Accounting Technician

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Accounting Technician

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CAREER DESCRIPTION

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:

Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment will establish an Open eligible list used to fill current vacancies and may also be used to fill any future vacancies in Auditor-Controller and/or any other agencies within the County of Orange. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as the recruitment will close on
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024, at 11:59 PM (PST).

ABOUT THE COUNTY OF ORANGE: Whether it’s manicured beach towns or celebrated theme parks, all framed by oceanfront towns and luxury yachts, Orange County is commonly known as “The OC” and stands out as one of the state’s most iconic destinations. With a population of over three million residents, Orange County is the sixth largest county in the United States. Residents enjoy over 42 miles of pristine beaches, three major harbors, vast wilderness parks, beautiful nature preserves, and approximately 402 miles of riding and hiking trails. The OC is a destination region rich with top-notch universities and colleges, some of the highest quality public and private schools in the nation, many corporate headquarters and technology firms, and four international airports within an hour’s drive. Many world-class meeting and entertainment venues, convention centers, and some of the state’s most popular attractions such as Disneyland and California Adventure Resorts, Knott’s Berry Farm, and major sports franchises including the Anaheim Angels Baseball, Anaheim Ducks Hockey, the U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team, and the 2012 Olympic Games Silver Medal winning U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team call the OC home. Orange County embraces vibrant, historic, and diverse neighborhoods, and welcomes millions of visitors per year, truly making it where the world comes to live, work, and play.

Click here to learn more about the County of Orange.

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER
The Auditor-Controller Department is committed to serving Orange County by ensuring accountability over public spending, transparency of Taxpayer dollars, and engaging the public in government. We carry out our vision and mission by conducting the Public's business with the highest ethical and due diligence standards by supporting ethical and responsible financial decisions throughout the County.

You can learn more about the Auditor-Controller Department by clicking here .

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
The Sheriff-Coroner Department is a large law enforcement agency composed of over 4,000 sworn and professional employees. The Sheriff-Coroner Department has 19 separate budgets totaling over $1.2 billion and annual revenues of over $854 million. The core services of the Department include: jails, patrol, criminal investigation, forensic science, coroner, court security, service of civil process, records, property and evidence, personnel, systems, financial, communications, technology, and emergency management.

You can learn more about the Sheriff’s Department by clicking here .

TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR The mission of the Treasurer-Tax Collector (TTC) is to ensure safe and timely receipt, deposit, collection, investment and payment of public funds. Our vision is to implement best business practices which maximize value, minimize costs and provide timely, accurate and courteous service to our internal and external customers. To accomplish our mission and vision, we will invest public funds in a manner that provides maximum security of principal and maintains the public trust; maintain sufficient liquidity to enable participants to meet their operating cash requirements; obtain a stable market rate of return throughout budgetary and economic cycles; provide timely, cost-effective, accurate and courteous customer service; invest resources to develop and maintain knowledgeable and competent staff; act in an ethical and professional manner while maintaining honest, respectful and open communications; and, streamline cashiering and collection processes to increase timely collection of public revenues for the benefit of Orange County citizens. The Treasurer-Tax Collector has an annual operating budget of $17 million with approximately 70 employees. The Treasurer also is an ex-officio trustee on the Orange County Employees Retirement System managing over $21 billion and the banker for the community and school districts in Orange County.

For more information on the Treasurer-Tax Collector click here.

THE OPPORTUNITY
The Accounting Technician position within Auditor-Controller will be responsible for a variety of clerical accounting assignments. This position may be responsible for monitoring and tracking monthly job billings to County departments; reconciling to expenditure and revenue reports; preparing cost apply agreements; preparing journal vouchers; preparing invoices for services; auditing claims/invoices; researching and resolving a variety of difficult problems independently through review of a variety of records; exercising initiative in anticipating or identifying problems or errors and following up to resolve; forecasting the impact of potential actions/decisions; interpreting a wide variety of complex policies, procedures, regulations, contracts and agreements to determine their provisions and regularly applying them to widely varied and/or difficult circumstances.

The Sheriff-Coroner Department is seeking a highly motivated, creative, and results oriented professional to provide value-added services to the Financial/Administrative Services Division. This position encompasses a variety of clerical and technical accounting assignments in financial operations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.

The Accounting Technician positions within the Treasurer Tax-Collector will be responsible for a variety of clerical accounting assignments. This position may be responsible for processing and accounting of payments that are received via paper check, online, wires and credit card payments; prepare daily deposit of incoming payments due to the county for delinquent invoices owed to the county; post payments, prepare cash receipts, journal vouchers and refunds via GAT in Caps+ Financial and Purchasing system; prepare daily reconciliation from TTC ledger account and postings in our internal collections system CUBS; upload new invoices into CUBS and processing credit memos; management of the FTB state Intercept process for the county, including a high volume of transactions for the Probation and Sheriff Departments; research and resolve a variety of difficult problems independently through review of a variety of records; exercise initiative in anticipating or identifying problems or errors and following up to resolve. Other duties may be assigned as needed and based on the unit assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
In addition to the minimum qualifications below the ideal candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:

Technical Experience | Technical Knowledge

• Performing a wide variety of financial/accounting duties
• Performing complex record keeping
• Software proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Office Suite software
• Understanding of the accounting policies and procedures within the County of Orange
• Reviewing and analyze accounting documents prepared by others

Analytical and Problem Solving

• Interpreting and implementing County's policies and procedures under the guidance of his/her supervisor
• Interpreting contracts/invoices
• Performing a wide variety of accounting duties, including preparing and reconciling various reports, processing bi-weekly payroll records, researching and resolving issues, identifying and correcting discrepancies and setting up contribution repayments
• Organizational skills and time management is required
• Utilizing all available resources for researching issues and draw logical conclusions to determine appropriate corrective action
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices

Effective Communication

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships through collaboration and teamwork with other co-workers, agencies/departments, the public, and/or vendors
• Understanding of operation, mission, function, goal and purpose of agency
• Explaining and developing clear, concise basic accounting systems or procedure training to those with no prior knowledge of accounting terminology
• Communication skills both oral and in writing
• Communicating promptly with supervisor when issues arise

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please click here to be directed to the class specification for full details regarding the minimum qualifications for the Accounting Technician.

NOTE: Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.).

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those candidates that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Online Assessment (Weighted 100%)
An online exam consisting of job-related questions will be administered. Candidates who pass this test will be referred to the next step. This is a standardized test and there are no study guides available.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. Candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Please note: The information you provide on your application and/or response to the supplemental questions may be used as a scoring device, so please be thorough and complete in your response. "See Resume" is not a qualifying response and will not be scored in lieu of the required information.

Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP)
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here (Download PDF reader) to review the policy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please see below for important information regarding COVID 19 related requirements
Effective April 3, 2023, it is strongly recommended that County employees working in health care settings and correctional facilities follow vaccination and booster guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please click here to see the latest guidance for more details.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com .

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Sam Apraku at 714-834-3116 or at Samuel.Apraku@ac.ocgov.com .

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).

Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information

Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

Closing Date/Time: 11/19/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$51,646.40 - $69,284.80 Annually