Senior Accounting Assistant-Temporary

Nevada County, CA
Nevada City, California United States  View Map
Posted: Nov 21, 2024
  • Salary: $22.09 - $26.97 Hourly USD
  • Temporary
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Other
  • Job Description

    Definition and Class Characteristics

    INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 5TH AND 6TH, 2024

    Nevada County is seeking a temporary Senior Accounting Assistant for its

    Treasurer - Tax Collector team.

    This is an advanced-level position where individuals perform clerical accounting and data entry in the processing and maintenance of financial and tax related records.

    Other vital duties include:
    • Accurate record keeping and balancing accounts within Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
    • Assisting with accounting entries and compilation of detailed supporting documentation
    • Performing daily tasks such as scanning and labeling documents and assisting with email correspondence and telephone calls
    • Handling of monetary transactions (cash and checks) including posting transactions for customers and issuing receipts
    A Senior Accounting Assistant temp is an integral part of the County's team whose mission is to support the Treasurer - Tax Collector department by performing clerical tasks, including processing and recording transactions, and balancing accounts. This position is crafted for individuals who have graduated from high school and two years of experience performing duties comparable to those of Nevada County's classification of Accounting Assistant II . No college degree is required but if you have taken a few courses in accounting or a related field, that's a plus along with recent cash handling experience!

    Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides important programming to keep us safe and healthy.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

    Please read the full job description here .

    Knowledge and Skills Required

    Knowledge of:
    • Standard office methods, practices and procedures
    • Pertinent state, federal and county laws, rules, regulations relating to financial, statistical and payroll record keeping desirable
    • Financial or statistical record keeping including terminology and practices
    • Spreadsheet software applications such as Excel
    • Operation of common office equipment including a word processor and a personal or on-line computer, facsimile (FAX), photocopiers and printers


    Education and Experience Required

    Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and two years of experience performing duties comparable to those of Nevada County's classification of Accounting Assistant II.

    Licenses and Certificates:
    Possession of a valid California driver's license within 30 days of hire.

    Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
    Mobility and manual dexterity to work in a standard office environment, use standard office equipment and attend off-site meetings, to reach, grasp, bend and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds; speech and hearing to communicate in person and by telephone; vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen.

    Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.

    Other Requirements:
    Some positions must submit to and pass a medical examination and a background investigation.

    This class description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent. Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

    NOTE:

    This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.

    Sick Leave:

    Temporary County employees shall accrue at the rate of one (1) hour of sick leave for each thirty (30) hours worked. Temporary County employees can accrue a maximum of 80 hours of sick leave which may be carried over from one fiscal year to the next.

    Medical Benefits:

    Temporary employees whose assignments average 30 hours per week or more are eligible to enroll in County-sponsored medical benefits.

    NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Any information on this page or links is subject to change without notice. Nevada County Human Resources Department

    950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010option 2

    Comments, please email:human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov

    Closing Date/Time: 11/27/2024 12:00 PM Pacific
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • County of Nevada
    • County of Nevada

    About:

    Nestled into the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Nevada County is known as the heart of the “Gold Country.”  Nevada County is known to provide its residents with a great quality of life. 

     

    The economy is well supported by a wide array of industries, including manufacturing, retail, technology, agriculture, construction and health services. 

     

    Nevada County has an above-average high school graduation rate, accessibility to traditional, charter and private schools, and higher-level education at two local Sierra College campuses. 

     

    Infrastructure projects such as the broadband initiative and library technology center offer opportunities for viable expansion while maintaining a small-town feel. The Gold Country is often a recommended tourist destination and stands out for its rich history, museums, and quaint Victorian architecture coupled with an assortment of outdoor, arts, and cultural activities offered yearround. 

     

    Residents and visitors enjoy Nevada County’s historic foothill towns nestled amidst pristine rivers, picturesque forests and the rugged beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Nevada County offers a rural, small-town lifestyle, while still being located within a convenient distance from urban centers in Sacramento, the Bay Area and Reno. 

     

    Weather:

    The weather of Nevada County is another valued feature of the area. Residents enjoy a long, warm sunny season while experiencing color changes in the fall with cool, occasionally snowy winters. Summer temperatures are typically mild, with average highs near 85 degrees in July. Rain in January typically averages ten inches per year and the highest elevations receive an annual average of 206 inches of snow. 

     

    Recreation:

    Scenic trails, alpine lakes, the Yuba River and the Sierra Nevada Mountains all support numerous recreation activities, including skiing, biking, hiking, fishing, kayaking, hunting and backpacking. With a calendar packed with street fairs, festivals, art exhibits, local theater and children’s activities, visitors and locals can experience small-town life without having to forgo indulgence in pleasures more typical of an urban setting. 

     

    Arts and Culture:

    Nevada County is a creative hotspot in the Sierra Nevada, offering an array of experiences, including concerts, film festivals, street fairs, dance performances, poetry readings, studio tours and galleries. The county also has numerous venues for performing arts, many of which are historic settings. The arts have a large economic impact, which has become a vital component to life in Nevada County. 

     

    We strive to be an employer of choice through active engagement with employees, development of programs that both support employees and align with Board of Supervisors' strategy, and the creation of a culture that fosters innovation.

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