East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office · 4 days ago
Accounting Specialist
Baton Rouge,LA,US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$25.88/hr - $44.82/hr
3+ years expEast Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is seeking an Accounting Specialist responsible for managing and reconciling financial transactions related to civil foreclosure actions, garnishments, and Sheriff's sales. The role involves ensuring accurate financial processing and serving as a key liaison between the Sheriff's Office, courts, and the public.
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Responsibilities
Oversee and monitor case balances for the Civil Division, including garnishments, writs of seizure and sale, and Sheriff's sales, ensuring funds are accurately applied to each case
Reconcile and balance daily financial activity for multiple clerk drawers, verifying accuracy of receipts, payments, and deposits
Deposit payments, including checks, money orders, and electronic payments, in accordance with established procedures and deadlines
Accurately post payments to case management and accounting systems, ensuring proper allocation of funds to costs, fees, judgments, and distributions
Assist in the creation, documentation, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Civil Foreclosure and Garnishment Departments
Ensure all SOPs comply with applicable Louisiana statutes, court rules, audit standards, and best practices for governmental accounting and internal controls
Communicate professionally and effectively with attorneys, courts, judicial entities, financial institutions, vendors, and the public regarding case balances, payment status, disbursements, and procedural requirements
Prepare and process file closeouts by verifying that all funds have been properly applied, disbursed, and documented prior to final filing and record retention
Maintain complete, accurate, and well-organized financial records to support internal reviews, external audits, and public records requests
Identify and resolve discrepancies, errors, or inconsistencies in financial records and case files in a timely manner
Provide support during audits, inspections, and reviews by internal or external oversight entities
Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive financial, legal, and personal information
Perform related duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the Civil Division
Qualification
Required
College Degree
Three years related experience in accounting or paralegal role
Associate's degree with minimum of 5 years' experience in accounting or paralegal role
Basic computer knowledge
Must be able to multi-task
Good communication skills
Company
East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office
Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office is very proud to serve this community.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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