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Job Description
This recruitment is a county-wide promotional opportunity only open to current Solano County employees.ACCOUNTANT (JOURNEY)
The incumbent performs professional accounting duties in the preparation of financial reports and/or statements in the development review and maintenance of a departments accounting cost and other financial reporting systems that meet Federal State and local requirements in the collection and interpretation of financial information and in the analysis of financial records; monitors department financial systems to identify problems recommend changes and take corrective action to maintain integrity of the departments accounting systems. Employees in this class are expected to exercise sound professional judgment in the interpretation of Federal State local and general accounting policies.This class is distinguished from the:
Accountant (Senior) class which is the advanced journey class in this series and is responsible for performing more difficult financial and accounting tasks such as independently performing or acting as lead in performing specialized and more complex accounting claiming and financial reporting activities; and the
Accountant (Entry) class which is the entry class in this series and is responsible for learning to perform professional accounting duties in the preparation of financial reports and/or statements in the development review and maintenance of departments accounting cost and/or other financial reporting systems in the collection and interpretation of financial information and in the analysis of financial records.
To view the full job description please click on the following link:The current opening is in the Treasurer Tax-Collector County-Clerk department. However the eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education:A Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration finance accounting or a closely related field which must have included at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units in Accounting and/or Auditing.
Experience: Two years of professional accounting experience
Note: Possession of a Certified Public Accountant Certificate may be substituted for the education requirement.
LICENSING CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:
Some positions in this class will require the applicant to possess a valid California drivers license Class C by the time of appointment. Employees must keep their licenses certifications and registrations current and failure to do so may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.
SELECTION PROCESS
07/08/2025 by 5:00 PM - Deadline to submit application and required education documents.
TBD- Written ExamBased on the information provided in the application documents the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received the selection process may consist of an initial application screening a mandatory information meeting a supplemental questionnaire assessment a written and/or practical exam an oral board exam or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicants ability to advance in the process; as such responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process unless otherwise announced. All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224 hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelors degree including specific units or CPA License is required for this position. All candidates must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree date earned and area of specialization) and official/unofficial transcripts (verifying institution student date degree and area of specialization conferred) OR a copy of their CPA License by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their education verification by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTS
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online candidates may submit documents by fax to or by email to Be sure to include the recruitment title and the recruitment number in your email or fax.
VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTSTo be eligible applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214 SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4) MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DEADLINE. Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veterans preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.
Americans with Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service job related merit and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:Qualified individuals with a disability who are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the Selection Process) must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
Employment Type
Full-Time
