County of Yolo, CA
Accounting Technician - Senior Accounting Technician Job at County of Yolo, CA i
County of Yolo, CA, Woodland, CA, United States
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Woodland, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-CW006
Department: Not Applicable
Opening Date: 09/15/2023
Description
Welcome, job seeker!
We are thrilled that your job search led you to the County of Yolo! Holding a position in the Accounting Technician series is a great opportunity to learn more about the government accounting field. If this sounds like something you may be interested in, please submit an online application today!
This Accounting Technician / Senior Accounting Technician series is used county-wide which makes it a commonly recruited class series. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed for consideration on a flow basis. Successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list that will be utilized to fill current and future vacancies occurring countywide. The salary range for each classification level is as follows:
Accounting Technician: $54,184 - $65,873.60 Annually
Senior Accounting Technician: $59,612 - $72,446.40 Annually
Current Job Openings
Current vacancies exist with the Health and Human Services Agency and the Department of Financial Services.
The ideal candidate must have great customer service skills, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to handle and manage multiple priorities while maintaining a positive collaborative environment. Previous experience in accounting and various computer systems is desired.
The Position
Accounting Technician: Under general supervision, to perform difficult and moderately technical para-professional accounting, finance, and bookkeeping duties required in the maintenance of fiscal and statistical records; to prepare and assist in the preparation and maintenance of financial statements, documents, analyses and accounting reports; to review, verify, reconcile, and record financial transactions which require considerable interpretative ability and technical judgement; to perform other related duties as required.
Senior Accounting Technician: Under general supervision, to perform highly technical and complex para-professional and beginning professional level accounting and bookkeeping functions of grants, contracts, purchase orders and other financial records related to the monitoring, reconciliation, verification, analysis, and approval of financial expenditures.
How To Apply
Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application and verification of education (if applicable) at the time of filing. For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement.
Essential Functions
To view the full job description for Accounting Technician, click
To view the full job description for Senior Accounting Technician, click
Employment Standards
Minimum Qualifications
Accounting Technician
Any combination of experience and education, which provides the required knowledge and skills, is acceptable. A typical way to gaining the knowledge and skills is outlined below:
Four (4) years of experience maintaining and reviewing accounting and financial records, preparing and processing accounting documents, or the maintenance of a fiscal record keeping system; AND completion of two years (60 semester units) of college or technical school training with course work preferably in business, bookkeeping, accounting or financial records. Two (2) years of qualifying experience may be substituted for the college education on a year for year basis.
Senior Accounting Technician
Any combination of experience and education, which provides the required knowledge and skills, is acceptable. A typical way to gaining the knowledge and skills is outlined below:
Experience: Two years of experience as an Accounting Technician in Yolo County; or four years of highly responsible accounting or financial support para-professional experience which involved the monitoring, reconciliation, verification, analysis, and approval of financial expenditures.
Education: Some college or technical school level training in business, bookkeeping, accounting or financial records is desirable. College education, which preferably includes some coursework in the listed areas, can be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis.
License
Some positions in this classification may require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
Application & Selection Process
Application Process
It is recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.
Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume may be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. If you are qualifying under education, verification of education (official/unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma) must be attached to your application. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
Selection Procedure
The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and all listed dates, may change with or without notice.
Confirmed Job Offer
Screening for Best Qualified
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.
Verification of Education
Acceptable forms of educational documentation are transcripts, and/or a copy of your diploma/degree. Official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable and must list the student name, institution name, field of study and date the degree was awarded. Copies of diplomas should indicate your name, the name of the school, a specific field of study and date of graduation.
For recent graduates who have not received proof of their degree yet, a letter from the registrar's office stating that all requirements for graduation have been met and listing the field of study will be sufficient proof of graduation.
Please do not send originals; copies of the required documents are acceptable. Any submitted documents will not be returned.
All foreign transcripts or diplomas must be in English. If the institution does not provide these documents in English, the applicant will need to provide a translation which has been done by a professional agency. The County of Yolo will accept education as equivalent to U.S. accreditation from Institutions that are listed as members of the International Association of Universities. You may check for your school by visiting the IAU web site ().
Applicants who possess a degree or completed coursework that is not from an accredited college or university, must submit one of the following:
1. A written statement from a U.S accredited university or college that states that the applicant is qualified for entrance to a program of graduate studies for which a degree in a related field is required.
2. An evaluation of the applicant's degree and coursework equivalency by a private organization that provides foreign credential evaluation services. The evaluation must include a comparison of comparable U.S. courses for content, credit and grade.
Note: Foreign language documents must include a precise word-for-word English translation of all foreign language documents. It is the responsibility of each applicant to prove to the satisfaction of the County that the applicant meets the specific requirements listed on the job announcement for each specific examination. The following is a list of private organizations that provide foreign credential evaluation services. Fees range from $50 to $400 per document; processing times vary from 5-20 business days. For further information, please contact the organization(s). The County of Yolo does not endorse these business entities; this list has been developed for informational purposes only.
EDUCATIONAL RECORDS EVALUATION SERVICE 601 University Ave., Suite 127 Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 921-0790
FOREIGN EDUCATION DOCUMENT SERVICE P.O. Box 151739 San Diego, CA 92175
(619) 265-5810
CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH, EVALUATION & EDUCATION, INC. P.O. Box 18358 Anaheim, CA 92817 (714) 237-9272
GLOBAL SERVICES ASSOCIATES, INC. 409 North Pacific Coast Highway, # 393 Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (310) 828-5709
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION CREDENTIALS EVALUATION SERVICE P.O. Box 3665 Culver City, CA 90231-3665 (310) 258-9451
Contact Information
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at or by phone at (530) 666-8055.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.
Yolo County, a place where YOU belong!
The average person spends one third of their life at work. Why not spend that time in an environment where you are seen for who you are, celebrated for the diversity you bring, and valued for your potential to contribute to an innovative and dynamic workforce? Yolo County is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace which supports and values our diverse community.
Come join us! This is where YOU belong.
RETIREMENT
Were you hired into a CalPERS or other public agency reciprocal system for the first time on or before January 1, 2013? If so, you most likely have "Classic" member status. Classic members of CalPERS (or CalPERS reciprocal) agencies who come to work for Yolo County will remain Classic members!
"Classic" member CalPERS retirement formulas are:
Misc: 2.5% at 55
Safety: 3.0% at 55
Deputy Sheriff Safety: 3.0% at 50
"New" member CalPERS retirement formulas (for employees hired into a CalPERS agency for the first time after January 1, 2013) are:
Misc: 2% @ 62
Safety: 2.7% @ 57
BENEFITS
The County of Yolo offers a generous benefits package including:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- CalPERS Retirement
- Deferred Compensation Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Vacation, Sick, and Administrative Leave
- Holidays & Floating Holidays
- Disability Plans
- Social Security & Medicare
Benefits for County positions are specific to the bargaining unit of the position. The Salary Resolution (accessible ) identifies the bargaining unit for each County classification.
Once you've identified the bargaining unit, you can look up the benefits for a particular position by going to our Benefits Summaries by Bargaining Unit page on our website, by clicking
01
I have read the above instructions and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions are required, and my responses will be used to determine the best qualified candidates for this job. I certify that my responses are accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that should my name be placed on an eligible list and it is later found that my responses are inaccurate, my name will be immediately removed from the eligible list and I will be deemed ineligible for consideration for employment in this class with Yolo County.
02
The job bulletin for this class outlines the steps in the application and selection process, and contains all necessary information that an applicant will need to complete and submit a complete application packet. Complete application packets MUST be submitted prior to the final filing date. Candidates will not be given additional time to submit additional information. I have read and certify that I understand the application instructions for this position. I understand that all required documents must be submitted by the final filing date, and I have reviewed the job bulletin to ensure I understand what is required to submit a complete application packet.
03
I understand that my application will be rejected if verification of my education in not attached to my application package.
04
I certify that I can read, write, and speak Spanish and English.
05
Do you possess a valid California Driver's license, Class C?
06
Describe how your education, training, and work experience/accomplishments have prepared you for the Accounting Technician position.in your response, please highlight your experience level for each of the desired experience areas listed below. 1 - Journal Entries, Adjustments, and Reconciliations; 2 - Accounts payable and/or Receivable; 3 - Processing of Financial statements;4 - Purchase Orders5 - Grants and/or Contracts
07
Over the last 12 months which of these tasks have you performed in Excel? Check all that apply.
Required Question
Location : Woodland, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-CW006
Department: Not Applicable
Opening Date: 09/15/2023
Description
Welcome, job seeker!
We are thrilled that your job search led you to the County of Yolo! Holding a position in the Accounting Technician series is a great opportunity to learn more about the government accounting field. If this sounds like something you may be interested in, please submit an online application today!
This Accounting Technician / Senior Accounting Technician series is used county-wide which makes it a commonly recruited class series. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed for consideration on a flow basis. Successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list that will be utilized to fill current and future vacancies occurring countywide. The salary range for each classification level is as follows:
Accounting Technician: $54,184 - $65,873.60 Annually
Senior Accounting Technician: $59,612 - $72,446.40 Annually
Current Job Openings
Current vacancies exist with the Health and Human Services Agency and the Department of Financial Services.
The ideal candidate must have great customer service skills, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to handle and manage multiple priorities while maintaining a positive collaborative environment. Previous experience in accounting and various computer systems is desired.
The Position
Accounting Technician: Under general supervision, to perform difficult and moderately technical para-professional accounting, finance, and bookkeeping duties required in the maintenance of fiscal and statistical records; to prepare and assist in the preparation and maintenance of financial statements, documents, analyses and accounting reports; to review, verify, reconcile, and record financial transactions which require considerable interpretative ability and technical judgement; to perform other related duties as required.
Senior Accounting Technician: Under general supervision, to perform highly technical and complex para-professional and beginning professional level accounting and bookkeeping functions of grants, contracts, purchase orders and other financial records related to the monitoring, reconciliation, verification, analysis, and approval of financial expenditures.
How To Apply
Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application and verification of education (if applicable) at the time of filing. For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement.
Essential Functions
To view the full job description for Accounting Technician, click
To view the full job description for Senior Accounting Technician, click
Employment Standards
Minimum Qualifications
Accounting Technician
Any combination of experience and education, which provides the required knowledge and skills, is acceptable. A typical way to gaining the knowledge and skills is outlined below:
Four (4) years of experience maintaining and reviewing accounting and financial records, preparing and processing accounting documents, or the maintenance of a fiscal record keeping system; AND completion of two years (60 semester units) of college or technical school training with course work preferably in business, bookkeeping, accounting or financial records. Two (2) years of qualifying experience may be substituted for the college education on a year for year basis.
Senior Accounting Technician
Any combination of experience and education, which provides the required knowledge and skills, is acceptable. A typical way to gaining the knowledge and skills is outlined below:
Experience: Two years of experience as an Accounting Technician in Yolo County; or four years of highly responsible accounting or financial support para-professional experience which involved the monitoring, reconciliation, verification, analysis, and approval of financial expenditures.
Education: Some college or technical school level training in business, bookkeeping, accounting or financial records is desirable. College education, which preferably includes some coursework in the listed areas, can be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis.
License
Some positions in this classification may require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
Application & Selection Process
Application Process
It is recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.
Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume may be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. If you are qualifying under education, verification of education (official/unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma) must be attached to your application. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
Selection Procedure
The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and all listed dates, may change with or without notice.
- Screen for Minimum Qualifications
- Screening for Best Qualified
- Department Selection Interviews
- Reference Checks
- Conditional Job Offer, pending pre-employment exams:
- Drug & Alcohol Screen
- Department of Justice LiveScan
Screening for Best Qualified
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.
Verification of Education
Acceptable forms of educational documentation are transcripts, and/or a copy of your diploma/degree. Official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable and must list the student name, institution name, field of study and date the degree was awarded. Copies of diplomas should indicate your name, the name of the school, a specific field of study and date of graduation.
For recent graduates who have not received proof of their degree yet, a letter from the registrar's office stating that all requirements for graduation have been met and listing the field of study will be sufficient proof of graduation.
Please do not send originals; copies of the required documents are acceptable. Any submitted documents will not be returned.
All foreign transcripts or diplomas must be in English. If the institution does not provide these documents in English, the applicant will need to provide a translation which has been done by a professional agency. The County of Yolo will accept education as equivalent to U.S. accreditation from Institutions that are listed as members of the International Association of Universities. You may check for your school by visiting the IAU web site ().
Applicants who possess a degree or completed coursework that is not from an accredited college or university, must submit one of the following:
1. A written statement from a U.S accredited university or college that states that the applicant is qualified for entrance to a program of graduate studies for which a degree in a related field is required.
2. An evaluation of the applicant's degree and coursework equivalency by a private organization that provides foreign credential evaluation services. The evaluation must include a comparison of comparable U.S. courses for content, credit and grade.
Note: Foreign language documents must include a precise word-for-word English translation of all foreign language documents. It is the responsibility of each applicant to prove to the satisfaction of the County that the applicant meets the specific requirements listed on the job announcement for each specific examination. The following is a list of private organizations that provide foreign credential evaluation services. Fees range from $50 to $400 per document; processing times vary from 5-20 business days. For further information, please contact the organization(s). The County of Yolo does not endorse these business entities; this list has been developed for informational purposes only.
EDUCATIONAL RECORDS EVALUATION SERVICE 601 University Ave., Suite 127 Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 921-0790
FOREIGN EDUCATION DOCUMENT SERVICE P.O. Box 151739 San Diego, CA 92175
(619) 265-5810
CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH, EVALUATION & EDUCATION, INC. P.O. Box 18358 Anaheim, CA 92817 (714) 237-9272
GLOBAL SERVICES ASSOCIATES, INC. 409 North Pacific Coast Highway, # 393 Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (310) 828-5709
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION CREDENTIALS EVALUATION SERVICE P.O. Box 3665 Culver City, CA 90231-3665 (310) 258-9451
Contact Information
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at or by phone at (530) 666-8055.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.
Yolo County, a place where YOU belong!
The average person spends one third of their life at work. Why not spend that time in an environment where you are seen for who you are, celebrated for the diversity you bring, and valued for your potential to contribute to an innovative and dynamic workforce? Yolo County is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace which supports and values our diverse community.
Come join us! This is where YOU belong.
RETIREMENT
Were you hired into a CalPERS or other public agency reciprocal system for the first time on or before January 1, 2013? If so, you most likely have "Classic" member status. Classic members of CalPERS (or CalPERS reciprocal) agencies who come to work for Yolo County will remain Classic members!
"Classic" member CalPERS retirement formulas are:
Misc: 2.5% at 55
Safety: 3.0% at 55
Deputy Sheriff Safety: 3.0% at 50
"New" member CalPERS retirement formulas (for employees hired into a CalPERS agency for the first time after January 1, 2013) are:
Misc: 2% @ 62
Safety: 2.7% @ 57
BENEFITS
The County of Yolo offers a generous benefits package including:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- CalPERS Retirement
- Deferred Compensation Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Vacation, Sick, and Administrative Leave
- Holidays & Floating Holidays
- Disability Plans
- Social Security & Medicare
Benefits for County positions are specific to the bargaining unit of the position. The Salary Resolution (accessible ) identifies the bargaining unit for each County classification.
Once you've identified the bargaining unit, you can look up the benefits for a particular position by going to our Benefits Summaries by Bargaining Unit page on our website, by clicking
01
I have read the above instructions and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions are required, and my responses will be used to determine the best qualified candidates for this job. I certify that my responses are accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that should my name be placed on an eligible list and it is later found that my responses are inaccurate, my name will be immediately removed from the eligible list and I will be deemed ineligible for consideration for employment in this class with Yolo County.
- Yes
- No
02
The job bulletin for this class outlines the steps in the application and selection process, and contains all necessary information that an applicant will need to complete and submit a complete application packet. Complete application packets MUST be submitted prior to the final filing date. Candidates will not be given additional time to submit additional information. I have read and certify that I understand the application instructions for this position. I understand that all required documents must be submitted by the final filing date, and I have reviewed the job bulletin to ensure I understand what is required to submit a complete application packet.
- Yes
- No
03
I understand that my application will be rejected if verification of my education in not attached to my application package.
- Yes
04
I certify that I can read, write, and speak Spanish and English.
- Yes
- No
05
Do you possess a valid California Driver's license, Class C?
- Yes
- No
06
Describe how your education, training, and work experience/accomplishments have prepared you for the Accounting Technician position.in your response, please highlight your experience level for each of the desired experience areas listed below. 1 - Journal Entries, Adjustments, and Reconciliations; 2 - Accounts payable and/or Receivable; 3 - Processing of Financial statements;4 - Purchase Orders5 - Grants and/or Contracts
07
Over the last 12 months which of these tasks have you performed in Excel? Check all that apply.
- Used data validation
- Created pivot tables
- Used subtotals
- Sorted and filtered data
- Used advanced filter
- Created conditional formats
- Imported data from another system
- Created nested or conditional formulas
- Used VLOOKUP or HLOOKUP functions
- Created text formulas
- Linked worksheets
Required Question