ACCOUNTANT I

Salary : $58,656.00 - $74,854.00 Annually
Location : Fresno County, CA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 25-0208
Department: N/A
Opening Date: 12/12/2025
Closing Date: 12/22/2025 4:00 PM Pacific

Position Description
WINTER 2025 GRADUATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
The County of Fresno invites applications for the position of Accountant I. Incumbents will be expected to perform duties such as review and maintenance of accounting records and systems; cost and revenue analyses; development and modification of accounting systems; audits of accounting records and procedures; financial analysis and review; and related work as required.

Please note: The current vacancy exists in the General Services Department;however, the eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies in other County departments as they occur.
Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.
Samples of Duties

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Minimum Qualifications
Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, economics, or a closely related field with at least 24 semester units or 36 quarter units of accounting coursework that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.

License: Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent, may be required.

Note: Incumbents may be required to obtain and maintain Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) clearance as a condition of employment.

Please Note:As a condition of employment, some departments may require candidates to undergo and pass a background investigation and/or polygraph examination. These investigations include employment/credit histories, verification of education, arrest/criminal records, drug/alcohol use, and personal conduct. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at FresnoCountyJobs.com.
Open the Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process.

Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of this recruitment by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca
Please Note:

• It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address and telephone number changes.
• Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

• A complete, accurate Fresno County Employment application must be submitted online only and shall include:
  • All education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
• A copy of your degree or transcripts that verify possession of the required education, if applicable; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  • If education was completed outside the United States' accredited college or university system, documentation that the education is comparable to that received within the United States' system must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• If applicable, Winter 2025 graduates must include a confirmation letter from their college or university with their application by the filing deadline to verify completion of the required degree.
• Supplemental Questionnaire

Please Note:

• Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
• Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified.
• Submission must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
• Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person in our office will not be accepted.

SELECTION PROCESS
Pursuant to Fresno County Personnel Rule 4 - Selection Process, applicants may be required to complete an examination process, and successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.
Please Note:

• The eligible list for this recruitment may be extended up to 12 months and may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions.
• Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Positions in this classification are in Medical Group I - Light Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved.

The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.
Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

Analyst: Jose Rubio
REGULAR, PERMANENT POSITIONS BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Health Insurance
• Competitive Retirement Plan
• Twelve (12) Paid Holidays per year
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Annual Leave Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Optional benefits include:

• Deferred Compensation Plan (County-sponsored tax shelter savings plan).
• Flexible Spending Plans - tax shelter (set aside pre-tax $ to pay for eligible medical, dependent care, and qualified parking and mass transit expenses).
• Noble Credit Union - all County employees can take advantage of low interest rates, no annual fees for checking accounts, direct deposit, online banking and many other services.

EXTRA-HELP POSITIONS:

Extra-help positions are temporary, not entitled to benefits and serve at the will of the department head.

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01

I have attached a copy of my transcripts and understand that if they are missing or do not verify I meet the education requirements for the position that my application will be denied.

• Yes, I have attached my transcripts.
• No, I have not attached my transcripts and understand my application will be denied.

02

I am applying as a Winter 2025 graduate and have attached a confirmation letter from my college or university confirming completion of your qualifying degree and understand that if it is missing or does not verify I meet the education requirements for the position that my application will be denied.

• Yes, I have attached my confirmation letter.
• No, I have not attached my confirmation letter and understand my application will be denied
• I am not applying as a Winter 2025 graduate and have already attached my transcripts.

03

Please identify the 24 semester or 36 quarter units of accounting coursework you have completed in the space below.Please include course number and title, number and type of units earned, and college/university where completed (e.g. IS 52 - Computer Concepts, 3 semester units, CSU Fresno).Failure to list qualifying coursework in this format will result in the disqualification of your application.
04

If required to take an online examination, do you have access to a computer with an internet connection that will allow you to take the examination? This examination will take approximately one (1) hour. If you marked 'no', please contact our office at (559) 600-1830 as soon as possible.

• Yes
• No

05

Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

• County Website
• LinkedIn
• Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Other)
• Other Website
• Job Fair/Recruitment
• Friend, Relative, or Current County Employee
• Other

06

If you answered "Other" in any of the options listed in the previous question, please let us know where you first heard about this opportunity in the space below. Otherwise, write "N/A".
07

If you answered "Job Fair/Recruitment Event" in the previous question, please let us know which event you attended and heard about this opportunity in the space below. Otherwise, write "N/A".
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