County of Colusa

  • Account Clerk I/II - Extra Help

  • COLUSA COUNTY, CA
  • Colusa, California United States View Map
Definition & Distinguishing Characteristics

Join a team where your attention to detail helps support exceptional care for our community! The Colusa County Behavioral Health Department is seeking an Extra Help Account Clerk I/II to join our dedicated team.

At the County of Colusa, we value compassionate individuals who thrive in a positive, collaborative work environment. Our Behavioral Health team is committed to providing quality services that support the health and well-being of our community, and every team member plays an important role in helping our programs succeed.

As an Account Clerk I/II - Extra Help, you'll provide essential administrative and financial support by maintaining accurate records, processing financial transactions, assisting with clerical and accounting duties, purchasing program and department supplies,and delivering courteous customer service to staff, clients, and the public. Your organization, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy will help ensure the efficient operation of our department.

Whether you're looking to expand your accounting and administrative experience or make a meaningful impact through public service, this is a rewarding opportunity to support programs that make a positive difference in the lives of Colusa County residents.

This is a great opportunity to support the well-being of Colusa County residents. For more details about the position, please click on the job description HERE .
Please note: This extra help assignment is anticipated to last approximately six (6) months but may end earlier or be extended, up to a maximum of twelve (12) months, based on the operational needs of the department. This is a non-benefited position, and salary will vary based on candidate experience. Extra-Help employees may not exceed 960 hours worked in a fiscal year or 28 hours per week.

What's this Job All About?

As an Account Clerk I/II, you’ll support the Behavioral Health Department by performing a variety of clerical accounting and bookkeeping duties, including maintaining financial records, processing transactions, and assisting with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and other related functions. Additional responsibilities include assisting with a variety of department and program support activities.

Embracing the Colusa County Work Culture
Our Core Values are more than just words, they’re a way of life here in the Behavioral Health Department. We know that departments with a strong culture & a higher purpose perform better in the long run.

Do our values speak to you?
  • Deliver excellent Customer Service to Others & Our Community
  • Embrace and Drive Change
  • Create FUN and a Little Weirdness
  • Be Adventurous, Creative, Open-Minded
  • Pursue Growth and Learning
  • Build Open and Honest Relationships with Communication
  • Foster a Positive Team and Family Spirit
  • Be Passionate and Determined
  • Be Humble and Kind

COME WORK FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUSA: WE’RE WAITING FOR YOU!

Supervision & Examples of Duties

Account Clerk I - Receives immediate supervision from supervisory or management staff.

Account Clerk II - Receives general supervision from supervisory or management staff.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience
Account Clerk I: One year of general clerical experience is desirable.

Account Clerk II: One year of responsible clerical bookkeeping or accounting experience.

All Levels
Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by courses in bookkeeping, accounting or a related field.

Colusa County offers an excellent benefit package. For a summary of benefits, please click here: 2026 Benefit Summary

Closing Date/Time: 7/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
County of Colusa

County of Colusa

The County of Colusa, nestled in the heart of the Sacramento Valley approximately 60 miles north of Sacramento and 100 miles northeast of the San Francisco Bay Area, is a vibrant community rich in history and tradition and, offering a wonderful environment in which to live, work and play.  The County, with approximately 22,000 residents, includes two incorporated cities; Colusa, which is the county seat, and Williams.  The local economy is largely agriculturally based producing crops valued at more than $900 million each year and exporting farm commodities throughout the United States and to about seventy countries worldwide. 

County government business is still conducted within the antebellum court house which was built in 1861 and has operated continuously ever since. The County’s    annual General Fund budget is roughly $28 million; the total budget is about $78 million.  The workforce is comprised of  approximately 350 full-time equivalent positions that are assigned to five represented bargaining units. 

Colusa County also offers many diverse outdoor recreational opportunities and is considered to be a sportsman’s paradise. The Sacramento River meanders through the County.  Portions of five national protected areas are located within the county: Butte Sink Wildlife Refuge; Colusa National Wildlife Refuge; Delevan National Wildlife Refuge; Mendocino National Forest and; Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge. Recreational opportunities such as hiking, bird watching, camping and water sports abound. The Sacramento River and local lakes, offer world class fishing

 

 

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