Senior Account Clerk

Salary : $1,682.20 - $2,018.91 Biweekly

Location : Crescent City, CA

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 21-00334-2

Department : Probation & Juvenile Hall

Opening Date : 10 / 23 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 6 / 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 Salary :

$1,682.20 - $2,018.91

The County of Del Norte Probation Department is seeking a qualified candidate to fill one (1) vacancy for the position of Senior Account Clerk. This position is classified as full-time.

This position is an experienced account clerk with the skill to perform and supervise a wide variety of accounts and administrative functions without direct supervision except as new or unusual circumstances require. This work consists of complex and responsible clerical, technical and paraprofessional duties at a lead person level within a classification series. To perform complex and technical accounting system work in the preparation, maintenance and review of County, departmental, divisional, and / or unit financial records; and to supervise other support staff in a lead person capacity.

Detailed Work Activities

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.

• Performs complex accounting tasks involved in the preparation, maintenance and processing of fiscal and / or statistical records and reports pertaining to county, departmental, divisional and / or unit operations.
• Performs technical calculations associated with financial record keeping of taxation, revenues, disbursements pertaining to county revenues, including compiling statistical and business information for use in reports and correspondence.
• Maintains filing system and control documents including records of staff assignment, projects, agreements and correspondence.
• Calculates, separates and distributes direct and indirect costs into labor, materials, equipment and other expenditure categories.
• Oversees the review of claims, warrants, authorizations, transfers of expenditures, disbursements and entries to the general and subsidiary journals or ledgers.
• Participates in and provides lead supervision in the preparation, distribution and / or accounting of tax bills, vendor claims, tax rolls, records of taxes and other departmental related accounting functions.
• Provides lead supervision in the maintenance of county, departmental, divisional and / or unit financial records within the county computer systems.
• Assists in the preparation and monitoring of the assigned annual budget by compiling data, researching costs of requested fixed assets, reviewing expenditures and revenues, etc.
• Performs tasks to audit, post and balance ledgers for county, department, divisional and / or unit operations.
• Approves, oversees and participates in the review of invoices, claims, warrants, authorizations, transfers of expenditures, project costs, budget transfers, inventory, etc.
• Prepares and distributes a wide variety of reports and records as required by county, state or federal regulations.
• Calculates fees, costs, interest, etc. according to established procedures.
• Acts as an information source regarding inquiries about department, divisional and / or county policies and procedures pertaining to accounting / fiscal operations.
• Provides lead person functions to oversee the activities of a department and / or operational division support staff.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Graduation from high school with college coursework in bookkeeping, accounting, business administration or closely related field. A Bachelor's degree is preferred and may be substituted for equivalent experience.

and

Experience : Four (4) years experience in financial record keeping that includes two (2) years experience in a public sector agency; county government is preferred.

Special Requirements : Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's license.

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Requires : 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.

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Please indicate the highest level of formal education you have completed.

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Do you have college coursework in bookkeeping, accounting or business administration?

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Please select the following option that best describes your overall professional experience in financial record keeping.

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