Account Clerk III (MSS)

Salary : $1,536.94 - $1,842.35 Biweekly

Location : Crescent City, CA

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 25-00428

Department : Health & Human Services

Division : Public Assistance / Employment & Training (PA / E&T)

Opening Date : 11 / 12 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 26 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

General Recruitment Information :

This recruitment will establish a list of candidates to be used in filling the vacancy as well as an eligibility list that may be used for future vacancies or temporary help for up to one (1) year.

Job Opportunity :

Only online applications are accepted. It is the responsibility of each applicant to review the full job description and requirements. Resumes are encouraged, but will not be accepted in lieu of required application materials. Applications which are incomplete as of the final date to apply will be eliminated from consideration. Candidates who meet all the minimum qualifications may be invited to an oral interview.

Description

Bi-weekly rate : $1,536.94 - $1,842.35

This is a Merit System Services position. To apply for this opportunity, refer to the MSS section under the MENU in the upper left corner and select Merit System Services or visit the website directly at

Under limited supervision, the Account Clerk III performs the more difficult and specialized clerical accounting duties in the preparation and maintenance of financial and statistical records in a manual or automated environment; explains rules, policies, and operations related to assigned work area; may serve as a lead-worker and provide training and work assignments to a group of fiscal support staff; and performs related work as required.

The Account Clerk III is the advanced journey level in the Account Clerk series. Incumbents either act as the lead-worker to a group of fiscal support staff or exercise detailed and complex subject matter knowledge of a specific program area or specialized system inherent to the operations of the department.

The Account Clerk differs from the Office Assistant class in that the primary duties of the Account Clerk involve the application of mathematical skills and ability, and the interpretation and application of rules and procedures requiring sustained, frequent, and intensive use of financial, statistical, and numerical data and information. The Office Assistant class performs a wide variety of general office support duties in which the use of mathematical ability is incidental to their primary function and most frequently performed duties.

Detailed Work Activities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES : Essential job duties may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• As a lead-worker, instructs employees in the interpretation and application of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to fiscal and statistical record-keeping.
• Acts as a technical resource on more difficult problems or specialized issues.
• Prioritizes and manages workload distribution; monitors quality and timeliness of unit work; identifies and provides individual instruction to co-workers for work deficiencies; provides feedback to supervisor as requested.
• Assists the public by answering inquiries about policies and procedures; obtains information, resolves discrepancies or errors, disperses relevant information, or refers clients to the appropriate personnel or location; explains the proper use of forms, documents, and reports.
• Prepares statistical, fiscal, and case record reports required by state, federal, and local agencies; gathers and arranges information by extracting from source documents or computer reports, and arranges in an understandable, presentable, or prescribed format.
• Assists with compilation of budget information including work and time records.
• Receives and verifies bills, invoices, vouchers, purchase orders, claims, and related materials; tabulates amounts; codes data for processing; posts revenue and expenditures to daily journals and control registers; adjusts accounts, proofs and balances total against off-setting total or source materials; traces and corrects errors.
• Maintains financial, statistical, work, time, payroll information, and case record information.
• Handles money transactions such as collecting and disbursing monies and other negotiable items related to the department's programs and agency operations; maintains records of receipts; checks, balances, and reconciles cash statements and computerized reports; processes documents such as invoices, purchase orders, and other records.
• Verifies and processes bank deposits and deposits funds in the appropriate accounts.
• Writes letters, memos, or documents to correspond with public and private organizations / agencies to obtain or verify information.
• May operate automated systems to produce notices, checks, graphs, charts, letters, reports, legal documents, spreadsheets, and standardized forms that are required for the maintenance of fiscal and statistical reports.
• May trouble-shoot problems relating to automated systems.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of full-time clerical accounting experience performing fiscal or statistical work in an office environment, with one (1) year of full-time experience at the journey level.

Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units that included coursework in basic financial and statistical recordkeeping practices and procedures; mathematics such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, fractions, and percentages; or computer applications and spreadsheet software may be substituted for up to one year of qualifying experience. Qualifying experience or education may be combined in order to meet the above requirements. When combining education and experience; fifteen (15) semester units or twenty-two and one-half (22.5) quarter units equals six months of experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Selection Process :

The County of Del Norte does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual preference, or disability in any of its programs, activities, or hiring practices. All applications will be reviewed and those individuals with backgrounds most closely meeting the needs of the county will be selected for further review. In the event of a large number of qualifying applicants, a written examination may be given to determine which applicants will be invited to attend an oral interview. An eligibility list will be established upon completion of the oral interviews. Expenses (i.e. travel, food, lodging) incurred in connection with the interview shall be the burden of the applicant. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Office prior to the interview / examination so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Condition of Employment :

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, Del Norte County is required to verify, within three days of employment of any person, that he / she is : 1) a citizen or national of the United States; 2) an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence or authorized by the Immigration and Naturalization Service to work in the United States.

Disaster Service Workers : All County of Del Norte employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through State law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County of Del Norte requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Work related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Opportunity Statement :

Del Norte County is an equal opportunity employer hiring employment eligible applicants. Disabled applicants who require special testing arrangements should contact the Human Resources Department prior to the filing deadline. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, applicants must provide acceptable proof of identity or authorization to work in the United States. A thorough background investigation will be conducted prior to employment. The investigation may include reference checks, fingerprinting, credit check, driver history and inquiry to local, state and federal files to obtain criminal history information. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the selection process. Selection processes may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following : application review, competitive screening, written examination, performance examination, and / or oral examination. This bulletin is solely for the purpose of announcing a job opening. It does not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revised without notice.

NOTE : The information listed below is a general summary of benefits for this position. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as an employment contract. Refer to labor agreements (s) for specific benefit information.

BENEFITS :

The County provides a comprehensive benefit package, generous time off accruals, professional and personal development opportunities, and many positions offer flexible scheduling for work life balance.

ELIGIBILITY :

Regular Permanent Full-Time Employees : Eligible for a comprehensive range of benefits

Regular Permanent Part-Time Employees : Eligible for select benefits on a prorated basis, depending on hours worked

Temporary Employees : Not eligible for company benefits

Paid annual leave : Vacation :

1-5 years of continuous service : 15 working days per year; 6-10 years of continuous service : 20 working days per year; 11-15 years of continuous service : 25 working days per year; 16 years or higher of continuous service : 30 working days per year. Note - Newly hired employees shall be entitled to use their accrued vacation leave subject to totally accrued hours available.

Sick Leave :

1 day of sick leave with pay for each month of service from the date of employment. Note - Sick leave may be used upon accrual.

Holidays :

13 working days each year.

Floating Holidays :

3 working days each fiscal year. Note - Floating Holidays may be used upon accrual.

Retirement :

The County is a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) integrated with Social Security.

Group Insurance :

County contributions for employee and dependent medical insurance with no-cost add on dental coverage

County paid vision coverage

County paid basic life insurance

County paid emergency ground and air program services

County paid Employee Assistance Program

County paid Health and Wellness Program

Personal and Professional Development :

Training and certification programs

Career advancement opportunities

Retirement :

The County is a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) integrated with Social Security.

Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan :

Employees may elect to have a percentage of their salary deferred for pre-tax investment.

DEL NORTE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Del Norte Human Resources

981 H St., Suite 250

Crescent City, CA 95531

(707) 464 - 7213

Any information on this page is subject to change without notice.