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Accounting Specialist

Job Description:

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Accounting Specialist in the Community Development and Services Agency. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies for this classification that may come available in other departments during the duration of this list. Under supervisory or management direction, the incumbent performs specialized accounting support duties including departmental payroll, billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, tax billing and collections; performs financial and accounting office support duties that require a specialized knowledge; provides administrative support to assigned supervisor; performs the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series, which may include providing lead direction over assigned personnel, and performing duties including, but not limited to, verifying and processing departmental payroll, reviewing a variety of financial reports for accuracy, performing the more complex research and auditing of financial documents and performs other duties as assigned. Incumbents at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned areas of responsibility.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will be highly organized and detail oriented in order to conduct the more complex research and auditing of financial transactions and reports. Additionally, they will have the knowledge to be able to perform the most complex accounting support duties. This individual will also be responsible for general office support duties and be customer service minded. They will be a great communicator both verbally and in writing and enjoy working in a supportive team environment. The ideal candidate will have computer experience and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite. Experience with governmental accounting and grant funding sources preferred, but not required. Required Qualifications: Minimum: Graduation from high school and two (2) years of experience at a level equivalent to the County's classification of Accounting Assistant II. Preferred: In addition to the minimum, two (2) years of college (60 semester units) with course work involving accounting, bookkeeping or a related field.

Application Procedures:

TO APPLY ON-LINE APPLICATION: Applications may be submitted on-line through CalOpps:https://www.calopps.org/yuba-county/job-20109340