Accountant
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This vacancy may be filled at the Accountant-Auditor I or II level. Candidates need only to apply once; all applications will be screened for the minimum requirements at the highest level they are qualified for. In the case of higher-level vacancies, names from the eligible list will be referred based on qualifying level. For lower-level vacancies, higher level candidates on the eligible list may not be excluded from being referred. Under direction, performs professional accounting and auditing work; records and reports financial transactions for the County; reviews departmental accounting records for accuracy; prepares financial reports, statements, and special financial analyses. Performs technical and administrative tasks in the process and maintenance of budget, expenditures, grants, payroll, contracts and contract management, taxes, and other financial related data. To view the full job descriptions, including knowledge, skills, abilities, and salary information for each level, please follow the links below: Accountant-Auditor I - Job Description $26.28 - $36.01 Hourly Salary; $54,662.40 - $74,900.80 Annual Salary Accountant-Auditor II - Job Description $29.29 -$40. Hourly Salary; $60,923.20 - $83,345.60 Annual Salary Examination Dates: Application Deadline: Thursday, November 14th Hirning Interviews: Tentatively scheduled for November 18 and 19 The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill any future opening(s), including Part-Time and Extra Help, in this class for up to six months. NOTICES: All correspondences, notices and invitations to test and/or interview will be via e-mail through Governmentjobs.com/NEOGOV. Please be sure to set-up your inbox to receive them or check your junk-mail to make sure you are receiving Sutter County's recruitment communications. Follow Sutter County! Stay updated with our social media accounts: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other related duties may be required and assigned. 1. Maintains accurate and complete complex fund and tax records and prepares necessary financial and statistical reports; 2. Reviews accounting, financial, and source documents to ensure accuracy of information and compliance with rules and regulations; determines proper handling of financial transactions; reviews, investigates, and directs the correction of or corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, transactions, documents, and reports; approves transactions within designated limits; 3. Researches, audits, and analyzes financial transactions and models to resolve questions and validate data; ensures fiscal accountability and fund integrity for all transactions, allocations, distributions, and documentation; 4. Records and approves revenues and expenses according to schedules; reconciles and resolves differences; prepares journal entries and compiles supporting documentation; transfers funds as authorized; 5. Maintains and analyzes a variety of grants, funds, tax projects and contracts; trains county department representatives on accounting policies and procedures within the functional areas of expertise; 6. Prepares and generates county payroll, audits and processes personnel action forms and payroll deductions; implements and monitors compliance with labor agreements; prepares payroll reports; 7. Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, state and federal regulations, contracts and agreements, and County procedures; 8. Prepares work papers, compliance reports and various financial reports for the county, state, federal and other agencies, and for internal auditing; 9. Organizes and maintains accurate and detailed databases, files, and records; verifies accuracy of information, researches discrepancies, and records information; 10. Provides guidance and recommendations to County clerical fiscal support staff and/or new employees; 11. Performs other duties as assigned. Education and Experience: Accountant-Auditor I Bachelors degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, or related field; and one year of accounting, fiscal, or statistical recordkeeping experience. Some positions may require cost accounting or payroll experience. Accountant-Auditor II Bachelors degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, or related field; and two years of accounting, fiscal, or statistical recordkeeping experience. Some positions may require cost accounting or payroll experience. Essential Duties require the following physical skills and work requirements: Requires the ability to maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of exercising sound judgment and rational thinking under varied circumstances; the ability to exert a small amount of physical effort in sedentary to light work involving moving from one area of the office to another; ability to see; may require prolonged visual concentration; ability to hear and communicate orally; requires sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as using a computer, typing, data entry, using calculators and/or ten-key data entry methods, or use of other office equipment or supplies. Recruitment Process The recruitment process for this position includes completing an application, typing test and participating in oral interview(s). Please notify the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date for this position if you believe you have a disability, which would make it difficult to participate in any portion of the recruitment process and would require reasonable accommodation. Sutter County reserves the right to require medical documentation concerning the need for accommodation. Offers of employment are contingent upon investigation of employment history, references, drug testing, medical review/exam and fingerprinting in addition to other appropriate requirements of the position. NOTE: Sutter County utilizes E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United States. The County of Sutter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Sutter County encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.