensure that staff are aware of district goals and objectives. This position primarily handles financial matters; however, the Accounting/Team Lead Supervisor will also serve as a floater for post court and pre-court, as needed. The Accounting/Team Lead Supervisor is an experienced professional with a high degree of knowledge in court operations and a recognized expert in specific areas. Requires independent problem-solving requiring analysis of unique issues/problems. The Accounting/Team Lead Supervisor interacts with and provides information to judicial officers, district court staff, the public, and the bar.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must possess proven bookkeeping or financial responsibilities to be considered for this position. Most competitive applicants will have juvenile court/criminal justice system experience, will demonstrate competence in areas of responsibility, and advanced knowledge of office automation systems and computer software required, particularly JCMS and FAS, as well as WORD and EXCEL, personnel management and communication skills for training, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated considerable bookkeeping experience or familiarity with posting ledgers, journal entries, cash processing, and ability to prepare (or assist the Clerk in preparing) required reports and budgets.

Additional Considerations

Court experience and experience handling money highly preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Val Moriconi

Phone: No Calls

Email: humanresources@vacourts.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.