Senior Accountant- Auditor at YUBA COUNTY in Marysville, California

Job Description:

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for a Senior Accountant-Auditor in the Auditor-Controller Department. Under general direction organizes, assigns, and reviews the work of assigned personnel engaged in the performance of professional accounting and auditing duties; performs duties requiring specialized knowledge; provides administrative support to assigned supervisor; oversees the preparation of the County tax rolls; apportions property tax revenues and produces revenue projects; prepares and maintains a variety of complex accounting records and performs other duties as assigned. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned areas of responsibility. This is the advanced journey professional level in the accounting series.    

SALARY RANGE: $6,251 - $6,877 / Month (DOE)

Example of Duties:

• Oversees the preparation of  and prepares County final tax rolls for submission to the Treasurer/Tax Collector; maintains property tax records and files and ensures that rolls are correct and distributions appropriate.
•  Apportions property tax revenues and produces revenue projects for budget purposes; prepares budget transfers and implements such transfers after approval by the Board of Supervisors.
• Reviews accounting and financial documents to ensure accuracy of information and      calculations and makes correcting entries; examines supporting documentation to establish   proper authorization and conformance with contracts and other agreements, policies and appropriate regulations.  
• Prepares and maintains control and subsidiary accounting records; prepares trial balances and financial reports using computerized and manual systems.
• Compiles and prepares journal entries and periodic reconciliations of general ledger, journal, subsidiary accounts and bank statements; makes correcting entries as required; compiles and prepares financial reports and supporting schedules and documentation.

This position will oversee and administer the property tax function in the Auditor-Controller’s office. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, highly skilled professional with a strong foundation in governmental accounting, property tax apportionment, and budget management. They excel in preparing complex financial reports, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accuracy. They have experience overseeing County tax rolls, revenue projections, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. They provide solid administrative support to leadership and ensure compliance with fiscal policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field; and three years of experience at a level equivalent to the County’s classification of Accountant-Auditor II.

Candidates with strong experience who lack the degree are encouraged to apply.

Preferred: In addition to the minimum, experience in a public agency setting.

Working Conditions:

Generally in a normal office environment.

Required Qualifications: The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver’s license within ten (10) days of employment; maintain throughout employment; Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation which includes Live Scan fingerprinting and/or credit check prior to hire; will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.

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