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AOC PROFILE:
The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is a department of the Washington State Supreme Court. Established by state statute in 1957, the mission of the AOC is to advance the efficient and effective operation of the Washington State judicial system.

The AOC carries out its mission through formulation of policy and legislative initiatives, court technology development, educational programs, and program support for 428 Washington judges and their staff. The AOC draws its employees from a wide range of professions including legal, information technology, research, education, and judicial administration.

The agency is administered by an executive team that is committed to maintaining a dedicated and diverse workforce that provides the highest quality of customer service and continuously develops strategies for improving the performance and effectiveness of the court system in Washington.

The Administrative Office of the Courts is located in Olympia, Washington, on Interstate 5 between Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon. Olympia and the surrounding Thurston County area offer numerous social, recreational, educational, and cultural opportunities. Natural features include Puget Sound, the Olympic National Park to the west, and Mt. Rainier to the east. Mount St. Helens and the Pacific Ocean beaches are within a 2 hour drive of the city.

AOC Offers…

  • A comprehensive benefits package;
  • Membership in the Public Employees' Retirement System; and
  • Opportunities to participate in the Deferred Compensation and Dependent Care Assistance Programs.
Benefits:
  • The state of Washington offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
  • Vacation leave
  • Sick leave
  • Shared leave
  • Family - Medical Leave
  • Military and Civil leave
  • Eleven paid holidays per year
  • A state retirement plan
  • Deferred Compensation Program
  • Deferred College Tuition Program (GET)
  • Voluntary Medical Benefit Program
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Submit materials by email, fax, or postal service to:

Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts
Attention Human Resources Office
1206 Quince St SE
P.O. Box 41170
Olympia, WA 98504-1170

employment@courts.wa.gov
Fax: 360-586-4409

Application materials will be screened for the purposes of determining who will be selected for an interview.

SPECIAL NOTE: All employees hired by the Administrative Office of the Courts are required to be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check with continued employment with the AOC contingent upon the results of this background check.


POSITION:       Financial Services Analyst 

SALARY:          $31,956 to $41,508 per year DOQ
 
LOCATION:      Olympia, Washington
 
OPENS:            November 30, 2012
 
CLOSES:          December 11, 2012
 
NOTE: Due to legislative action,a 3% temporary salary reduction is in effect from July 1, 2011 to June 29, 2013 for most state positions, including this position. Salary listed above does NOT reflect this reduction.
 
Financial Services Analyst Job Overview
  • Reports to Financial Services Business Manager and is responsible for providing professional level financial services accounting, payroll and/or auditing duties in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, government auditing standards and regulations and Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) procedures.

  • Work is performed independently within defined areas. Work performed is generally routine and includes analysis, review and interpretation of reports, preparation of reports, and recommendations for enhancement of business processes. Work products are subject to review and approval by managerial and senior professional level staff.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Processes accounts payable including but not limited to: travel reimbursement, arbitration, hotel, catering, and travel and purchase cards payments.
  • Responsible for the review and verification of critical information including but not limited to: budget code, approval signature, proof of receipt, social security number, payment type, etc. in accordance with established procedures and accounting standards.
  • Processes and prepares invoices for batching and entry in to the state AFRS system.

  • Researches and verifies financial data, reconcile reports and JV corrections in accordance established procedures and accounting standards.

  • Responds to inquiries from clients regarding status of invoices, payments, etc.

  • Assists in the development of recommendations of business improvement measures for the Financial Services section.
  • Assists higher level Financial Services staff with financial summary information, analysis of financial reports and development of internal financial procedures.
  • Performs accounts receivable review and verification and invoice preparation.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.
 
 
 Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely allied field Uto include10 semester or 15 quarter hours of college level accounting; OR
  • Two (2) years or more of fiscal bookkeeping or recordkeeping tasks, and 10 Semester or 15 quarter hours of college level accounting.
 
The preferred candidate will have:
  • Experience in AFRS or other accounting systems
  • Good interpersonal skills

A combination of relevant education and experience demonstrating a working knowledge of the functions and responsibilities of the Financial Services Analyst may be considered in meeting the qualification baseline.
 
To be considered for this position, please submit:
Download the AOC Application Form

The AOC is committed to the practice of equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all persons without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, please contact Jane VanCamp, AOC Human Resource Office, at (360) 705-5289 or fax (360)586-4409, or via email to employment@courts.wa.gov

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