Description

Fiscal Analyst I	Step 1	Step 2	Step 3	Step 4	Step 5
Hourly	28.77	30.21	31.73	33.32	34.99
Biweekly	2,302	2,417	2,538	2,666	2,799
Monthly	4,987	5,236	5,500	5,776	6,065
Annually	59,842	62,837	65,998	69,306	72,779

Fiscal Analyst II	Step 1	Step 2	Step 3	Step 4	Step 5
Hourly	31.93	33.53	35.21	36.98	38.83
Biweekly	2,554	2,682	2,817	2,958	3,106
Monthly	5,535	5,812	6,103	6,410	6,731
Annually	66,414	69,742	73,237	76,918	80,766

Fiscal Analyst III	Step 1	Step 2	Step 3	Step 4	Step 5
Hourly	36.92	38.77	40.71	42.75	44.89
Biweekly	2,954	3,102	3,257	3,420	3,591
Monthly	6,400	6,720	7,056	7,410	7,781
Annually	76,794	80,642	84,677	88,920	93,371

DEFINITION: Under direction, performs professional financial analysis work; assists with fiscal and strategic analysis; performs analysis, design and implementation of official procedures, processes and systems and performs financial and accounting audits.  

 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:  The incumbents within this classification may be assigned work in various areas such as payroll, procurement of goods and services, compliance of contracts and internal court policies and procedures with Judicial Branch Contracting Law. Fiscal Analyst responsibilities involve complex and technical Payroll Administration; Procurement of a wide variety of goods and services; ensuring compliance of Judicial Branch Contracting Law; Internal Auditing of court policies and procedures in compliance with judicial branch and government requirements;

Grants Accounting including budgeting, financial reporting, and grants claims reimbursement; and other related fiscal administration duties.

 

The Fiscal Analyst series is a journey level series.  The Fiscal Analyst I is the entry level of the series.  The Fiscal Analyst II is the experienced level of the series and performs more difficult and complex work.  The Fiscal Analyst III is the highest level of the series and performs the most difficult, complex and specialized work.

 

The Fiscal Analyst is considered Confidential in which the incumbent is privy to decisions of Court management affecting employer-employee relations.

 

Typical Tasks

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:  The information below is meant to serve as samples of job duties and responsibilities for this classification.  This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive, but indicative of several types of duties performed.

 

Typical tasks:

• Processes and reconciles all payroll for the court;
• Processes state and federal quarterly and annual reporting forms and documents;
• Resolves complex issues related to analysis of state and federal guidelines for pre-post tax payroll earnings, and other payroll related issues;
• Maintains database information for payroll processing and reporting;

• Researches sources of goods and services and prepares requests for proposal/quotations;
• Prepares purchase orders for goods and services based on requisitions and court needs;
• Recommends use of and maintains computer database of inventory levels and purchasing activities;
• Performs procurement planning, solicitation and evaluation of proposals;
• Performs court-wide audits of processes and procedures for compliance with the Judicial Council of California, Financial Policies & Procedures Manual and other financial related  regulations;
• Conducts training of court staff on compliance requirements;
• Makes recommendations to upper management on compliance changes and policies;
• Writes procedures related to financial compliance for the court;

• Prepares grant claims and reporting for submission to the Judicial Council and grantors;
• Prepares grants budget to actual financial reporting and analysis for presentation to upper management;
• Compiles request for proposal information for grant applications at the local, state, and federal level.
• Reviews bi-weekly labor coding to ensure charges to grants are in compliance with grantor approved functions; 

• Assists in compiling of work papers as required for court general fund, special revenue funds, and grant funded audits; 
• Compiles and analyzes financial, budgetary, revenue, expenditure, payroll data, grants, statistics and other information;
• Plans, organizes, and conducts administrative studies;
• Prepares correspondence and other written materials;
• Assists in the development and implementation of department or division goals and objectives;
• Maintains confidentiality of information;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:    Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, finance, or closely related field from an accredited college or university.

AND

Experience:  

 

Level I:           Two (2) years of technical administrative experience in one or more operational and/or administrative areas such as fiscal, budgets, accounting, cost analysis, and/or human resources.

 

Level II:          Three (3) years of experience equivalent to that gained as a Fiscal Analyst I with Fresno Superior Court.

 

Level III:         Five (5) years of combined experience equivalent to that gained as a Fiscal Analyst I and Fiscal Analyst II with Fresno Superior Court.  

 

OR

 

Any combination of relevant experience and/or education that would demonstrate that the individual possesses the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities listed above as determined by the Court Executive Officer.

 

License:         Possession of valid Class “C” California Driver’s License or the ability to travel between Court locations as assigned.

Additional Information

EXPECTED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:   

• Accounting principles, practices and methods; 
• Accounts payable, accounts receivable and purchasing; 
• Payroll processes;
• Interpretation of MOUs and contracts;
• Court policies and procedures; pertinent laws, rules, and goals; awareness of the objectives of the Court; 
• Modern office practices and procedures and filing systems; computer applications including Excel, Word, Outlook.

 

Skill and Ability to:

• Communicate orally and in writing; 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels within the organization; 
• Accomplish job assignments independently; 
• Learn new work processes and procedures and deal effectively with other departments as well as the public.  

WORKING CONDITIONS:  These characteristics are representative of those that must be met, or are encountered, by an employee while successfully performing the essential functions of the job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit at a desk and/or in front of a computer display terminal.
• Use of 10-key.
• Twist and bend neck.
• Repetitive hand movement while performing computer data entry as well as writing.
• Push and/or pull drawers of file cabinets and/or desks.
• Crouch, stoop, climb and reach while retrieving materials from shelves and cabinets.
• Occasional grasping, lifting and movement of items weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Stand for periods of time. 
• Duties are performed primarily indoors.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS:  Convictions, depending on the type, number and date, may be disqualifying.  Court employees shall be subject to a modified background investigation and fingerprinting.  False statements or omission of facts regarding background or employment history may result in disqualification or dismissal.

Request for Reasonable Accommodations:   The Superior Court of California, County of Fresno is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).  Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department at (559) 457-2050 or via email at[email protected].  Individuals with hearing and/or speech impairments may also contact Human Resources for this position through the use of the California Relay Service by dialing 711.

Benefits

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Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription health benefits:
Choice of Blue Shield (HMO, PPO, HDHP) or Kaiser (HMO, HDHP) health plans effective on your first day of employment. Choice of Delta Dental DPPO or Metlife Dental DHMO plans effective on your first day of employment. Vision coverage through Superior Vision or Kaiser Vision is also available effective on your first day of employment. The Court pays towards employee coverage plus an additional amount per year for family health benefit premiums.
 
Flexible Spending Account(s):
Medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts available. Set pre-tax dollars aside to pay for eligible medical and dependent care.
 
Health Savings Account: 
Employees who enroll in a high-deductible health plan (HDHP), have the option to open a savings account and set aside pre-tax dollars for reimbursement of qualified medical expenses.
 
Basic Life/AD&D Insurance:
$15,000 Basic Life/AD&D insurance provided by the Court.
 
Short Term Disability Insurance (STD):
Optional enrollment of STD administered through California State Disability Insurance (SDI).
 
Retirement:
The Fresno Superior Court participates in the Fresno County Employees Retirement Association (FCERA). Placement in Benefit Tier I or Tier V is contingent upon a candidate's recent employment circumstances. Additionally, FCERA has reciprocity with several California public retirement systems. More information about FCERA can be found at www.fcera.org. Retirement benefits are integrated with Social Security.

Vacation/Sick:

Paid Time Off (PTO) is initially accrued at the rate of approximately 20 days per year based on being on a continuous paid status; pro-rated for hours worked. Accrual rate increases based on length of service.

Paid Holidays: 
The following is a schedule of Court recognized paid holidays for Court employees:
January 1 – New Year's Day
Third Monday in January – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
February 12 – Lincoln's Birthday 
Third Monday in February – President's Day
March 31 – Farm Worker's Day
Last Monday in May – Memorial Day
June 19- Juneteenth
July 4 – Independence Day
First Monday in September – Labor Day
November 11 – Veteran's Day
Last Thursday in November – Thanksgiving Day
Friday following Thanksgiving
December 25 – Christmas Day
 

Additional Benefits Available:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Deferred Compensation (457b, 457 Roth)
• Group Universal Life Insurance
• Whole Life Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Agency Information

Employer

Fresno Superior Court

Address

1100 Van Ness Avenue








Fresno, California, 93724

Phone

(559) 457-2050

Website

http://www.fresno.courts.ca.gov/