Kern360 Financial Analyst

Salary : $5,711.16 - $6,825.37 Monthly
Location : 1115 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 10049
Department: AUDITOR-CONTROLLER
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date: 6/5/2026 5:00 PM Pacific


Position Information
Examination Schedule:

• Oral Exam: Qualified candidates will be notified of the testing date five days prior to the oral examination.

Examinations: Oral Exam: (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position.


The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant an oral examination.


Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and one year of experience in accounting, financial administration, and/or processing financial data in an ERP.
OR

Any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License upon appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:
Workday financials experience or training
Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your applications. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or fax to View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Full Job Description:


This position works within the Kern County Auditor-Controller's Office. For more information about the department, please view their website here.
About Kern County
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We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.

Additional Information
Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Kern County Employee Benefits

*As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:

: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).


: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.

: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.

Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:

• The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants
• The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare

: EAP is available to help you take control of your life!

: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.


Paid Holiday Leave : 12 set days (per calendar year)
01


I have graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.

• Yes
• No

02


I possess one (1) year experience in accounting, financial administration, and/or processing financial data in an ERP.

• Yes
• No

03


I have attached a copy of my degree and/or transcript verifying the conferral of my degree from an accredited college or university. (Failure to attach required supplemental materials will result in the rejection of application.)

• Yes
• No

Required Question