Accounting Clerk
This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies for those County departments that have this position. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration. Current vacancy is with the Resource Management Agency located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months. Typical Duties
Plan and direct activities necessary to keep accounts and other financial records for a large unit or primary function of a department. Assign, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate staff. Assist with the selection and training of new accounting and clerical personnel. Prepare accounting reports; analyze and interpret accounts and financial records. Maintain accounting records such as general subsidiary ledgers, budget and expenditure, payroll, accounts receivable and payable. Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following. Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. Experience: Four years of responsible experience in keeping or reviewing accounting records, including two years in a supervisory capacity. Knowledge of: Double entry bookkeeping principles and procedures. General clerical office methods and procedures. Skill/Ability to: Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers. Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment. Communicate verbally to explain and interpret technical accounting information to others. Write clear, concise and grammatically correct reports, memos and correspondence. Read and interpret legal documents including government codes and agreements. Be patient, tactful and courteous in dealing with employees and the public. Research, collect and organize material into a manageable form. Give oral and written instructions. Identify and solve problems. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages. Supervise, train, and evaluate employees. Plan, organize and coordinate work activities. Additional Information
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam. This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies for those County departments that have this position. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration. Current vacancy is with the Resource Management Agency located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months. Typical Duties
Plan and direct activities necessary to keep accounts and other financial records for a large unit or primary function of a department. Assign, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate staff. Assist with the selection and training of new accounting and clerical personnel. Prepare accounting reports; analyze and interpret accounts and financial records. Maintain accounting records such as general subsidiary ledgers, budget and expenditure, payroll, accounts receivable and payable. Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following. Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. Experience: Four years of responsible experience in keeping or reviewing accounting records, including two years in a supervisory capacity. Knowledge of: Double entry bookkeeping principles and procedures. General clerical office methods and procedures. Skill/Ability to: Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers. Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment. Communicate verbally to explain and interpret technical accounting information to others. Write clear, concise and grammatically correct reports, memos and correspondence. Read and interpret legal documents including government codes and agreements. Be patient, tactful and courteous in dealing with employees and the public. Research, collect and organize material into a manageable form. Give oral and written instructions. Identify and solve problems. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages. Supervise, train, and evaluate employees. Plan, organize and coordinate work activities. Additional Information
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam. This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER