Accounting Technician (Contingent) - Health & Human Services Department's Office of Finance

About the Department

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website. Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.

Position Duties

Under general supervision of the Assistant Chief Financial Officer, the contingent/temporary Accounting Technician performs a variety of technical accounting and fiscal support duties for the Health and Human Services Office of Finance. This position supports the preparation and maintenance of accurate financial records and reports in compliance with County, State, and federal requirements. Duties include preparing and posting journal entries; running, reviewing, and reconciling financial reports; assisting Accountants with account analysis, reconciliations, audits, and fiscal close activities; and completing required State statistical and financial reports. The Accounting Technician also provides support to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, including data entry, transaction processing, and reconciliation of financial records. This position requires accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while meeting established deadlines. The Accounting Technician communicates regularly with finance staff, program staff, and external agencies and is expected to maintain a professional, cooperative, and service-oriented approach in a collaborative team environment.

Minimum Qualifications

OUR HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE
Our highly qualified candidate is a reliable and detail-oriented accounting professional with knowledge of basic accounting principles and experience performing technical accounting or fiscal support functions. They are organized, able to manage multiple assignments, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

The successful candidate demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, and a positive attitude, and contributes effectively as a member of a team. They communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing, and are comfortable working with a variety of staff at different organizational levels.

Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, financial reporting, and data entry is highly desirable, as is experience supporting Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. The ideal candidate is adaptable, service-focused, and committed to supporting the mission and fiscal integrity of the Marin County Health and Human Service Department’s Office of Finance.


QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of accounting and financial record keeping and report preparation.
• Principles and practices of auditing and reconciling a variety of financial and accounting documents and records.
• Computer applications related to the work, including word processing, spreadsheet and data base applications.
• Procedures, terminology and forms related to the functional area(s) to which assigned.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including the operation of standard office equipment.
• Basic budgetary principles and terminology.
• Business arithmetic.

• Perform specialized and complex accounting, financial and/or budgetary support work
• Prepare a variety of complex financial, accounting and statistical reports, journals and ledgers.
• Review, audit and reconcile financial, accounting and budgetary documents and records.
• Enter a variety of information into automated financial, accounting and statistical reporting systems.
• Interpret, understand and explain complex accounting and financial policies, procedures and transactions.
• Conduct accounting, financial and budgetary research.
• Make accurate financial and statistical calculations.
• Prepare accurate and timely billings and reports.
• Organize own work, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines.
• Provide lead direction to staff on a day-to-day or project basis.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Other Qualifications

For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact at Sarah Githens at [email protected].

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Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.