Accountant II

ABOUT US

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

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

Mission Statemen t: The mission of the Department of Finance is to instill the public's trust and ensure the financial integrity of the County of Marin by safeguarding the County's funds and promoting the prudent utilization of resources.

ABOUT THE POSITION

There is currently one (1) Accountant II position with the Fiscal Administrative Services Division.

This position is located on-site reporting to the Marin County Civic Center building in San Rafael, CA. A flexible hybrid schedule may be available after successfully completing the probationary period.

The Fiscal Administrative Services Division is seeking a skilled and motivated Accountant II to join its dedicated team of fiscal experts within a centralized government environment. This vital role involves performing advanced accounting duties under general supervision, ensuring fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, and financial transparency across the County.

The Accountant II will play a key role in high-impact initiatives, including leading the collection and analysis of complex financial data for the Countywide Annual Cost Allocation Plan and coordinating consultants to prepare and submit State Mandate (SB90) reimbursement claims. This position also involves reviewing interdepartmental charges and direct billing activities for compliance, reconciling financial reports, and acting as a backup for countywide budget oversight to maintain fiscal control.

The Accountant II will collaborate with internal departments, auditors, and external partners to validate transactions and ensure accounting accuracy, develop and communicate accounting procedures, and provide technical support to non-accounting users. Additionally, the role supports disaster cost recovery efforts by compiling and reconciling financial documentation and processes departmental payables while assisting with the administration of the County travel program.

ABOUT YOU

Are you a strong communicator who excels at building bridges between internal departments and external partners? Do you thrive in collaborative environments where your expertise in governmental accounting, cost accounting, and budgeting truly makes an impact? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our team.

We're looking for someone who excels in data analysis, effortlessly navigating large datasets with Microsoft Excel to deliver precise and efficient results. If you're highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable—consistently producing high-quality work both independently and collaboratively—you could be the perfect fit for our team.

Are you a self-motivated individual who takes initiative and thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments? If you have experience with ERP systems or other enterprise financial platforms, especially within the public sector or with a strong cost-accounting background, that's a huge plus! If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply and become an integral part of our Fiscal Administrative Services Division
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

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

Ability to:

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

Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university with at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units in accounting. Relevant professional or technical accounting experience may be substituted for general education on a year-for-year basis, but there is no substitution for the required accounting units . Experience utilizing automated accounting systems and spreadsheets is highly desirable.
In addition to the above, candidates must have two years of professional accounting experience. Experience in a public agency setting and within the specific area of assignment is highly desirable.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Closing Date/Time: 6/15/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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