Deputy Clerk II

Chatham County seeks a detail-oriented individual with fiscal accounting experience for a Deputy Court Clerk II role in the State Court Clerk’s Office.  This position combines accounting tasks with public service, ensuring accurate records and providing excellent customer service.

• Perform various accounting tasks along with administrative and clerical support, technical accounts processing, and financial recording duties.
• Serve as a sworn Deputy Clerk and will be authorized to accept filings, certify documents, and sign documents on behalf of the Clerk of Court.
• Apply accounting and budgetary principles to maintain standard fiscal and accounting records.
• Maintain, analyze, and reconcile projects.
• Create and maintain financial databases, project spreadsheets, and project files.
• Process accounts receivables in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure the proper receipting of fees.
• Utilize data entry skills, computer literacy, and knowledge of customized software applications in performing daily tasks.
• Use your customer service and communication skills as you assist the public by phone and in person.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

• High School Diploma or GED, and
• College level course work in accounting, bookkeeping, computer science, or a closely related field, and
• At least one (1) year of fiscal accounting experience, including using automated accounting tools; or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Clerical testing will be required during the interview process for selected candidates.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in designing and/or using Excel spreadsheets.