Accounting Technician

Nevada County, CA
Nevada City, California United States  View Map
Posted: Nov 10, 2024
  • Salary: $54,350.76 - $66,351.12 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Job Description

    Definition and Class Characteristics

    Interviews will be held on December 5, 2024

    Ready to be part of an outstanding team? Consider working as an Accounting Technician for the Nevada County Library system. We are seeking highly qualified applicants for this position. If you are proficient in performing technical accounting duties under minimal direction, we are looking for you! The characteristics of a successful candidate are attention to detail, persistence in solving problems, and strong organizational skills.

    The key responsibilities for this role are:
    • Performing financial record keeping and auditing of financial records and operations; generating accounts payable batches, accounts receivable batches, and other accounting documents
    • Verifying and computing accuracy of charges and revenue; processing/authorizing claims for payment
    • Providing support in the development of department budgets, maintaining an accurate accounting of departmental expenditures and allocating expenditures to appropriate coded accounts
    • Receiving, reviewing, and verifying payroll and accounting records, as well as claims, invoices, and associated documents for completeness
    • Applying and implementing County policies, MOU provisions, and State and Federal laws and regulations
    • Managing the reservations for the Community Room rentals, including generating contracts and collecting payment
    • Providing administrative support to Library staff
    The accounting technician is an integral part of the staff of Nevada County Library, ensuring that our financial operations are in accordance with auditing requirements and in support of our mission and vision of being responsible stewards of our resources. This position is crafted for experienced individuals who have graduated from high school plus and have completed courses in accounting or financial record-keeping, from an accredited college or university. Four years of progressively responsible experience in financial or statistical record-keeping is also needed.

    Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides significant programming to keep us safe and healthy.

    At the Nevada County Library, we actively work to ensure that our staff members can say:
    • I love working for the library. This is the place I want to be for so many reasons.
    • We work well as a team, throughout the Library system and the County
    • I know I have room to learn and grow professionally .
    • I feel empowered in my position.
    • The communication in this organization is constructive, respectful, and timely.
    • Innovation is actively encouraged.
    • I feel pride in the work I do at Nevada County Library.
    • I know the work we do has a positive impact on Nevada County and makes our community a better place.
    This full-time position comes with an extensive benefits package including, but not limited to, CalPERS retirement, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. We also offer optional flexible spending accounts (FSA and Dependent Care), 457 Deferred Compensation Accounts, and a variety of other benefits. Nevada County is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through the Department of Education.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

    Want to learn more? Read the full job description here .

    Benefits Guide
    The Benefits Guide is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.

    Health Insurance
    The County sponsored plan for 2024 is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.

    2024 Health Insurance Plans
    • Anthem Select HMO
    • Anthem Traditional HMO
    • Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
    • Blue Shield Trio HMO
    • Kaiser HMO
    • PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
    • PERS Platinum PPO
    • PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)
    Flexible Spending Accounts
    The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.

    Life Insurance
    Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:
    • Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
    • Basic Term Life
    • Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
    • Optional Dependent Term Life
    • Optional Term Life

    Dental & Vision Insurance
    Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Delta Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.

    Retirement
    The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

    CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers:

    Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55

    Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60

    Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62

    CalPERS Safety tiers:

    Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50.

    Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55.

    Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57.

    We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, www.calpers.ca.gov , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

    NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
    Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.

    Nevada County Human Resources Department
    950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
    Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov
    www.nevadacountyca.gov

    Closing Date/Time: 11/22/2024 3:00 PM Pacific
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • County of Nevada
    • County of Nevada

    About:

    Nestled into the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Nevada County is known as the heart of the “Gold Country.”  Nevada County is known to provide its residents with a great quality of life. 

     

    The economy is well supported by a wide array of industries, including manufacturing, retail, technology, agriculture, construction and health services. 

     

    Nevada County has an above-average high school graduation rate, accessibility to traditional, charter and private schools, and higher-level education at two local Sierra College campuses. 

     

    Infrastructure projects such as the broadband initiative and library technology center offer opportunities for viable expansion while maintaining a small-town feel. The Gold Country is often a recommended tourist destination and stands out for its rich history, museums, and quaint Victorian architecture coupled with an assortment of outdoor, arts, and cultural activities offered yearround. 

     

    Residents and visitors enjoy Nevada County’s historic foothill towns nestled amidst pristine rivers, picturesque forests and the rugged beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Nevada County offers a rural, small-town lifestyle, while still being located within a convenient distance from urban centers in Sacramento, the Bay Area and Reno. 

     

    Weather:

    The weather of Nevada County is another valued feature of the area. Residents enjoy a long, warm sunny season while experiencing color changes in the fall with cool, occasionally snowy winters. Summer temperatures are typically mild, with average highs near 85 degrees in July. Rain in January typically averages ten inches per year and the highest elevations receive an annual average of 206 inches of snow. 

     

    Recreation:

    Scenic trails, alpine lakes, the Yuba River and the Sierra Nevada Mountains all support numerous recreation activities, including skiing, biking, hiking, fishing, kayaking, hunting and backpacking. With a calendar packed with street fairs, festivals, art exhibits, local theater and children’s activities, visitors and locals can experience small-town life without having to forgo indulgence in pleasures more typical of an urban setting. 

     

    Arts and Culture:

    Nevada County is a creative hotspot in the Sierra Nevada, offering an array of experiences, including concerts, film festivals, street fairs, dance performances, poetry readings, studio tours and galleries. The county also has numerous venues for performing arts, many of which are historic settings. The arts have a large economic impact, which has become a vital component to life in Nevada County. 

     

    We strive to be an employer of choice through active engagement with employees, development of programs that both support employees and align with Board of Supervisors' strategy, and the creation of a culture that fosters innovation.

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