Account Clerk III

Salary : $1,640.00 - $1,993.60 Biweekly
Location : Tehama County, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-00160
Department: Social Services
Opening Date: 07/28/2026
Closing Date: 8/12/2026 5:00 PM Pacific


Description
Click here to learn more about the Tehama County Social Services


Click here to learn more about Tehama County!
Bilingual Incentive!

Bilingual Incentive pay is +7.5% above the Account Clerk III rate.
At the Department of Social Services, we strive to partner with our community to assist, empower and protect those we serve. We foster an agency culture that supports family life and encourages fun filled activities and agency committees. This is more than an invitation; it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the agency even better.

What Will You Do: The primary function of an Account Clerk III involves the compilation, completion and interpretation of public assistance expense claims and statistical reports, which may include a variety of processes and accounts and public assistance programs.

The Perfect Match: Will enjoy a teamwork environment; will have the ability to effectively use patience and courtesy in dealing with coworkers and the public; possess the ability to analyze situations involving rules and regulations while demonstrating good judgment in decision making; be proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Outlook; able to locate, identify and correct inaccurate or incomplete data; work with other County agencies; prioritize, plan and organize one's own work.

Examples of Duties
As an Account Clerk III You Will Have the Opportunity to:

• Apply your knowledge of bookkeeping, accounting and financial auditing.
• Prepare statistical, fiscal and case record reports; handle money transactions, such as collecting and disbursing monies and other negotiable items.
• Verify and process deposits.
• Lead and train subordinate staff.
• Reconcile more difficult and complex financial and statistical information.
• Assist the public by answering inquiries, refer to appropriate personnel and explain proper use of forms.
• Process agency timesheets and payroll.
• Navigate software to confirm, troubleshoot and explain public assistance benefits.
• Bilingual Candidates: Translates, interprets and otherwise communicates with members of the Spanish speaking community.

Click to view the complete job description.

Education, Experience & Licenses

Minimum Qualifications:

Two (2) years of full-time clerical accounting experience performing fiscal or statistical work in an office environment, with one (1) year of full-time experience at the journey level.*

*Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units that included coursework in basic financial and statistical recordkeeping practices and procedures; mathematics such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, fractions, and percentages; or computer applications and spreadsheet software may be substituted for up to one year of qualifying experience.

Qualifying experience or education may be combined in order to meet the above requirements. When combining education and experience; fifteen (15) semester units or twenty-two and one-half (22.5) quarter units equals six months of experience.
License & Special Requirements:

• A valid California Class C driver's license or alternative form of transportation may be required for some positions at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Requires a current, less than one (1) year old, valid typing certificate.
• Bilingual Candidates:
  • Must pass a written and/or oral bilingual proficiency test (or another appropriate test selected by the County) to qualify.

Recruitment Information
The department is currently recruiting for one (1) anticipated vacancy .

In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for an Account Clerk III or an Account Clerk III - Bilingual, as well as subsequent vacancies, which occur during the life of the eligibility list.
New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.
Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of August 31, 2026.

*Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview.
For questions about this recruitment contact:

Kara Stout | View phone number on click.appcast.io |
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT / VETERANS' PREFERENCE POLICY / DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
NOTE: THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES.
*Rates listed in this flyer represent a full-time employee's accrual rate and health insurance premium rate. Part-time employees will have pro-rated accruals and health insurance premium rates based on the number of hours they work.

This position is represented by the Local 39 bargaining unit.

SALARY:

• Annual salary step increases based upon satisfactory performance and completion of one year of employment (Step A to E).

HEALTH:

• Approximately 80% of the premium for medical, dental, and vision plan is paid by the County (EPO Plan). The plan covers the employee and all eligible dependents at NO ADDITIONAL COST!
• Employee premiums are $234.54 per month as of January 1, 2025 and $266.97 as of January 1, 2026 for employee and all eligible dependents.

PAID LEAVES:

• Benefits also include an annual paid leave plan of
  • 96 hours of vacation (increases upon continuous years of service)
  • 96 hours of sick leave
  • 14 paid holidays plus one 8 hour personal holiday

LIFE INSURANCE:

• Approximately 80% of the premium for a $30,000 life insurance plan for the employee is paid for by the County.

RETIREMENT:

• A retirement plan through CalPERS.
  • CalPERS Formulas:
    • Classic member = 2% @ 55
    • New Member = 2% @ 62
• A Deferred Compensation retirement plan option with a County match of up to a maximum of $60 per month.

ASSISTANCE & PROGRAMS:

• Employee Assistance Program: Provided to all employees and employee's family members at no cost.
• LiveHealth Online: Access to a medical provider 24/7 from the comfort of your home at NO COST!
• Lark: Diabetes Prevention Program
• Livongo: Diabetes Management Program
• Hinge Health: Lower Back & Joint Pain Program
• Carrum Health: Enhanced Surgery Benefits Program
• Assist to Own: Down Payment Assistance Program

01


Do you have two (2) years of full-time clerical accounting experience performing fiscal or statistical work in an office environment, with one (1) year of full-time experience at the journey level? If yes, please list the positions held and tasks completed that would fulfill this requirement. If no, please write "N/A".
02


If you answered no to question #1, do you have one (1) year of full-time clerical accounting experience AND the equivalent of thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units that included coursework in basic financial and statistical recordkeeping practices and procedures; mathematics such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, fractions, and percentages; or computer applications and spreadsheet software. If yes, please list the courses taken and units earned that would fulfill this requirement. If no, please write "N/A".
03


Please indicate your bilingual proficiency level in Spanish.

• Non-Bilingual
• Speak Only
• Read Only
• Speak, read and write

04


Do you have a valid, non-expired California Driver's License or can you obtain one within 6 months?

• Yes
• No

Required Question