Accountant I/II
Ventura County
Date Posted:
January 24,2023
Salary:
$57,262.23 – $89,074.57 Annually, plus Benefits
Description:
POSITION: Under general supervision, receives training and learns to perform (I) or under direction, performs (II) the full range of accountant duties; functional areas of responsibility include, compliance review, budgeting, grant accounting, cost accounting and financial analysis/reporting duties. Accountant I is the entry-level classification in the Accountant series, where the emphasis is on learning the fiscal operations and processes, conducting duties and responsibilities. Initially, under close supervision, incumbents perform the more routine duties while learning the assigned program areas. As experience is gained, incumbents will assume the increasingly responsible duties associated with the full journey level of the series. Accountant II is the fully experienced/journey-level classification in the Accountant series, competent to independently perform the full range of duties and is distinguished from incumbents in the lower level of the series by the performance of the full range of duties and the relative independence with which they perform their duties.
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: EDUCATION: Completion of a Bachelor’s degree with at least 18 semester units of college-level accounting coursework, including 2 semesters of Intermediate Accounting; AND EXPERIENCE: Accountant I – No professional accounting or auditing experience is required. Accountant II – 3 years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience; OR 2 years of experience as an Accountant I for the County of Ventura. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Professional level accounting experience may be substituted for up to 2 years of undergraduate education on a year-for-year basis, provided the candidate possesses at least 18 semester units of college-level accounting coursework, including 2 semesters of Intermediate Accounting. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Verification of the required college degree and college-level coursework is required.
How to Apply:
To apply online, refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs. FIRST REVIEW: A first review of applications is anticipated to occur on or around February 3, 2023, and subsequent reviews may be conducted until sufficient applications are received to meet business needs. A resume may be attached to supplement your responses; however, it may not be submitted in lieu of the application. WRITTEN EXAMINATION – 100%: An un-proctored, internet-based job-related written examination will be conducted to test applicants’ knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to accounting, including Accounting Principles, Financial Accounting and Reporting and Budgeting. Applicants must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list. CONTACT INFORMATION: For further information regarding this recruitment, please contact Kim Mariscal by email at kim.mariscal@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 477-5153. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all.
Filing Deadline:
Open until filled