What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at County of Nevada?
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Nevada County is seeking an experienced Accountant for the Health and Human Services Agency Administration to support the Fiscal Unit for the Child Support Services and Social Services Departments. Our accountants perform professional accounting including:
- Preparation and review of journal entries
- Review and approval of AP batches
- Monitoring and analysis of revenues and expenditures
- Grant claims and grant report preparation
- Gathering of data for a variety of financial reports requiring the application of accounting principles and judgment
- Analysis of financial system reports to verify information, and making decisions on next course of action
- Grant budgets and County budget preparation and monitoring
- Complex cost allocations and payroll processing
- Creating and applying complex Excel workbooks
Accountants are an integral part of the Agency's fiscal team, whose mission is to protect lives, promote health and wellness, and provide support and services to help Nevada County residents meet their basic needs. The Accountant classification is intended for individuals who have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting or a related field, and one year of applicable experience. If you have additional experience of more than 2 years, that's a plus!
This position is full-time and fully-benefited. Our staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to, CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical and child care; and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b) and Roth options. We also offer flexible schedules and a telework option, depending on department needs.
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.
Want to learn more about this position? Read the full job description here,Salary : $64,075 - $78,222
