County of San Mateo
Accountant I/II (Open and Promotional)
County of San Mateo, Redwood City, California, United States, 94061
Overview
The
County of San Mateo
is conducting a recruitment for two
Accountants I/II . The
Human Services Agency, Financial Services Branch, and Claiming section
is seeking qualified candidates for the Accountant I/II positions. Under the direction of the Senior Accountant, the Accountant I/II will independently perform the full range of duties, including:
Responsibilities
Perform complex professional accounting work relative to centralized and/or departmental County accounting procedures and records.
Review claiming and accounting documents for accuracy, examine supporting documentation for proper authorization, review invoices, reconcile information from various sources, and reconcile accounting reports.
Prepare and maintain control and subsidiary accounting records involving a variety of transactions and accounts, and provide assistance to senior fiscal staff.
Review accounting documents for conformance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Prepare journal entries and perform reconciliations.
Plan, direct, review, and evaluate the work of fiscal office support staff.
Create and maintain complex automated financial worksheets.
Act as liaison with other County fiscal divisions.
Ideal Candidate The
ideal candidate
will have the skill/ability to:
Review, analyze, post, balance, interpret, and reconcile complex financial data and accounts.
Verify the accuracy of financial data and information.
Prepare and direct clear, concise, and complete financial reports and statements, audit reports, and audit work papers.
Possess proficiency in Microsoft Excel; developing reports using spreadsheet applications is highly desirable.
Train others in work procedures.
Develop and implement accounting systems and procedures.
Ensure proper authorization and documentation for disbursements.
Interpret and apply complex financial procedures and legal documents.
Exercise sound independent judgment within established policy guidelines.
Make accurate mathematical and statistical calculations.
Establish and maintain effective working relations.
Prioritize assignments and meet time-sensitive deadlines and submissions.
Demonstrate attention to detail.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Develop and maintain professional working relationships with community providers and state staff.
Apply principles, practices, and terminology of general and cost accounting.
Process business data related to accounting information.
Maintain general and subsidiary ledgers.
Requirements
Successful completion of a minimum of twelve semester units of college‑level accounting coursework. (For quarter units, divide by 1.5; 18 quarter units equal 12 semester units.)
Experience and Education
Accountant I : Equivalent to graduation from a four‑year college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, or a closely related field. Sub‑professional accounting support work may be substituted for education on a year‑for‑year basis up to a maximum of two years.
Accountant II : Two years of accounting experience, preferably in a governmental or public agency.
Open & Promotional Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra‑help/limited‑term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
Examination Process
Application screening (pass/fail) based on the candidate’s application and supplemental answers.
Candidates who pass screening will be invited to take a standard, multiple‑choice Civil Service Computer‑Based Written Examination (weight: 100%).
Applicants meeting minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through subsequent phases.
All examinations are given in San Mateo County, California; applicants must participate at their own expense.
Accommodations for special medical conditions will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
Applications Applications will only be accepted online. To apply, visit https://jobs.smcgov.org.
Recruitment Schedule
Final Filing Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PST.
Computer‑Based Testing: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 through Monday, December 1, 2025.
About the County San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, it is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves many culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity and ensuring a safe and inclusive environment. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
The County of San Mateo is an equal‑opportunity employer. We seek to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community.
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County of San Mateo
is conducting a recruitment for two
Accountants I/II . The
Human Services Agency, Financial Services Branch, and Claiming section
is seeking qualified candidates for the Accountant I/II positions. Under the direction of the Senior Accountant, the Accountant I/II will independently perform the full range of duties, including:
Responsibilities
Perform complex professional accounting work relative to centralized and/or departmental County accounting procedures and records.
Review claiming and accounting documents for accuracy, examine supporting documentation for proper authorization, review invoices, reconcile information from various sources, and reconcile accounting reports.
Prepare and maintain control and subsidiary accounting records involving a variety of transactions and accounts, and provide assistance to senior fiscal staff.
Review accounting documents for conformance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Prepare journal entries and perform reconciliations.
Plan, direct, review, and evaluate the work of fiscal office support staff.
Create and maintain complex automated financial worksheets.
Act as liaison with other County fiscal divisions.
Ideal Candidate The
ideal candidate
will have the skill/ability to:
Review, analyze, post, balance, interpret, and reconcile complex financial data and accounts.
Verify the accuracy of financial data and information.
Prepare and direct clear, concise, and complete financial reports and statements, audit reports, and audit work papers.
Possess proficiency in Microsoft Excel; developing reports using spreadsheet applications is highly desirable.
Train others in work procedures.
Develop and implement accounting systems and procedures.
Ensure proper authorization and documentation for disbursements.
Interpret and apply complex financial procedures and legal documents.
Exercise sound independent judgment within established policy guidelines.
Make accurate mathematical and statistical calculations.
Establish and maintain effective working relations.
Prioritize assignments and meet time-sensitive deadlines and submissions.
Demonstrate attention to detail.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Develop and maintain professional working relationships with community providers and state staff.
Apply principles, practices, and terminology of general and cost accounting.
Process business data related to accounting information.
Maintain general and subsidiary ledgers.
Requirements
Successful completion of a minimum of twelve semester units of college‑level accounting coursework. (For quarter units, divide by 1.5; 18 quarter units equal 12 semester units.)
Experience and Education
Accountant I : Equivalent to graduation from a four‑year college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, or a closely related field. Sub‑professional accounting support work may be substituted for education on a year‑for‑year basis up to a maximum of two years.
Accountant II : Two years of accounting experience, preferably in a governmental or public agency.
Open & Promotional Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra‑help/limited‑term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
Examination Process
Application screening (pass/fail) based on the candidate’s application and supplemental answers.
Candidates who pass screening will be invited to take a standard, multiple‑choice Civil Service Computer‑Based Written Examination (weight: 100%).
Applicants meeting minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through subsequent phases.
All examinations are given in San Mateo County, California; applicants must participate at their own expense.
Accommodations for special medical conditions will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
Applications Applications will only be accepted online. To apply, visit https://jobs.smcgov.org.
Recruitment Schedule
Final Filing Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PST.
Computer‑Based Testing: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 through Monday, December 1, 2025.
About the County San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, it is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves many culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity and ensuring a safe and inclusive environment. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
The County of San Mateo is an equal‑opportunity employer. We seek to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community.
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