Accountant III

Description

NOTICE OF CHANGE :

This recruitment is open until filled, first application review is on Friday, September 12, 2025.

Salary : $94,621.28 - $113,842.56 Annually DOE / DOQ

• Uniform and bilingual allowance when applicable

The County of Santa Barbara is currently accepting applications to fill Accountant III vacancies. The current vacancies are in the Public Works Department.

Although the current vacancy listed is in Santa Barbara, the established employment list may also be used for future Full-Time, Part-Time, and Extra-Help Accountant III vacancies in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Carpinteria, and Lompoc. This position is utilized by 11 departments in the County of Santa Barbara. Each Accountant III's duties may vary from one department to another, depending on the needs of the department and the nature of the work that you will be performing. The work schedule for this position will depend upon the needs of the Department.

Please select which vacancy location(s) you would like to be considered for current and future vacancies. If you qualify for this position and pass the required selection steps your name will be sent to the hiring manager(s) of the vacancy location(s) where you have expressed that you are willing to work.

THE POSITION : Under direction, the Accountant III performs complex professional accounting duties; supervises clerical, paraprofessional, and professional staff involved in accounting and fiscal recordkeeping work; and performs related duties as required. The candidate selected for this position will be expected to provide professional accounting services and advice to the managers of their respective department(s) and division(s).

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS : The class of Accountant is found in various County departments and divisions. The Accountant series is distinguished from the Accountant-Auditor class series in that the work of the Accountant series is limited in scope to the finances of a department or division. Further, the Accountant-Auditor class series is found only in the Auditor-Controller's Office.

Accountant III is the advanced journey level in the professional accounting series. Incumbents independently perform complex professional accounting responsibilities and / or supervise a major accounting function in a large department under the supervision of a division head or department head.

Responsibilities will include collecting and analyzing historical data to project future expenditures, reviewing actual expenditures against budget in order to anticipate problems and prepare budget adjustments. In addition, this position is also responsible for developing the department's annual budget, conducting required contract reviews, and completing special projects that may be assigned based on requests from department management, the Auditor-Controller's Office, and / or the CEO's office.

BENEFITS : For more information on County benefits, please visit here . In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for :

The Ideal candidate will possess :

Examples of Duties

Employment Standards

Knowledge of : generally accepted accounting principles, practices and procedures including cost accounting; application of computer software to accounting operations.

Ability to : plan, initiate and complete work assignments with a minimum of direction; understand and apply legal requirements and administrative policies to departmental accounting functions; interpret and analyze complex fiscal data and draw logical conclusions; detect possible weaknesses of internal control of standard accounting procedures and recommend revisions; verbally communicate accounting procedures and policies to staff and others; write memos and reports clearly and concisely; use personal computer applications including spreadsheet software; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Additional Qualifications : Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required for some positions.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :

Supplemental Information

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the supplemental questionnaire to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list.

Conditional Offer : Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, candidates will be required to successfully complete a background check, which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. Appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.

The County Health Department (CHD) requires all employees working in direct contact with patients or clients in a high-risk environment to comply with the CHD Employee Immunizations policy. This can be accomplished by providing documentation of immunizations, submitting laboratory immune titers demonstrating adequate immunity, or obtaining required vaccinations. A list of requirements, based on the specific program, will be sent at the time an offer letter is presented to the selected candidate(s) and initial documentation will be required at this time.

The following process is only used for the Sheriff's Office and the Probation Department :

Polygraph Examination : measures the accuracy of information disclosed on the PHQ and during the background investigation.

Medical Examination

The appointee must satisfactorily complete a probationary period. It should be noted that the wearing of a uniform is required for employees of the Probation Department.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS : The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.

Recruiters will correspond with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.

Disaster Service Workers : Pursuant to Governmental code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.

This position may be subject to State Health Officer Orders (SHOOs) or County policy regarding vaccine verification and / or testing. Please contact the hiring department for more information.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a long-standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.

APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE : Open until filled, first application review is on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 4 : 59 PM PST. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com .

Chanel Y. Turner, Talent Acquisition Analyst, cturner@countyofsb.org

PDN-9fa11118-12d2-4867-9a4a-da1e2480740b