Accountant I/II

• Performs a variety of professional duties in the coordination and oversight of various accounting and/or auditing activities supporting department-wide operations; maintains accuracy of general, revenue, and expenditure ledgers and subsidiary financial systems.
• Assists in annual budget preparation and monitors budget activities; assists in preparing the final budget document; prepares and reviews a variety of monthly, periodic, and annual financial, accounting, budgetary, and statistical studies and reports.
• May provide lead direction to paraprofessional and/or clerical employees engaged in maintaining department accounts and records and control of the approved budget; provides or coordinates staff training.
• Prepares periodic fiscal reports, processes financial documents, and performs related functions such as accounting for specialized activities, preparing payrolls, billing, and collecting for agency services.
• Oversees, reviews, audits, and posts accounts payable, cash receipts, payroll, and other accounting records and transactions; analyzes and audits transactions for proper account classification; prepares journal entries for recording in the accounting system.
• Reconciles financial ledgers and records; prepares financial statements and reports; researches and resolves discrepancies.
• Interprets budget policies in relation to the department's needs.
• Advises superiors on the condition of accounts and the status of the approved budget, and makes recommendations to resolve specific problems.
• Develops and implements improvements and changes in agency accounting procedures and methods.
• Maintains special accounting systems that reflect the condition of agency and sub-vented or cooperative federal funds.
• Prepares, analyzes, and reviews estimates for revenues, reimbursements, expenditures, and other accounts.
• Provides responsible staff assistance to the fiscal manager; prepares special studies and reports.
• Audits departmental records to ensure compliance with fiscal policies.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• General accounting theory, principles, and practices, and their application to a variety of accounting transactions and problems.
• Governmental cost accounting and budgeting procedures.
• Uniform accounting system and financial organization procedures.
• Federal, state, and county laws, rules, and regulations.
• Principles of business management, including office methods and procedures.
• Principles and techniques of personnel management and supervision.
• Budget development and control.
• Principles of public finance and business law.

• Apply general accounting principles and procedures.
• Plan, organize, and direct the work of others.
• Analyze data and draw sound conclusions.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Make sound decisions and recommendations in regard to the department's budget, accounting and business management activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Speak and write effectively.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION – WEIGHTED 100%
The Training & Experience Examination is designed to elicit a range of specific information regarding each candidate’s knowledge, skill, abilities, and potential to effectively perform the duties relative to the classification. Responses to the questionnaire will be assessed based on pre-determined rating criteria. All applicants must complete the entire examination to receive a score. In order to obtain a position on the eligible list, candidates must receive a minimum rating of 70% on the examination.

Examination administration and processing time is approximately two weeks after the closing date of the job bulletin.
 
If conditions warrant, an Experience and Education examination may be conducted in lieu of the Training and Experience examination.  Please review the Experience and Education examination information below:
 
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION – WEIGHTED 100%
The Education & Experience examination is based solely upon information provided from the application and supplemental information (e.g., resumes, transcripts). Information provided from the application and supplemental information will be assessed compared to a standard developed in relation to the elements of the. Special care should be taken to submitting a complete description of your education and experience relevant to the typical tasks, scope, and minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin. Supplemental information will be accepted, but competitors should read this bulletin carefully to determine what kind of information will be useful to those individuals completing the evaluation. In order to obtain a position on the eligible list, candidates must receive a minimum rating of 70% on the examination.

Examination administration and processing time is approximately two weeks after the closing date of the job bulletin.
 
ELIGIBLE LIST INFORMATION
A departmental open eligible list will be established for Trinity County. The list will be utilized for 12 months after it is established unless the needs of the service and conditions of the list warrant a change in this period.

 RETEST PERIOD
Once you have taken the examination, you may not retest for SIX (6) MONTHS from the established eligibility date.
 
SPECIAL TESTING ARRANGEMENTS
Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants for disability, military, or religious reasons. If you require such arrangements, please contact CalHR at mssprogram@calhr.ca.gov or 916-909-3701 upon notification that your application has been approved. Documentation from medical, military, school or church officials outlining the accommodation request must be received by our office a minimum of five business days prior to a scheduled examination.
 
EDUCATION DOCUMENTS
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must attach your transcripts to your application. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial; official transcripts may be required upon appointment. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
 
GENERAL INFORMATION
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.
 
MSS reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the recruitment if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service laws and rules and all competitors will be notified.
 
If you meet the requirements stated on this bulletin, you may take this examination. Your performance in this examination will be rated against predetermined rating criteria. All competitors who pass will be added to the eligible list. Meeting the entry requirements does not assure success in the examination or placement on the eligible list.
 
General Qualifications: Applicants must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgement, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and a state of health consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. A medical examination may be required. As part of the hiring process, a background investigation may be required.
 
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Merit System Services program is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
 
ABOUT TRINITY COUNTY
Trinity County is in Northern California between Shasta County and the Northern Redwood Coast. The County is roughly the size of Vermont, and is home to the Shasta-Trinity Forest, which is the largest national forest in California. The 2.1-million-acre forest encompasses five wilderness areas, hundreds of mountain lakes and over 6,200 miles of streams and rivers, including Trinity Lake and the Trinity River. These beautiful bodies of water provide plenty of opportunity for water sports and adventure, such as fishing, gold-panning, jet-skiing, skiing and kayaking. For those who prefer terra-firma, there are over 460 miles of trails, ranging from wide, easy grades to rough, rocky and steep grades for hikers, backpackers, and horseback riders of every level to enjoy. Many will also recognize the Pacific Crest Trail, a portion of which runs through Trinity County. Visitors and residents enjoy amazing natural beauty, a rural environment, and spectacular photo opportunities!
 
SALARY INFORMATION
The rate of pay of a county employer shall correspond with the letters A, B, C, D, E, F and G respectively, which denote the various steps in the salary range. Steps “F” & “G” steps are based on longevity: “F” step is upon completion of seven years of continuous service and 2.5 years at “E” step, “G” step is upon completion of 10 years of continuous service and 3 years at “F” step. Trinity County Code Section 2.60.410
 
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER INFORMATION
Before entering upon the duties of employment, all public employees take and subscribe to the oath or affirmation set forth in the California Constitution that declares them to be disaster service workers in time of need. For more information, please visit the following websites:
California Emergency Services Act:
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayexpandedbranch.xhtml?tocCode=GOV&division=1.&title=2.?=&chapter=7.&article=
 
The California Constitution Oath or Affirmation:
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=3100.&lawCode=GOV
 
Governor’s Office of Emergency Services: 
https://www.caloes.ca.gov/