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Accountant-Auditor I

Job Description:

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for an Accountant-Auditor I in the Auditor-Controller's Office. The Accountant-Auditor I performs a variety of professional accounting work related to the preparation and maintenance of accounting records, the audit of financial transactions and the production of reports and statements in a centralized setting; provides assistance to departments regarding financial or accounting matters and performs other duties as assigned. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level if incumbents have met the minimum qualifications and have demonstrated the ability to perform the responsibilities required at the higher performance level. Accountant-Auditor I: Under general supervision incumbents learn job tasks, progressing to limited direction as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned. This is the entry professional level in the accounting series. Positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience. The Accountant-Auditor I is distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the II level.

Requirements:

Minimum: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business or a related field. Candidates with strong experience who lack the degree are encouraged to apply. Preferred: In addition to the minimum, experience performing accounting related duties.

Special Requirements: Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation which includes Live Scan fingerprinting and credit check prior to hire; will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.

Licenses and Certification: The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment ; may be required to maintain license throughout employment at the discretion of the Appointing Authority.

Application Procedures:

An official Yuba County employment application must be submitted by final filing deadline. Applications must include copies of valid license(s), certificate(s) and college transcripts and/or diploma. Incomplete applications may be disqualified from further consideration.

TO APPLY: ONLINE APPLICATION: Applications may be submitted online through CalOpps. Click on the Apply for Job button above to complete the Yuba County employment application.

OR HARD COPY APPLICATION: You may access a hard copy of the Yuba County employment application by visiting our website at http://www.yuba.org. Our applications are available in a Microsoft Word format or fillable PDF, or you may pick up these materials in our office located 915 8th Street, Suite 113, Marysville, CA 95901. Hard copies of applications can be submitted to our office in person, by U.S. Mail or by fax at 530-749-7864. Applications must be received by the final filing deadline; postmarks or applications received after the final filing deadline will not be accepted. All applicants will be given written notice regarding the status of their application and selection procedures.

The County prefers to communicate via email, if provided, to expedite communication. It is also recommended that applicants review their SPAM mail daily as to not miss any important communication from the County. Communications are sent from two mail servers; Yuba@CalOpps.org and @co.yuba.ca.us. Applicants are responsible for notifying the County of any changes to their contact information, including but not limited to e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, primary and secondary telephone numbers. (Note: All diplomas or degrees must be from an accredited college or university. To obtain information regarding accreditation, refer to the US Department of Education Office of Post Secondary Education at: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx)