Public Sector Accountant II – Remote Options

The County of El Dorado; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of El Dorado in Placerville, CA is seeking an Accountant I/II to perform professional-level accounting work, maintain financial records, and prepare ledgers and reports across County departments.

Responsibilities include reviewing documents for accuracy, preparing trial balances, journal entries, reconciliations, and assisting in budget development and adjustments for various funds. Prior governmental experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Combination of required experience, education, and training that provides essential knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Accountant I: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, or a closely related field; substitution may be allowed.
• Accountant II: In addition to Accountant I, two years of accounting experience; governmental or public agency experience preferred.
• Licenses and Certificates: Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Review accounting and financial documents to ensure accuracy of information and calculations and make correcting entries.
• Examine supporting documentation to establish proper authorization and conformance with agreements, contracts, and state and federal regulations.
• Prepare trial balances; coordinate and calculate periodic closings.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations of general ledger, journals, subsidiary accounts and bank statements.
• Compile and prepare general and subsidiary ledgers and supporting schedules.
• Maintain expenditure and budgetary control accounts.
• Prepare and coordinate budget appropriation transfers.
• Assist in the preparation of and analyze and adjust budgets for departmental and County funds.
• Confer with departmental representatives and provide information regarding budgeting and accounting processes.
• Analyze and prepare varied financial statements and reports.

Education

Four-year degree in accounting/finance/business administration or related field

Valid California or Nevada driver's license

Job description

The County of El Dorado in Placerville, CA is seeking an Accountant I/II to perform professional-level accounting work, maintain financial records, and prepare ledgers and reports across County departments.

Responsibilities include reviewing documents for accuracy, preparing trial balances, journal entries, reconciliations, and assisting in budget development and adjustments for various funds. Prior governmental experience is preferred.