Date Posted:

October 30, 2024

Salary:

$59,552.72 – $101,901.32 Annually, plus Benefits

Description:

FIRST REVIEW: A first review of applications is anticipated to occur on or around Friday, November 8, 2024, and subsequent reviews may be conducted until sufficient applications are received to meet business needs.

THE POSITION: Under general supervision, receives training and learns to perform (I) or under direction, performs full range (II) to complex (Senior) accounting duties in assigned fiscal program areas; functional areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, compliance review, budgeting, grant accounting, cost accounting and financial analysis/reporting duties. At the Senior level, may provide lead supervision to lower level professional, technical or clerical staff.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Please visit www.ventura.org to view distinguishing characteristics between the levels. Each successive level in the Accountant series is distinguished by scope of independence and responsibility. The level of the position within the series is commensurate with the complexity of the assigned tasks.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

Accountant I: Requires a Bachelor’s degree with at least 18 semester units in accounting, including two semesters of Intermediate Accounting. No professional experience is necessary.

Accountant II: Requires a Bachelor’s degree (same accounting coursework as above) plus three years of professional accounting experience, or two years as an Accountant I in Ventura County.

Senior Accountant: Requires a Bachelor’s degree (same accounting coursework) plus four years of relevant accounting experience, including financial statement preparation, or two years as an Accountant II in Ventura County.

Substitution Policy: Up to two years of professional accounting experience can substitute for undergraduate education, possesses at least eighteen semester units of college-level accounting coursework, including two semesters of Intermediate Accounting. Special Requirements: Verification of coursework and, depending on the role, a valid California driver’s license may be required. Verification of the college degree and coursework is mandatory for all positions.

How to Apply:

To apply online, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

WRITTEN EXAMINATION – 100%: An un-proctored, internet-based job-related written examination will be conducted to test applicants’ knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to Accounting Principles, Financial Accounting and Reporting, Budgeting, and Basic Lead/Supervision. Applicants must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all.

CONTACT INFORMATION: For further information, please contact Kim Mariscal by email at kim.mariscal@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 477-5153.