Accountant I/II

Job Description:

Accountant I/II

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ABOUT US

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values, and our organizational culture here . Read on to find out more about this opportunity:

The Marin County Department of Finance is responsible for the powers and duties of the offices of the auditor, controller, tax collector, treasurer, and public administrator. We serve as a collaborative partner and fiscal advisor to the County government in their consideration of fiscal decisions and planning. We strive to inspire and elevate public trust in County government by safeguarding the County’s financial integrity, advocating, and implementing best practices, and ensuring compliance with mandates and fiduciary responsibilities.

Mission Statement: The mission of the Department of Finance is to instill the public's trust and ensure the financial integrity of the County of Marin by safeguarding the County's funds and promoting the prudent utilization of resources.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under the direction of the Accounting Unit Manager, the Accountant I/II performs a variety of professional level accounting work requiring a strong understanding of accounting, auditing, and reconciliation principles and practices. The Accountant I/II also interprets and explains existing accounting and fiscal policies and procedures, and is responsible for preparing, reconciling, reviewing, and analyzing complex accounting records and reports.

Accountant I (0370A) This is the entry and first working level in this professional accounting series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn public agency, County and departmental accounting systems and practices. As experience is gained, duties become more diversified and are performed under more general supervision. This class is alternately staffed with Accountant II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications of the higher-level class.

Accountant II (0370) This is the experienced or journey-level class in the professional accountant series, fully competent to perform the full range of accounting and financial support duties. Successful performance of the work requires considerable knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practices and the ability to exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines. This class is distinguished from Senior Accountant in that the latter is the advanced journey level responsible for performing the most complex professional accounting work and may provide lead direction to professional and support staff within a specified division, a special district or on an organization level.

There is currently one (1) full-time (37.5 hours/week)vacancy) in the Treasurer’s Office of the Department of Finance that will be filled at the Accountant I or II level. Candidates will be considered for the level(s) for which they meet minimum qualifications.

ABOUT YOU

Our Highly Qualified Candidate is an excellent communicator in both written and verbal communication to internal and external audiences. We are looking for someone able to prepare and maintain accurate records, analyze data, and perform research and reconciliation functions. They need to be highly proficient with spreadsheets and have proven experience with originating and reconciling financial transactions. This person can clearly articulate and document appropriate accounting methodologies to be utilized in reconciling and recording bank and clearing account transactions, as well as confidently navigate Enterprise financial accounting systems. The ideal candidate is experienced in the processing and knowledge of governmental accounting and has exposure to a banking or treasury environment. They are organized, dependable, accurate, and able to work independently and as a team. Proficiency with Tyler Munis or other large automated financial systems is highly desirable.

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Accounting theory, principles and practices and their application to a wide variety of accounting transactions.
• Principles, practices and terminology of governmental accounting.
• Principles and practices of budgeting in a public agency.
• Principles and practices of cost accounting in a public agency.
• Computer applications related to the work, including spreadsheets and financial transaction processing and report preparation.
• Applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Principles of financial auditing and reconciliation.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment.
• Basic functions of a public agency.

ABILITY TO

• Analyze, review, interpret and reconcile financial data, reports and transactions.
• Verify the accuracy of financial transactions and reports.
• Ensure proper authorization and documentation for disbursements and transactions.
• Assist in developing, modifying and implementing financial record keeping and reporting systems.
• Learn to work with modern, integrated financial systems (Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems)
• Prepare clear, concise and accurate financial and accounting reports and records.
• Use sound, independent judgment within policy and procedural guidelines.
• Organize own work and meeting critical deadlines.
• Make mathematical and statistical calculations rapidly and accurately.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Explain technical data to non-technical user staff.
• Plan, schedule, assign, direct and review the work of support staff or volunteers.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Verify the accuracy of financial transactions and reports.
• Ensure proper authorization and documentation for disbursements and transactions.
• Assist in developing, modifying and implementing financial record keeping and reporting systems.
• Learn to work with modern, integrated financial systems (Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems)
• Prepare clear, concise and accurate financial and accounting reports and records.
• Use sound, independent judgment within policy and procedural guidelines.
• Organize own work and meeting critical deadlines.
• Make mathematical and statistical calculations rapidly and accurately.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Explain technical data to non-technical user staff.
• Plan, schedule, assign, direct and review the work of support staff or volunteers.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
Accountant I Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units in accounting. Additional professional or technical accounting experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis, provided there is no substitution for the accounting units. Education or experience in using automated accounting systems and spreadsheets is highly desirable.

Salary Range for Accountant I: $72,325.50 - $86,073.00 Annually

Accountant II (in addition to the above) Two years of professional accounting experience. Experience in a public agency setting and within the specific area of assignment is highly desirable.
Salary Range for Accountant II: $84,006.00 - $100,483.50 Annually

Special Requirements: The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete a background investigation.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.

Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Dario Aguilar at dario.aguilar@marincounty.gov

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .

Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 1/12/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$72,325.50 - $100,483.50 Annually