Accountant II

Final Filing Deadline : Sunday, October 19, 2025 Exam # : 25 / 20B11 / 09SA The District Attorney's Office is responsible for attending court and conducting all local criminal prosecutions. The District Attorney is a State Constitutional Officer when prosecuting crimes defined under State Law. Additionally, the Office provides legal advice to all law enforcement agencies and provides training programs for their personnel; thus, increasing the probability of successful prosecutions. The mission of the Office is to promote justice, ensure that the rights of victims are upheld by treating them with dignity, respect and compassion, and aggressively and fairly prosecute those who violate the law. The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis. Examples of Duties : Performs professional accounting and budgetary duties involved in establishing, analyzing, reviewing, reconciling, monitoring, and maintaining financial records and reports; ensures financial integrity of assigned accounts. Prepares, analyzes, evaluates, and monitors a program, a division, or the department's budget, and other designated budgets; prepares income and expenditure projections for budget preparation; analyzes program and project costs; provides recommendations. Prepares or verifies a variety of routine to complex accounting, statistical, and narrative statements or reports, requiring analysis and interpretation of data. Calculates, posts, and adjusts journal entries; updates accounts to reflect revenue and expenditures; audits accounts for errors and makes appropriate adjustments; coordinates and reconciles different computer financial systems; reconciles various financial statements to ensure accurate fund accounting; matches financial statements with cash amounts; initiates account transfers and other transactions as needed; utilizes manual and computerized recordkeeping systems. Prepares, reviews, and monitors grants, contracts, claims, and other financial agreements and proposals; prepares financial statements, balance sheets, income and expense reports, and cash flow analysis. Reviews, analyzes, and documents a variety of accounts and transactions; reconciles general ledger, cash, and other designated accounting reports and statements with financial records; compares manual and automated records and transactions; identifies errors; verifies account balances; adjusts accounts; initiates transfers; and makes corrections. Maintains current knowledge of and complies with applicable laws, codes, rules, regulations, established policies and procedures, and with generally accepted accounting principles; ensures accuracy of input and output data. Leads, trains, and assesses staff performance; assigns and monitors duties; reviews work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established requirements. Performs other related duties as required To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities : Working Knowledge of : Methods, procedures, and terminology used in professional accounting Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Principles and practices of financial and statistical recordkeeping. Principles and practices of financial statement preparation and comprehensive accounting reports. Principles and practices of budget preparation, monitoring, and controlling. Some Knowledge of : Internal control policies and practices. Principles and practices of leading others, including work planning, scheduling and reviewing. Principles and practices of providing training, including coaching and feedback. Related computer hardware and applicable software. Skill and Ability to : Perform professional accounting and budgetary work involved in preparing, analyzing, reconciling, and maintaining financial records and reports. Prepare, analyze, and monitor funds, budgets, and accounts. Reconcile internal financial reports. Maintain internal accounting systems and prepare internal accounting reports. Define accounting problems and recommend effective solutions. Detect possible weaknesses in internal controls or standard accounting procedures. Understand administrative policies and their impact on routine functions. Perform complex mathematical calculations. Meet schedules and timelines. Operate standard office equipment, including a computer and associated software. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Provide excellent and courteous customer service and establish and maintain effective working relationships. Examples of Experience / Education / Training : Any combination of training, education and / or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is : Education : Completion of the requirements for a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field from an accredited college or university; AND Experience : Two years of experience performing full working-level accounting duties with a CPA or private accounting firm, or two years of experience at a level equivalent to an Accountant I for the County of Monterey. Additional Information : CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following : Possess a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority. Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and / or emergency; travel out of County to attend meetings. Pass a background investigation for some positions BENEFITS : The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit J Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing. NOTES : As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and / or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary. The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and / or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include : A completed County of Monterey Employment Application Responses to the Supplemental Questions Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Employment Type : Full Time Salary : $36 - $49 Annual Bonus / Commission : No