Accounting Specialist II

Introduction

This is a reinstatement, transfer or voluntary demotion opportunity for current and former regularly appointed employees of Alameda County.
Reinstatement:
Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 1744: On the request of a department head and approval of the Commission, a regularly appointed employee who resigned in good standing may, within three years after the effective date of his/her resignation, be reinstated in a position in the class from which he/she resigned or in a position in another class for which he/she may be eligible as determined by the Commission. Appointments by reinstatement following resignation are subject to the probationary period established for the class. You must have been a classified County employee in the same job code or in a job code at the same salary maximum and left the County in good standing. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.

Transfer:
You must be a current County classified employee in the same job code or in a job code with the same salary maximum for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.

Voluntary Demotion:
You must be a current County classified employee in a job code which is at a higher salary maximum than the vacancy for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.

DESCRIPTION
THE AGENCY:
The Alameda County Public Works Agency
is committed to providing a high level of service to the community we serve
through the design, construction and maintenance of innovative transportation
and flood control infrastructure. To accomplish this goal, our employees use
creative and cost-efficient solutions to meet the challenges we face every day.
We continually strive to enhance the quality of life for our customers-the
residents and businesses of Alameda County-by providing safe and
environmentally sensitive public works infrastructure, including roadways,
bridges, and flood control channels. To learn more about the agency, visit the
website at�www.acpwa.org.
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THE POSITION:
Under general supervision, to
provide accounting and financial support of County departments and agencies; to
reconcile, maintain, monitor and control major groupings of funds, budget
units, or revenue and expenditure accounts; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

This is bridge class between the clerical
accounting series including Accounting Specialist I and Accounting Technician
and the professional-level of Accountant. This class is distinguished from the
lower level Accounting Specialist I in that the former works with and is
expected to show proficiency in multiple accounting systems and performs work
involving county-wide financial processes and/or processes that have
significant financial impact on the County. Employees are assigned the most
complex, difficult, and/or specialized accounting, financial and/or budgetary
work requiring analysis and evaluation of financial records to ensure accuracy
and the interpretation of financial guidelines to ensure that fiscal operations
are in compliance.

This class is distinguished from Accountant
series by latter's knowledge of and skill in applying generally accepted
accounting principles and practices and requirement for preparing analytical,
narrative, statistical, and accounting reports. The professional level classes
normally involve independent decision-making, development or oversight of a
program or function, the more limited availability or nature of supervision
received and a greater scope and complexity of activities, regulations and guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either I
Experience:

The equivalent of one year of experience as an Accounting Specialist I in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney's Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.)

OR II
Education:

Equivalent to completion of two years of college (90 quarter units or 60 semester units) from an accredited college or university in a bookkeeping or accounting curriculum. (Additional experience as outlined below may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.)
AND

Experience:

Equivalent to two years of full-time bookkeeping experience at a level equivalent to the Accounting Specialist I classification and which has included some combination of document review and processing, administrative or financial recordkeeping and/or office management.

License:

Specified positions may require possession of a valid California driver's license.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the 'Examples of Duties' section of this specification.

Knowledge of:

• Practices and techniques of automated accounting and financial record keeping and report preparation.
• Accounting principles and bookkeeping practices
• Principles and practices of auditing and reconciling a variety of financial and accounting documents and records
• Computer applications related to the work, including spreadsheet and data base applications
• Procedures, terminology and forms related to the functional area to which assigned.
• Techniques used to reconcile subsidiary accounts, to control accounts, and to maintain books through trial balance
• Basic budgeting and cost accounting practices and procedures.
• Microsoft Excel and Access Database.

Ability to:

• Audit and reconcile financial, accounting and budgetary documents and records; maintain journals and reports.
• Read, interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures involved in fiscal recordkeeping and accounting functions
• Compile fiscal and financial data.
• Learn accounting structure, financial guidelines, systems, and procedures of the department, fiscal program or agency.
• Learn basic budgeting and funding regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Interpret, explain and apply regulations and procedures in varying situations.
• Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

BENEFITS

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being.� These benefits include but are not limited to*:
For your Health & Well-Being

Medical

• HMO & PPO Plans

Dental

• HMO & PPO Plans

Vision or Vision Reimbursement

Share the Savings

Basic Life Insurance�

Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)�

County Allowance Credit

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

• Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services

Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)

Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

12 paid holidays

Floating Holidays

Vacation and sick leave accrual

Vacation purchase program

Catastrophic Sick Leave

Group Auto/Home Insurance

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits Program

Guaranteed Ride Home

Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)

Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)

Child Care Resources
1st United Services Credit Union�

• Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement.� This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
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Conclusion

TO APPLY:���Please contact Bismarck Blanco at phone number (510) 670-5415 or by email to bismarck@acpwa.org�
You are encouraged to apply immediately as this posting is open until filled and may close at anytime.
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Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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