Fiscal Technician

County of El Dorado; Apex (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of El Dorado invites applications for a Fiscal Technician to perform paraprofessional and technical fiscal work in the Chief Administrative Office, Central Services Fiscal, located in Placerville, CA.

Ideal candidates have related education and experience in accounting, billing, payroll, and financial reconciliation. A valid CA driver's license is required by appointment; telework options may be available consistent with policy.

Qualifications

• Combination of required experience, education, and training providing essential knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Equivalent to graduation from high school; AND four (4) years of journey-level fiscal support experience.
• Equivalent to an associate degree including 15 semester units in accounting, business math, finance, or related field; AND two (2) years of journey-level fiscal support experience.
• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree including 15 semester units in accounting, business math, finance, or related field.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Perform paraprofessional, technical, and specialized fiscal work including revenue billing and collection, payroll, and accounts payable.
• Support accounting and budgeting processes; apply procedures to program functions and projects.
• Maintain and balance accounts, journals, and ledgers; review entries for accuracy.
• Prepare client statements, update schedules and fee structures, and audit calculations.
• Review and reconcile varied reports, journals, and related financial data.

Skills

Accounting support

Billing

Payroll

Accounts payable

Budgeting

Education

High school diploma (equivalent)

Associate degree in accounting or related field

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Use your skills and knowledge to assist the members of your community. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to perform paraprofessional, technical, and/or specialized fiscal work, including revenue billing and collection, payroll, accounts payable, and other financial, statistical, accounting, and/or budgetary support requiring the application of procedural, program, and compliance knowledge in support of a department, division, or program.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Perform technical, complex, and specialized accounting or financial duties in support of an assigned department, division, or program; apply technical procedures, methods, and techniques to support program functions and processes; monitor and explain operational and program requirements and processes to various stakeholders; and assist with special projects as assigned.
• Maintain and balance assigned accounts, journals, and ledgers in accordance with pertinent laws, regulations, rules, policies, and procedures; review entries for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare client statements, update schedule changes and fee structures, modify client invoices, and create final statements; audit calculations and verify client payments in the administration of various budgets by reconciling accounts and preparing justifications.
• Review and reconcile varied reports, journals, budgets, or related fiscal or statistical data.
• Audit, verify, and reconcile various information, including source data as well as manual and computer-produced reports.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here.

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations:

A combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying; however, education may not solely substitute for the required experience.

Equivalent to graduation from high school; AND four (4) years of increasingly responsible journey-level fiscal support experience which includes the maintenance and review of financial or accounting records;

Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited educational institution, which includes 15 semester units in accounting, business math, finance, bookkeeping, or a closely related field; AND two (2) years of journey-level fiscal support experience which includes the maintenance and review of financial or accounting records.

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution, which includes 15-semester units in accounting, business math, finance, bookkeeping, or a closely related field.

Other Requirements:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Kelly Gatchet in Human Resources [e-mail].

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

A written exam will be utilized to determine an applicant's ranking and placement on the eligibility list. The online examination has been tentatively scheduled for 09/17/2026. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications and are therefore eligible to participate, you will be notified by email prior to the examination.

If you have taken this examination within six (6) months prior to the scheduled date of the examination, your score will automatically be transferred to this exam and you are not permitted sit for this examination. If you have taken this examination from greater than six (6) months but within twelve (12) months prior to the scheduled date of the examination, you may elect to transfer that examination score or sit for the examination again; you must contact Human Resources prior to the scheduled exam date to request that your previous score be transferred.

A transferred examination score does not guarantee passing the current examination administration. Examination pass points are set in accordance with the EEOC Uniform Employee Selection Guidelines.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Fiscal Technician. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

If you are interested in the position of Fiscal Technician within any County department, please submit your application.

We are currently recruiting for the following:

• One (1) full time vacancy in the Chief Administrative Office, Central Services Fiscal, located in Placerville, CA.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.

Prior to conditional job offer, candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation.

As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every five (5) years.

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Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

• 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles to Sacramento Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

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• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
• Skiing and Snowboarding
• Live Music and Music Festivals
• Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
• El Dorado County Fair
• Placerville Speedway
• Farm to Fork Restaurants
• Local Shopping Gems

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