Performs professional accounting duties in the preparation of financial reports and/or statements, development of accounting systems, collection and interpretation of financial information, and analysis of financial records; monitors financial systems to identify problems, recommend changes and take corrective action to maintain integrity of the systems.

This class represents the professional, journey level in the Accountant series.  It is characterized by the responsibility to apply professional accounting principles to facilitate fiscal control, performs financial analysis and/or establishes fiscal accounting systems.  Incumbents will perform a full range of complex technical tasks and work under direction within a framework of established procedures, which require the application of accounting principles and broad knowledge of accounting practices as well as analysis, evaluation and interpretation of laws, regulations and financial transactions.

The eligible list established will be used to fill full-time, part-time, limited term and extra help positions as they occur throughout the county. Currently there are two (2) full-time vacancies in the Department of Health and Social Services.

Prepares a variety of detailed, analytical accounting, statistical and/or financial statements or reports which require analysis and interpretation of fiscal data for use by departments, auditors and/or other agencies; examines, analyzes and verifies fiscal documents to ensure adherence to established controls; analyzes and initiates changes in accounting practices, procedures and techniques in order to meet internal and external financial reporting requirements.
 
Reviews accounting systems, procedures and records; recommends and assists in the implementation of new or revised accounting systems; analyzes operational procedures to automate manual accounting systems; designs and maintains accounting forms.
 
Monitors revenues and projection of grant monies, local fees and state revenues; may prepare invoices and assist in revenue collection; calculates interest and revenues to accounts; prepares and verifies claims, vouchers, accruals and year-end closing entries.
 
Prepares tax returns; investigates and resolves tax related issues.
 
Prepares, evaluates, justifies and maintains annual budgets; assembles and analyzes cost accounting records and other supporting technical and statistical data; makes complex or difficult adjusting entries and transfers of appropriations; establishes new accounts and budget controls.
 
Advises superiors and departmental managers of changes in laws, rules, regulations and practices which impact on governmental accounting and fiscal procedures; interprets rules and regulations to determine accounting requirements for externally funded programs; develops accounting guidelines for County use.
 
May supervise the work of clerical personnel and provide assistance with difficult entries, reconciliation or other fiscal functions; recommends personnel actions related to employee selection, advancement, transfer, and discipline; trains and evaluates employees.
 
Performs a variety of routine administrative tasks in support of the daily operations of the office; faxes information; answers calls; prepares correspondence; copies documents; sets up files.
 

Experience:  Eighteen months of professional accounting experience with twelve months in governmental accounting and upper division course work in accounting, finance or closely related field.
 
Education/Training:  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required, preferably in accounting or business or public administration.

All candidates must submit a copy of their college degree (verifying the degree, date earned and it must clearly show area of specialization) or transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed).  Failure to submit your degree or transcripts within 5 days from the final filing date will disqualify you from the recruitment.  Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service.  The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment.  Please contact your local college or university to learn where you can obtain this service. 
 

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license may be required.
 
Independent travel may be required.

"SOLANO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of a resume screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview, or any combination. Depending on the job class, candidates may need to successfully pass a post-offer drug screening test prior to employment.  Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. All potential new hires (including new contract employees) and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted.  These provisions are subject to change.

All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement, (ie. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, certificates, DD-214) must be submitted with the Document Cover Sheet and are due within five (5) calendar days of the final filing date or within five (5) calendar days from application submittal if the recruitment is Open & Continuous or Open until Filled.  Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com to apply.  Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources, (707) 784-6170 open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  Paper applications may be completed in person during office hours. EOE/AA

To be eligible, you must be an applicant for initial County employment, have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.  A COPY OF YOUR DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE, MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITHIN FIVE DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION.  If you have a service connected disability, you must submit a recent award letter from the VA stating you are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.  Disability must be rated at least 10% to be eligible for disabled veteran's points.  Veteran's preference 5 points Disabled Veterans 10 points.

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

PLEASE NOTE: All persons hired will be required to participate in the direct deposit program.