Accounting Assistant - Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA)/Fiscal Division

The Napa Valley

Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.

Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.

The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.

Napa County as an Employer

As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE .

The Position

Napa County is currently recruiting to fill one Accounting Assistant vacancy within the Fiscal Division of Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA). The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.

The Accounting Assistant position will be working in the Fiscal Division of Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA). This position will report to the Fiscal Supervising Accounting Assistant and will be responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable activities including direct entry in the County’s financial system, use and maintenance of tracking spreadsheets, preparation of reconciliations, and delivery of customer service to internal customers.

This position will perform a variety of responsible and technical services in the Napa County Health and Human Services Agency, Fiscal Division. Applicants must possess a general understanding of Generally Acceptable Accounting Principles (GAAP) and have the ability to review general ledger accounts for accuracy, prepare journal entries and apply, under minimal direction, appropriate coding to expenditures and revenue. The position will process payments for regularly occurring monthly expenses, preapproved invoices under contract, and other expenses; prepare monthly and annual reconciliations of expenditures and deposits for submission to Fiscal management and Fiscal analysts; provide support to Agency program staff; utilize tracking spreadsheets as requested and with minimal direction create tracking spreadsheets; attend meetings; and work on a variety of special projects involving research and data collection in support of Fiscal management and Fiscal Analysts.

Position Requirements

Experience and Education : Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Experience: Two years of progressive, directly related experience in financial record keeping work preferably including experience in an accounting position and/or with a government agency.

Education: Equivalent to completion of two years of college with course work in accounting, financial record keeping, or a closely related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the college education on a year-for-year basis).

License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

The Recruitment Process

Application Deadline 5:00pm PDT
JUNE 28, 2024 Application Screening
Week of July 1, 2024
Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications. Supplemental Question Scoring
By July 12, 2024
Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.
Oral Panel Interview
Tentatively scheduled for the week of July 22, 2024 Establish Eligible List
The most qualified candidates from the oral panel interview will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered for current and future vacancies for this position for up to one year.

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.

Example of Duties

View the full job description including the example of duties HERE.

Benefits
Learn more about the benefits package for this position HERE .

ADA Accommodation
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.

Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES BENEFITS INFORMATION

SALARY -
Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -
Click here for additional benefits information forPublic ServicesEmployees:
https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/25886/Benefits-Summary---Public-Service-Employee-PSE

THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

PHYSICAL STANDARDS -
Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.

FINGERPRINTING -
All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.

SELECTION PROCESS -

FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.

Closing Date/Time: 6/28/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

6/28/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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