Accounting Specialist (20569950)

Job Description:

Accounting Specialist (20569950)

Description

Description

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Accounting Specialist in the Treasurer and Tax Collector's department. Under direction performs specialized accounting support duties including departmental payroll, billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, tax billing and collection; performs financial and accounting office support duties that require a specialized knowledge; provides administrative support to assigned supervisor; performs the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series, which may include providing lead direction over assigned personnel, and performing duties including, but not limited to, verifying and processing departmental payroll, reviewing a variety of financial reports for accuracy, performing the more complex research and auditing of financial documents and performs other duties as assigned. Incumbents at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned areas of responsibility. This is the advanced journey administrative support level in the clerical accounting series.

The employment list established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill additional vacancies within the same classification in other departments.

Examples of duties:

• Conducts the more complex research and auditing of financial transactions and reports; adjusts accounts as necessary.
• Receives, reviews, and audits departmental payroll information; enters data and produces trial balances for salaries, deductions and leave information; gathers data related to salaries and benefits for budget purposes; balances benefit liability reports.
• Maintains records, prepares billing and receives monies related to secured, unsecured and supplemental tax bills; computes penalties and interest; receives and receipts payments.
• Reviews and reconciles varied reports, journals, budget, departmental payroll, tax, revenue or related financial or business data; prepares journal entries as assigned.
• Maintains records, balances receipts and accounts and prepares periodic reports regarding separate funding sources and trust accounts; makes detailed entries to various computerized databases, depending upon functional area to which assigned.

SAVE THE DATE: A selection process has tentatively been scheduled for Wednesday, January 15th and/or Thursday, January 16th.

Additional details including the status of your application, test date and location will follow.

Job Description URL:

http://www.yuba.org/Yuba%20County/Human%20Resources%20and%20Organizational%20Ser...

Job PDF:

Acct Specialist Dec 2024.pdf

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be highly organized and detail oriented in order to conduct the more complex research and auditing of financial transactions and reports. Additionally, they will have the knowledge to be able to perform the most complex accounting support duties. This individual will also be responsible for general office support duties and be customer service minded. They will have good interpersonal skills, be a great communicator both verbally and in writing and enjoy working in a team environment. Experience with cash-handling is preferred.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum: Graduation from high school; and two years of experience in the maintenance and review of accounting, financial, or fiscal records or one year of experience at a level equivalent to the County’s classification of Accounting Assistant.

Preferred: In addition to the minimum, one year of college (30 semester units) with course work involving accounting, bookkeeping or a related field and additional years of experience as defined above.

Special Requirements:

Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation which may include Live Scan fingerprinting and/or credit check prior to hire. Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.

Benefits

SALARY RANGE: $3,912 - $4,304 / month (DOE)

MERIT INCREASE: Typically 5% each year for the first 7 years. To access the County salary schedule, please click on this link.

RETIREMENT MISCELLANEOUS:

Classic: 2% @ 55

New: 2% @ 62

For more information about CalPERS Pension, please visit CalPERS Retirement.

SOCIAL SECURITY: Yuba County does not participate in the Social Security Program

MEDICARE: Yuba County does participate in the Medicare Program.

STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE: SDIprovides benefits to employees who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness or injury. Paid Family Leave (PFL) automatically covers persons covered by SDI.

MEDICAL: Yuba County offers several medical plan options (HMO and PPO plans available based on eligibility) through CalPERS. To reference the current Rate Sheet, please visit Health Insurance and see General Resources.

DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: The County pays 100% of the Basic plan premiums for employee or 80% for employee and eligible dependent(s). Requires participation in Health Insurance benefits.

*Health Waiver Opt-out of $250/monthly available with proof of other Non-Covered CA, employer sponsored health care coverage.

LIFE INSURANCE: County provides $50,000 in life insurance coverage. Employees may purchase additional coverage for themselves and dependents.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: County paid confidential counseling program for up to 5 visits per incident per eligible family member.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: One Voluntary Deferred Compensation plan is available.

UNION AFFILIATION: Yuba County Employee Association (YCEA). To learn more visit Labor Relations.

F or Leave Accrual Rates and Specialty Pays for classifications within the Yuba County Employees Association Bargaining Unit, please reference this Yuba County Employee's Association (YCEA) Benefits Summary .

Special Instructions

Final Filing Deadline: Friday, January 3, 2024 at 5pm.

APPLICATION SCREENING:

An official Yuba County employment application must be submitted by the final filing deadline. Applications must include copies of valid license(s), certificate(s) and college transcripts and/or diploma. Incomplete applications may be disqualified from further consideration.

TO APPLY:

ONLINE APPLICATION: Applications may be submitted online through CalOpps. Click on the Apply for Job button above to complete the Yuba County employment application.

OR

HARD COPY APPLICATION: You may access a hard copy of the Yuba County employment application by visiting our website at http://www.yuba.org. Our applications are available in a Microsoft Word format or fillable PDF, or you may pick up these materials in our office located 915 8th Street, Suite 129, Marysville, CA 95901. Hard copies of applications can be submitted to our office in person, by U.S. Mail or by fax at 530-749-7864. Applications must be received by the final filing deadline; postmarks or applications received after the final filing deadline will not be accepted.

All applicants will be given written notice regarding the status of their application and selection procedures. The County prefers to communicate via email, if provided, to expedite communication. It is also recommended that applicants review their SPAM mail daily so as not miss any important communication from the County. Communications are sent from two mail servers: Yuba@CalOpps.org and @co.yuba.ca.us.

Applicants are responsible for notifying the County of any changes to their contact information, including but not limited to e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, primary and secondary telephone numbers.

(Note: All diplomas or degrees must be from an accredited college or university. To obtain information regarding accreditation, refer to the US Department of Education Office of Post Secondary Education at: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx )

Applicants must provide the following documents with their application by the filing deadline:

• Completed Yuba County Employment Application (Online or Hard Copy)
• Any Diplomas and Unofficial Transcripts
• Copies of Related Certifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The minimum and preferred requirements are listed above. While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, Human Resources reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures.

RECRUITMENT SELECTION PROCESSES:

The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to:

• Exams
• Department Interviews

(Please note: The entire recruitment process from recruitment opening date to start date could take 6 - 12 weeks for successful candidates).

EXAM:

Applicants who have successfully met the minimum qualifications and completed any screening processes must successfully complete the Cooperative Personnel Services (CPS) Exam with a passing score to continue to the next phase of the recruitment process. The CPS Exam may potentially be administered online using County computers.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION:

If special accommodation is required at any stage of the selection process, complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation in Employment Examination Process Form and provide the required documentation by the final filing deadline. The form can be obtained at Reasonable Accommodation Form or by contacting Human Resources at 530-749-7860.

VETERAN’S CREDIT:

All applicants who have successfully completed the application/selection procedures and examination process may be eligible for veteran’s credit. Applicants must have served on active duty for a period of not less than 90 days in the armed forces in time of war or national emergency, or in time of peace in a campaign or expedition for service in which a medal has been authorized by the government of the United States and who has been discharged or released under honorable conditions, and widows of such persons shall be allowed credit. Military Records Form DD214 must be submitted for further review and determination of appropriate credits.

WAIVER OF SELECTION PROCEDURES:

When selection procedures have been publicly announced and the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications for the position is five or less, the Human Resources Director may, at her/his discretion; a) Waive the competition entirely and submit the names of the applicants meeting the minimum qualifications to the appointing department, b) Revise the conditions of competition to a more practical basis under the circumstances.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY LIST:

An employment eligibility list is established for those applicants who successfully pass all phases of the examination process. This list will be held for a minimum of six (6) months from the date the list is certified. For each vacancy the top five (5) ranks on the list will be certified to the department for final selection, which will include a departmental interview.

DEPARTMENT INTERVIEW:

The hiring department will notify the applicant of the date and time of his/her interview. The applicant will be asked a series of questions about his/herself and his/her related experience, education and training that exhibit the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to the job. The applicant may also be asked questions about hypothetical situations to test his/her ability to make decisions and use sound judgment and common sense.

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone:

(530)749-7867

Contact email:

cissenmann@co.yuba.ca.us

Closing Date/Time: 1/3/2025 at 5pm

Salary:

$3,912.00-$4,304.00 Monthly