Accountant II/III - Department of Social Services

About the Position

The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Social Services is seeking an ambitious and experienced Accountant II/III to serve in the Fiscal Division. The Accountant II/III will be heavily involved with all Fiscal Division operations, grant management, a high volume of state and federal reporting and large expenditure claims.

Successful candidates will have experience in budget and finance, be self-motivated, highly analytical strategic thinkers, and be detail oriented with the ability to solve business problems and deliver insights that enable timely and effective operational decision-making.
Accountant is part of a career series for Accountant I, II and III. Under direction, performs professional accounting and budgetary work involved in establishing, analyzing, auditing, reconciling and maintaining financial records in support of designated programs or an assigned division or department; provides fiscal administrative support in the preparation, analysis and monitoring of the departmental annual budget and designated budgets and accounts; prepares and audits a variety of financial, statistical and budgetary reports, statements and records; and does other related work as required.

to view the full job description for Accountant. The list of eligible candidates resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies, including full-time, temporary, and limited term opportunities. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

The Ideal Candidate

Education and Experience:
A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:

Accountant I: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, including 12 semester units or 18 quarter units of accounting. (Job-related experience may substitute for the required education, except for the required accounting units, on a year-for-year basis.)
Accountant II: The same as above plus one year of experience at a level equivalent to Accountant I.
Accountant III: The same as above plus two years of experience at a level equivalent to Accountant II.

How to Apply

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

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Veteran's Preference Points
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Equal Employment Opportunity
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