County of Monterey · 1 day ago
Accountant I
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expCounty of Monterey is seeking an Accountant I to perform a variety of professional accounting, auditing, and fiscal analysis tasks. This entry-level position involves coordinating and overseeing accounting activities, assisting in budget preparation, and providing staff support to the fiscal manager.
CommunitiesGovernmentPublic RelationsService Industry
No H1B
Responsibilities
Performs a variety of professional duties in the coordination and oversight of various accounting and/or auditing activities supporting department-wide operations; maintains accuracy of general, revenue, and expenditure ledgers and subsidiary financial systems
Assists in annual budget preparation and monitors budget activities; assists in preparing the final budget document; prepares and reviews a variety of monthly, periodic, and annual financial, accounting, budgetary, and statistical studies and reports
May provide lead direction to paraprofessional and/or clerical employees engaged in maintaining department accounts and records and control of the approved budget; provides or coordinates staff training
Prepares periodic fiscal reports, processes financial documents, and performs related functions such as accounting for specialized activities, preparing payrolls, billing, and collecting for agency services
Oversees, reviews, audits, and posts accounts payable, cash receipts, payroll, and other accounting records and transactions; analyzes and audits transactions for proper account classification; prepares journal entries for recording in the accounting system
Reconciles financial ledgers and records; prepares financial statements and reports; researches and resolves discrepancies
Interprets budget policies in relation to the department's needs
Advises superiors on the condition of accounts and the status of the approved budget, and makes recommendations to resolve specific problems
Develops and implements improvements and changes in agency accounting procedures and methods
Maintains special accounting systems that reflect the condition of agency and sub-vented or cooperative federal funds
Prepares, analyzes, and reviews estimates for revenues, reimbursements, expenditures, and other accounts
Provides responsible staff assistance to the fiscal manager; prepares special studies and reports
Audits departmental records to ensure compliance with fiscal policies
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
Successful completion of the Certified Public Accountant exam may be substituted for the required education
Successful completion of sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter college units from an accredited college or university, including fifteen (15) semester or twenty-two and one-half (22.5) quarter units in accounting; and two years of full-time experience as an Accounting Technician, or two years of full-time technical advanced journey level experience in financial, accounting, or statistical record keeping activities
A combination of education and experience at the technical advanced journey level in financial, accounting or statistical record keeping activities equivalent to four years of full-time experience which includes a minimum of fifteen (15) semester units or twenty-two and one-half (22.5) quarter units in accounting, finance or a closely related field
When combining education and experience; fifteen (15) semester units or twenty-two and one-half (22.5) quarter units equal six months of experience
General accounting theory, principles, and practices, and their application to a variety of accounting transactions and problems
Governmental cost accounting and budgeting procedures
Uniform accounting system and financial organization procedures
Federal, state, and county laws, rules, and regulations
Principles of business management, including office methods and procedures
Principles and techniques of personnel management and supervision
Budget development and control
Principles of public finance and business law
Apply general accounting principles and procedures
Plan, organize, and direct the work of others
Analyze data and draw sound conclusions
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Prepare clear and concise reports
Make sound decisions and recommendations in regard to the department's budget, accounting and business management activities
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Speak and write effectively
Preferred
The ability to speak, read and write Spanish in addition to English would be an asset in this position but is not required
A valid driver's license may be required at the time of appointment
Benefits
Generous leave accruals
Step Increases upon each 2080 hours worked, until max salary is reached
Longevity incentive
Medical, dental, vision insurance with substantial employer paid contribution
CalPERS retirement benefits
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
2025-10-29
2025-05-16
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