Accounting Technician II

sjgov•Stockton, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This examination is being given to fill 1 vacancy in Capital Projects and to establish an eligible list that may be used to fill future vacancies. This is a department promotional opportunity, meaning only current employees of San Joaquin County Capital Projects who meet Civil Service Rule 10 and the minimum qualifications will be considered. The role involves providing supervision, training, and lead direction to clerical and accounting clerical staff. Responsibilities include maintaining complex financial records, preparing financial statements, supervising data compilation for reports, managing cost accounting records, projecting financial needs, examining documents for accuracy, reconciling departmental records, assisting administrative personnel with data analysis and reports, resolving customer issues, and potentially preparing personnel and payroll records. The position may also involve operating various office equipment.

Requirements

Two years as an Accounting Technician I in San Joaquin County service.
Two years experience equivalent to an Accounting Technician I in San Joaquin County service; OR five years of responsible journey level technical financial or fiscal statistical record keeping experience.
One year of business training in an approved vocational training program may substitute for one year of the above required experience; or Completion of 30 semester/45 quarter credit units at an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the above required experience.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license if required by the nature of the assignment.
Principles and practices of bookkeeping; methods of compiling, computing, and presenting statistical and financial information; principles and techniques of supervision and training; basic principles of staff planning and utilization; mathematics; record keeping principles and techniques; filing systems and procedures; methods of locating and verifying information; principles and techniques of effective oral and written communications; basic public relations techniques; modern office procedures, practices, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as spreadsheets, databases, and electronic data processing systems; basic spelling, punctuation, and grammar; basic principles for processing payroll and personnel records may be required for some positions.
Train and supervise others; plan, schedule, evaluate, and assign work; evaluate and establish clerical and clerical accounting procedures; read, understand, and apply written regulations and other job related materials; understand and follow detailed instructions; code and sort items into categories; review work for accuracy and procedural conformance; maintain confidentiality of information; operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications; adapt to changing technologies and learn the functionality of new equipment and systems; use adding machine and calculator; communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing; work neatly, accurately and systematically; prepare financial and statistical reports, charts, and graphs.
Frequent operation of a data entry device and sitting for long periods of time; occasional standing for long periods of time, walking, pushing/pulling, bending/squatting, driving, and climbing stairs; Frequently 5 lbs or less; occasionally 5 to 30 lbs; Constant use of overall vision and reading/close-up work; frequent need for color perception, hand/eye coordination, and field of vision; Frequent holding, reaching, grasping, repetitive motion, and writing; Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing on the telephone, talking in person and on the telephone; Frequent decision making, concentration, and working alone; occasional public contact; Some assignments may require occasional working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime; Occasional exposure to noise, dust, and poor ventilation.

Nice To Haves

Current employees of San Joaquin County Capital Projects

Responsibilities

Provides supervision, training, and/or lead direction to an assigned unit of clerical and/or accounting clerical employees engaged in performing duties related to assigned functions; serves as resource person to supervised employees; answers questions regarding procedures, rules, regulations, assists employees with difficult work.
Maintains a set of complex financial and statistical records by posting transactions to journals and ledgers; adjusts accounts according to established procedures; prepares worksheets, trial balances, and financial statements.
Supervises and participates in the gathering, compiling and evaluation of financial, statistical, and operational data for reports to County, state, and federal agencies.
Maintains cost accounting records by supervising and participating in the computing, allocating, and posting of costs to various accounts; computes and allocates charges and depreciation costs; prepares summaries and cost statements.
Projects financial needs based on past or projected expenditures, salaries, wages, and operating costs.
Examines documents, records, forms, and computer print-outs for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to applicable rules and regulations; reconciles departmental accounting records with those of the County Auditor-Controller.
Assists administrative personnel in analyzing statistical and financial data and in preparing special reports; furnishes information by searching for and abstracting specialized or technical data; sends materials and form letters or composes routine letters.
Identifies, researches, and take corrective actions to resolve issues related to area of assignment; integrates financial system changes and necessary staff training in response to changes in regulations and programs.
Serves as liaison with internal departmental customers or external direct customers to resolve issues and/or provide information; provides explanations of laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
May prepare and maintain personnel and payroll records.
May prepare financial or statistical worksheets, requisitions, forms, form letters, and miscellaneous reports; operates adding machines, calculators, microfiche readers, computer terminals, and cash registers.

Benefits

Choice of three health plans: Kaiser Plan, Select Plan, and Premier Plan (employee pays portion of premium). Dependent coverage available.
Choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan (no cost for employee only coverage). Dependent coverage available.
Vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) (no cost for employee only coverage). Dependent coverage available.
Life insurance coverage based on years of continuous service ($1,000 to $10,000). Option to purchase additional term life insurance.
125 Flexible Benefits Plan: Health Flexible Spending Account ($2550 annual limit with $500 carry over) and Dependent Care Assistance Plan ($5000 annual limit).
County Retirement Law of 1937 retirement plan.
Deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code (annual contribution limits apply, with higher limits for those age 50 or older). Roth IRA also available.
Vacation accrual: 10 days/year up to 3 years, 15 days after 3 years, 20 days after 10 years, 23 days after 20 years.
14 paid holidays each year.
12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave incentive: eight hours administrative leave if leave balance equals at least one-half of the cumulative amount eligible to accrue and employee is on payroll for the entire calendar year.
Bereavement Leave: 3 days paid leave for qualifying family member, 2 additional days for death of spouse, domestic partner, parent or child.
Merit Salary Increase: Eligible for merit increase to the next step after serving 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step.
Educational Reimbursement Program: Up to $850 per fiscal year for career-related coursework; up to $1600 per fiscal year for approved four-year college/university academic programs.
Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking in the Downtown Core Area.
School Activities: Up to 40 hours per year (not more than 8 hours per month) to participate in children's school activities.