County of Monterey · 5 days ago
Accounting Technician II
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expCounty of Monterey is seeking an Accounting Technician II to perform technical sub-professional accounting work. The role involves maintaining fiscal and statistical records, preparing financial statements, and performing audits based on financial information.
CommunitiesGovernmentPublic RelationsService Industry
No H1B
Responsibilities
Maintains journals and general ledgers of financial transactions and prepares analytical reports on revenues and expenditures
Independently performs complex and technical audits based on analysis and interpretation of financial information
Prepares calculations for billing for services provided by the county
Appropriately distributes funds in accordance with state and federal regulations
Maintains ancillary, general, statistical, and cost records
Examines and reviews account records, adjusting balances and reconciling accounts
Prepares and processes materials that require the analysis of source material and a thorough familiarity with policies, procedures, terminology, and various applicable laws in order to obtain the necessary data
Compiles a variety of narrative and statistical reports, locates sources of information, devises forms to secure data, and determines proper format for finished reports
Answers questions that involve searching for and abstracting technical data and detailed explanations of laws, policies, or procedures, referring only matters requiring policy decisions to the supervisor
May operate automated systems and trouble-shoot problems related to the production of fiscal and statistical reports and related documents
May be responsible for a billing and statistical record keeping operation
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
One (1) year as an Account Clerk III in an Interagency Merit System (IMS) County
Two (2) years as an Account Clerk II in an Interagency Merit System (IMS) County
Three (3) years of full time experience in the maintenance and review of fiscal, financial, accounting or statistical records; 12 semester units or 18 quarter units in accounting, business math, bookkeeping or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of the experience in this pattern
An Associates of Arts degree in Accounting and six months of full time experience in the maintenance and review of fiscal, financial, accounting or statistical records
Basic budget preparation procedures
Grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, and composition
Methods, practices, and automated systems used in the development, maintenance, and control of fiscal and accounting work
Basic governmental accounting principles and procedures
Purposes and methods of financial record keeping
Computer terminology and computer keyboard arrangement
Demonstrate mathematical aptitude
Enter data accurately into automated system
Prepare financial reports and maintain ledgers and journals
Independently perform varied and responsible technical accounting assignments
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Follow written and oral directions and instructions
Analyze data and draw logical conclusions
Common spreadsheet and database software packages
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Maintain confidentiality
A valid driver license may be required at the time of appointment
Ability to work a flexible work schedule
Ability to travel within the state and work out of the county
Background checks are required and must be repeated every 5 years
Company
County of Monterey
Monterey County's Mission The Mission of Monterey County is to Excel at providing Quality Services for the benefit of all Monterey County residents while developing, maintaining, and enhancing the resources of the area.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alex Zheng
Deputy CIO
Eric Chatham
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
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