ACCOUNTANT I



ACCOUNTANT I

Salary

$54,236.00 - $65,936.00 Annually

Location

Fresno County, CA

Job Type

Permanent

Job Number

24-0068

Department

N/A

Opening Date

03/04/2024

Closing Date

3/13/2024 4:00 PM Pacific

Position Description

Scheduled Salary Increases:
Step 6 effective 7/8/24 ($54,236 - $69,238 Annually)
5% effective 11/25/24  ($56,940 - $72,696 Annually)
3% effective 7/7/25  ($58,656 - $74,854 Annually)

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY

The County of Fresno has exciting career opportunities for organized and motivated individuals interested in pursuing a rewarding career path in accounting as an Accountant I.
 
The Accountant series is used in County departments to perform a variety of professional accounting, financial, and fiscal services. Incumbents will be expected to perform duties such as review and maintenance of accounting records and systems; cost and revenue analyses; development and modification of accounting systems; audits of accounting records and procedures; financial analysis and review; and related work as required.

Please note: Current vacancies exist in the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office, the Fresno County Employees' Retirement Association, and the Department of Public Works and Planning; however, the eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies in other County departments as they occur. Additionally, the eligible list may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions. Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.

As a condition of employment, some departments may require candidates to undergo and pass a background investigation and/or polygraph examination. These investigations include employment/credit histories, verification of education, arrest/criminal records, drug/alcohol use, and personal conduct. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified.

Positions in this classification are in Medical Group I - Light Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved.

Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Samples of Duties

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Minimum Qualifications

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, economics, or a closely related field with at least 24 semester units or 36 quarter units of accounting coursework that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.

License: Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent, may be required.

Note: Incumbents may be required to obtain and maintain Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) clearance as a condition of employment.

TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE:
  • Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirements for this position by the filing deadline.
  • A completed Fresno County employment application is required and must be current, complete, and accurate. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
    • Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
  • Please fully list your work experience, including current position. Failure to list current, complete, and accurate work experience within the job application (including employment with the County of Fresno) may result in the disqualification of your application.
  • In the Education section of your application, please provide complete information for each school attended, including the school's name and location, the type and number of units earned (semester or quarter), type of degree earned (bachelor's degree, master's degree, etc.) and which major or program was completed. Failure to completely list education within the job application will disqualify the applicant from consideration.
    • College/University transcripts may be requested to verify completion of qualifying degree and units.
    • If you have completed education in a foreign college or university and are using this education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received within the United States' accredited college or university system or your application will not be accepted. You may either attach a copy to your online employment application or fax a copy to (559) 455-4788 Attn: Tiffany Lee before the filing deadline. Late submission of documentation will not be accepted.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants may be scheduled for one of the processes listed below:
  • Online Examination - If required, this examination will be offered in an online format. Please indicate on the supplemental questionnaire if you have the ability to complete an online examination.
  • Certification without Examination - In instances where the number of eligible candidates is less than or equal to the number of qualified applicants the Department is entitled to receive under Personnel Rule 4212, the competitive examination process will be waived and the names will be certified without an examination.

Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list, effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended up to 12 months), and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur. 

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

  • Fresno County Employment Application
  • Supplemental Questionnaire

Please note: Applications must be submitted online only via our website by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, in person, email or fax will not be accepted. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online only. An online application may be found at: FresnoCountyJobs.com.
 
Open the job information flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions (such as the formatting of education or work experience) will result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
 
Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of this recruitment at any time by logging on to: https://governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca.
 
Please be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any mailing address and telephone number changes. Notices sent via U.S. mail from Human Resources are not forwarded ("Return Service" is requested, therefore mail will not be sent to a forwarding address).

For the safety of our employees, the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards. 

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.
 
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
 
Analyst: Tiffany Lee

REGULAR, PERMANENT POSITIONS BENEFITS PACKAGE:

  • Health Insurance
  • Competitive Retirement Plan
  • Eleven (11) Paid Holidays per year
  • Disability and Life Insurance
  • Annual Leave Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program

Optional benefits include:

  • Deferred Compensation Plan (County-sponsored tax shelter savings plan).
  • Flexible Spending Plans - tax shelter (set aside pre-tax $ to pay for eligible medical, dependent care, and qualified parking and mass transit expenses).
  • Noble Credit Union - all County employees can take advantage of low interest rates, no annual fees for checking accounts, direct deposit, online banking and many other services.


EXTRA-HELP POSITIONS:

Extra-help positions are temporary, not entitled to benefits and serve at the will of the department head.

CLICK HERE TO REVIEW ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFORMATION

01
Please list below at least 24 semester units or 36 quarter units of accounting coursework that you have completed (you may also attach copies of transcripts).
Include course numbers and titles, number and type of units, and the college/university where completed.
For example: ACCT 4A-Financial Accounting Principles and Systems, 3 semester units, CSU Fresno

Failure to list qualifying coursework in this format will result in the disqualification of your application.
02
If required to take an online examination, do you have access to a computer with an internet connection that will allow you to take the examination? This examination will take approximately one (1) hour. If you marked 'no', please contact our office at (559) 600-1830 as soon as possible.
  • Yes
  • No
03
Where did you first hear about this opportunity?
  • County Website
  • LinkedIn
  • Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Other)
  • Other Website
  • Job Fair/Recruitment
  • Friend, Relative, or Current County Employee
  • Other
04
If you answered "Other" in any of the options listed in the previous question, please let us know where you first heard about this opportunity in the space below. Otherwise, write "N/A".
05
If you answered "Job Fair/Recruitment Event" in the previous question, please let us know which event you attended and heard about this opportunity in the space below. Otherwise, write "N/A".

Required Question

Agency
County of Fresno
Address
2220 Tulare St., 14th Floor

Fresno, California, 93721
Phone
(559) 600-1830