Accountant I

County of Monterey • Salinas, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The County of Monterey Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office is seeking dedicated and customer service-oriented individuals to fill current and future vacancies. The Treasurer-Tax Collector's office is responsible for the billing, collection, reporting, and accounting for various taxes, banking and investment of county funds, and issuance of business licenses. This is an entry-level classification in the professional accounting series, working under general supervision. Incumbents will learn and perform technical and professional accounting, statistical, and budgetary duties, including establishing, maintaining, analyzing, reconciling, and verifying financial records. They will also provide financial administrative support, prepare and analyze budgets, and learn to prepare various financial and statistical reports utilizing GAAP. The current vacancy is in the Property Tax Division. The eligible list may be used county-wide for various types of vacancies and is part of a flexible series, allowing for promotion within the career series.

Requirements

• Completion of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field from an accredited college or university; OR Four years of experience performing paraprofessional-level accounting duties, or two years of experience at a level equivalent to an Accounting Technician for the County of Monterey.
• Working knowledge of methods, procedures, and terminology used in professional accounting.
• Working knowledge of financial and statistical record keeping techniques.
• Some knowledge of internal control practices.
• Some knowledge of principles and practices of financial statement preparation and comprehensive accounting reports.
• Some knowledge of analysis of basic accounting and budgeting internal reports.
• Ability to learn to and /or accurately perform professional accounting and budgetary work involved in preparing, analyzing, reconciling, and maintaining financial records and reports.
• Ability to reconcile various statements.
• Ability to interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to prepare accounting reports.
• Ability to analyze financial reports and prepare reports, forecasts, and recommendations.
• Ability to understand administrative policies and their impact on routine accounting functions.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to meet schedules and timeliness.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer and associated software.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Possess a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency; travel out of County to attend meetings.
• Prospective employees will be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, credit record and record of criminal conviction.

Nice To Haves

• Attentive to details and ensures accuracy of results.
• Self-motivated and goal driven.
• Committed to demonstrate the highest degree of integrity and ethics.
• Focused and productive while handling diverse responsibilities.
• Able to navigate complex situations using effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Learn terminology related to taxes.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes, and documents a variety of accounts and transactions.
• Reconciles general ledger, cash, and other designated accounting reports and statements with financial records.
• Compares manual and automated records and transactions, identifies errors, verifies account balances, adjusts accounts, initiates transfers, and makes corrections.
• Responds to inquiries, resolves issues and conflicts, and provides detailed and technical information concerning related standards, practices, legislation, laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Attends and participates in various meetings, committees, and professional groups.
• Learns to and/or performs professional accounting and budgetary duties involved in establishing, analyzing, reviewing, reconciling, monitoring, and maintaining financial records and reports.
• Ensures financial integrity of assigned accounts.
• Calculates, posts, and adjusts journal entries.
• Updates accounts to reflect revenue and expenditures.
• Audits accounts for errors and makes appropriate adjustments.
• Coordinates and reconciles different computer financial systems statements.
• Reconciles various financial statements to ensure accurate fund accounting.
• Matches financial statements with cash amounts.
• Initiates account transfers and other transactions as needed.
• Utilizes manual and computerized record keeping systems.
• Communicates with County staff, governmental agencies, and outside organizations to exchange information, coordinate activities, and resolve issues and concerns.
• Prepares and submits mandated reports within established time frames.
• Maintains current knowledge of and complies with applicable laws, codes, rules, regulations, established policies and procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ensures accuracy of input and output data.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package (details available on County of Monterey website for Unit J Benefit Summary Sheet; legally binding benefits are those in the Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or MOU).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level