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Description: We are currently accepting applications for an Extra-Help Accountant III position in the Public Works Departments Resource Recovery and Waste Management Division. Under direction, this position performs complex professional accounting duties; supervises clerical, paraprofessional, and professional staff involved in accounting and fiscal recordkeeping work; and performs related duties as required.
Civil Service Rule (CSR) 905 Extra Help Appointments. An extra-help appointment is defined as an appointment made to a non-regular, non-permanent position established on a temporary basis to meet peak loads, unusual work situations, seasonal and recurrent work, intermittent assignments, or emergencies. Employment in an extra-help position does not guarantee job placement in any regular position.
We are currently accepting applications for a vacancy in Santa Barbara, CA.
Examples of Duties
1. Prepares or verifies a variety of complex accounting, statistical, and narrative statements or reports requiring extensive analysis and interpretation of data;
2. Establishes and maintains new departmental accounting systems and procedures; makes recommendations on the implementation of departmental accounting system revisions to increase efficiency and effectiveness; establishes and maintains effective accounting controls;
3. Participates in the preparation, evaluation, justification, and maintenance of budgets and budgetary controls; confers and cooperates with Auditor-Controller staff and systems analysts to implement and improve automated fiscal systems;
4. Prepares, reviews, and monitors grants, contracts, claims and other fiscal agreements and proposals;
5. Prepares financial statements, balance sheets, income and expense reports, and cash flow analyses for enterprise funds, internal service funds, or major programs;
6. Trains, supervises, and evaluates clerical and paraprofessional staff; may supervise professional staff;
7. Recommends rates and fees based on cost accounting analysis;
8. Reviews and analyzes proposed and new regulations and legislation impacting revenues; prepares recommendations regarding alternatives available to minimize fiscal impact.
Employment Standards:
1. Possession of a bachelors degree in accounting, business administration, or related field, and two years of professional accounting experience; or,
2. One year of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Accountant II with Santa Barbara County; or,
3. A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Additional Requirements: A valid California Class C Driver's License is required at the time of appointment.
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.
Desirable Qualifications: Knowledge of principles and practices of governmental accounting; and principles and practices of supervision and training. Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Public Accountant.
Application Procedure: Interested applicants should submit a resume to the Public Works contact listed below. When submitting their resume, the candidate should clearly demonstrate how they meet the Employment Standards.
Public Works Contact:
Gloria Alvarez
RR&WM Fiscal/Accounting Manager
galvarez@cosbpw.net
805-882-3600