Cal State University (CSU) Maritime Academy
200 Maritime Academy Drive, Vallejo, CA 94590, USA
Working Title: Accountant II Classification Title: Accountant II Department Name: Financial Services Time Base: Full-time Pay Plan: 12 month Bargaining Unit: 9 (CSUEU) Employment Type: Probationary/Permanent Salary Range: Hiring salary is anticipated at $5,300-$5,600 per month commensurate with education and experience CSU Salary Range: $4,452 -$8,592 per month. Benefits: Premium benefit package includes outstanding health, dental and vision plans; life and disability insurances; pension (CalPERS); tuition fee waiver; and 14 paid holidays per year. See our benefits website for additional information. Application Deadline: Open until filled. A review of applications will begin Tuesday, February 27, 2024 and the review period may end at any time thereafter. Position Summary: The Department of Accounting and Finance provides accounting services to the University's students, staff, faculty and Auxiliary Organizations. These accounting services include but are not limited to cashiering, student accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general accounting, financial aid, post award grants and contracts, financial reporting, and asset management/property accounting. Accounting is responsible for ensuring that all accounting, reporting, and reconciliation functions are performed in accordance with applicable law and policy while at the same time providing the highest possible level of service to the campus community. Under the general direction of the Accounting Manager, Accountant II performs professional accounting work requiring comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting standards. This includes completing account reconciliations, preparation of journal entries, inter-fund accounting, and solving moderate to complex accounting issues, and financial analysis. In addition, the incumbent assumes primary responsibility for recording Foundation financial transactions in a timely, accurate, efficient, and effective manner, monitors and reconciles cash and investment accounts for all campus funds. The incumbent participates in all aspects of supporting the mission and goals of California State University Maritime Academy and its Auxiliary Organizations. The incumbent plays an active role in working, partnering, and collaborating within the Administration and Finance Division and all other campus business units and operations relating to the day-to-day business operations . About California State University Maritime Academy: Established in 1929, California State University Maritime Academy, a campus of the California State University, is the only degree-granting maritime academy on the West Coast. Located on the scenic Vallejo waterfront, the campus serves a student population of approximately 1000 undergraduates and 50 graduate students. Cal Maritime offers seven baccalaureate degrees in Business Administration, International Strategy and Security, Facilities Engineering Technology, Marine Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Transportation, and Oceanography. The undergraduate curriculum includes licensing programs for future merchant marine, Coast Guard, and Naval reserve officers. Cal Maritime also offers a Master of Science in Transportation and Engineering Management degree, as well as a number of extended learning programs and courses. Major Responsibilities : Under general direction of the Accounting Manager, the incumbent will perform and provide professional level, cross-functional accounting support for the University and Auxiliary Organizations which is analytical, evaluative, innovative, and advisory in nature for the Accounting Department unit of Fiscal Affairs. This includes providing a wide variety of centralized accounting services where the application of knowledge about the theories, principles, and practices of the accounting profession, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) are used in classifying, examining, analyzing, reconciling, and reporting of financial transactions while ensuring compliance of applicable laws, rules and regulations between entities, programs, and funds. These responsibilities include but not limited to: Analyze and reconcile bank statements, sub-ledgers, reports, and financial records. Monitor the day-to-day financial activities of the campus and other Auxiliary Business units. Review, analyze and make appropriate journal entries. Recommend and prepare adjustments, journal entries, reports, and expenditure transfers and chargebacks, includes billing and generating invoices. Review and monitor all outstanding receivables, perform collections if necessary. Establish and record allowance for bad debts, and recommend write-offs for uncollectible debts. Assist with recording and maintenance of asset management including depreciation and monitoring Construction Work in Progress (CWIP) for capital projects. Completes schedules for various funds and accounts for the annual audit. Assists with any audit that applies to her area of responsibility. Use knowledge of financial record-keeping methods, sound accounting controls, business processes, policies, and procedures to interpret and apply the effects of policies and rules to financial analyses and projections, and maintenance of the Chart of Accounts. Support the University's internal controls, tax, and audit functions; system processing and maintenance of associated administrative systems, implementing appropriate fiscal policies and procedures, identifying and implementing new technologies in support of these business processes; providing guidance in fiscal matters relative to the areas of responsibility. Development and/ or interpretation and implementation of campus, federal, state, and CSU policies and procedures. Review financial documents for accuracy, completeness, validity and adherence to standards. Monitor and review all Raisers Edge activity and posts to the general ledger. Manage and reconcile interagency transactions between the University and the Foundation. Prepare cash transfer documents for the same. Provide Foundation departmental reports as requested. Run bank reports for the Foundation and the University and reconciles to the general ledger. Reconcile scholarship awards to university disbursements for the Foundation. Post miscellaneous bank transactions such as wire transfers and credit card receipts. Record Gifts- in- Kind. Perform treasury management for the Foundation. Analyze and reconcile GL to the Raisers Edge donor database. Allocate investment earnings, credit card fee and other allocable items. Provide training, guidance, and assistance to Advancement personnel. Allocate interest earnings to appropriate funds. Assist with the preparation of Foundation financial reports and makes budget projections. Perform cash/bank reconciliations for the University and the auxiliary business units. Identify actual or potential problems and recommend corrective or preventative action. Work closely with Accounts Payable & Procurement personnel for Vendor set ups, wire set ups, vendor type set up for various classifications for Micro Business, OSB for Procurement annual reporting. Preparation of the GAAP Audit lead schedules for campus and auxiliary organizations, and reports to outside agencies and governmental entities. Perform post-award grant management of grants and contracts which include but not limited to assisting principal investigators and/or campus departments with expenditure review; monitor accounts, reporting on grant funds to internal and external agencies and a variety of budget grant and contract budget related compliance matters; coordinates the campus efforts in managing grant and contracts accounting. Reconcile monthly intercompany auxiliaries AR and prepare month end wire transfers to clear balances owed between auxiliaries. Set up all Cal Maritime Academy, Cal Maritime Foundation, Associated Students of Cal Maritime Academy and Cal Maritime Corporation vendors in CFS (Common Financial System). Monitor and oversee University cash and investment accounts. This includes monitoring and reconciliation of cash and investment accounts for all campus funds in accordance with federal and state regulations and campus policies. Liaison between the campus and the bank, the campus and the CSU Chancellor's Office Treasury Management team, and the Foundation and their Investment company. Reconcile cash and investment account from different sub-system sources (CASHNet online student payments and 3rd party payments for all campus accounts.) Vendor maintenance includes securing & filing vendor 204 forms. Record Inter-agency Fund Transfers (IFTs) received from the Chancellor's office. Work with Budget Office for some Cost Allocation worksheets. Initiate IFT's to various campuses for service reimbursements, e.g. University Police Department for personnel overtime performed at other campus, etc. Monthly reconciliation of bank and investment accounts including allocations for the campus. Review and post applicable journal/s for Accounting Department Notice of Accounting Transaction (AD NOATs) received from the Chancellor's Office. Work with the Accounts Payable office to facilitate and initiate wire transfer payments to vendors. Record through the cashier’s office payment application all electronic payments received, when appropriate. Assist campus community with account analysis information, including facilitating reclassification of transactions when appropriate and approved. The incumbent will perform job-related duties and special projects as assigned. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Experience: Equivalent to two years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience. Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, business administration, finance or a closely related field OR a combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities. Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); office methods and procedures; statistical and mathematical presentation of data; advanced proficiency with current word processing and spreadsheet software programs, web browsers, query tools, integrated financial systems and/or other types of records management systems. General understanding of internal control methods. Working knowledge of federal student financial aid annual reporting requirements, and quarterly grant reporting requirements. Abilities: In addition to those of the Accountant I, ability to apply accounting principles to the analysis of complex accounting problems; analyze and interpret accounting data; prepare clear, accurate financial statements and reports; utilize problem-solving techniques in finding solutions to complex accounting problems; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and principles; make decisions and recommendations regarding accounting activities; communicate effectively with others inside and outside the unit, including conveying technical information to non-Accountants. Preferred Qualifications: CSU or higher education or Governmental or Public accounting experience is desirable. Experience using PeopleSoft in a university or governmental environment is desirable Demonstrated knowledge and experience providing accounting and fiscal management leadership in a complex, decentralized organization. Demonstrated knowledge with nonprofit fund accounting and institutionally related foundations. Knowledge of or ability to quickly acquire knowledge of University, CSU, state and federal rules and regulations related to accounting services functional areas. Special Conditions: Physical, Mental and Environmental Conditions: Involves mainly sitting; walking and standing is minimal; involves lifting lightweight objects limited to 15 pounds. Background Check: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check and fingerprinting) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Eligibility to Work: Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States within three days of the date of hire. Title IX: Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix EEO Statement: Cal Maritime is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable Accommodations will be provided to applicants with qualifying disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Benefits Coordinator at (707) 654-1146. Application Procedure: Click "APPLY NOW" to complete the Cal Maritime Online Employment Application and attach the following documents: cover letter and resume. Disclaimer: The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained may be modified or changed. Advertised: Feb 13 2024 Pacific Standard Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
Working Title: Accountant II Classification Title: Accountant II Department Name: Financial Services Time Base: Full-time Pay Plan: 12 month Bargaining Unit: 9 (CSUEU) Employment Type: Probationary/Permanent Salary Range: Hiring salary is anticipated at $5,300-$5,600 per month commensurate with education and experience CSU Salary Range: $4,452 -$8,592 per month. Benefits: Premium benefit package includes outstanding health, dental and vision plans; life and disability insurances; pension (CalPERS); tuition fee waiver; and 14 paid holidays per year. See our benefits website for additional information. Application Deadline: Open until filled. A review of applications will begin Tuesday, February 27, 2024 and the review period may end at any time thereafter. Position Summary: The Department of Accounting and Finance provides accounting services to the University's students, staff, faculty and Auxiliary Organizations. These accounting services include but are not limited to cashiering, student accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general accounting, financial aid, post award grants and contracts, financial reporting, and asset management/property accounting. Accounting is responsible for ensuring that all accounting, reporting, and reconciliation functions are performed in accordance with applicable law and policy while at the same time providing the highest possible level of service to the campus community. Under the general direction of the Accounting Manager, Accountant II performs professional accounting work requiring comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting standards. This includes completing account reconciliations, preparation of journal entries, inter-fund accounting, and solving moderate to complex accounting issues, and financial analysis. In addition, the incumbent assumes primary responsibility for recording Foundation financial transactions in a timely, accurate, efficient, and effective manner, monitors and reconciles cash and investment accounts for all campus funds. The incumbent participates in all aspects of supporting the mission and goals of California State University Maritime Academy and its Auxiliary Organizations. The incumbent plays an active role in working, partnering, and collaborating within the Administration and Finance Division and all other campus business units and operations relating to the day-to-day business operations . About California State University Maritime Academy: Established in 1929, California State University Maritime Academy, a campus of the California State University, is the only degree-granting maritime academy on the West Coast. Located on the scenic Vallejo waterfront, the campus serves a student population of approximately 1000 undergraduates and 50 graduate students. Cal Maritime offers seven baccalaureate degrees in Business Administration, International Strategy and Security, Facilities Engineering Technology, Marine Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Transportation, and Oceanography. The undergraduate curriculum includes licensing programs for future merchant marine, Coast Guard, and Naval reserve officers. Cal Maritime also offers a Master of Science in Transportation and Engineering Management degree, as well as a number of extended learning programs and courses. Major Responsibilities : Under general direction of the Accounting Manager, the incumbent will perform and provide professional level, cross-functional accounting support for the University and Auxiliary Organizations which is analytical, evaluative, innovative, and advisory in nature for the Accounting Department unit of Fiscal Affairs. This includes providing a wide variety of centralized accounting services where the application of knowledge about the theories, principles, and practices of the accounting profession, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) are used in classifying, examining, analyzing, reconciling, and reporting of financial transactions while ensuring compliance of applicable laws, rules and regulations between entities, programs, and funds. These responsibilities include but not limited to: Analyze and reconcile bank statements, sub-ledgers, reports, and financial records. Monitor the day-to-day financial activities of the campus and other Auxiliary Business units. Review, analyze and make appropriate journal entries. Recommend and prepare adjustments, journal entries, reports, and expenditure transfers and chargebacks, includes billing and generating invoices. Review and monitor all outstanding receivables, perform collections if necessary. Establish and record allowance for bad debts, and recommend write-offs for uncollectible debts. Assist with recording and maintenance of asset management including depreciation and monitoring Construction Work in Progress (CWIP) for capital projects. Completes schedules for various funds and accounts for the annual audit. Assists with any audit that applies to her area of responsibility. Use knowledge of financial record-keeping methods, sound accounting controls, business processes, policies, and procedures to interpret and apply the effects of policies and rules to financial analyses and projections, and maintenance of the Chart of Accounts. Support the University's internal controls, tax, and audit functions; system processing and maintenance of associated administrative systems, implementing appropriate fiscal policies and procedures, identifying and implementing new technologies in support of these business processes; providing guidance in fiscal matters relative to the areas of responsibility. Development and/ or interpretation and implementation of campus, federal, state, and CSU policies and procedures. Review financial documents for accuracy, completeness, validity and adherence to standards. Monitor and review all Raisers Edge activity and posts to the general ledger. Manage and reconcile interagency transactions between the University and the Foundation. Prepare cash transfer documents for the same. Provide Foundation departmental reports as requested. Run bank reports for the Foundation and the University and reconciles to the general ledger. Reconcile scholarship awards to university disbursements for the Foundation. Post miscellaneous bank transactions such as wire transfers and credit card receipts. Record Gifts- in- Kind. Perform treasury management for the Foundation. Analyze and reconcile GL to the Raisers Edge donor database. Allocate investment earnings, credit card fee and other allocable items. Provide training, guidance, and assistance to Advancement personnel. Allocate interest earnings to appropriate funds. Assist with the preparation of Foundation financial reports and makes budget projections. Perform cash/bank reconciliations for the University and the auxiliary business units. Identify actual or potential problems and recommend corrective or preventative action. Work closely with Accounts Payable & Procurement personnel for Vendor set ups, wire set ups, vendor type set up for various classifications for Micro Business, OSB for Procurement annual reporting. Preparation of the GAAP Audit lead schedules for campus and auxiliary organizations, and reports to outside agencies and governmental entities. Perform post-award grant management of grants and contracts which include but not limited to assisting principal investigators and/or campus departments with expenditure review; monitor accounts, reporting on grant funds to internal and external agencies and a variety of budget grant and contract budget related compliance matters; coordinates the campus efforts in managing grant and contracts accounting. Reconcile monthly intercompany auxiliaries AR and prepare month end wire transfers to clear balances owed between auxiliaries. Set up all Cal Maritime Academy, Cal Maritime Foundation, Associated Students of Cal Maritime Academy and Cal Maritime Corporation vendors in CFS (Common Financial System). Monitor and oversee University cash and investment accounts. This includes monitoring and reconciliation of cash and investment accounts for all campus funds in accordance with federal and state regulations and campus policies. Liaison between the campus and the bank, the campus and the CSU Chancellor's Office Treasury Management team, and the Foundation and their Investment company. Reconcile cash and investment account from different sub-system sources (CASHNet online student payments and 3rd party payments for all campus accounts.) Vendor maintenance includes securing & filing vendor 204 forms. Record Inter-agency Fund Transfers (IFTs) received from the Chancellor's office. Work with Budget Office for some Cost Allocation worksheets. Initiate IFT's to various campuses for service reimbursements, e.g. University Police Department for personnel overtime performed at other campus, etc. Monthly reconciliation of bank and investment accounts including allocations for the campus. Review and post applicable journal/s for Accounting Department Notice of Accounting Transaction (AD NOATs) received from the Chancellor's Office. Work with the Accounts Payable office to facilitate and initiate wire transfer payments to vendors. Record through the cashier’s office payment application all electronic payments received, when appropriate. Assist campus community with account analysis information, including facilitating reclassification of transactions when appropriate and approved. The incumbent will perform job-related duties and special projects as assigned. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Experience: Equivalent to two years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience. Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, business administration, finance or a closely related field OR a combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities. Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); office methods and procedures; statistical and mathematical presentation of data; advanced proficiency with current word processing and spreadsheet software programs, web browsers, query tools, integrated financial systems and/or other types of records management systems. General understanding of internal control methods. Working knowledge of federal student financial aid annual reporting requirements, and quarterly grant reporting requirements. Abilities: In addition to those of the Accountant I, ability to apply accounting principles to the analysis of complex accounting problems; analyze and interpret accounting data; prepare clear, accurate financial statements and reports; utilize problem-solving techniques in finding solutions to complex accounting problems; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and principles; make decisions and recommendations regarding accounting activities; communicate effectively with others inside and outside the unit, including conveying technical information to non-Accountants. Preferred Qualifications: CSU or higher education or Governmental or Public accounting experience is desirable. Experience using PeopleSoft in a university or governmental environment is desirable Demonstrated knowledge and experience providing accounting and fiscal management leadership in a complex, decentralized organization. Demonstrated knowledge with nonprofit fund accounting and institutionally related foundations. Knowledge of or ability to quickly acquire knowledge of University, CSU, state and federal rules and regulations related to accounting services functional areas. Special Conditions: Physical, Mental and Environmental Conditions: Involves mainly sitting; walking and standing is minimal; involves lifting lightweight objects limited to 15 pounds. Background Check: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check and fingerprinting) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Eligibility to Work: Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States within three days of the date of hire. Title IX: Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix EEO Statement: Cal Maritime is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable Accommodations will be provided to applicants with qualifying disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Benefits Coordinator at (707) 654-1146. Application Procedure: Click "APPLY NOW" to complete the Cal Maritime Online Employment Application and attach the following documents: cover letter and resume. Disclaimer: The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained may be modified or changed. Advertised: Feb 13 2024 Pacific Standard Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
Stanislaus County, CA
Modesto, California, United States
About the Opportunity THE IDEAL CANDIDATE Stanislaus County is looking for an enthusiastic accounting professional to join our team. This recruitment is being conducted to fill a vacancy within the Stanislaus County and establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies throughout the County. To learn more about these departments, click here . Click here for details. THE POSITION The Accountant III is the advanced journey level class in the Accountant series. At this level, incumbents perform complex, technical accounting or auditing work, works with complex accounting systems and prepares reports for the Chief Executive Office and/or department/program managers. Incumbents work independently and have responsibility for the most complex and technical professional accounting work. Incumbents have overall responsibility for overseeing assigned accounting activities and may supervise other professional, paraprofessional, and clerical level staff. The Accountant III differs from the Accountant II in that incumbents at the advanced journey level perform the more difficult financial and accounting work; assume greater independence and latitude of professional judgment; and may lead/supervise staff performing accounting work. This leadership position performs related duties as assigned. Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Mid Management/Supervisory bargaining unit for labor relations purposes. Individuals who are in a full-time classification position are required to serve a twelve-month probationary period, which may be extended an additional six months, for a total of eighteen months. Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding). The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt / under the "Disability" tab. Typical Tasks Establish, review, revise and supervise the maintenance and control of fiscal record keeping functions and systems within a division/large department, performing field work as required; Examine/analyze complex fiscal record keeping systems and procedures in departments in order to make recommendations for improvements, to determine compliance with codes/ordinances or to prepare reports; Assist in the preparation and coordination of County budgets, financial statements and annual audits; Financial consultant with administrative and program managers; Consult with program managers and supervisors on budget and monitor financial reports; Review laws, legislation and policies to determine impact on procedures and to provide guidance in the performance of auditing, accounting and fiscal work; Provide technical and functional supervision over clerical, paraprofessional and professional accounting staff; Represent the County and department at multi-jurisdictional meetings and coordinates work with other County and non-County agencies; and Prepare, design, implement and report to management fiscal impacts on special projects. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience) SKILLS/ABILITIES Plan, direct, coordinate and review the work of professional and clerical accounting staff; Effectively analyze and evaluate accounting problems, and develop appropriate data and recommendations in the preparation of reports and statements; Develop and organize accounting systems for application to electronic data processing; Research, study and apply various Federal, State and local codes and ordinances to assure legal compliance; Establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships; Communicate well both orally and in writing, and interpret fiscal policies, practices and methods to governmental officials and department heads; Interpret and analyze computer data and material, define problem areas and draw logical conclusions; and Maintain and prepare complex reports and financial statements. KNOWLEDGE Governmental, auditing, accounting and budgeting methods principles and practices; Internal Audit and Consulting Standards; Fiscal record keeping systems and functions; Principles of supervision and training; Financial management systems and management information systems and principles; Computer systems and their application to accounting and reporting functions; and Working knowledge of the laws, ordinances and regulations governing the financial operation of the County and its departments. We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE PATTERN I Bachelor of Arts degree with major or work in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or Economics; AND One (1) year of experience performing complex accounting work or other tasks equivalent to a Stanislaus County Accountant II. PATTERN II The equivalent of 24 semester units of college coursework in Business Administration, Accounting or a closely related field; AND Three (3) years experience performing complex and highly responsible technical accounting work required in the maintenance of fiscal and statistical records. One of the three years experience must be equivalent to a Stanislaus County Accountant II and must include: journal entries, posting ledgers, trail balances and reconciliations to establish and maintain accounting books and records. Proof of education is required for verification purposes at the time of application. Applicants who are unable to submit proof must call 209-525-6341 to make other arrangements before 5 pm on the final filing date. Failure to submit proof or make other arrangements before the final filing deadline will result in disqualification. Application and Selection Procedures APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. EXAMINATION PROCESS Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County. Application Review and Screening . Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on. Written Examination . Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position. Oral Examination . Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts. Eligible Lists . Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months, but may be extended up to eighteen months. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Application Deadline: Continuous Written Examination: Tentatively every two weeks Oral Examination: Tentatively One week after Written exam Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County . GENERAL INFORMATION Final appointment will be conditional upon successfully passing a County paid pre-employment drug screening (if applicable for position) and a job-related background investigation. Some positions may require possession or the ability to obtain, and maintenance of a valid California Driver’s license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential functions. Stanislaus County supports the good health of its workforce. More information is available at http://myclubwellness.org Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627. Benefits associated with this position can be found at Benefits Summary . Closing Date/Time: Continuous
About the Opportunity THE IDEAL CANDIDATE Stanislaus County is looking for an enthusiastic accounting professional to join our team. This recruitment is being conducted to fill a vacancy within the Stanislaus County and establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies throughout the County. To learn more about these departments, click here . Click here for details. THE POSITION The Accountant III is the advanced journey level class in the Accountant series. At this level, incumbents perform complex, technical accounting or auditing work, works with complex accounting systems and prepares reports for the Chief Executive Office and/or department/program managers. Incumbents work independently and have responsibility for the most complex and technical professional accounting work. Incumbents have overall responsibility for overseeing assigned accounting activities and may supervise other professional, paraprofessional, and clerical level staff. The Accountant III differs from the Accountant II in that incumbents at the advanced journey level perform the more difficult financial and accounting work; assume greater independence and latitude of professional judgment; and may lead/supervise staff performing accounting work. This leadership position performs related duties as assigned. Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Mid Management/Supervisory bargaining unit for labor relations purposes. Individuals who are in a full-time classification position are required to serve a twelve-month probationary period, which may be extended an additional six months, for a total of eighteen months. Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding). The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt / under the "Disability" tab. Typical Tasks Establish, review, revise and supervise the maintenance and control of fiscal record keeping functions and systems within a division/large department, performing field work as required; Examine/analyze complex fiscal record keeping systems and procedures in departments in order to make recommendations for improvements, to determine compliance with codes/ordinances or to prepare reports; Assist in the preparation and coordination of County budgets, financial statements and annual audits; Financial consultant with administrative and program managers; Consult with program managers and supervisors on budget and monitor financial reports; Review laws, legislation and policies to determine impact on procedures and to provide guidance in the performance of auditing, accounting and fiscal work; Provide technical and functional supervision over clerical, paraprofessional and professional accounting staff; Represent the County and department at multi-jurisdictional meetings and coordinates work with other County and non-County agencies; and Prepare, design, implement and report to management fiscal impacts on special projects. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience) SKILLS/ABILITIES Plan, direct, coordinate and review the work of professional and clerical accounting staff; Effectively analyze and evaluate accounting problems, and develop appropriate data and recommendations in the preparation of reports and statements; Develop and organize accounting systems for application to electronic data processing; Research, study and apply various Federal, State and local codes and ordinances to assure legal compliance; Establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships; Communicate well both orally and in writing, and interpret fiscal policies, practices and methods to governmental officials and department heads; Interpret and analyze computer data and material, define problem areas and draw logical conclusions; and Maintain and prepare complex reports and financial statements. KNOWLEDGE Governmental, auditing, accounting and budgeting methods principles and practices; Internal Audit and Consulting Standards; Fiscal record keeping systems and functions; Principles of supervision and training; Financial management systems and management information systems and principles; Computer systems and their application to accounting and reporting functions; and Working knowledge of the laws, ordinances and regulations governing the financial operation of the County and its departments. We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE PATTERN I Bachelor of Arts degree with major or work in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or Economics; AND One (1) year of experience performing complex accounting work or other tasks equivalent to a Stanislaus County Accountant II. PATTERN II The equivalent of 24 semester units of college coursework in Business Administration, Accounting or a closely related field; AND Three (3) years experience performing complex and highly responsible technical accounting work required in the maintenance of fiscal and statistical records. One of the three years experience must be equivalent to a Stanislaus County Accountant II and must include: journal entries, posting ledgers, trail balances and reconciliations to establish and maintain accounting books and records. Proof of education is required for verification purposes at the time of application. Applicants who are unable to submit proof must call 209-525-6341 to make other arrangements before 5 pm on the final filing date. Failure to submit proof or make other arrangements before the final filing deadline will result in disqualification. Application and Selection Procedures APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. EXAMINATION PROCESS Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County. Application Review and Screening . Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on. Written Examination . Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position. Oral Examination . Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts. Eligible Lists . Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months, but may be extended up to eighteen months. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Application Deadline: Continuous Written Examination: Tentatively every two weeks Oral Examination: Tentatively One week after Written exam Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County . GENERAL INFORMATION Final appointment will be conditional upon successfully passing a County paid pre-employment drug screening (if applicable for position) and a job-related background investigation. Some positions may require possession or the ability to obtain, and maintenance of a valid California Driver’s license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential functions. Stanislaus County supports the good health of its workforce. More information is available at http://myclubwellness.org Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627. Benefits associated with this position can be found at Benefits Summary . Closing Date/Time: Continuous
San Joaquin County, CA
Stockton, California, usa
Introduction Accountant III-SR by Employment Services Team This examination is being given to fill one vacancy with San Joaquin Health Centers and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. *** Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background investigation and a drug screen *** The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires . Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources: Vacation Accrual Rate : San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. Sick Leave : Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions. New Hire Retention Bonus : $2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours) $1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours) $3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours) NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. TYPICAL DUTIES Supervises and participates in professional and technical accounting or auditing work in accordance with prescribed standards and systems as assigned; performs the most complex accounting work, including determining cost allocation methods, managing funds, and calculating billing rates. Participates in the development of financial management systems for assigned County department or area. Provides information for and prepares periodic accounting and fiscal reports to internal units, federal, state, and local agencies and/or to private auditing firms as required by governing agencies. Maintains records of financial transactions of County funds, working capital funds, school district funds, special district funds, active trust funds, and agency funds. Reconciles bank account balances and bank statements. Ensures that money received is credited to the proper fund and revenue account and checked against revenue estimates; documents the source of revenue and expenses in accordance with predetermined revenue estimates; analyzes various accounts to ensure proper recording of transactions. Prepares and approves journal entries and service & stores transfers to record expenses, record revenues, make corrections, and to charge other County units for services. Assists in preparation of County and internal budgets; compiles and prepares budget estimates from anticipated operating costs, cash collections, revenues, and expenses; maintains appropriate budget controls over departmental expenditures. Reviews and authorizes requisitions, invoices, and vouchers for processing and payment in accordance with federal, state, and County regulations; authorizes payrolls. Designs, installs, maintains, and updates accounting systems for assigned operations in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations; reviews, analyzes, and monitors various reports from assigned accounting systems to ensure all transactions are properly recorded, exceptions are worked, corrections made, adjustments recorded, and reports completed. Serves as liaison with internal departmental customers or external direct customers to resolve issues and/or provide information; provides information to departmental managers; provides information to vendors. Participates in audits performed by federal, state, and private agencies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER PATTERN I Experience : Two years as an Accountant II in San Joaquin County service. OR PATTERN II Education : Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, accounting, economics, or a closely related field, including at least twelve semester units in accounting. Experience : Three years of professional accounting experience. OR PATTERN III Education : Completion of 60 semester or equivalent quarter units from an accredited college or university including a minimum of 15 semester units or equivalent quarter units in accounting. Experience : Five years of professional accounting experience. AND License : Possession of a valid California driver’s license if required by the nature of the assignment. Note: The following special requirements were approved by the Director of Human Resources on August 29, 2023. Experience : A minimum of one year of the above experience must include performing complex accounting in a health care environment . Experience in not for profit setting desirable . Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is highly desirable . KNOWLEDGE Accounting theory, principles, practices, and procedures and their application to a wide variety of accounting transactions and problems with particular reference to governmental accounting; auditing theory, principles and practices; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations; modern office procedures, practices, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as spreadsheets, databases, and electronic data processing systems. ABILITY Analyze and evaluate accounting and auditing problems; develop pertinent accounting and related data in the preparation of reports and statements; prepare complex financial and statistical reports; operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications; adapt to changing technologies and learn the functionality of new equipment and systems; supervise and train others; develop appropriate systems for accounts, records, forms, and procedures; interpret and apply rules and regulations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others including County officials and employees, other governmental agencies, or representatives of other business entities; communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility-Frequent operation of a data entry device and sitting for long periods of time; occasional standing for long periods of time, walking, pushing/pulling, bending/squatting, driving, and climbing stairs; Lifting-Frequently 5 lbs or less; occasionally 5 to 30 lbs.; Visual-Constant use of overall vision and reading/close-up work; frequent need for color perception, hand/eye coordination, and field of vision; Dexterity-Frequent holding, reaching, grasping, repetitive motion, and writing; Hearing/Talking-Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing on the telephone, talking in person and on the telephone; Emotional/Physiological Factors-Frequent decision making, concentration, and working alone; occasional public contact; Special Requirements-Some assignments may require occasional working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime; occasional travel; Environmental Conditions-Occasional exposure to noise, dust, and poor ventilation; occasional exposure to varied weather conditions. San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) . Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021 . Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Employee Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $18,000 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $24,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Job Sharing : Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran’s Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran’s points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank: The top rank or ranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When filling nine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Rule of the List: For classifications designated by the Director of Human Resources, the entire eligible list will be referred to the department. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
Introduction Accountant III-SR by Employment Services Team This examination is being given to fill one vacancy with San Joaquin Health Centers and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. *** Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background investigation and a drug screen *** The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires . Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources: Vacation Accrual Rate : San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. Sick Leave : Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions. New Hire Retention Bonus : $2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours) $1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours) $3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours) NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. TYPICAL DUTIES Supervises and participates in professional and technical accounting or auditing work in accordance with prescribed standards and systems as assigned; performs the most complex accounting work, including determining cost allocation methods, managing funds, and calculating billing rates. Participates in the development of financial management systems for assigned County department or area. Provides information for and prepares periodic accounting and fiscal reports to internal units, federal, state, and local agencies and/or to private auditing firms as required by governing agencies. Maintains records of financial transactions of County funds, working capital funds, school district funds, special district funds, active trust funds, and agency funds. Reconciles bank account balances and bank statements. Ensures that money received is credited to the proper fund and revenue account and checked against revenue estimates; documents the source of revenue and expenses in accordance with predetermined revenue estimates; analyzes various accounts to ensure proper recording of transactions. Prepares and approves journal entries and service & stores transfers to record expenses, record revenues, make corrections, and to charge other County units for services. Assists in preparation of County and internal budgets; compiles and prepares budget estimates from anticipated operating costs, cash collections, revenues, and expenses; maintains appropriate budget controls over departmental expenditures. Reviews and authorizes requisitions, invoices, and vouchers for processing and payment in accordance with federal, state, and County regulations; authorizes payrolls. Designs, installs, maintains, and updates accounting systems for assigned operations in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations; reviews, analyzes, and monitors various reports from assigned accounting systems to ensure all transactions are properly recorded, exceptions are worked, corrections made, adjustments recorded, and reports completed. Serves as liaison with internal departmental customers or external direct customers to resolve issues and/or provide information; provides information to departmental managers; provides information to vendors. Participates in audits performed by federal, state, and private agencies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER PATTERN I Experience : Two years as an Accountant II in San Joaquin County service. OR PATTERN II Education : Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, accounting, economics, or a closely related field, including at least twelve semester units in accounting. Experience : Three years of professional accounting experience. OR PATTERN III Education : Completion of 60 semester or equivalent quarter units from an accredited college or university including a minimum of 15 semester units or equivalent quarter units in accounting. Experience : Five years of professional accounting experience. AND License : Possession of a valid California driver’s license if required by the nature of the assignment. Note: The following special requirements were approved by the Director of Human Resources on August 29, 2023. Experience : A minimum of one year of the above experience must include performing complex accounting in a health care environment . Experience in not for profit setting desirable . Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is highly desirable . KNOWLEDGE Accounting theory, principles, practices, and procedures and their application to a wide variety of accounting transactions and problems with particular reference to governmental accounting; auditing theory, principles and practices; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations; modern office procedures, practices, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as spreadsheets, databases, and electronic data processing systems. ABILITY Analyze and evaluate accounting and auditing problems; develop pertinent accounting and related data in the preparation of reports and statements; prepare complex financial and statistical reports; operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications; adapt to changing technologies and learn the functionality of new equipment and systems; supervise and train others; develop appropriate systems for accounts, records, forms, and procedures; interpret and apply rules and regulations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others including County officials and employees, other governmental agencies, or representatives of other business entities; communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility-Frequent operation of a data entry device and sitting for long periods of time; occasional standing for long periods of time, walking, pushing/pulling, bending/squatting, driving, and climbing stairs; Lifting-Frequently 5 lbs or less; occasionally 5 to 30 lbs.; Visual-Constant use of overall vision and reading/close-up work; frequent need for color perception, hand/eye coordination, and field of vision; Dexterity-Frequent holding, reaching, grasping, repetitive motion, and writing; Hearing/Talking-Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing on the telephone, talking in person and on the telephone; Emotional/Physiological Factors-Frequent decision making, concentration, and working alone; occasional public contact; Special Requirements-Some assignments may require occasional working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime; occasional travel; Environmental Conditions-Occasional exposure to noise, dust, and poor ventilation; occasional exposure to varied weather conditions. San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) . Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021 . Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Employee Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $18,000 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $24,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Job Sharing : Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran’s Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran’s points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank: The top rank or ranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When filling nine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Rule of the List: For classifications designated by the Director of Human Resources, the entire eligible list will be referred to the department. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled