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NEOGOV · 12 hours ago

Extra Help Accountant I

NEOGOV is seeking an Extra Help Accountant I to join the Administrative Division of the Health and Human Services Agency in Mariposa County. This role involves performing professional accounting and auditing work related to financial transactions, including general accounting, budget development, and payroll administration.

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Responsibilities

Maintains accurate, complete accounting records; compiles data for and prepares necessary financial and statistical reports as required by the County and other agencies
Prepares and reconciles comprehensive reports on the County's revenues and expenditures
Establishes and maintains journals and ledgers with all necessary categories; reviews, adjusts, evaluates and re-examines journals and ledgers until corrected balances are obtained
Prepares workpapers for various reports for the County and other agencies, as well as for internal auditing purposes
Prepares daily, weekly and/or monthly spreadsheets for use in analyzing financial activities and conditions
Assists with budget preparation, maintenance and review; processes budget actions from the Board of Supervisors
Assists with payroll preparation and recording as needed; reports payroll taxes to appropriate agencies
Administers employee benefits programs, including dental, vision, life and health insurance, retirement benefits, social security, disability insurance, deferred compensation, Worker's Compensation, etc.; administers contracts with third-party administrators; presents benefits information to employees and responds to related inquiries and requests for assistance; processes employee death benefits; prepares related reports
Performs other general accounting work as assigned, which may include balancing and reconciling multiple funds, posting journal entries, reconciling bank statements, etc
Interprets and applies bargaining group M.O.U.s and provides information for bargaining negotiations
Assists in preparing for annual audits
Provides technical accounting expertise to departmental and County staff as requested
Conducts special studies as required or as needed
Prepares Board of Supervisors resolutions for supervisor's approval as directed
Responds to inquiries, requests for assistance and complaints pertaining to areas of responsibility
Performs general administrative / clerical work as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, establishing and maintaining files, entering and retrieving computer data, preparing spreadsheets, sending and receiving faxes, answering the telephone, processing mail, etc

Qualification

Accounting principlesFinancial reportingBudget preparationPayroll processingData analysisOffice proceduresComputer proficiencyCommunication skillsConfidentiality

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or closely related field
Possession of a valid California driver's license
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices
Knowledge of modern office procedures, practices and technology
Knowledge of the use of computers for word and data processing
Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
Knowledge of business letter and report writing techniques
Ability to learn and understand pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes, rules and regulations, and County and department policies and procedures
Ability to examine and verify financial documents and reports
Ability to prepare a variety of financial and statistical reports
Ability to apply rules and regulations to specific cases
Ability to perform arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy
Ability to effectively and efficiently use computer programs for word processing, data processing and spreadsheet preparation
Ability to understand and execute written and oral instructions
Ability to communicate effectively with the public and with others contacted in the course of work
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to maintain confidentiality as required

Benefits

Dental, vision, life and health insurance
Retirement benefits
Social security
Disability insurance
Deferred compensation
Worker's Compensation

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

H1B Sponsorship

NEOGOV has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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