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NEOGOV · 4 days ago

Probation Accounting Technician - Promotional

Santa Rosa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$69K/yr - $84K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Probation Accounting Technician to support the Probation Department's accounting functions. The role involves managing client accounts, processing payments, and overseeing fund distributions in compliance with state guidelines.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Performing monthly reconciliations, including researching and managing victim restitution disbursements

Computing and posting interest on accounts

Managing monthly correspondence to clients

Performing mass importing and exporting of data

Developing, testing, and maintaining reports and queries to support the operational needs of County accounting staff

Communicating with other accounting staff to troubleshoot technical problems or to provide solutions within the accounting system

Providing guidance, by training and leading the work of other accounting staff as needed

Qualification

Accounting principlesSQLData analysisMicrosoft ExcelFinancial reportingSupervisionCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Currently a full or part-time regular or probationary County of Sonoma, Community Development Commission, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, or Sonoma County Water Agency employee

Completion of a two year course of study in accounting, financial analysis, statistics, or a closely related field, and two years of increasingly responsible full-time experience in the review, processing, and maintenance of fiscal transactions and accounts, or statistical data and records, including at least one year interpreting financial data and solving complex financial problems

Completion of at least six semester or eight quarter units in accounting, financial analysis, statistics, or a closely related field; and four years of increasingly responsible full-time experience in the review, processing, and maintenance of fiscal transactions and accounts, or statistical data and records, including at least one year interpreting financial data and solving complex financial problems

Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position

Thorough knowledge of methods, practices, and terminology used in financial and statistical clerical work, including considerable knowledge of cost, basic accounting, and budgetary accounting principles; double entry bookkeeping; government and departmental policies, regulations, and procedures

Working knowledge of principles and techniques of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; intermediate mathematics to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, percentages, decimals, and derivatives

Ability to understand, coordinate, maintain, and monitor an entire accounting system; exercise judgment and technical accounting skill in performing assigned duties independently; establish, evaluate, and modify clerical accounting systems, procedures, records, and forms; review, code, post, adjust, and summarize fiscal transactions or statistical data; maintain and reconcile control records; prepare financial and statistical reports, statements, charts, and graphs; review, analyze, and evaluate data and reports for accuracy and conformance to standards and procedures; train and supervise others; plan, schedule, and assign work; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, coworkers, and administrative and professional personnel; read and interpret laws pertaining to departmental accounting practices and procedures; use and understand common database, spreadsheet, and word processing applications; operate office equipment such as adding machines, calculators, and computers

Preferred

Experience with reading and interpreting court minutes and legislation

An understanding of legislative changes that affected the collection of court-ordered fines, fees, and restitution

The ability to communicate clearly regarding processes, instructions, and compliance with court and County guidelines

Experience with databases, SQL, running queries, and analyzing data

Excellent attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Outlook, and Word

Benefits

Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual and sick leave accruals; additional management leave annually; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.

Health Plan: Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generous County contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit).

Retirement: Fully integrated with Social Security.

IRS 457 Plan: Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical: County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.

Student Loan Debt Relief: County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.

Plus, excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.