RESPONSIBILITIES
• Review, research, and reconcile the court fiduciary fund trial balances in the SAP Phoenix System. Analyze court accounts to ensure they are accurately recorded and identify any irregularities or needed corrections before the month is closed.
• Review Daily Cash Reports for accuracy, notify other units when certain transactions occur, make corrections as necessary, and research/identify any unusual activity.
• Assist court and Trust Accounting staff as necessary. Determine the best way to help courts and Trust Accounting staff resolve daily issues.
• Review and process deposits and disbursements. Determine the appropriate Phoenix transaction and process for each type of deposit and disbursement submitted by the court.
• Prepare monthly reports and interest allocations. Analyze and validate data collected for correctness and completeness prior to preparing the reports. Prepare Internal Revenue Service Form 1099-INT Statements.
• Review and process Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) and Automated Clearing House (ACH) Requests. Ensure all EFT Requests are completed timely, are accurate, and processed as requested by the courts.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
• Periodically, provide input and feedback on trust projects as needed.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and making recommendations designed to improve trust accounting processes and procedures.
• Crosstrain and provide back-up support for certain Treasury Unit tasks as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including providing analytical and technical support to other units to meet operational priorities.
• Provide cross-training and operational support to other BAP TCAS units when necessary to address workload surges, staff vacancies, or high-priority judicial council requests.
• Attend meetings as needed.
Working Conditions The Judicial Council strives for work life balance and includes 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, and retirement savings plans. In San Francisco, the 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 San Francisco or Sacramento office at least two days per week, based on their office leader's direction, and reside in the area surrounding this location 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.
Minimum Requirements This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.
Additional Documents - Job Application Package Checklist
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-507961
Position #(s):
156-100-3271-XXX
Working Title:
Trust Accountant JO#6596
Classification:
FISCAL ANALYST $7,513.00 - $11,270.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information OVERVIEW
The Branch Accounting and Procurement office is accepting applications for a Fiscal Analyst. This Fiscal Analyst position provides analysis, direction, guidance, maintenance, and oversight for trial court financial operations. This position provides a full range of trust accounting services, including reviewing cash reports, processing and posting the accounting of deposits and disbursements, electronic funds transfers, and all other daily banking transactions for the courts. This position reviews the courts' fiduciary fund trial balances, reconciles the trust liability and receivable accounts, and prepares monthly interest allocations to the courts' accounts. This position works independently with limited supervision and regularly collaborates with other Trust Accounting unit staff in resolving daily discrepancies or reconciliation variances and assists in developing and making recommendations designed to improve trust accounting processes and procedures.
The Judicial Council
The Judicial Council of California is the policy setting body for the state court system and has constitutionally conferred statewide rule-making authority. This authority includes developing, advocating for, and allocating the judicial branch budget. A majority of Council members are California state justices and judges; however, the Council also includes lawyers, legislators, and court administrators.
By enhancing its role as a leadership, knowledge, and service resource for the judicial branch, the Judicial Council's staff organization seeks to continue to evolve as one of California's most dynamic public service entities, focused on improving access to justice for all Californians by innovating and responding to the changing needs of the courts and the public. As a government body charged with improving the statewide administration of justice, the Judicial Council has multiple offices with diverse responsibilities relating to court policy and operations. As employees of the council, every member of staff should view and approach their work as one Judicial Council with a public service mission that is greater than the sum of its parts.
Department Website: http://www.courts.ca.gov/careers
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 3/28/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Completed Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. A completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included, when submitting your application in hard copy.
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Judicial Council of California
Primary Cert Contact
Attn: Please Apply in the Benefits Section Below
455 Golden Gate Avenue
San Francisco , CA 94102-3688
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.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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
Bachelor's degree, preferably in business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field, and three
(3) years of professional experience in accounting, finance, budgetary, or contract administration. An
additional four (4) years of professional experience in the assigned function as noted above may
substitute for the bachelor's degree. Or, additional directly related experience and/or education may
be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
OR
Juris doctor, Master of Business Administration, or master's degree in a directly related field for the
assigned disciplines such as finance or accountancy.
OR
Two (2) years as an Associate Fiscal Analyst in the assigned field with the Judicial Council of
California or two (2) years of experience performing the duties of a class comparable in the level of
responsibility to that of an Associate Fiscal Analyst in a California superior court or California state-level government entity.
Desirable Qualifications:
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, apply, and explain complex laws, codes, regulations, and financial standards.
• Expertise in reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting complex financial documents, including court orders, agreements, and accounting rules.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP and Trial Court Financial Policies and Procedures, with experience in monitoring compliance across multiple transactions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including reconciling aged items, identifying trends, and providing actionable recommendations.
• Proven ability to develop, update, and document financial procedures and workflow improvements, including automation and process enhancements.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, and reconciling financial documents and statements with accuracy and attention to detail.
OTHER
Please note, if you are selected for hire, verification of employment authorization to work in the United States will be required.
Benefits HOW TO APPLY
This position requires the submission of our official application, responses to the supplemental questions, and a resume. To ensure consideration of your application for the earliest round of interviews, please apply by 5:00P.M on February 14, 2026 . However, this position will remain open until filled.
To complete the online application, please visit www.courts.ca.gov/careers and search for Job ID# 6596 .
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
$7,513 - $11,270 per month
Please note due to statewide fiscal conditions, the posted salary range is subject to a temporary 3% reduction. In exchange for this 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
• FlexElect Program
• Pretax Parking
• Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional)
• Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)
The Judicial Council of California Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.courts.ca.gov/careers
Human Resources Contact:
Alexis Ortiz
(415) 865-4565
jobs@jud.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Sandra Grace
(415) 865-8944
Sandra.Grace@jud.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
