Fiscal Clerk

Job Title Fiscal Clerk Division/Department Accounting Department Closing Date November 2, 2026 Location Montgomery County District Court 191 E. Jefferson Street, Rockville, MD 20850. Salary $54,199 FLSA Status Non-Exempt At Will No Position Type Full Time The Maryland Judiciary offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, continuing education programs, employee assistance programs, and State Retirement and Pension plans.

Maryland Judiciary Benefits (mdcourts.gov) About the Maryland Court System | Maryland Courts (mdcourts.gov) Maryland Judiciary Salary Scales 2026 Main Purpose of the Job: The Fiscal Clerk is a clerical position performing all accounting functions for the Montgomery County District Court. Duties are to review and verify the work of cashiers and to record, process, maintain, and reconcile financial transactions.

Research and resolve discrepancies in control accounts during reconciliations. Other duties are to provide information to Judges, Supervisors, Clerks, attorneys and defendants regarding payment and refund information both by telephone and mail.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reviews and verifies daily cashier transactions and reports. Maintains daily tills and deposits in MDEC, enters deposit into GEARS and sends to AOC. Responsible for all financial transactions including deferred payments, bond forfeitures, bad checks, revenue refunds, Local funds received, CD and transcripts request. Court fund transaction.

Set up financials in MDEC, processes and mails all delinquent notices. Reviews delinquent accounts for notices and submits to Judge for collection process. Verifies commissioners cash bonds, receipts, and transmittals. Prepares, verifies, and reconciles cash accounts. Including funds held in escrow, petty cash, court revenue and the general ledger.

Prepares monthly and annual reports, reconciles monthly reports generated by MDEC. Performs inventory of pre-numbered forms.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High school diploma (or GED equivalent). Experience: Two (2) years of fiscal or accounting work experience. Note: A Bachelors Degree may substitute the required work experience. A Paralegal/Associates Degree or 60 college credits may substitute the required work experience. A Paralegal Certificate may substitute one (1) year of required work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or Governmental Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards (GASB). Principles and practices of bookkeeping and accounting in order to review, verify, record, adjust, and balance financial transactions. Office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, etc.

Posting and balancing ledgers, preparing trial balances, and reconciling accounts. Accounting procedures. Skill in: Managing priorities to meet critical deadlines while multitasking. Basic English and arithmetic to include, but not limited to, spelling, punctuation, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Accuracy and attention to detail. Analyzing records, reports, and other business and financial documents and noting details and facts pertinent to the audit assignment. Organization and time management. The use of Microsoft Office products to include, but not limited to, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. Ability to: Acquire knowledge of Maryland Judiciary procedures, rules, practices, regulations, and jurisdictional courts.

Perform a full range of basic accounting procedures. Learn and apply job-related terminology, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws to define problems, collect data, establish facts, record data, appropriately complete forms, and provide information to customers. Interpret, apply, and follow a variety of written or verbal instructions.

Make accurate calculations. Comprehend and carry out complex instructions. Use standard office and business equipment including, but not limited to, personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, database software, copier, microfilm machine, register, scanner, fax machine, etc. Maintain accurate records and files.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, superiors, and/or the general public. Work within time constraints and meet fixed deadlines. Communicate effectively with the public and other court personnel. Equipment, Machinery and Tools: Personal computer to enter all financial transactions in detail and control records.

Calculator to add totals entered, into the ledger. Fax/Copy/printer to make copies of paperwork/fax/scan documents. Postage machine to order postage for outgoing mail. Telephone to make outgoing and accept incoming calls. Other standard office equipment. Software and Computer Skills: Personal computer/laptop with Microsoft Office package (proficiency with Excel, Outlook and Word required) Odyssey-MDEC (houses Case Management and Financial Manager) PeopleSoft (GEARS Judiciary Accounting System and CONNECT- Judiciary Payroll system), Instant Messaging/Teams.

Selection Process: Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties. Description of duties that state, "see resume" will negatively impact consideration for this position.

Applicants will not be contacted for additional information. Only applicants considered for this position will be contacted. Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

For further information please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected] . The Maryland Judiciary is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, military or veteran status , physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law.

Applicants who need an ADA Accommodation during the application and/or interview process should send their request via email to [email protected] or call 410-260-1732. The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States. Please find the Maryland Judiciary's equal employment opportunity policy here: Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation .