NEOGOV · 18 hours ago
Accountant I/II/III- Department of Social Services
San Luis Obispo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $112K/yrThe County of San Luis Obispo Department of Social Services is seeking an ambitious and experienced Accountant I/II/III to serve in the Fiscal Division. The role involves professional accounting and budgetary work, including the establishment, analysis, auditing, and maintenance of financial records in support of designated programs or divisions.
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Responsibilities
Perform professional accounting and budgetary work involved in establishing, analyzing, auditing, reconciling and maintaining financial records in support of designated programs or an assigned division or department
Provide fiscal administrative support in the preparation, analysis and monitoring of the departmental annual budget and designated budgets and accounts
Prepare and audit a variety of financial, statistical and budgetary reports, statements and records
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, including 12 semester units or 18 quarter units of accounting
Experience in budget and finance
Self-motivated
Highly analytical strategic thinker
Detail oriented with the ability to solve business problems and deliver insights that enable timely and effective operational decision-making
Accurately perform professional accounting and budgetary work involved in preparing, analyzing, auditing, reconciling and maintaining financial records and reports
Prepare, analyze and monitor budgets
Provide consultation concerning assigned accounting and budgetary activities and related functions
Reconcile various fiscal statements to assure accurate fund accounting as assigned
Supervise, train and evaluate the performance of designated personnel as assigned by the position
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately
Analyze financial data and prepare reports, forecasts and recommendations
Meet schedules and timelines
Operate standard office equipment including a computer and assigned software
Knowledge of methods, procedures and terminology used in professional accounting work
Knowledge of principles and practices of governmental accounting
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Knowledge of analysis of complex financial statements and reports
Knowledge of financial and statistical record-keeping techniques
Knowledge of preparation of financial statements and comprehensive accounting reports
Knowledge of budgeting practices regarding preparation monitoring and control
Knowledge of financial analysis and projection techniques
Knowledge of research and statistical evaluation techniques
Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures
Knowledge of operation of a computer and assigned software
Knowledge of effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred
One year of experience at a level equivalent to Accountant I for Accountant II
Two years of experience at a level equivalent to Accountant II for Accountant III
Benefits
Medical (PPO, EPO, HDHP), Dental (HMO, PPO) and Vision Insurance
Health enhancing programs such as Hinge Health, GIThrive and Carrum Health for medical enrollees.
Cafeteria (County contribution to pay for insurance premiums)
Free visits to the employee health clinic
Mental Health resources/benefits including Headspace
Voluntary insurance plans (life insurance, disability, critical illness and many more)
A lifelong retirement benefit through the San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust
Optional deferred compensation plan with up to $500 per year match (depending on bargaining unit)
Tax savings accounts (medical and dependent care)
Paid personal, sick and vacation days
12 paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Education and Wellness Allowance
Post Employment Health Plan
Family Friendly workplace policies
Flexible work schedule options
Rideshare commuter benefits
Pet Insurance
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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