Accountant I/II

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies for all County departments that have this position. The anticipated life of the employment list is six (6) months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Tulare County Employees’ Retirement Association (TCERA) located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

SALARY INFORMATION BY LEVEL

Level I: $4,805 - $5.856 Monthly - Entry level position

Level II: $5,306 - $6.467 Monthly - Intermediate level position

Typical Duties

DUTY SAMPLE

• Maintain departmental financial records and accounts using manual and/or automated systems.
• Prepare accounting entries for revenue and expenditures, transfer of funds, worksheets to reconcile accounts, analysis of revenue and expenditures, and all necessary schedules.
• Maintain claims using manual and/or automated systems.
  
  

In Addition To The Above, Level II:

• Assist in planning, designing, and developing appropriate manuals and/or automated accounting subsystems for various County departments and subcontracting agencies.
• Prepare and review statements, reports, required by governmental agencies on mandated grant programs and state funded programs.
• Assist audit personnel with interpretation of State and Federal grant regulations.
  
  

For a full list of duties for Level I, please click https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tulare/classspecs/3655?pagetype=classSpecifications

For a full list of duties for Level II, please click. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tulare/classspecs/3651?pagetype=classSpecifications

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education:

Level I and Level II:

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major study in accounting, public administration or business administration including 15 semester hours in accounting.
  
  

Experience:

Level I:

• None
  
  

Level II:

• One (1) year of experience in accounting and financial records maintenance.
  
  

Knowledge Of:

Level I and Level II:

• Accounting principles, procedures and terminology.
• Math including decimals, fractions, and percentages.
  
  

Skill/Ability To:

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Analyze financial data and interpret results for management reports.
• Prepare written financial reports and statements accurately.
• Read and understand complex laws, regulations and fiscal and accounting manuals.
• Communicate verbally in a patient, tactful, and courteous manner with the public.
• Write clear, concise reports and memos with technical accuracy using correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Retain and recall information regarding accounting systems and reporting requirements.
• Give and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Establish rapport and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
  
  

In Addition To The Above, Level II:

• Give and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Prepare complex written financial reports and statements accurately.
• Identify accounting problem areas, research alternatives, draw valid conclusions and recommendations.
• Read, understand and interpret complex laws, regulations and accounting manuals.
• Explain accounting procedures and terms to others.
• Plan, organize and coordinate work flow to meet deadlines.
• Adjust to changing workloads, priorities, and stress of meeting deadlines.
  
  

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge Of:

• Governmental accounting principles and practices.
• Budgeting principles and practices.
• Cost accounting
• Skill/Ability to:
• Use computer systems/programs to perform accounting functions.
• Develop and implement new manual and/or automated accounting systems.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate work of clerical support staff.
  
  

Additional Information

Conditions Of Employment:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
• Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.
• An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.
• Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
  
  

College Cost Reduction Access Act: This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bargaining Unit 7

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual:

2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)

3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)

4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)

5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)

Limit of 300 hours.

FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.

Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ: The supplemental application form is an EXAMINATION. All candidates are required to complete the questions at the end of the application. The supplemental application questions will be used to select the most highly qualified candidates who will then advance to the next step in the selection process. The questions that follow will be used to evaluate the extent to which a candidate has demonstrated and applied the knowledge, skills and abilities critical to successful performance for this position. You must respond to all required questions to be considered for this position. The first questions is below this notice. Describe your experience in analyzing financial data, interpreting results and preparing financial reports and statements. Indicate the specific data and statements/reports, your role, degree of independence, and reporting responsibility.

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Describe your experience in the following areas: 1. Accounts payable and receivable; 2. General ledger and bank reconciliation; 3. Closing books; 4. Preparing trial balances, adjusting entries; and accrual entries; 5. Grant accounting; 6. Payroll processing; 7. 1099 reporting; 8. Cash flow analysis; 9. Governmental reporting; 10. Budgeting; 11. Monitoring budgets; 12. Debt and bond accounting.

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Describe your experience using personal computers and software programs. Indicate the accounting functions performed and the specific software used, as well as your level of proficiency in using the software.

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Describe your experience working with grants (monitoring, budgeting, claims, etc. Include in your response the different funding sources (Federal, State, Local Government, etc.).

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Describe your experience working with reconciliations. Include in your response what type of reconciliations you performed, what steps were taken and what software was used to complete the process.”

• Required Question