County of Tulare
This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG). The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.
Current vacancy is with the Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.
Maintain TCAG, TCTA and LAFCO financial records and accounts using manual and/or automated systems.
Prepare accounting entries for revenue and expenditures, transfer of funds, worksheets to reconcile accounts, analysis of revenue and expenditures, and all necessary schedules.
Maintain claims using manual and/or automated systems.
Examine TCAG, TCTA and LAFCO accounting procedures and make recommendations for improvement in recording and reporting financial transactions.
Coordinate and incorporate TCAG, TCTA and LAFCO accounting procedures with applicable County accounting policies and procedures.
Assist in planning, designing, and developing appropriate manuals and/or automated accounting subsystems for TCAG, TCTA, LAFCO and subcontracting agencies, and coordinate and incorporate with various County departments as applicable
Level I
For a full list of duties for this position, please click here. Level II
For a full list of duties for this position, please click here. Level III
For a full list of duties for this position, please click here. Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following. Education: Level I/II:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major study in accounting, public administration or business administration including 15 semester hours in accounting. Level III:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major study in accounting or business administration including 15 semester hours in accounting. Experience: Level I:
None Level II:
One (1) year of experience in accounting and financial records maintenance. Level III:
Two (2) years of experience in accounting, transportation funding, sales tax measures and financial records maintenance. Knowledge of: Governmental accounting principles and practices. Budgeting principles and practices. Cost accounting. Budgeting principles and practices to assist in preparation of the annual budget. Business law and Government Code sections relevant to local government accounting. Skill/Ability to: Use computer systems/programs to perform accounting functions. Develop and implement new manual and/or automated accounting systems. Supervise, train, and evaluate work of clerical support staff. Analyze financial data and interpret results for management reports. Prepare complex, summary financial reports and statements accurately. Determine accounting problems, review factors and select alternatives, and take corrective action. DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of: Governmental accounting principles and practices. Budgeting principles and practices. Cost accounting. Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam. College Cost Reduction Access Act
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER #J-18808-Ljbffr
For a full list of duties for this position, please click here. Level II
For a full list of duties for this position, please click here. Level III
For a full list of duties for this position, please click here. Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following. Education: Level I/II:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major study in accounting, public administration or business administration including 15 semester hours in accounting. Level III:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major study in accounting or business administration including 15 semester hours in accounting. Experience: Level I:
None Level II:
One (1) year of experience in accounting and financial records maintenance. Level III:
Two (2) years of experience in accounting, transportation funding, sales tax measures and financial records maintenance. Knowledge of: Governmental accounting principles and practices. Budgeting principles and practices. Cost accounting. Budgeting principles and practices to assist in preparation of the annual budget. Business law and Government Code sections relevant to local government accounting. Skill/Ability to: Use computer systems/programs to perform accounting functions. Develop and implement new manual and/or automated accounting systems. Supervise, train, and evaluate work of clerical support staff. Analyze financial data and interpret results for management reports. Prepare complex, summary financial reports and statements accurately. Determine accounting problems, review factors and select alternatives, and take corrective action. DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of: Governmental accounting principles and practices. Budgeting principles and practices. Cost accounting. Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam. College Cost Reduction Access Act
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER #J-18808-Ljbffr