Accounting Technician

THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE SHASTA COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY ADMINISTRATION BRANCH ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR JULY 2026 SEE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION REGARDING POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED FINAL FILING DATE: JULY 20, 2026, AT 5:00 PM SALARY INFORMATION $4,184.00 – $5,340.00 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $ 24.13 - $30.80 APPROXIMATE HOURLY* This position is in the UPEC General bargaining unit. Please refer to the applicable bargaining unit labor agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) for potential future salary increases: ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) partners with the community to protect and improve the health and wellbeing of Shasta County residents. HHSA is organized into four branches: Behavioral Health & Social Services, Public Health, Economic Mobility, and a centralized Administration Services. HHSA promotes optimal health for all. The frail, the abused, the mentally ill, and those without resources look to HHSA for services and resources to meet their basic needs, and to protect their health and safety. The Administration Services Branch includes the HHSA Director’s office, Contracts, Asset Management, Fiscal, Financial Audits and Control, Medical Billing, Payroll, Community Relations and Education, Staff Development, Internal Accountability, Compliance, and Performance, Privacy and Security, Safety, Technology, and Administrative Hearings and Civil Rights. Each of these groups support the branches to help them achieve their goals. ABOUT THE POSITION Under direction, to perform paraprofessional accounting work of a specialized and complex nature in the preparation, maintenance, and analysis of financial and statistical records and reports. The Accounting Technician performs the more difficult and technical sub‑professional accounting work required in the maintenance of fiscal and statistical records; prepares and assists in the preparation of financial statements, documents, analyses, and reports; maintains accounting records, reports, and manual or computer‑based accounting systems; and performs related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This paraprofessional class is considered a bridge class involving paraprofessional work by an incumbent who has completed two years of the accounting education normally required to enter the professional accounting field. It is distinguished from the next higher professional entry class of Accountant Auditor I in that the latter has broader or more technical assignments which entail work of a more creative, evaluative, and analytical nature and regular application of the knowledge of accountancy theories, principles, and systems. It is distinguished from the next lower class of Senior Account Clerk, in the clerical accounting series, in that the consequence of error is greater, assignments are technically more complex and responsible, and the work requires greater knowledge of accounting practices and principles. Positions are found only in those line‑operating departments having major accounting systems, or in the Auditor‑Controller's Office. IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in Accounting or Business field and/or relevant college level units with work experience to demonstrate knowledge in audit, compliance, complex bookkeeping, and financial record‑keeping functions. When working within general County departments, incumbents may be responsible for the following duties: Compiles data and technically interprets such data for budget preparation purposes; supervises and participates in the maintaining of records in accounting systems on personnel, salaries, material inventories, fund appropriations and expenditures, accounts payable and accounts receivable, purchasing, and similar financial and statistical activities; assists in devising forms and methods in financial record‑keeping or accounting systems; prepares journal entries for fund transfers, and other administrative adjustments in budget appropriations; compiles data and prepares claims for state and federal reimbursement; gathers data and prepares special schedules for auditors; may prepare technically difficult statistical and/or accounting reports from a variety of sources; may supervise and assign work to subordinate clerical staff; uses computer terminal to enter and retrieve data; uses microfiche reader to research data; maintains journals and general ledgers of financial transactions and prepares analytical reports on revenues and expenditures; independently performs complex and technical audits based on analysis and interpretation of financial information; prepares calculations for billing for services provided by the county; appropriately distributes funds in accordance with state and federal regulations; maintains ancillary, general, statistical, and cost records; examines and reviews account records, adjusting balances and reconciling accounts; prepares and processes materials that require the analysis of source material and a thorough familiarity with policies, procedures, terminology, and various applicable laws in order to obtain the necessary data; compiles a variety of narrative and statistical reports, locates sources of information, devises forms to secure data, and determines proper format for finished reports; answers questions that involve searching for and abstracting technical data and detailed explanations of laws, policies, or procedures, referring only matters requiring policy decisions to the supervisor; may operate automated systems and trouble‑shoot problems related to the production of fiscal and statistical reports and related documents; may be responsible for a billing and statistical record‑keeping operation; performs related duties as assigned. When working within the Auditor‑Controller's department, may be responsible for the following duties: balances accounts, funds, groups, and researches errors by checking previous entries, records, and supporting documents; notifies departments of errors and corrections made or to be made; reviews questionable claims for payment as to validity and proper account number; prepares a list of claims for approval by the board of supervisors; contacts departments because of insufficient appropriations and holds warrants until budget transfers are made; daily compares the beginning balance and a recap of daily transactions with the ending balance to ensure that all deposits, journal entries, claims, desk warrants, and tapes are posted accurately; reconciles monthly all county, trust, special district, school, and bond‑sinking funds; reconciles auditor‑controller's cash account with treasurer‑tax collector's cash account; prepares orders for payment to special districts; assists in preparing annual financial statements for county; uses computer terminal to enter and retrieve data; uses microfiche reader to research data. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Basic accounting principles, procedures, and terminology; governmental accounting and budgeting; modern office methods, procedures, and equipment; general knowledge of the legal requirements and the accounting system related to a particular assignment may be required for certain positions; some familiarity with data processing accounting systems. Ability to: Perform paraprofessional accounting work with minimal supervision; prepare accurate financial summaries and reports; make arithmetical calculations quickly and accurately; maintain controls on complex records and analyze data; analyze and understand data processing reports; understand and interpret the principles, laws, and procedures involved in the bookkeeping and auditing functions; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work; type with accuracy and with moderate speed on a typewriter or computer terminal; supervising the work of subordinate clerical staff may be required for certain positions; follow written and oral directions and instructions; analyze data and draw logical conclusions; use common spreadsheet and database software packages; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; maintain confidentiality. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The completion of the accounting courses required for an associate of arts degree from an accredited college or university in accounting AND two (2) years of experience in financial record‑keeping comparable to a Senior Account Clerk or higher with Shasta County. OR Three (3) years of full‑time, increasingly responsible technical, advanced journey level experience in financial, accounting, or statistical record‑keeping activities. Formal education in basic accounting or bookkeeping may substitute for the experience requirement on a year‑for‑year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Some positions in this classification may require possession of a valid California driver's license. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job‑related duties must possess a valid California driver's license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County. Eligibility for employment for those who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis by the appointing authority. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty‑five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account. Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position. Shasta County participates in E‑Verify. For more information visit DOJ Right to Work Poster. In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly. Positions in this classification are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the County and the United Public Employees of California – UPEC General. Employees in this classification are covered under the CalPERS retirement program. Depending on the provisions of the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and other applicable laws, an employee in this classification will be covered under one of the following CalPERS retirement formulas: (1) 2% at 55, (2) 2% at 60, or (3) 2% at 62. An employee in this classification will also contribute up to 9.5 % of their pay to this plan or will contribute such other amount to the plan as authorized by PEPRA and other applicable laws. Please visit our employees benefit page at Shasta County Employee Benefits for additional information regarding benefits and CalPERS coverage information. The provisions in this flyer and on the County website are for information purposes only. To the extent the provisions of the flyer or the County website are inconsistent with PEPRA and other applicable laws, PEPRA and other applicable laws shall govern. Veterans' Credit: Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran must provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) with the employment application on or before the final filing date. SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER #J-18808-Ljbffr