Fiscal Assistant I/II - El Dorado County (CA) : Job Details

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

PROBATION DEPARTMENT

The County of El Dorado, Probation Department is committed to providing public safety through collaborative partnerships and innovative practices in Corrections, with accountability and compassion.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Under immediate or general supervision in either a centralized fiscal or departmental setting, performs a variety of routine to complex fiscal, financial, statistical, and accounting support duties in the preparation, processing, and maintenance of fiscal and accounting records and transactions; produces, balances, and maintains both manual and computerized accounting and financial records; receives, documents, and deposits payments made; performs general office support duties; and performs related duties as assigned.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

* Perform a variety of routine to complex fiscal support duties related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, utility billing, business licensing, and/or department-specific technical account duties, including posting, balancing, adjusting, and maintaining manual and computerized account and financial records according to established policies and procedures.

* Assist customers, departments, and employees by providing answers and information regarding specific account information, discrepancies, general accounting procedures, and/or department specific issues and problems; researches issues regarding specific transactions; and, updates related files and departments on action items.

* Maintain accounting and financial and statistical records and prepares periodic or special reports; may maintain records and files specific to a department.

* Process centralized payroll records and documentation; may assist in processing payments to various insurance carriers, deferred compensation, and other employee benefit providers.

* Compute, collect, process, balance, and deposit various fees and payments and maintains cash balance worksheets.

* Enter and retrieve data from databases, desktop, and on-line computer-based systems; use such technologies to produce standard reports; operate standard and department specific office equipment.

* May assist with departmental payroll recordkeeping, expense allocations, cost accounting, implementation of internal financial controls, and budget preparation.

* Performs a variety of general office support duties such as typing, proofreading, filing, and answering the telephone.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here.

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations.

Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Fiscal Assistant I: Equivalent to graduation from high school. Experience in financial/accounting recordkeeping and/or successful completion of coursework in bookkeeping and accounting is preferred.

Fiscal Assistant II: Equivalent to graduation from high school, and two (2) years of experience in a fiscal support role at a level equivalent to the County's class of Fiscal Assistant I. Experience in financial/accounting recordkeeping and/or successful completion of coursework in bookkeeping and accounting is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.

Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Fiscal Assistant I/II, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Rachel Wallick in Human Resources at [email protected]

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RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

Written Examination

A written exam will be utilized to determine an applicant's ranking and placement on the eligibility list. The examination has been tentatively scheduled for 12/16/2024. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications and are therefore eligible to participate, you will be notified by email prior to the examination.

If you have taken this examination within six (6) months prior to the scheduled date of the examination, your score will automatically be transferred to this exam and you are not permitted sit for this examination. If you have taken this examination from greater than six (6) months but within twelve (12) months prior to the scheduled date of the examination, you may elect to transfer that examination score or sit for the examination again; you must contact Human Resources prior to the scheduled exam date to request that your previous score be transferred.

A transferred examination score does not guarantee passing the current examination administration. Examination pass points are set in accordance with the EEOC Uniform Employee Selection Guidelines.

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Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Fiscal Assistant I/II. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

If you are interested in the position of Fiscal Assistant I/II in any department, please submit your application.

We currently have the following vacancies:

* One (1) full time vacancy in the Probation Office, located in Shingle Springs, CA.

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The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years.

Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.

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* 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento

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