Auditor-Accountant Technician I

County of Shasta•Redding, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, interpret and process financial or statistical records submitted by County departments, schools, and independent special districts. This includes audit, approval, or posting of vendor payments, employee expense reimbursements, purchasing card reconciliations, deposits, and journals to ensure that they are consistent with existing policies and procedures. This position is the subject matter expert in the areas above and assists fiscal staff from other departments, schools, and special districts in learning the requirements for these processes. In addition, under general supervision, this position will perform complex bookkeeping or financial recordkeeping work involving the maintenance of financial and statistical records. The current vacant position serves on the systems and accounting team in the Shasta County Auditor-Controller’s (Auditor’s) office. The position is responsible for the posting of all financial transactions, including deposits, journal entries, invoices, etc., to the County’s finance system and other required data entry functions of the Auditor’s office. Accuracy and attention to detail are critical in this role. The Auditor’s office provides a detailed on the job training program.

Requirements

Two (2) years of experience preparing, processing, and maintaining accounting documents and records in a position where these activities were the primary duties of the position.
Knowledge of Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and State Controller's Guide to Accounting for Counties.
Knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and mathematical computations.
Knowledge of Shasta County organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of Shasta County accounting and budget systems.
Knowledge of personal computers utilizing a variety of software applications.
Knowledge of office methods, procedures, and equipment.
Knowledge of procedures, practices, and terminology used in bookkeeping, financial, and statistical record keeping.
Knowledge of business English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Ability to perform difficult clerical accounting work involving independent judgment, accuracy, and speed.
Ability to assume responsibility for complex records utilizing computerized and/or manual systems.
Ability to make decisions in procedural matters and provide corrective feedback.
Ability to assemble and organize data and prepare and maintain accurate and complete financial and statistical records and reports.
Ability to operate standard office equipment including computerized systems to enter and/or retrieve data.
Ability to recommend work improvements as necessary.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other departments, cities, schools, special districts, outside agencies, coworkers, and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in the development of written documents, reports, and financial information.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to type and 10-key accurately at a moderate rate of speed.
Ability to interact with the public, county departments, schools, cities, special districts, and other agencies.
Ability to handle multiple tasks with shifting priorities.
Must speak fluent English.
Must have a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy (for some positions).
Must be able to provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE if claiming Veterans' Credit.

Nice To Haves

Principles and techniques of supervision and training may be required for certain assignments.
Ability to train and schedule the work of staff as required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

Audit, review, and verify various financial transactions for accuracy, correct account coding, and compliance with State Controller guidelines, GAAP, state regulations, County policies, and Auditor-Controller policies.
Approve financial transactions for posting to ledgers or accounts utilizing automated or manual systems.
Work with County departments, schools, special districts, and vendors, to research, resolve, reconcile, and make adjustments for discrepancies between payments, receipts, or various accounts.
Maintain expenditure and revenue records, including monitoring budgets, conformance to contract terms, checking and balancing records for arithmetic errors, etc.
Process employee reimbursements and documentation ensuring they are correct and in the format required for public disclosure.
Process payroll and personnel related transactions for independent special districts and schools.
Manage year-end cut-off procedures for accounts payable.
Audit and appropriately apply coding to transactions for year-end reporting requirements (accruals, 1099-MISC reporting).
Assist with research, testing, and implementation of upgrades to the finance and/or payroll modules of the countywide financial system.
Provide orientation, assistance, and ongoing training for department and special district fiscal staff regarding the County's financial system and procedures.
Provide technical assistance and accounting support for County departments and special district.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Posting of all financial transactions, including deposits, journal entries, invoices, etc., to the County’s finance system and other required data entry functions of the Auditor’s office.
Real time balancing of the general ledger.
Running a variety of daily reports.
Processing check runs.
Identifying errors prior to posting.
Data cleanup and review.
Review, audit, correction, and feedback of work submitted by others in the County, cities, schools, or special districts.
Training and feedback to members outside of the Auditor-Controller’s office.