Accountant II
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Position Description
- Final Filing Date: April 20 2025
Exam # 25/20B11/03JH
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The County of Monterey Health Department is seeking motivated applicants for an Accountant II position in the Administration Bureau. The Accountant II will perform grant duties of invoicing budget preparation amendment and audit; assist in the preparation of the divisions annual budget and forecasting; and will be responsible for document approval for accounts payable accounts receivable purchase orders and general accounting.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment process will be used to fill current and future vacancies both regular and temporary as they arise.
This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level ofthe career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority in accordance with the Flexible Staffing Program and Guidelines.
Examples of Duties
- 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.
- Prepares analyzes evaluates and monitors a program a division or the departments budget and other designated budgets; prepares income and expenditure projections for budget preparation; analyzes program and project costs; provides recommendations.
- Prepares reviews and monitors grants contracts claims and other financial agreements and proposals; prepares financial statements balance sheets income and expense reports and cash flow analysis.
- 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; 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 recordkeeping systems.
- 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.
- Provides general accounting and budgetary consultation to departments divisions or programs; responds to inquiries resolves issues and conflicts and provides detailed and technical information concerning related standards practices pending legislation laws codes regulations polices and procedures; attends and participates in various meetings committees and professional groups.
- Communicates with County staff and governmental agencies to exchange information coordinate activities resolve issues and concerns; prepares and submits mandated reports within established timeframes.
To view the complete job description please visit the Monterey County website: Accountant II
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge skills and abilities:
Working Knowledge of:
- Methods procedures and terminology used in professional accounting.
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Principles and practices of governmental accounting.
- Applicable laws codes regulations policies and procedures.
- Applicable laws codes regulations policies and procedures.
- Principles and practices of financial statement preparation and comprehensive accounting reports.
- Principles and practices of budget preparation monitoring and controlling.
- Principles practices and techniques of financial analysis and forecasting.
- Principles and practices of research and statistical evaluation.
Some Knowledge of:
- Internal control policies and practices.
- Principles and practices of leading others including work planning scheduling and reviewing.
- Principles and practices of providing training including coaching and feedback.
- Related computer hardware and applicable software.
Skill and Ability to:
- Perform professional accounting and budgetary work involved in preparing analyzing reconciling and maintaining financial records and reports.
- Prepare analyze and monitor funds budgets and accounts.
- Reconcile internal financial reports.
- Interpret apply and explain financial rules regulations policies and procedures.
- Maintain internal accounting systems and prepare internal accounting reports.
- Analyze financial data and draw logical conclusions; prepare reports forecasts and recommendations.
- Define accounting problems and recommend effective solutions.
- Detect possible weaknesses in internal controls or standard accounting procedures.
- Understand administrative policies and their impact on routine functions.
- Perform complex mathematical calculations.
- Meet schedules and timelines.
- Operate standard office equipment including a computer and associated software.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Provide excellent and courteous customer service and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Examples of Experience/Education/Training
Any combination of training education and/or experience which provides the knowledge skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:
Education:
- Completion of the requirements for a bachelors degree in accounting finance business administration or related field from an accredited college or university.
AND
Experience:
- Two years of experience performing full workinglevel accounting duties with a CPA or private accounting firm or two years of experience at a level equivalent to an Accountant I for the County of Monterey.
Additional Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.
- Possess and maintain a valid California Class C drivers license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that 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.
BENEFITS:The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view theBargaining Unit J Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
NOTES:
- As a condition of employment prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment driving record and record of any criminal convictions.
- Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I9.
- If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position your rate of pay will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURESonline at the final filing date ofSunday April 20 2025 at 11:59 PM (PST)
or
Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours
Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM by contacting:
Monterey County Health Department
Attn: Human Resources Division
1270 Natividad Road
Salinas CA 93906.
Phone:Fax:
The selection process is tentative and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants possession of required qualifications the examination process may include an oral examination preexamination exercises performance examination and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. Acomplete application package will include:
- A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
- Responses to the Supplemental Questions
Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by thefinal filingdeadline will not be cover letters letters of interest and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITYAND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:Monterey County is a drugfree workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation contact Jeremy Hathaway Human Resources Management Analyst I ator
Employment Type
Full-Time
