Accountant I / II

Company: TULARE COUNTY HR & DEVELOPMENT
Location: Visalia
Posted on: September 12, 2020

Job Description:

Accountant I/IICurrent vacancy with the Health and Human Services Agency in Visalia. This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and future vacancies. The anticipated life of the list is six months.Level I: $3,797- $4,627Level II: $4,193- $5,110Typical DutiesMaintain departmental financial records, accounts, and claims using manual and automated systems; prepare accounting entries for revenue and expenditures, transfer of funds, and account reconciliation; assist in planning, designing, and developing manuals and automated accounting subsystems; prepare and review statements and reports required by governmental agencies on grant and state funded programs, assist audit personnel with State and Federal grant regulations; examine funding and budgetary requests for propriety, legality, and supporting documents to determine validity of requests, allocated costs, and authorization of expenditures; accumulate and interpret cost data to determine departmental service changes; examine accounting procedures and make recommendations for improvement in recording and reporting financial transactions; may assign work to staff, review and analyze work products to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with accounting principles and procedures; coordinate fiscal activities with coworkers, other County departments, and agencies; attend meetings and conferences on fiscal matters; may supervise staff.Employment StandardsEducation/Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be possession of a Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, which included 15 semester hours in accounting. In addition to the requirements of the Level I, Level II requires one year of experience in accounting and financial records maintenanceKnowledge of: Accounting principles, procedures, and terminology; math including decimals, fractions, and percentages; desirable knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, including use of standard office equipment; principles of budgeting, financial auditing and reconciliation; State and Federal grants; governmental accounting principles and practices; budgeting principles and practices; cost accounting.Skill/Ability to: Analyze financial data and interpret results for management reports; prepare written financial reports and statements accurately; read and understand complex laws, regulations and fiscal and accounting manuals; write clear, concise reports and memos with technical accuracy using correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling; retain and recall information regarding accounting systems and reporting requirements; establish rapport and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers; desirable skill and ability to verify the accuracy of financial transactions and reports; ensure proper authorization and documentation for disbursements and transactions; organize own work and meet critical deadlines; use computer systems/programs to perform accounting functions.License or CertificatePossession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid California driver's license.Conditions of EmploymentCandidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.Additional InformationConditions of EmploymentCandidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.recblid 7l9p2mvul6aus6k0e8vc98zzwaxafx

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