Public Sector Junior Accountant

Tulare County, CA; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulare County in Visalia is seeking an accounting professional to establish and maintain departmental financial records using manual and automated systems. The role involves preparing entries, reconciling funds, and examining procedures for reporting improvements.

Education requires a bachelor's degree with accounting coursework. Employees may assess and design accounting subsystems for various county departments, with pre-employment screening and E-Verify as applicable.

Qualifications

• Education requirement includes a bachelor's degree with accounting coursework.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and reporting standards.
• Ability to read and interpret complex laws and fiscal manuals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain departmental financial records and accounts using manual and/or automated systems.
• Prepare accounting entries for revenue and expenditures, transfer of funds, worksheets to reconcile accounts, analysis of revenue and expenditures, and all necessary schedules.
• Maintain claims using manual and/or automated systems.
• Examine accounting procedures and make recommendations for improvement in recording and reporting financial transactions.
• Assist in planning, designing, and developing appropriate manuals and/or automated accounting subsystems for various County departments and subcontracting agencies.

Skills

Accounting

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Office equipment

Financial analysis

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, or related field including 15 semester hours in accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Tulare County in Visalia is seeking an accounting professional to establish and maintain departmental financial records using manual and automated systems. The role involves preparing entries, reconciling funds, and examining procedures for reporting improvements.

Education requires a bachelor's degree with accounting coursework. Employees may assess and design accounting subsystems for various county departments, with pre-employment screening and E-Verify as applicable.