Calaveras, County of (CA) Hiring for Accounting Technician II/III Job at San Andreas, CA Full Time

JOB

Application review to be held the week of February 6th.Accounting Technician II: $18.92 – $22.97Accounting Technician III: $20.80 – $25.32This position will be primarily supporting the Behavioral Health division of the Health and Human Services Agency.Under direction, to handle general clerical accounting/auditing duties; to set up, reconcile and maintain a variety of bookkeeping records. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Accounting Technician IThis is the entry-level classification in the Accounting Technician series; incumbents will be expected to perform more routine duties, while gaining additional experience and familiarity with departmental policies and procedures. Accounting Technician IIThis is the journey-level classification in the Accounting Technician series; incumbents will be expected to perform more technical duties related to clerical accounting/auditing functions. Accounting Technician IIIThis is the advanced–level classification in the Accounting Technician series; incumbents will be expected to perform highly complex and specialized duties related to departmental accounting functions

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Accounting Technician IEstablishes and maintains wide variety of clerical accounting and auditing records.Adjusts, reconciles and balances accounting and other fiscal documents.Monitors general bookkeeping records and computer spread sheets for fund balances in established line items.Prepares and processes budget transfer materials.Charges back expenditures to departmental line items/accounts.Prepares wide variety of fiscal summary documents and reports.Prepares journal entries.Processes claims.Handles tasks related to processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable documents.Prepares informational summaries for departments regarding fiscal matters.Develops data summary information for budget forecasting purposes.Posts variety of fiscal information to departmental records.Does variety of auditing tasks to ensure conformity with budgetary limitations and policies.Handles a variety of clerical assignments. Accounting Technician II In addition to above: Reviews, adjusts and maintain a variety of fiscal records for county departments.Reconciles and balances accounts and other financial documents.Tracks fund balances in a variety of budgetary line items. Prepares budget transfers and other adjustments as required.Prepares variety of fiscal documents related to county business activities.Assumes responsibility for ensuring that internal controls are applied to fiscal activities per departmental policies.Prepares and presents reports related to revenue and expenditure records.Tracks revenue sources and reconciles same against departmental projections.Reviews and interprets applicable legislation and regulation including tax codes.Handles work of a complex nature related to accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.Audits all departmental budgets to ensure compliance with established monetary limitations.Does a variety of clerical work.Accounting Technician III In addition to above: Performs highly complex clerical accounting and auditing duties related to maintenance and reconciliation of fiscal records.Reviews and balances departmental records.Processes claims, revenue payments, and expenditure payments.Tracks fund balances and reconciles same per departmental activities and county policy; assists in the development of complex bookkeeping summary reports.Develops documents for use in budget preparation.Reviews, interprets and applies complex regulations and departmental policies.Explains procedures and policies to others throughout the course of work.Provides training to others.Identifies procedural needs and drafts policies related to same.Does complex clerical work related to assigned duties and departmental activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Accounting Technician IPrinciples and practices of general government and commercial clerical accounting and auditing practices; pertinent federal, state and local regulations; modern office methodologies. Accounting Technician IIPrinciples and practices of governmental and commercial accounting and auditing practices; pertinent federal, state and local regulations; basic accounting and auditing record keeping methodologies; general clerical procedures and practices. Accounting Technician IIIPrinciples and practices of governmental and commercial accounting and auditing practices; pertinent federal, state and local regulations; general accounting and auditing record maintenance procedures; report writing principles; modern office methodologies. Skill and Ability To: Accounting Technician IPrepare and maintain basic budgetary, fiscal and cost accounting records and reports; prepare clear and comprehensive reports; post data and make arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy; operate standard office machines, including typewriter and calculator; effectively perform routine clerical tasks; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Accounting Technician IIPrepare and maintain budgetary, fiscal and cost accounting records and reports; present summaries of fiscal activities; review and adjust departmental budgetary records to accurately reflect revenue and expenditure activities; review, interpret and apply legislative regulations, requirements and mandates. Make accurate arithmetical calculations; operate standard office machines; work effectively with a variety of computerized equipment; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others. Accounting Technician IIIReview and reconcile budgetary data and fiscal reports; identify and respond to procedural and policy development requirements; prepare complex reports with accuracy; present material in a concise and orderly fashion; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others. Do a variety of mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy; operate business machines including calculators and personal computers; set–up and maintain accurate fiscal records. Education, Training and Experience: Accounting Technician IEquivalent to graduation from high school and three years of general clerical accounting experience; a Bachelors degree in Accounting or Business may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Accounting Technician IIEquivalent to graduation from high school and four years of general clerical/bookkeeping experience; a Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.Accounting Technician IIIEquivalent to five years of general clerical/bookkeeping experience; a Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Possession of an appropriate California operator’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles may be required.