Financial Office Professional I/II

County of Santa Barbara; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Santa Barbara is hiring for Financial Office Professional I/II positions, offering full-time and part-time roles across various departments. Ideal candidates will possess strong customer service skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, engaging in essential accounting and financial management tasks.

Benefits

Retirement reciprocity

Time and service credit towards vacation

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills essential.
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine fiscal recordkeeping and maintain ledgers.
• Post and adjust journal entries, process claims.
• Prepare daily/monthly reports and perform clerical duties.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Oral communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The County of Santa Barbara is currently accepting applications to establish an employment list for Financial Office Professional I/II positions. This list will be used to fill current and future full-time and part-time vacancies at various locations across the County, including Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Lompoc, Carpinteria, and more. When applying, be sure to select the locations and departments where you are willing to work—your choices will determine your eligibility for current and future openings.

Current vacancies include:

• One (1) full-time position in the County Health Department
• One (1) part-time position in the District Attorney’s Office

The Financial Office Professional classification is utilized within 14 departments of the County of Santa Barbara. These entry-level roles typically involve a variety of duties related to accounting, budgeting, and financial management, while learning how to perform the full range of fiscal record keeping, clerical, and related tasks. Each position may vary based on departmental needs and the nature of the work performed. For additional information about our County Departments, please visit this link: http://www.countyofsb.org/deptlist.sbc

Join a team that values integrity, service, and excellence. Apply today and build a career with purpose at the County of Santa Barbara!

Start Your Career with Us:The Financial Office Professional I acts as a gateway to the County’s advanced Financial Office Professional positions. You are exposed to the public sector culture through your department. As you receive mentorship and grow in your financial professional experience, you will develop the knowledge, skills and abilities to advance in your department, or within the greater County organization, as a Financial Office Professional II and Senior.

Salary Information:

Financial Office Professional I:$22.99 - $27.64 per hour
Financial Office Professional II:$28.97 - $35.05 per hour
Bilingual and uniform allowance when applicable | Benefits: For information on benefits, click HERE.

Financial Office Professional I – Restricted:$23.23 - $27.90 per hour
Financial Office Professional II – Restricted:$29.24 - $35.35 per hour
Bilingual and uniform allowance when applicable | Benefits: For information on benefits, clickHERE.
These positions are regularly privy to the decisions or recommendations of County management affecting employer-employee relations. These employees are in the confidential-unrepresented bargaining unit.

Benefits: Applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:

• Retirement reciprocity
• Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate

The Ideal Candidate will possess:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Good time management skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly
• Ability to prioritize and complete time-sensitive tasks
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Ability to work well independently and as a team player
• Self-motivation and overall, a positive attitude
• Ability to be accurate and pay attention to details

A Financial Office Professional I position, and associated tasks may vary based on the department’s specific needs and the various duties performed in each division. In this position, you will generally perform routine fiscal recordkeeping, post and adjust journal entries, balance accounts, maintain ledgers, process claims, prepare daily/monthly reports, and perform other basic clerical and fiscal duties.

The following job-related competencies are required upon entry to this class for successful performance of essential functions and for demonstration of the County's ACE values:

• Skill to use computer operating system, word processing, spreadsheet, and email software at a level necessary to create documents, enter data, and send and respond to email messages
• Use alphabetic computer keyboard with skill and accuracy
• Use calculator/numeric keyboard to enter data and make calculations
• Use complete English sentences and paragraphs to correctly organize and convey information
• Correct use of English parts of speech, sentence structure, vocabulary, and word usage
• Skill to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, decimals, and percentages
• Skill to make change, receive payments, and reconcile amounts to documents and controls
• Skill to meet and interact with the public and co-workers courteously and professionally
• Skill to file information alphabetically, numerically, and chronologically
• Skill to write and print legibly, clearly, and uniformly to record information

For more information regarding the position and the required competencies, click HERE.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License is required for some positions.

BACKGROUND CHECK:Some positions require the applicant to pass a background investigation. Current or excessive use of drugs, sale of drugs, serious criminal history, or deception relating to employment history may bar employment.

SHIFT WORK AND WEEKENDS: Some positions in this class require shift and weekend work.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:

• Review applications and supplemental questionnaireto determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.
• Microsoft Excel Online Assessment:Candidates will be notified by email with instructions on completing this online skill assessment. The deadline for completing the assessment will be clearly stated in the invitation emailed to candidates. You must complete and pass this assessment to demonstrate meeting the employment standards for this position.
• Online Financial Office Professional Examination:Candidates who successfully pass the Microsoft Excel Online assessment will be required to successfully pass the online assessment. Candidates who advance to this step will be notified by email with instructions on completing this examination.

Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the online examination to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list. Human Resources will notify you by mail if your name is removed.

Veteran's Preference Points: Veteran’s preference credit is applicable for this recruitment (5 points for veterans, 10 points for disabled veterans). To be eligible for this credit, you must be applying for this position within five years from your most recent date of: (1) honorable discharge from active military service; or, (2) discharge from a military or veterans’ hospital where treatment and confinement were for a disability incurred during active military service; or, (3) completion of education or training funded by a Federal Educational Assistance Act. No time limit exists for veterans with 30% or more disability. To receive veteran’s preference points, you must: (1) check the Veteran’s Preference Points box on the employment application form, (2) submit a copy of your Form DD214 to the Human Resources Department on or before the online financial office professional examination test date, and (3) pass all phases of the examination process. The preference points will be added to your final test score.

Reasonable Accommodations: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We do require verifications of the accommodation needed from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.

Recruiters will communicate with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss the required deadlines.

Background Investigation and Medical Evaluation:Sheriff's Office, District Attorney, Child Support Services, Public Defender and the Probation Department conduct a background investigation. Current or excessive use of drugs, sale of drugs, serious criminal history, or deception relating to employment history may bar employment. Other departments may require an extended background check including credit history; this is at the discretion of each department.

Conditional Job Offer:Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, candidates will be required to successfully complete a background check, which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks.

All Positions: Appointees may be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.

The County of Santa Barbara Health Department (“County Health”) requires all employees working in direct contact with patients or clients in a high-risk environment to comply with the County Health Employee Immunizations policy. This can be accomplished by providing documentation of immunizations, submitting laboratory immune titers demonstrating adequate immunity, or obtaining required vaccinations. A list of requirements, based on the specific program, will be sent at the time an offer letter is presented to the selected candidate(s) and initial documentation will be required at this time.

Disaster Service Worker:Pursuant to Governmental Code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a long-standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, June 13, 2025, at 4:59 p.m. PST, postmarks not accepted. You can view job postings and apply online 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com.

Chanel Y. Turner, Talent Acquisition Analyst, [e-mail]