This job closes on September 25, 2024

Tentative Interview Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2024

DEFINITION:

Under direct or general supervision, performs technical and detailed accounting work required to produce and maintain centralized accounting operations for a department or division; maintains County financial accounts and records and assists in the preparation of financial reports and analyses; provides responsible technical and clerical accounting support to professional staff.

Accounting Technician I: This is the entry-level class in the paraprofessional accounting series that performs the full range of technical work in the following areas: accounts receivable and/or accounts payable, in addition to performing a variety of record keeping, reconciliation, and report preparation activities.

Accounting Technician II: This is the journey-level class in the paraprofessional accounting series that performs technical and analytical accounting support to professional staff in a complex, multi-faceted department. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Accounting Technician III: This is the advanced journey-level class in the paraprofessional accounting series that performs a range of technical work in areas of but not limited to: accounts payable, claims auditing, data processing, and/or payroll, in addition to performing a variety of record keeping, reconciliation, and report preparation activities. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies on a County-wide level.

Examples of Duties

• Performs complex clerical and accounting duties involving the preparation, maintenance, and/or processing of accounting transactions or documents.
• Maintains, audits, verifies, and reconciles a variety of accounts, reports, journals, budgets, or related fiscal or statistical data; summarizes and posts data as required.
• Audits and verifies information, including source data as well as manual and computer-produced reports.
• Processes payroll, claims, invoices, purchase orders, payments, contracts and bids, including maintaining complete and accurate records, auditing progress payments, and preparing the appropriate correspondence.
• Operates computer, typewriter, calculator and other office equipment; enters data into various automated financial programs.
• Balances financial information system controls; balances and posts cash receipts, payments and registers; and balances various other statistical and financial transactions with source documents and controls.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Accounting Technician III:
In addition to the duties above:

• Audits and verifies information for compliance with rules and regulations, including source data as well as manual and computer-produced reports.
• Prepares a variety of tax forms, calculations, and distributions, monitor health insurance data, grant applications, and special reports.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Accounting Technician I: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible clerical accounting or bookkeeping experience, preferably with a government agency

Accounting Technician II: Equivalent to three (3) years of experience as an Accounting Technician I at the County of Tehama

Accounting Technician III: Equivalent to four (4) years of increasingly responsible accounting experience, preferably with a government agency.

*Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

LICENSE & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires a valid California driver’s license.

Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tehama/jobs/4643008/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.42 - $28.75 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Account reconciliation: 2 years (Preferred)
• responsible clerical accounting or bookkeeping: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• California Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Gerber, Ca 96035: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person