Accountant

Posting number: 27548-E

Department: County Wide

Job classification: Accountant

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Accounting and Finance, Tax Administration

Summary

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 
Under general supervision, Accountants perform a wide variety of professional accounting, budgeting, and fiscal duties such as establishing and maintaining accounting records, participating in budget preparation and control, reviewing and analyzing accounting and financial transaction records, and preparing financial statements and reports. Incumbents at this level may provide work direction to clerical or technical staff.

Note: Students that graduated in May/June should reference the different cut-off dates to determine when you should apply. Please remember that documentation of your conferred degree is needed. We accept unofficial transcripts provided information regarding your conferred degree is on your final transcripts. 

Please click the link below to learn more about the position and to review the recruitment flyer:

Accountant Recruitment Flyer on Canva

Note: The position of Accountant is used in multiple Sacramento County departments.  The eligible list created from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies as they become available.  A telework hybrid work schedule may be available and can be discussed at the time of interview.

Examples of duties

Knowledge of

• Various professional accounting standards such as generally accepted auditing standards and generally accepted accounting principles, generally accepted governmental auditing standards, and standards set by the governmental accounting standards board, financial accounting standards board, general accounting office, and other regulatory agencies
• Accounting procedures and their application to a variety of accounting transactions
• Financial statement preparation
• Cost and revenue projecting, and cost allocation methods
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment

Ability to

• Prepare and analyze statistical and financial data
• Analyze and make effective recommendations regarding financial and accounting procedures and work flow
• Learn to interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Learn and participate in government contract and budget preparation and monitoring
• Organize and prioritize work efficiently to meet schedules and deadlines
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications   

A Bachelor's Degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in Accountancy.

Note: Possession of a valid license as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from the State of California Board of Accountancy may substitute for the required bachelor’s degree.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

General Qualifications 

Background/Criminal History: 
The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of app