*Extra Help* Accounting Technician - Sheriff's Office

Extra Help Accounting Technician - Sheriff's Office

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Job Highlights: This position is responsible for a variety of duties, including; maintaining journal and general ledger of financial transactions, preparing calculations for billing for services provided by the county, compiling a variety of narrative and statistical reports. Work Location: This position is located in the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office at the Humboldt County Courthouse. Please note: The successful candidate for this position will be required to undergo a detailed background investigation. This is for a non-benefitted Extra-help position in the Sheriff's Office.

Under limited supervision, the Accounting Technician performs the more difficult and technical sub-professional accounting work required in the maintenance of fiscal and statistical records; prepares and assists in the preparation of financial statements, documents, analyses, and reports; maintains accounting records, reports, and manual or computer-based accounting systems; and performs related work as required.

Examples of typical job duties (illustrative only) Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignment of different positions. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: maintaining journals and general ledgers of financial transactions and preparing analytical reports on revenues and expenditures. Independently performs complex and technical audits based on analysis and interpretation of financial information. Prepares calculations for billing for services provided by the county. Appropriately distributes funds in accordance with state and federal regulations. Maintains ancillary, general, statistical, and cost records. Examines and reviews account records, adjusting balances and reconciling accounts. Prepares and processes materials that require the analysis of source material and a thorough familiarity with policies, procedures, terminology, and various applicable laws in order to obtain the necessary data. Compiles a variety of narrative and statistical reports, locates sources of information, devises forms to secure data, and determines proper format for finished reports. Answers questions that involve searching for and abstracting technical data and detailed explanations of laws, policies, or procedures, referring only matters requiring policy decisions to the supervisor. May operate automated systems and trouble-shoot problems related to the production of fiscal and statistical reports and related documents. May be responsible for a billing and statistical record keeping operation. Performs related duties as assigned.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and ability required. Some duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be performed in a learning capacity for entry-level (I Level) positions. Knowledge of: basic budget preparation procedures, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, and composition, methods, practices, and automated systems used in the development, maintenance, and control of fiscal and accounting work, basic governmental accounting principles and procedures, purposes and methods of financial record keeping, computer terminology and computer keyboard arrangement. Ability to: demonstrate mathematical aptitude, enter data accurately into automated system, prepare financial reports and maintain ledgers and journals, independently perform varied and responsible technical accounting assignments, establish and maintain effective working relationships, follow written and oral directions and instructions, analyze data and draw logical conclusions, common spreadsheet and database software packages, communicate effectively both verbally.

Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: one (1) year as an Account Clerk III in an Interagency Merit System (IMS) County; OR two (2) years as an Account Clerk II in an Interagency Merit System (IMS) County; OR three (3) years of full-time experience in the maintenance and review of fiscal, financial, accounting or statistical records; 12 semester units or 18 quarter units in accounting, business math, bookkeeping or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of the experience in this pattern; OR an Associates of Arts degree in Accounting and six months of full-time experience in the maintenance and review of fiscal, financial, accounting or statistical records. Licenses and Certifications: Some positions in this classification may require possession of a valid California driver's License. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver's license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County. Eligibility for employment for those who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the appointing authority.

Additional information: A complete, original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for. Applicants must apply online through the County's automated application system at Applications must be submitted no later than the final filing date and time listed on the job flyer. It is important that your application shows all the relevant education and experience you possess. Human Resources staff does not consider or review resumes or attachments. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Please read the job requirements section of the announcement. Be sure you meet these requirements since they will be carefully evaluated during the selection process. Your performance in any employment examinations will be compared with the performance of others who take the tests. The examination results will be emailed to you as quickly as possible. Applications will be screened and those considered qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion: Research indicates that individuals in protected classes can be less likely to submit a job application. The County of Humboldt is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where our employees are free to bring their full selves to work each day in an environment that allows them to reach their full potential. The County Board of Supervisors has made organizational commitments to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the County is working to ensure that these commitments are reflected in all we do. The County recognizes that certain populations (BIPOC, Disabled Persons, Veterans, LGBTQIA+ community members, etc.) face systemic and structural challenges which may inhibit their ability to satisfy every requirement of the position. In recognition of these structural and systemic factors, the Human Resources Department understands that experience can be gained in many ways – oftentimes, outside of formal institutions – and strives to take a holistic approach in assessing an applicant's qualifications for a position. If you're excited about this role but your past work experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply.