Accountant III

Description

The posted salary reflects the 7% increase effective October 1, 2023. An additional 6% salary increase will occur in October 2024. Increased County contributions to medical will be in effect starting January 1, 2024.

THIS POSTING IS FOR THE HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY BUT MAY BE USED FOR OTHER DEPARTMENTS COUNTY-WIDE

Under general direction, to provide supervision, direction, coordination, and training for professional fiscal, payroll, and fiscal support staff; to perform a variety of the most complex accounting, fiscal analysis, and auditing in the preparation, maintenance, and analysis of County fiscal records and financial transactions; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the full supervisory and advanced journey level in the professional Accountant class series. Incumbents supervise other personnel and perform a variety of the most complex accounting and auditing work requiring substantial knowledge and background.

Incumbents may be assigned to special work areas as dictated by the needs of the Auditor's Office. This class is distinguished from Accountant II by the exercise of supervisory responsibilities, performing a wide variety of the most complex fiscal management work in the Auditor's Office, and exercising considerable responsibility in the coordination of the computerized financial management, payroll, and property tax systems.

REPORTS TO

A variety of County management positions, depending upon the department or program area where assigned.

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED

Payroll Technicians, Accounting Technicians, and Account Clerks I/II/III.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an office environment; continuous contact with other staff.

Example of Duties

(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)

Provides supervision, training, and work coordination for assigned professional fiscal, technical payroll, and fiscal support staff. assigns and reviews work.

Provides consultation on unusual and complex problems.

Performs the most complex accounting work in the establishment and maintenance of County fiscal records.

Maintains a variety of ledgers and journals.

Reviews fiscal records to ensure proper disbursement of funds.

Maintains and balances revenue information.

Oversees employee insurance administration.

Audits financial records and prepares information for final audits.

Prepares a variety of financial reports and statements.

Assists with the development and control of County budget information.

May oversee and coordinate County payroll functions.

Performs special financial analysis assignments.

Coordinates balancing of County cash accounts with the banks and other responsible County departments.

Coordinates posting of journal entries; reconciles problem accounts.

Oversees contract administration.

Performs review of special districts financial records and transactions.

Serves as a liaison with other government agencies, auditors, and the public.

Provides first line contact with contract auditors, preparing and providing documentation for the annual audit.

Performs verification of draft financial audit reports.

Performs adjusting entries, after verification as requested in audit reports.

Provides other County staff with a variety of information regarding fiscal processes and procedures.

May provide coordination regarding property tax fiscal issues with the Assessor's Office and Tax Collector's Office.

Exercises considerable responsibility in coordination of the County's computerized financial management, payroll, and property tax systems.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

A Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university with major course work in accounting or a related field, or successful completion of a professional accounting curriculum which included courses in elementary and advanced accounting, auditing, cost accounting, and business law. An additional two years of professional accounting and auditing experience may be substituted for the required education,

AND

Two years of increasingly responsible fiscal management experience comparable to that of an Accountant II with San Benito County.

Special Requirements

Possession of, or the ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License.

All County employees can and will be called upon to act as Disaster Workers when needed.

In the event that an employee changes class, or if requirements are changed after initial appointment, employees may be required to submit to a background investigation.

Knowledge Of/Ability To

Knowledge of:

General accounting theory, principles, and practices and their application to a variety of accounting

transactions and problems.

Laws, rules, regulations, and policies affecting the financial operations and transactions of the County.

Government cost accounting and budgeting.

Auditing theory, principles, and techniques and their application to government finance.

Principles of account classification.

Budget development and control.

Principles of supervision, training, and employee evaluation.

Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work, including word processing, database, spreadsheet software, and the County's computerized financial management, payroll, and property tax systems.

Ability to:

Provide supervision, training, and work evaluations for assigned staff.

Assign and review the work of other staff.

Perform a variety of the most complex accounting and financial transaction work.

Provide a high level of coordination for the County's computerized financial management, payroll, and property tax systems.

Analyze and evaluate financial information, researching and gathering appropriate information to resolve problems and recommend solutions.

Monitor and update fiscal records.

Prepare a variety of financial reports and statements.

Gather, organize, analyze, monitor, and present a variety of information.

Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.

Use a computerized financial management system.

Stay abreast of accounting and reporting requirements, policies, and procedures.

Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Selection Process:

All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list.

In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all County of San Benito employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.