Fiscal Support Specialist

Kern County; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern County is seeking a Fiscal Support Specialist to support financial operations in a county department. The role emphasizes accuracy in bookkeeping, data entry, and customer service within a government setting.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and relevant fiscal support experience. The county highlights a growth mindset and opportunities for professional development throughout employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Two years of fiscal support, bookkeeping, accounting support or related experience; or one year as Fiscal Support Technician; or equivalent education/experience.

Skills

Data entry

Bookkeeping

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

EXAMINATION SCHEDULE:

• Written Exam: will be conducted on September 30, 2026.

Examination:

Written Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations; basic accounting principles; processes and procedures in assigned area of responsibility; bookkeeping principles; standard office equipment and procedures; data entry techniques; customer service principles; filing techniques, and other relevant topics.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards:

• High School Diploma, or G.E.D.
• Two years of fiscal support, bookkeeping, accounting support or experience related to the area of assignment; or, one year equivalent to a Fiscal Support Technician in the Kern County classification system; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Full Job Description: Fiscal Support Specialist

Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.

Growth Mindset

We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.

Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form.

For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.