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Accountant I
Salary: $26.48 – $32.18 Hourly
Recruitment Closing Date: Friday, February 11, 2022 at 5:00 PM
The Position
Under general direction of the Finance Director or designee performs professional accounting work including the examination, maintenance, verification, analysis and reconciliation of financial records; assists in developing and installing accounting systems; prepares accounting, auditing and budget reports; assists in daily clerical department activities; and prepares county, state and federal reports.
The Accountant I is the entry-level class in the Accountant series. This class is distinguished from the Accountant II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters related to established procedures and guidelines as are positions allocated to the II level.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Equivalent to four years of college with significant course work in the areas of accounting, financial management, public administration, business administration, or related fields including significant course work in the area of accounting and financial management.
Experience
At least one (1) year of recent full-time responsible accounting or fiscal experience. Governmental and/or fund accounting experience, CPA or CPFO is highly desirable.
Licenses and/or Certificates Required:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license is required based on the needs of the department the incumbent is assigned. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
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