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Grow your careering in accounting with the County of Sonoma!Starting salary up to $30.64/hour ($63,949/year), a cash allowance of $600/month, and a competitive total compensation package! Positions are currently available in Permit Sonoma and the Department of Health Services (DHS).
At the County, Accounting Technicians perform highly complex technical accounting work that requires the interpretation and processing of financial records and transactions. They work independently and diligently to solve complicated transactions and accounting problems. Through cooperation with internal departmental personnel and representatives of other departments and agencies, Accounting Technicians coordinate, evaluate, modify, and/or integrate the records and systems for which they are responsible. They may also hire, train, and supervise clerical staff. In Permit Sonoma, the Accounting Technician is responsible for being the liaison for grant accounts, assisting clerk staff with transaction-level details, processing complex accounting analysis journal entries, completing the at-cost monthly billing cycle, and other related duties.In DHS, Accounting Technicians primarily work with Health Care Services financial systems. This position is responsible for Medi-Cal, Medicare, and third-party billing; processing and adjudicating professional fee and Short Doyle claims; performing monthly/quarterly/annual reconciliations; and other related duties. The ideal candidates for both positions are self-starters that have extensive experience with Enterprise Financial Systems (EFS) and other general ledger accounting platforms; and:Experience accurately creating, reviewing, and maintaining financial, statistical, and operational records and reports
The ability to analyze and interpret federal, state, and local policies and regulations
Experience leading, training, and reviewing and assigning work to clerical staff
The ability to skillfully communicate, work well with others, and provide effective customer service support to a diverse customer base
Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
An instinct for how to best analyze fiscal conundrums and find effective solutions - all while exhibiting a teamwork mentality
Compassion, empathy, tact, patience, and a sense of humor!What We Offer
When you join the County of Sonoma, you become part of a challenging and rewarding work environment where you gain the satisfaction of knowing that you are working to better your community. You can also look forward to a competitive total compensation package, including;An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance of up to $500 and ongoing education/training opportunities
Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
A significant portion of health care premiums paid by the County and access to several health plan options
County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
Retirement fully integrated with Social Security
May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment
Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
Salary is negotiable and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit, www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and we are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply by 09/20/21
