Probate Audit Specialist

Location: 315 Court Street, Clearwater, Florida, 33756

Are you known for your meticulous attention to detail? Are you passionate about serving and assisting others? Do you thrive in diverse interpersonal interactions? If you answered yes to these questions, we invite you to continue reading and apply for our Probate Audit Specialist position with the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller.

The Probate Audit Specialist position requires meticulous attention to detail in auditing guardianship and estate cases to ensure compliance with the Florida Statutes and court requirements for discharge. Employees in this position must review initial and annual guardianship reports and submit recommendations to court staff based on their review of assets and disbursements. The employee in this position is expected to work independently and exercise good judgment in preparing audit findings. Interaction with the Court, the legal community, and the public is likely to occur daily.

What Would You Do?

• Audits initial inventory, annual, and final accountings filed by guardians.
• Prepares appropriate filings, which may include but are not limited to: Orders Disapproving the Inventory or Accounting, Orders for Additional Bond, Orders to File Required Documents, Orders of Discharge to Court, and/or Notice to Personal Rep.
• Prepares estate audits and estate order checklists for the court and creates estate orders for court consideration.
• Audits and reviews estate files for compliance with Florida Statutes, rules, and court requirements.
• Provides information and services to the general public and responds to inquiries and requests from the General Master, attorneys, litigants, and the court.
• Determines if guardianship assets coincide with previous filings.
• Determines appropriateness of each disbursement made from guardianship funds.
• Determines compliance of guardian with statutory requirements.
• Prepare and review worksheet for guardianship reports, making recommendations based on assets and disbursements.
• Perform data entry for guardianship and estate cases.
• Performs related work as assigned or required.

What Do You Need To Have?

• Associate's Degree and 1 year experience in Probate Court records or related work; or
• 2 years experience in Probate Court records and practical use of computer equipment; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Florida Driver's License or Florida Commercial Driver's License and endorsement, if any.
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or other disaster situations.
• Other highly desirable knowledge, skills, abilities, and credentials relevant to a position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles of probate law, governmental auditing and record keeping procedures.
• Knowledge of the Florida Statutes, Rules of Court and regulations pertinent to probate records.
• Knowledge of automated office equipment, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, grammar, spelling, math and bookkeeping methods.
• Skilled in the application of quality customer service.
• Skilled in the operation of automated office equipment.
• Ability to make and apply decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to analyze accounts, perform computations and prepare related documents.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to type with reasonable speed and accuracy.

Our benefits rank among the top in the area!

• Looking for a strong retirement? We have you covered as members of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with investment and pension options.
• We have deferred compensation programs and wellness centers to name a few perks. Check out these and more!

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