Description THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO The
County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Use your skills and knowledge to assist the members of your community! The selected candidate will have the opportunity to perform paraprofessional, technical, and/or specialized fiscal work, including revenue billing and collection, payroll, accounts payable, and other financial, statistical, accounting, and/or budgetary support requiring the application of procedural, program, and compliance knowledge in support of a department, division, or program.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to: - Perform technical, complex, and specialized accounting or financial duties in support of an assigned department, division, or program; apply technical procedures, methods, and techniques to support program functions and processes; monitor and explain operational and program requirements and processes to various stakeholders; and assist with special projects as assigned.
- Maintain and balance assigned accounts, journals, and ledgers in accordance with pertinent laws, regulations, rules, policies, and procedures; review entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare client statements, update schedule changes and fee structures, modify client invoices, and create final statements; audit calculations and verify client payments in the administration of various budgets by reconciling accounts and preparing justifications.
- Review and reconcile varied reports, journals, budgets, or related fiscal or statistical data.
- Audit, verify, and reconcile various information, including source data as well as manual and computer-produced reports.
- Monitor, coordinate, organize, and carry out financial and administrative technical assignments and projects; research and compile information and data from internal and external sources; review, organize, and summarize data collected; compare data to identify trends and discrepancies; present preliminary findings and recommendations.
- Research, interpret, and ensure compliance with laws, codes, rules, and regulations, and County program guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Maintain varied subsidiary ledgers, auditing and reconciling reports and information, and posting data as required; may generate general ledger entries.
- May maintain records related to capital expenditures or improvements.
- Create, maintain, and review a variety of records and reports related to the collection of medical reimbursement claims to the state.
- Prepare and submit medical reimbursement claims to the state; audit and verify related invoices, generate claims, monitor acceptance, and reconcile reports.
- Receive and respond to inquiries from other County departments, the public, or other agencies concerning department fiscal operations; explain, interpret, and apply various laws, regulations, policies, procedures, systems, rules, precedents, and existing guidelines.
- Confer with information systems staff regarding computer applications related to assigned duties; develop report formats and applications for departmental computer applications.
- Assemble information from a variety of sources for the completion of forms or the preparation of reports.
- Perform other clerical/administrative work as required, which may include, but is not limited to, typing and copying documents, scanning, filing/retrieving files, reviewing and processing mail, faxing information, answering the telephone, scheduling appointments and meetings, maintaining calendars, maintaining inventory of supplies and materials, etc.; refers callers to the appropriate staff; coordinates or resolves problems of a moderate nature, when appropriate.
- Attend various meetings and training as required or appropriate.
- Enter and retrieve data from an online or personal computer system and use such technology to produce reports.
For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description
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Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations:
A combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying; however, education may not solely substitute for the required experience.
Equivalent to graduation from high school;
AND Four (4) years of increasingly responsible journey-level fiscal support experience which includes the maintenance and review of financial or accounting records;
OR Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited educational institution, which includes 15 semester units in accounting, business math, finance, bookkeeping, or a closely related field;
AND Two (2) years of journey-level fiscal support experience which includes the maintenance and review of financial or accounting records.
OR Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution, which includes 15-semester units in accounting, business math, finance, bookkeeping, or a closely related field.
Other Requirements: - Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.
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SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application is complete, click 'Accept'.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Rachel Wallick in Human Resources at rachel.wallick@edcgov.us.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
WRITTEN EXAMINATION
A written exam with a pass point will be utilized to determine an applicant's ranking and placement on the eligibility list. The examination has been tentatively scheduled for September 24, 2024. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications and are therefore eligible to participate, you will be notified by email prior to the examination. If you have taken this examination within six (6) months prior to the scheduled date of the examination, your score will automatically be transferred to this exam and you are not permitted to sit for this examination. If you have taken this examination from greater than six (6) months but within twelve (12) months prior to the scheduled date of the examination, you may elect to transfer that examination score or sit for the examination again; you must contact Human Resources prior to the scheduled exam date to request that your previous score be transferred.
A transferred examination score does not guarantee passing the current examination administration. Examination pass points are set in accordance with the EEOC Uniform Employee Selection Guidelines.
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Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Fiscal Technician. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.
If you are interested in the position of Fiscal Technician within any County department, please submit your application.
We currently have the following vacancies:
- One (1) full-time vacancy in the Chief Administrative Office , located in Placerville, CA .
- Two (2) full-time vacancies in the Health and Human Services Agency, Administration division , located in Placerville, CA .
- Two (2) extra-help vacancies in the Health and Human Services Agency, Administration division , located in Placerville, CA .
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The Chief Administrative Office Central Fiscal Division is seeking an individual who enjoys working in a team oriented and fast paced environment. The ideal candidate for the Fiscal Technician position will possess a strong foundation in fiscal work such as accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll, combined with exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills. They will have experience in processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, ideally within a government or public sector environment.
A successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel, for drafting and sending correspondences and organizing data sets for financial transactions.
In addition to technical skills, the ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with strong communication abilities and capable of working collaboratively not only with the public but with staff across departments. They will have a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and integrity in all financial matters.
The candidate should also have a customer service-oriented approach, responding promptly and professionally to inquiries from internal and external customers.
Overall, the ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical expertise, a keen eye for detail, and a dedication to supporting the departments and divisions that the Chief Administrative serves.
HHSA ADMINISTRATION/FINANCE DIVISION IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The Health and Human Services Administration and Fiscal Division is seeking an individual who enjoys working in a fast paced environment and demonstrates a strong foundation in accounting support work to include accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll. The ideal candidate for the Fiscal Technician position will also exhibit exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
In addition to technical skills, the ideal candidate will be someone who can work both independently and collaboratively, be a problem-solver, and possess strong communication skills to support and work with vendors, programmatic staff, as well as other County Departments.
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The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years.
Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.
Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:
- 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento
- 50 miles to Sacramento Airport
- 129 miles to San Francisco
Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:
- Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Live Music and Music Festivals
- Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
- El Dorado County Fair
- Placerville Speedway
- Farm to Fork Restaurants
- Local Shopping Gems
Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here for more information. CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO TO LEARN MORE!The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!
For your Health and Well-Being: - Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Basic Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Discounts on gym memberships
For your Financial Future: - CalPERS Retirement
- Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
- Optional Life Insurance
For your Work/Life Balance: - Paid Holidays
- Floating Holidays
- Vacation and sick leave accruals
To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado
please visit our website located here. Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.
Closing Date/Time: 9/18/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
