Senior Accounting Assistant
Ventura County
Date Posted:
February 8, 2024
Salary:
$45,941.61 – $64,318.26 Annually, plus Benefits
Description:
POSITION: Under general supervision a Sr. Accounting Assistant provides complex clerical support in the maintenance and processing of financial records and data entry/retrieval in manual and automated systems; functional areas of responsibility include cash receipts and disbursements; accounts receivable/billing; accounts payable/payroll; fixed asset accounting; and revenue distribution. Senior Accounting Assistant is the advanced journey level in the Accounting Assistant series; positions at this level perform the most complex duties and responsibilities assigned to the series, exercising a significant level of independent judgment in the performance of their duties; work assigned to this advanced level requires a specialized technical or functional expertise beyond the journey level, such as processing complex transactions which require a specialized knowledge of multiple operational factors; positions may also be assigned functional, technical and lead supervisory duties over lower level staff when such assignments are a formal organizational responsibility, supervising at least three subordinate staff members.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes: Four (4) years of experience in financial, statistical, or fiscal record keeping; or two (2) years as an Accounting Assistant II with the County of Ventura. Education/Experience Substitution Three (3) units of college-level accounting coursework OR twelve (12) units of college-level general coursework may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Verification of the required college degree and college-level coursework is required within three (3) business days. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Degree(s) from a foreign institution require an academic credential evaluation to determine the U.S. equivalency. If the name on this documentation is different from the name on your application, include documents that show the name change (e.g., a marriage certificate).
How to Apply:
To apply online, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs. NOTE TO APPLICANTS: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application. WRITTEN EXAMINATION (100%): An un-proctored, internet-based job-related written exam will be conducted to evaluate participating candidates’ knowledge of accounting knowledge, accounting math, leadership and computer knowledge for successful performance on the job. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all. CONTACT INFORMATION: For further information about this recruitment, please contact Vanessa Gomez by email at vanessa.gomez@ventura.org.
Filing Deadline:
Open until filled