Accountant I

Tulare County, CA; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulare County in Visalia is seeking an accounting professional to establish and maintain departmental financial records using manual and automated systems. The role involves preparing entries, reconciling funds, and examining procedures for reporting improvements.

Education requires a bachelor's degree with accounting coursework. Employees may assess and design accounting subsystems for various county departments, with pre-employment screening and E-Verify as applicable.

Qualifications

• Education requirement includes a bachelor's degree with accounting coursework.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and reporting standards.
• Ability to read and interpret complex laws and fiscal manuals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain departmental financial records and accounts using manual and/or automated systems.
• Prepare accounting entries for revenue and expenditures, transfer of funds, worksheets to reconcile accounts, analysis of revenue and expenditures, and all necessary schedules.
• Maintain claims using manual and/or automated systems.
• Examine accounting procedures and make recommendations for improvement in recording and reporting financial transactions.
• Assist in planning, designing, and developing appropriate manuals and/or automated accounting subsystems for various County departments and subcontracting agencies.

Skills

Accounting

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Office equipment

Financial analysis

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, or related field including 15 semester hours in accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies for those County departments that have this position. The anticipated life of the employment list is six (6) months.

Current vacancies are with the Tulare County Probation Department and the Health & Human Services Agency located in Visalia.

The anticipated life of the list is six months.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

DUTY SAMPLE

• Maintain departmental financial records and accounts using manual and/or automated systems.
• Prepare accounting entries for revenue and expenditures, transfer of funds, worksheets to reconcile accounts, analysis of revenue and expenditures, and all necessary schedules.
• Maintain claims using manual and/or automated systems.
• Examine accounting procedures and make recommendations for improvement in recording and reporting financial transactions.
• Assist in planning, designing, and developing appropriate manuals and/or automated accounting subsystems for various County departments and subcontracting agencies.

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education:

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major study in accounting, public administration or business administration including 15 semester hours in accounting.

Experience:

• None

Knowledge of:

• Accounting principles, procedures and terminology.
• Math including decimals, fractions, and percentages.

Skill/Ability to:

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.

• Analyze financial data and interpret results for management reports.
• Prepare written financial reports and statements accurately.
• Read and understand complex laws, regulations and fiscal and accounting manuals.
• Communicate verbally in a patient, tactful, and courteous manner with the public.
• Write clear, concise reports and memos with technical accuracy using correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Retain and recall information regarding accounting systems and reporting requirements.
• Give and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Establish rapport and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:

• Governmental accounting principles and practices.
• Budgeting principles and practices.
• Cost accounting

Skill/Ability to:

• Use computer systems/programs to perform accounting functions.

Conditions of Employment:

• Candidates selected may be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.
• An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.
• Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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