Full job description Position Description PRIORITY SCREENING DATE: Monday, May 20th at 11: 59pm . Application materials received after this date will be reviewed in an ongoing basis until position is filled . Please allow two (2) weeks for processing of all application materials. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future temporary and permanent positions as vacancies arise. (Postmarks and faxes not accepted) Exam#24/80J30/05SS.
POSITION DESCRIPTION Natividad is seeking a permanent Full Time Accounting Technician in the Finance Department . Under general supervision, the Technician performs a variety of statistical and financial record keeping duties according to established procedures and performs other related work as is required.
Examples of Duties THE SIGNIFICANT DUTIES OF THE POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS: Prepares periodic summaries of transactions including trial balances, worksheets and revenue and expense statements Examines, reconciles and adjusts accounting records; identifies and resolves problems and makes corrective entries using hand posting techniques, or personal and mainframe computer generated programs Assists in preparation and control of a departmental budget; may prepare preliminary budgets Reviews clerical accounting systems, procedures and forms and makes changes to meet new needs and requirements, devising new forms and determining appropriate format of computer spreadsheets for reports May supervise subordinate personnel to include selecting and training of new employees Assists administrative personnel in analyzing statistical and financial data and in preparing special reports Works with departmental personnel, representatives of other departments and agencies in coordinating, evaluating and modifying financial recordkeeping Examples of Experience/Education/Training THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Thorough knowledge of: Principles and practices of bookkeeping Methods, practices and terminology used in financial and statistical clerical work. Working knowledge of: Office practices and procedures Personal computers and related software such as spreadsheets Intermediate mathematics to include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions, percentages and decimals, in order to count, calculate, check and adjust fiscal and/or statistical data. Some knowledge of: Principles and practices of cost accounting. Skill and Ability to: Maintain and reconcile differences with financial recordkeeping systems Make mathematical computations quickly and accurately Read and write clearly and effectively to prepare and maintain accurate and complete records and reports such as financial summaries, ledgers and journals Operate a calculator, typewriter, personal and/or mainframe computer and other office equipment Review, code, post, adjust and summarize fiscal transactions or statistical data Understand and apply the principles, laws and procedures involved in fiscal recordkeeping and accounting function Work with a minimum of supervision A typical way to acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above is:
Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:
Experience:
Eighteen months of experience performing duties equivalent to a Senior Account Clerk in Monterey County. OR Training:
Completion of a training course leading to a bookkeeper certificate and six months of supervised on the job training.
Additional Information CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment. Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid CA Driver License for the class vehicle driven and clean driving record. Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid CA Driver License or CA State ID prior to the first day of work. Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays; Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances. **REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS AND SCREENING PROCESS**
The screening process is tentative. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified. The competitive process includes:
APPLICATION SUBMISSION: A completed Monterey County Application may be obtained from and submitted to the Natividad Human Resources Office, 1441 Constitution Blvd., Bldg. 300, Salinas, CA. 93906, or On-line applications may be submitted at ; resume and license and/or certifications (if applicable) may be attached to your online application or emailed separately to: . Resumes will be accepted in addition to, but not in lieu of the required application materials. For more information or to obtain regular paper application materials please contact the Natividad HR, 1441 Constitution Blvd.,, M - F, 7:30 a.m.- 5:00p.m.
QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL : All licenses/certificates will be verified via primary source. Completed application materials will be competitively evaluated. Please note: The initial screening for this position uses ONLY the applicant's answers to the Supplemental Questions. Screeners (who are Subject Matter Experts) are not given the application and/or resumes at this point in the process. Therefore, your answers to the Supplemental Questions are critical. The best-qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the process.
QUALIFICATIONS ASSESSMENT : To further assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, this process may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercise, performance exam, or physical ability exam.
ELIGIBLE LIST : Applicants successful in the Qualifications Assessment process will be placed on an eligible list for possible final selection interview. This eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies.
SPECIAL NOTES If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact the HR Analyst for Natividad at . Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position you will not be eligible for the benefits.
