County of San Bernardino, CA
County of San Bernardino, CA is hiring: Accounting Technician in San Bernardino
County of San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino, CA, US, 92409
Salary : $47,819.20 - $65,852.80 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-01046-02
Department: Multiple County Departments
Opening Date: 09/20/2025
Closing Date: 10/3/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
San Bernardino County is recruiting for Accounting Technicians who perform complex, paraprofessional accounting work in the preparation and maintenance of accounting, financial, and fiscal records. Essential duties include: maintaining manual and/or automated systems, monitoring and reconciling financial data, making journal entries, preparing trial balances, and reconciling bank statements and ledgers.
For more detailed information, refer to the Accounting Technician job description.
The resulting eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies throughout the County as they occur.
COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS
Annual Across the Board Salary Increase on February 2026*
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to max step
HEALTH BENEFITS
PAID TIME OFF
RETIREMENT PERKS
Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement
Review the job-specific Benefit Summary by following this link.
The eligible list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill vacancies in the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts Department. Applicants will be asked to indicate their availability and preference for referral to the different agencies in the Supplemental Questionnaire.
The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts Department are separate entities from San Bernardino County, and as such, compensation and benefits for their positions are set forth in a different compensation plan.
The salary for San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (Accounting Technician is $23.37 - $32.22 hourly (range 23)). For additional details, refer to the and
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam, prior to appointment. For the Probation and Sheriff's Departments, positions require extensive background investigations, including polygraph testing. If you are interested in these departments, indicate your availability on the Supplemental Questionnaire.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
*Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.
Minimum Requirements
CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE
Must possess two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience performing accounting duties and fiscal clerical work in support of accounting functions as the primary function of the job.
Note: Cash handling for retail sales/food service is NOT considered qualifying experience.
EDUCATION
Must possess eight (8) semester or twelve (12) quarter units of completed college accounting coursework. (Transcripts MUST be attached if you do not possess a completed Associate degree (or higher) in related field.)
Substitution: One (1) additional year of qualifying experience as noted above may substitute for the education requirement.
IMPORTANT NOTES:All work experience and education information must be clearly detailed and demonstrated on the application AND supplemental questionnaire to ensure qualifications are properly considered (resumes are not reviewed). All information must be current and up to date.
EDUCATIONQualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.) Follow this link for more information on evaluation services.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have completed college level accounting coursework, possess extensive experience reconciling financial data across systems, and be detail oriented, courteous, and helpful when interacting with the public.
Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
There will be an online assessment of knowledge and skills in the following areas (practice materials not available):
Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, October 03, 2025. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experienceas possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application as soon as possible. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, follow this link or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the (All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application.)
For more important details, review the links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Technical & Inspection Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used in a determination of qualifications. Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all experience must be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.
(Do not refer to resume as it will NOT be reviewed. All questions should be answered appropriately.)
Minimum Requirements: Indicate below the option to which you meet the minimum requirements.
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Education: Select the response that best describes your qualifying education.
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Qualifying Employer: Provide the name of the Employer where you acquired your qualifying experience. Ensure this employer is included and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
If this question does not apply to you, indicate "N/A."
05
SPECIAL SKILLS: Some departments require special skills and may request verification (certificates, etc.) at the time of interview. To be considered for a special skill, candidates must complete the supplemental questions below for that skill.
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Indicate the areas of accounting with which you have more than six (6) months of experience:
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For each area of accounting experience you indicated above, provide the following:
Brief description and/or examples of duties, tasks, and responsibilities Number of months/years you performed this duty Employer name
If no experience, indicate "N/A."
Experience referenced MUST be listed in the work experience section of your application.
08
Indicate which of the following computer applications you have more than six (6) months of experience:
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For each computer application you indicated experience with above, provide the following:
Reason for using the application Number of months or years of experience
If no experience, indicate "N/A."
Experience referenced MUST be listed in the work experience section of your application.
10
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL SOFTWARE: Indicate which of the following specialized financial computer applications you have at least six (6) months of experience. Check all that apply.
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For each accounting/financial software you indicated experience with above, provide the following:
Reason for using the application Number of months or years of experience
If no experience, indicate "N/A."
Experience referenced MUST be listed in the work experience section of your application.
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AVAILABILITY: Please indicate your availability and preference for referral to vacancies in the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts Department. We recommend that you review the compensation plans and MOU's applicable to these positions. Follow this for more information.
13
PROBATION AND SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENTS AVAILABILITY: Positions in Probation and Sheriff's Departments require extensive background investigations, which may include polygraph testing. Indicate your availability for referral to these departments.
14
Background Check/Polygraph Testing: An extensive background check and polygraph testing is required for positions working with the Juvenile Justice and Correctional Health Care populations as described in the above question. To learn more information about this process, please visit the
Are you willing to participate in the background check process and submit to polygraph (lie detector) testing?
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DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AVAILABILITY: An in-depth background investigation including a background check through the California Department of Justice, FBI Livescan/fingerprint check, credit check, and a review of California Court records is required for positions in the District Attorney's Office. Are you willing to participate in the in-depth background check process?
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. To access the guide, Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
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Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-01046-02
Department: Multiple County Departments
Opening Date: 09/20/2025
Closing Date: 10/3/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
San Bernardino County is recruiting for Accounting Technicians who perform complex, paraprofessional accounting work in the preparation and maintenance of accounting, financial, and fiscal records. Essential duties include: maintaining manual and/or automated systems, monitoring and reconciling financial data, making journal entries, preparing trial balances, and reconciling bank statements and ledgers.
For more detailed information, refer to the Accounting Technician job description.
The resulting eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies throughout the County as they occur.
COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS
Annual Across the Board Salary Increase on February 2026*
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to max step
HEALTH BENEFITS
PAID TIME OFF
RETIREMENT PERKS
- Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
- Vision: Employee Coverage
- Premium subsidies to offset health costs
- Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses
- Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
- 11 days accruable sick leave
- 15 paid holidays
- Perfect Attendance Leave
- Flexible work schedules (in some departments)
- Generous pension
- Retirement reciprocity may be available!
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation
- Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)
Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement
Review the job-specific Benefit Summary by following this link.
The eligible list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill vacancies in the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts Department. Applicants will be asked to indicate their availability and preference for referral to the different agencies in the Supplemental Questionnaire.
The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts Department are separate entities from San Bernardino County, and as such, compensation and benefits for their positions are set forth in a different compensation plan.
The salary for San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (Accounting Technician is $23.37 - $32.22 hourly (range 23)). For additional details, refer to the and
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam, prior to appointment. For the Probation and Sheriff's Departments, positions require extensive background investigations, including polygraph testing. If you are interested in these departments, indicate your availability on the Supplemental Questionnaire.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
*Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.
Minimum Requirements
CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE
Must possess two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience performing accounting duties and fiscal clerical work in support of accounting functions as the primary function of the job.
Note: Cash handling for retail sales/food service is NOT considered qualifying experience.
EDUCATION
Must possess eight (8) semester or twelve (12) quarter units of completed college accounting coursework. (Transcripts MUST be attached if you do not possess a completed Associate degree (or higher) in related field.)
Substitution: One (1) additional year of qualifying experience as noted above may substitute for the education requirement.
IMPORTANT NOTES:All work experience and education information must be clearly detailed and demonstrated on the application AND supplemental questionnaire to ensure qualifications are properly considered (resumes are not reviewed). All information must be current and up to date.
EDUCATIONQualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.) Follow this link for more information on evaluation services.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have completed college level accounting coursework, possess extensive experience reconciling financial data across systems, and be detail oriented, courteous, and helpful when interacting with the public.
Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
There will be an online assessment of knowledge and skills in the following areas (practice materials not available):
- Analysis and Problem Solving
- Arithmetic
- Accounting
- Personal Effectiveness
Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, October 03, 2025. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experienceas possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application as soon as possible. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, follow this link or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the (All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application.)
For more important details, review the links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Technical & Inspection Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
01
INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used in a determination of qualifications. Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all experience must be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.
(Do not refer to resume as it will NOT be reviewed. All questions should be answered appropriately.)
- I have read and understand the above statement.
Minimum Requirements: Indicate below the option to which you meet the minimum requirements.
- Qualifying with two (2) years of experience where the primary responsibility is performing accounting duties and fiscal clerical work in support of accounting functions as indicated AND eight (8) semester (12 quarter) units of completed college accounting coursework.
- Qualifying with three (3) years of experience where the primary responsibility is performing accounting duties and fiscal clerical work in support of accounting functions as indicated (substitution).
- None of the above. I do not meet the minimum requirements.
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Education: Select the response that best describes your qualifying education.
- I possess eight (8) semester (12 quarter) units of completed college accounting coursework and have attached my transcripts.
- I am qualifying with the substitution option (additional experience).
- I do not possess the education or experience as required.
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Qualifying Employer: Provide the name of the Employer where you acquired your qualifying experience. Ensure this employer is included and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
If this question does not apply to you, indicate "N/A."
05
SPECIAL SKILLS: Some departments require special skills and may request verification (certificates, etc.) at the time of interview. To be considered for a special skill, candidates must complete the supplemental questions below for that skill.
- By checking this box, I am indicating that I have read and understand the above statement.
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Indicate the areas of accounting with which you have more than six (6) months of experience:
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Reconciling Financial Data Across Systems
- Auditing Financial Transactions for Proper Accounting Codes
- Preparing Trial Balances
- Close and Balance Accounts
- Grant Accounting
- Property Tax
- Other
- None
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For each area of accounting experience you indicated above, provide the following:
If no experience, indicate "N/A."
Experience referenced MUST be listed in the work experience section of your application.
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Indicate which of the following computer applications you have more than six (6) months of experience:
- Word
- Excel
- Access
- Powerpoint
- Other
- None
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For each computer application you indicated experience with above, provide the following:
If no experience, indicate "N/A."
Experience referenced MUST be listed in the work experience section of your application.
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ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL SOFTWARE: Indicate which of the following specialized financial computer applications you have at least six (6) months of experience. Check all that apply.
- Peachtree
- QuickBooks
- Peoplesoft
- SAP
- Shadow
- Meditech
- JD Edwards
- ADP
- Faster
- Other
- None
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For each accounting/financial software you indicated experience with above, provide the following:
If no experience, indicate "N/A."
Experience referenced MUST be listed in the work experience section of your application.
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AVAILABILITY: Please indicate your availability and preference for referral to vacancies in the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts Department. We recommend that you review the compensation plans and MOU's applicable to these positions. Follow this for more information.
- I am available for referral to County vacancies only.
- I am available for referral to San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts Department vacancies only.
- I am available for referral to both County and San Bernardino County Fire Protection District/Special Districts Department vacancies.
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PROBATION AND SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENTS AVAILABILITY: Positions in Probation and Sheriff's Departments require extensive background investigations, which may include polygraph testing. Indicate your availability for referral to these departments.
- I am available for referral to the Probation and Sheriff's Departments and am willing to accept a job offer, if made.
- I am not available for referral to the Probation and Sheriff's Departments.
14
Background Check/Polygraph Testing: An extensive background check and polygraph testing is required for positions working with the Juvenile Justice and Correctional Health Care populations as described in the above question. To learn more information about this process, please visit the
Are you willing to participate in the background check process and submit to polygraph (lie detector) testing?
- Yes, I am willing to participate in the background check process and submit to polygraph (lie detector) testing.
- No, I am not willing to participate in the background check process and submit to polygraph (lie detector) testing. Your selection of this choice may disqualify you from the selection process.
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DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AVAILABILITY: An in-depth background investigation including a background check through the California Department of Justice, FBI Livescan/fingerprint check, credit check, and a review of California Court records is required for positions in the District Attorney's Office. Are you willing to participate in the in-depth background check process?
- Yes, I am willing to participate in the in-depth background check process.
- No, I am not willing to participate in the in-depth background check process.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. To access the guide, Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
- I understand.
Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
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