Accounting Technician

County of Colusa is ready to open their doors to a qualified candidate who is interested in

joining a thriving team at the Department of Health and Human Services. We are a dedicated department, and our mission is

to create a healthy and informed community in which citizens are enabled to achieve independence, self- sufficiency and are treated with dignity and respect.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Accounting Technician to contribute to our dynamic finance team. If you are passionate about numbers, detail-oriented, and eager to grow in your accounting career, we want to hear from you The Colusa County Department of Health and Human Services is the place for you

We are the largest Department in the County, with over 80 staff. Our agency works with Colusa County residents in administering social services programs including Cal Works, Cal-Fresh, Medi-Cal, In-home Supportive Services (IHSS), Adult and Children’s Services, Public Health and Housing. We have a strong leadership team who provide ongoing support for daily operations and assist our employees in reaching their full potential.

Check

out the job description pages

HERE. This recruitment is currently open to Colusa County employees only, external candidates may be considered after April 18, 2024.

This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies and establish an eligibility list to fill other openings without reposting. What's this Job All About? The Accounting Technician is responsible for processing accounts payable, balancing various accounts, financial and statistical reports. Duties may also include maintaining collection accounts, posting payments to appropriate accounting and state system, and providing information to employees and the public.

At the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), we work a 37.5 full-time work week, with the option of a flex-schedule. Also, the County is currently exploring remote work options of 1-2 days per week ( depending on position, performance & workload ). This allows our staff to find a work-life balance that best fits their needs.

Culture is at Our Core

Working for Colusa County offers a unique work lifestyle that blends professional fulfillment with the tranquility of working in a rural and beautiful environment. Our county agencies take pride in our ability to work as a team. We have a collaborative and positive work environment where everyone has something to contribute, and everyone matters

Our staff enjoy coming to work, where every day is different, and they have the opportunity to impact members of our community by providing excellent customer service and access to available services.

How do we make a difference?

Department of Health & Human Services employees are dedicated to serving Colusa County residents by offering services that improve their health, promote their well-being, and help them become productive and independent contributors to our community.

Do our values speak to you?

Deliver WOW Customer Service to Others & Our Community Embrace and Drive Change Be Adventurous, Creative, Open-Minded Pursue Growth and Learning Build Open and Honest Relationships with Communication Foster a Positive Team and Family Spirit Be Passionate and Determined Be Humble and Kind What are the benefits? A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve. A caring, empathetic, & fun work family that you will be welcomed into – where we work hard, but play hard, too Colusa is a safe community. You will have the satisfaction of knowing that your work contributes to keep it that way. Competitive salary commensurate with education & experience A LIFETIME PAYCHECK

(3% @ 60 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for New Members)–

As long as you work for 5 years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a retirement paycheck for the rest of your life. Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you

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Unless you choose a premium health care plan. Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff. Deferred Compensation. PAID vacation, PAID holidays off, and PAID leave if you get sick. Vacation Parity

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Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County. A public agency includes cities, counties, districts, military and similar entities. To learn more about vacation parity please see our benefit summary. COLUSA COUNTY CARES: NURTURING HEALTH, EMPOWERING LIVES

Supervision:

Receives direct supervision from higher level supervisory or management staff. Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and

abilities would be:

Experience:

Four years of progressively responsible clerical accounting or bookkeeping experience. Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized course work in bookkeeping, accounting or a related field.

The salary range above consists of 15 steps. Steps 1-6 are annual merit steps with approximately 5% difference between each step, based on successful performance. Steps 7-15 are additional merit steps, requiring 2 years of satisfactory performance at the previous step. Steps 7-14 provide 2.5% increases, while Step 15 offers a 5% increase. The final salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, ranging from steps 1 to 15. #J-18808-Ljbffr