Job Title: Accounting Technician
Closing Date/Time: Wed. 11/25/09 5:00 PM Pacific Time
Salary: $16.28 - $20.78 Hourly; $2,822.00 - $3,602.00 Monthly; $33,864.00 - $43,224.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Redding, California
Under direction, to perform paraprofessional accounting work of a specialized and complex nature in the preparation, maintenance, and analysis of financial and statistical records and reports; and to perform related work as required. The current vacancy is in the Information Technology Department. The eligible list may be utilized to fill positions in other County departments as they become available. Skills or experiences listed under the Ideal Candidate statement may also be used to screen applications.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This paraprofessional class is considered a bridge class involving paraprofessional work by an incumbent who has completed two years of the accounting education normally required to enter the professional accounting field. It is distinguished from the next higher professional entry class of Accountant Auditor I in that the latter has broader or more technical assignments which entail work of a more creative, evaluative, and analytical nature and regular application of the knowledge of accountancy theories, principles, and systems. It is distinguished from the next lower class of Senior Account Clerk, in the clerical accounting series, in that the consequence of error is greater, assignments are technically more complex and responsible, and the work requires greater knowledge of accounting practices and principles.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
When working within general County departments, incumbents may be responsible for the following duties: Compiles data and technically interprets such data for budget preparation purposes; supervises and participates in the maintaining of records in accounting systems on personnel, salaries, material inventories, fund appropriations, and expenditures, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, purchasing, and similar financial and statistical activities; assists in devising forms and methods in financial record keeping or accounting systems; prepares journal entries for fund transfers and other administrative adjustments in budget appropriations; compiles data and prepares claims for State and Federal reimbursement; gathers data and prepares special schedules for Auditors; may prepare technically difficult statistical and/or accounting reports from a variety of sources; may supervise and assign work to subordinate clerical staff; uses computer terminal to enter and retrieve data; uses microfiche reader to research data.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:
Knowledge of: Basic accounting principles, procedures, and terminology; governmental accounting and budgeting; modern office methods, procedures, and equipment; general knowledge of the legal requirements and the accounting system related to a particular assignment may be required for certain positions; and familiarity with data processing accounting systems.
Ability to: Perform paraprofessional accounting work with minimal supervision; prepare accurate budget and financial summaries and reports; make arithmetical calculations quickly and accurately; maintain controls on complex records and analyze data; analyze and understand data processing reports; understand, analyze, and interpret the principles, laws, regulations, and procedures involved with the work assignment; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and type (keyboard) with accuracy and with moderate speed. Supervising the work of subordinate clerical staff may be required for certain positions.
These employment standards are typically attained with the completion of the accounting courses required for an Associate of Arts Degree in Accounting, and two years of experience in financial record-keeping comparable to that of a Senior Account Clerk or higher with Shasta County.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The Idea candidate would have experience using MS Excel, Word and Outlook; have the skills necessary to supervise or lead others in the accounting area; analyze processes in an effort to continually implement efficiencies into the office workflow; be meticulous, with attention to detail; hands on experience with purchasing, payroll, depreciation or County IFAS system a plus
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
New employees must have their paychecks directly deposited into a bank account.
Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
All individuals offered county employment must pass a pre-employment physical examination that includes drug and alcohol testing.
In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
Positions in this classification are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the County and the United Public Employees of California (UPEC), which requires employees to pay dues or a representation fee.
Employees in this classification are covered under the 2% @ 55 CalPERS retirement program. Employees contribute 7% of their pay to this plan for their first year of employment with the County. Thereafter, the County pays the employee contribution.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES:
Shasta County Personnel will accept applications until 5:00 p.m., November 25, 2009. A cover letter and/or resume will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be processed. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “See/Refer to Resume,” or “See Attached.” Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a new list. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.
Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/shasta/default.cfm
Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process.
SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Shasta County Personnel
1450 Court Street, Room 348 - Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-5515
Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.
