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Location: Fresno, California
Work type: Onsite
Compensation: $97,162 - $123,994/yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Apply on: governmentjobs.com

About this role

Position Description

INTERVIEWS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 23-24, 2026

PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY - SUSPENSION OF COMPETITION

In accordance with Fresno County Personnel Rule 4310.6, the Fresno County Employees' Retirement Association is pleased to announce a promotional opportunity for the position of Principal Accountant. Incumbents are responsible for planning, directing, and managing a section or unit within an accounting division and for performing highly specialized and complex accounting, financial, and fiscal management functions.

The Department intends to fill one (1) Principal Accountant position. Candidates for this suspension of competition are limited to current Fresno County Employees' Retirement Association employees who meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirements specified on this announcement and occupy a permanent position in group 4 as identified in section 200 of the Salary Resolution.

Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.

Samples of Duties

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Minimum Qualifications

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, economics, or a closely related field with at least 24 semester units or 36 quarter units of accounting coursework that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.

Experience: Four (4) years of full-time, paid professional accounting experience equivalent to that gained as an Accountant with Fresno County, one (1) year of which must have been in a lead capacity over professional accounting staff.

Substitution: Possession of a master's degree that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system may substitute for one (1) year of the required Accountant experience.

License: Possession of a valid driver's license may be required.

Important: To qualify, your application must clearly demonstrate experience serving in a lead role over professional accounting staff. Include the types of accounting positions you led (e.g., Accountant, Account Clerk, Bookkeeper).

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fresnoca/promotionaljobs.

Open the Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process.

Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of your application at anytime by logging on to
https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca.

Please Note:

It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes.
Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application must be submitted online only and shall include:
- All education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
A copy of your degree or transcripts that verify possession of the required education; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- If education was completed outside the United States' accredited college or university system, documentation that the education is comparable to that received within the United States' system must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment.
Supplemental Questionnaire

Please Note:

Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified.
Submissions must be received by the closing date and time of this announcement. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person in our office will not be accepted.

SELECTION PROCESS:

[4310.6] Pursuant to Fresno County Personnel Rule 4310 - Suspension of Competition, competitive examination may be suspended by the Director of Human Resources for a vacancy that meets the specified criteria. In such cases, all applicants must meet the established minimum qualifications and filing requirements as specified on this announcement. In this instance, all employees that meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirements as specified on this announcement will be afforded an interview.

Tentative Interview Dates: June 23-24, 2026

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Positions in this classification are in MEDICAL GROUP I - Light Physical Activity: This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved.

The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.

Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

Analyst: Sarah Crouse

Benefits

REGULAR, PERMANENT POSITIONS BENEFITS PACKAGE:

Health Insurance
Competitive Retirement Plan
Twelve (12) Paid Holidays per year
Disability and Life Insurance
Annual Leave Plan
Employee Assistance Program

Optional benefits include:

Deferred Compensation Plan (County-sponsored tax shelter savings plan).
Flexible Spending Plans - tax shelter (set aside pre-tax $ to pay for eligible medical, dependent care, and qualified parking and mass transit expenses).
Noble Credit Union - all County employees can take advantage of low interest rates, no annual fees for checking accounts, direct deposit, online banking and many other services.

EXTRA-HELP POSITIONS:

Extra-help positions are temporary, not entitled to benefits and serve at the will of the department head.

CLICK HERE TO REVIEW ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFORMATION

Supplemental Questions

01

Please check the box next to the department where you are currently employed.

Agriculture
Assessor-Recorder
Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector
Behavioral Health
BOS
CAO
Child Support Services
County Clerk - Elections
District Attorney
General Services
Human Resources
Information Technology Services
Library
Probation
Public Defender
Public Health
Public Works & Planning
Retirement Association
Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator
Social Services

02

I have attached copies of my transcripts and understand that if they are missing or do not verify I meet the education requirements for the position that my application will be denied.
Please note: The Education section of the application must be completed and must accurately reflect the information shown on the transcripts.

Yes, I have attached my transcripts.
No, I have not attached my transcripts and understand my application will be denied.

Required Question

Agency Information

EmployerCounty of FresnoAddress 2220 Tulare St., 14th Floor

Fresno, California, 93721 Phone(559) 600-1830
Website https://www.fresnocountyca.gov/Home

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