Fiscal Services Specialist JO#6667

Job Description and Duties

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute and process check runs for vendor, employee vendor, trust, juror, and Public Sector Collection and Disbursement payment types (OPS1, OPS2, Trust, Jury, and PSCD).

• Execute and process Automated Clearing House (ACH) runs for vendor, employee vendor, trust, and inter-bank transfer payment types (ACH1, ACH2, ACH3, D, L, M, N, U, V, and Zelle).

• Check research, reissue, and stale date.

• Assist Fiscal Services Coordinator with monthly and quarterly backup withholdings, annual system testing, and fiscal and calendar year-end activities.

• Execute and process Comprehensive Payment Solutions for ePayables (CPS2 - credit cards) and Paymode (CP1 - ACH).

• Generate and review payment proposals and check register.

• Generate and review payment proposals for ACH credit transactions and confirm ACH “Acknowledgement of File Receipt” email is received.

• Prepare Payment Advice(s) for mailing using mailroom equipment (e.g., folder/stuffer and postage machine).

• Process check (original or stale dated) reissue or reverse requests; confirm check status in Phoenix (SAP) and Bank of America CashPro.

• Review payment proposal and confirm receipt of payment file confirmation email is received and accurate.

Working Conditions

The Judicial Council strives for work-life balance, including substantial vacation and holiday time. In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package, including pension, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending, up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs, student loan forgiveness as part of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and retirement savings plans. The San Francisco office is only a 7-minute walk from the downtown Civic Center BART station. In Sacramento, the office is located minutes from downtown, just north of Discovery Park.

The Judicial Council offers hybrid work arrangements for many positions. The successful candidate will be expected to work in person at the Judicial Council’s Sacramento office at least three days per week, based on their office leader’s direction, and reside in the areas surrounding these locations. To be eligible for Judicial Council employment and participation in the Judicial Council’s Hybrid Work Program, a prospective or current employee’s primary residence/remote work location must be in the State of California and within a 150-mile driving radius of their assigned reporting location.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience performing accounting operations work such as processing invoices and claims, document review, and other related work.

OR

Associate’s degree, preferably in accounting or business-related field. Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS

- None

Desirable Qualifications:

• Basic accounts payable knowledge.

• Analytical skills reviewing data in an integrated payroll and financial system.

• Ability to research, problem-solve, analyze, interpret, and apply policies.

• Ability to interact professionally at all levels with internal and external stakeholders.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Basic skills using Microsoft Office Suite, specifically, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.

OTHER

Please note, if you are selected for hire, verification of employment eligibility or authorization to work in the United States will be required.

Benefits

HOW TO APPLY

To ensure consideration of your application for the earliest round of interviews, please apply by June 11, 2026. However,this position is Open Until Filled . This position requires the submission of our official application, responses to the supplemental questions, and a resume.

To complete an online application, go to job opening #6667 at .

To complete an online application, please click the Apply for Job button.

The Judicial Council provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities who request such accommodation. Reasonable accommodation needs should be requested through Human Resources at (415) 865-4260. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) is available by dialing 711. Once connected, provide the relay operator with the number for Human Resources: 415-865-4260.

PAYMENT & BENEFITS

$5,614 - $7,858 per month

Please note due to statewide fiscal conditions, the posted salary range is subject to a temporary 3% reduction. In exchange for this temporary reduction, judicial branch employees accrue an additional 5 hours of paid personal leave per month through June 30, 2027.

Some highlights of our benefits package include:

• Health/Dental/Vision benefits program

• 14 paid holidays per calendar year

• Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave

• 1 personal holiday per year

• Up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs

• CalPERS Retirement Plan

• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans

• Employee Assistance Program

• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

The Judicial Council of California Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Supplemental Questionnaire

Supplemental Questions

To better assess the qualifications of each applicant, please provide a response to the following questions. Your answers should not exceed a total of three pages.

1. Please explain why you are interested in this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.