Accounting Clerk II

Solano County; California; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Solano County is seeking an Accounting Clerk II to perform financial clerical tasks under supervision. This journey-level position involves managing bookkeeping and statistical records. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience. The selected candidate will support financial transactions and ensure accuracy in record-keeping, contributing to the County's commitment to service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; supplemented by 1 year as Accounting Clerk I or equivalent.
• 6 months full-time as Accounting Clerk I AND accounting courses from an accredited college.
• Successful completion of a County approved spreadsheet skills test.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial clerical, bookkeeping, and statistical reporting tasks.
• Apply arithmetic skills and maintain record keeping systems.
• Process financial records/transactions of moderate complexity.

Skills

Basic spreadsheet skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

6 semester units in principles of accounting

Job description

WHY JOIN US AT SOLANO COUNTY?

COMMITMENT TO SERVICE:Our mission is to serve the people and to provide a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work and play.

We serve the public in many different ways, including:

·Providing primary medical, dental, substance abuse, mental health and social services to residents, including the uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved, and administering federal, state, and local public assistance programs

·Providing law enforcement services in the unincorporated area of the county

·Protecting the community from public health threats such as communicable diseases

·Coordinating countywide responses to domestic violence and terrorism or other emergencies

· Managing the criminal justice process after arrest (jail, prosecution, defense, probation)

· Supporting other local governments through efficient property tax collection as mandated by the State, County and local jurisdictions; and,

·Administration and enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to environmental health, building construction, and land use planning

OUR EMPLOYEES:Our diverse workforce is committed to fulfilling this mission and does so by exemplifying our IDEAL Core Values, engaging in our day to day work of serving the public with Integrity, Dignity, Excellence, Accountability, and Leadership.

To learn more about Solano County, please visit: https://www.solanocounty.gov

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, an Accounting Clerk II, performs financial clerical, bookkeeping and statistical reporting tasks, as well as processes financial records/transactions of moderate complexity; applies arithmetic skills and understanding of record keeping systems and related transactions.

This class is the journey level in the Accounting series and is characterized by the responsibility to perform bookkeeping and statistical record-keeping tasks. Positions in this class deal with relationships that involve several concrete variables in standardized situations and regularly make decisions that may affect the quality, accuracy or utility of results. Work is generally standardized, but requires the application of various established rules and procedures.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by one (1) year of full-time work experience as an Accounting Clerk I or equivalent.

OR

Six (6) months full time work experience as an Accounting Clerk I or equivalent AND 6 semester units or 9 quarter units in principles of accounting courses from an accredited college.

OTHER REQUIRMENTS

Applicants are required to demonstrate basic spreadsheet skills through the passing of a County approved test that will be administered by Human Resources following application review.

Click here to view the full ACCOUNTING CLERK II job description.

SELECTION PROCESS
07/07/2025- By 5:00pm, First Application Submittal Deadline
TBD - Tentative Date for Exam
Applications will be reviewed on a 3-week interval after the first deadline

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination, and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. .All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
HOW TO APPLY:Applications must be submitted online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/solanocounty through the NeoGov system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the application submittal deadline.Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application’s employment history. When completing employment details, do not write “see resume,” as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.

Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at [phone], business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires completion of units. All candidates qualifying for the position under the education requirement must submit a copy of their official or unofficial transcripts (verifying the institution, student, courses and units completed) by the application submittal deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their transcriptsby the application submittal deadlinewill be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to [phone], or by email to [e-mail]. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Accounting Clerk II) and the recruitment number (25-703020-01) in your email or fax.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS
To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE. Applicants who have a service-connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service-connected reasons. Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.