Accountant (Senior)

Accountant (Senior)

As an Accountant (Senior) you will plan, coordinate and conduct complex professional accounting duties in the preparation of financial reports and / or statements, in the development, review and maintenance of a department's accounting, cost and other financial systems that meet federal, state and local requirements, in the collection and interpretation of financial information; in the training of department staff in appropriate accounting practices and procedures, and in the analysis of financial records. Employees in this class are expected to exercise sound professional judgment in the interpretation of federal, state, local and general accounting policies.

Incumbents in this class perform a variety of professional accounting, financial, fiscal and training services. Assignments may include review and maintenance of accounting records, systems and procedures; quantitative analysis of financial records and department training which requires the application of accounting principles and an in-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and procedures in general and governmental accounting.

The current vacancy is in the General Services Department. However, the eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.

The ideal candidate has advanced knowledge and understanding of cost accounting with a background in construction and / or capital projects; intermediate to advanced skills with Excel, can effectively explain accounting and auditing concepts and financial data to non-financial staff, has the ability to interpret complex department accounting systems and procedures, and can reconcile complex fiscal programs.

Position Requirements

Experience : Three years of professional accounting experience.

Education : A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, finance, accounting or a closely related field, which must have included at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units from among the following accounting courses :

• Principles of Accounting
• Intermediate Accounting
• Advanced Accounting
• Governmental Accounting
• Fund Accounting
• Cost Accounting
• Auditing

Note : Candidates must submit a copy of their college official / unofficial transcripts (verifying the date, degree conferred and clearly showing at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units from among the following accounting courses : Principles of Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, Advanced Accounting, Governmental Accounting, Fund Accounting, Cost Accounting, or Auditing).

Note : Possession of a Certified Public Accountant Certificate may be substituted for the education requirement. (Copy of CPA certificate must be submitted by the final filing date).

12 / 22 / 2023 at 5 pm - Deadline to submit application and any required documentation for the first review.

Applications will be reviewed every 2 weeks thereafter.

Please visit the County of Solano website to apply.