What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accounting Assistant position at County of Nevada?
Looking to advance your current career with Nevada County in a law enforcement support role? If so, we hope you consider applying for our newest opportunity at the Nevada County Sheriff's Office!
Nevada County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Senior Accounting Assistant. This position will work closely with the Accounting team, the CFO, and the Administrative Services Officer. This is the advanced working level of the Accounting Assistant series. Positions in this class are distinguished from the Accounting Assistant II by the independent judgment, level of supervision and review received specialization of duties, and broad knowledge and understanding of laws, rules, regulations, and policies governing their specialties.
A Senior Accounting Assistant is an integral part of the County's team whose mission is to support the Sheriff's Office by maintaining accurate records, recording transactions, and balancing accounts. This position is crafted for individuals who have graduated from high school and have 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!Why Nevada County Sheriff’s Office? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and clear communication, sets us up to be an impactful organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides meaningful programming to keep us safe and healthy.
Benefits:
This is a two-year limited-term position, and the County of Nevada offers an extensive benefits package including, but not limited to, CalPERS retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and flexible spending and dependent care accounts (FSA & DCA), a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b) and Roth options. You will also receive a generous leave program that includes vacation, sick, administrative, and holiday leave.
You matter at the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office. Your contribution, your worth, and your ideas all have a place here. We thrive on clear and ongoing employee communication, and we strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Phenomenal discoveries happen when people from diverse sets of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. 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, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
- Researches, compiles, processes, and maintains a variety of complex statistical and financial reports and records
- Performs adjustments/corrections vital to maintain accurate records and to balance accounts
- Maintains office or departmental budget and detailed supporting documentation; maintains financial, statistical, work, time, materials, and payroll information
- Prepares and processes complex accounts payable and receivable including research and review
- Compiles expenditures and cost allocations for distribution to and for a variety of county, state, and federal financial reports
- Handles money transactions such as collecting, disbursing, and depositing monies and other negotiable items; maintains records of receipts; checks, balances, and reconciles cash statements and computerized reports
- Compiles departmental payroll
- May monitor contracts, reconcile various accounts, assist with budget preparation, and perform audits
- May provide lead direction, training, and work review to Accounting Assistants
- Communicates with staff and other departments to explain accounting procedures/requirements and provide general information as needed
Salary : $46,862 - $57,209
