Accounting Assistant (20598936)

Description

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Accounting Assistant in the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office. Under general supervision, incumbents perform a variety of accounting support duties involving financial record keeping and/or transactions including accounts receivable, routine research and audit of financial documents; collect fees and payments; provide assistance to the public over the telephone or at a public counter, and perform other duties as assigned. Note: This is a County-Wide classification. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies for this classification that may come available in other departments during the duration of this list.

About the County:

Yuba County is situated in the Northern Sacramento Valley, approximately 40 miles north of the State Capitol in Sacramento and two hours away from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The boundaries stretch from the farms and orchards of the valley to the timberlands of the Sierras. Yuba County offers its residents the many advantages of a rural lifestyle away from the pressures of the urban areas. The County’s rivers, lakes and outdoor recreation areas provide excellent hunting, fishing, boating and skiing opportunities. Our County vision is to create a “golden” future for Yuba County by inspiring a community of participation, embracing our unique history, and discovering the wealth of our untapped potential.

Job Description URL:

https://cms7files.revize.com/yubaca/Yuba%20County/Human%20Resources%20and%20Orga...

Job PDF:

Acct Asst March 2025.pdf

Job Video Link URL:

https://www.youtube.com/watch

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate:

• Has exceptional attention to detail with experience in financial management, including cash handling or bank teller operations.
• Skilled in business arithmetic, algebra, statistics, and their applications, with a strong understanding of financial records and calculations.
• Proficient in financial record keeping, bookkeeping, and auditing financial documents, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Excels in performing accounting support duties, organizing and maintaining financial and office files.
• Capable of making precise arithmetic calculations and reviewing financial documents for accuracy and compliance with applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Experienced in planning, directing, and reviewing the work of others on both short-term projects and daily tasks.
• Enjoys interacting with both internal and external customers, providing prompt, courteous, and accurate service.
• Maintains composure and professionalism in high-pressure situations, handling challenges effectively and calmly.

QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM: Graduation from high school and one year of experience examining or reviewing accounting, bookkeeping, financial or statistical data or two years of office support experience

PREFERRED: In addition to the minimum, completion 15 semester units with coursework involving accounting, bookkeeping, or a related field and additional years of experience as defined above.

Special Requirements: Will be required to successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation which may include Live Scan fingerprinting and/or credit check prior to hire. Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109. The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver’s license within ten (10) days of employment, maintain throughout employment.

Benefits

MERIT INCREASE: Typically 5% each year for the first 7 years. To access the County salary schedule, please click on this link.

RETIREMENT MISCELLANEOUS:

Classic: 2% @ 55

New: 2% @ 62

For more information about CalPERS Pension, please visit CalPERS Retirement.

SOCIAL SECURITY: Yuba County does not participate in the Social Security Program

MEDICARE: Yuba County does participate in the Medicare Program.

STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE: SDIprovides benefits to employees who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness or injury. Paid Family Leave (PFL) automatically covers persons covered by SDI.

MEDICAL: Yuba County offers several medical plan options (HMO and PPO plans available based on eligibility) through CalPERS. To reference the current Rate Sheet, please visit Health Insurance and see General Resources.

DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: The County pays 100% of the Basic plan premiums for employee or 80% for employee and eligible dependent(s). Requires participation in Health Insurance benefits.

*Health Waiver Opt-out of $250/monthly available with proof of other Non-Covered CA, employer sponsored health care coverage.

LIFE INSURANCE: County provides $50,000 in life insurance coverage. Employees may purchase additional coverage for themselves and dependents.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: County paid confidential counseling program for up to 5 visits per incident per eligible family member.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: One Voluntary Deferred Compensation plan is available.

UNION AFFILIATION: Yuba County Employee Association (YCEA). To learn more visit Labor Relations.

F or Leave Accrual Rates and Specialty Pays for classifications within the Yuba County Employees Association Bargaining Unit, please reference this Yuba County Employee's Association (YCEA) Benefits Summary .

Special Instructions

Final Filing Deadline: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 @ 5PM

APPLICATION SCREENING:

An official Yuba County employment application must be submitted by the final filing deadline. Applications must include pre-qualification questionnaire 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 and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire.

OR

HARD COPY APPLICATION: You may access a hard copy of the Yuba County employment application and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire, by visiting our website at yuba.gov. 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 129, 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 so as not miss any important communication from the County. Communications are sent from two mail servers: Yuba@CalOpps.org and @yuba.gov.

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 )

Applicants must provide the following documents with their application by the filing deadline:

• Completed Yuba County Employment Application (Online or Hard Copy)
• Supplemental Questionnaire
• Any Diplomas and Unofficial Transcripts
• Copies of Related Certifications

RECRUITMENT SELECTION PROCESSES:

The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to:

• Supplemental Questionnaire
• Interview Screening
• Department Interviews

(Please note: The entire recruitment process from recruitment opening date to start date could take 8 - 12 weeks for successful candidates).

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:

A completed supplemental questionnaire is an essential part of the examination process for this position. The responses will be reviewed for sufficient detail and will be rated according to pre-determined guidelines. Please include 1) Places of employment; 2) pertinent dates; 3) duties performed, etc. when responding to the questions. If a job includes responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Any experience and/or training listed MUST be identified on your application. Resumes, letters and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the supplemental questionnaire.

INTERVIEW SCREENING:

Interview screening is an extension of the application process. Used as a secondary method of screening large applicant pools.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION:

If special accommodation is required at any stage of the selection process, complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation in Employment Examination Process Form and provide the required documentation by the final filing deadline. The form can be obtained at Reasonable Accommodation Form or by contacting Human Resources at 530-749-7860.

WAIVER OF SELECTION PROCEDURES:

When selection procedures have been publicly announced and the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications for the position is five or less, the Human Resources Director may, at her/his discretion; a) Waive the competition entirely and submit the names of the applicants meeting the minimum qualifications to the appointing department, b) Revise the conditions of competition to a more practical basis under the circumstances.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY LIST:

An employment eligibility list is established for those applicants who successfully pass all phases of the examination process. This list will be held for a minimum of six (6) months from the date the list is certified. For each vacancy the top five (5) ranks on the list will be certified to the department for final selection, which will include a departmental interview.

DEPARTMENT INTERVIEW:

The hiring department(s) will notify the applicant of the date and time of his/her interview. The applicant will be asked a series of questions about his/herself and his/her related experience, education and training that exhibit the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to the job. The applicant may also be asked questions about hypothetical situations to test his/her ability to make decisions and use sound judgment and common sense.

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone:

(530)749-7865

Contact email:

econtreras@yuba.gov

Closing Date/Time: 4/9/2025 at 5pm

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