AddressThe Marin County Department of Finance
is responsible for the powers and duties of the offices of the auditor, controller ,tax collector, treasurer, and public administrator. We serve as a collaborative partner and fiscal advisor to the County government in their consideration of fiscal decisions and planning. We strive to inspire and elevate public trust in County government by safeguarding the County's financial integrity, advocating and implementing best practices, and ensuring compliance with mandates and fiduciary responsibilities.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Finance is to instill the public's trust and ensure the financial integrity of the County of Marin by safeguarding the County's funds and promoting the prudent utilization of resources.
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here. Read on to find out more about this opportunity: ABOUT THE POSITIONUnder general supervision, performs a variety of centralized or departmental professional level accounting work in the areas of accounting, auditing of financial transactions and budget administration; examines, analyzes, maintains, reconciles and verifies complex financial records; prepares mandated state, federal and county financial reports; and performs related work as assigned.
Accountant I This is the entry and first working level in this professional accounting series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn public agency, County and departmental accounting systems and practices. As experience is gained, duties become more diversified and are performed under more general supervision. This class is alternately staffed with Accountant II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications of the higher-level class.
Accountant II This is the experienced or journey-level class in the professional accountant series, fully competent to perform the full range of accounting and financial support duties. Successful performance of the work requires considerable knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practices and the ability to exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines. This class is distinguished from Senior Accountant in that the latter is the advanced journey level responsible for performing the most complex professional accounting work and may provide lead direction to professional and support staff within a specified division, a special district or on an organization level.
- Audits departmental budget and revenue, expenditures and fund balances by verifying or reviewing payments for authorization and accuracy and conformance to governmental regulations and accepted accounting procedures.
- Prepares and maintains control and subsidiary accounting records involving multiple transactions and accounts
- Prepares journal vouchers for revenue and intra-fund expenditure adjustments.
- Prepares trial balances, coordinates period closing of records; prepares journal entries and reconciliations of the general ledger, journals, subsidiary accounts, cost and control ledgers and other records necessary to control fiscal operations.
- Reviews documentation submitted for accuracy and conformance to legal and procedural requirements.
- Prepares a variety of periodic and special financial reports for operational use and for presentation to the Board of Supervisors.
- Works closely with departments to explain, instruct and implement new and revised accounting technology and procedures; provides technical support to non-technical accounting systems users.
- Confers with audit staff regarding new or modified fiscal procedures and ensures that internal controls are being observed.
- Maintains records and prepares a variety of reports regarding cost allocation and cost recovery from other government agencies or entities providing grant funding; maintains accurate records and files related to area of assignment.
- Works closely with and acts as a technical resource for information services staff in the development and modification of automated accounting, financial reporting and internal control systems.
- Maintains current knowledge of accounting and reporting requirements, policies and procedures; recommends accounting and reports changes to ensure compliance with governmental requirements and regulations.
- May be consulted on the development and installation of new accounting and cost systems.
- May plan, direct and review the work of technical and office support staff; may direct the work of volunteers on a project or on a day-to-day basis.
- May maintain and reconcile records and prepares revenue and expenditure reports for specialized programs, such as the County Fair, the gift shop, grant programs, sales and use taxes and returned checks.
There is currently one (1) full-time (37.5 hours/week) position available. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to gain greater experience in the field of accounting or for someone who is a seasoned professionals who wants to share their expertise on a temporary basis. ABOUT YOU
Our ideal candidate is an excellent communicator both in written and verbal communication and with internal and external audiences. They are knowledgeable in GAAP and GASB guidance and applicable laws and regulations. The ideal candidate has the ability to clearly articulate and document appropriate accounting methodologies utilized in accordance with this authoritative guidance, laws and regulations. They have knowledge of, and are experienced in the process of maintaining expenditure, cost, and control ledgers, registers, journals, and other records necessary to control fiscal operations. They are organized, dependable, accurate, and able to work independently and as a team
Accountant I Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units in accounting. Additional professional or technical accounting experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis, provided there is no substitution for the accounting units. Education or experience in using automated accounting systems and spreadsheets is highly desirable.
Accountant II (in addition to the above) Two years of professional accounting experience. Experience in a public agency setting and within the specific area of assignment is highly desirable.
KNOWLEDGE OF
- Accounting theory, principles and practices and their application to a wide variety of accounting transactions.
- Principles, practices and terminology of governmental accounting.
- Principles and practices of budgeting in a public agency.
- Principles and practices of cost accounting in a public agency.
- Computer applications related to the work, including spreadsheets and financial transaction processing and report preparation.
- Applicable laws, codes and regulations.
- Principles of financial auditing and reconciliation.
- Standard office practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment.
- Basic functions of a public agency.
ABILITY TO
- Analyze, review, interpret and reconcile financial data, reports and transactions.
- Verify the accuracy of financial transactions and reports.
- Ensure proper authorization and documentation for disbursements and transactions.
- Assist in developing, modifying and implementing financial record keeping and reporting systems.
- Learn to work with modern, integrated financial systems (Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems)
- Prepare clear, concise and accurate financial and accounting reports and records.
- Use sound, independent judgment within policy and procedural guidelines.
- Organize own work and meeting critical deadlines.
- Make mathematical and statistical calculations rapidly and accurately.
- Maintain accurate records and files.
- Explain technical data to non-technical user staff.
- Plan, schedule, assign, direct and review the work of support staff or volunteers.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Dario Aguilar, Human Resources Analyst, at 415-473-6301.
