Accounting Technician

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Accounting Technician

Salary

$64,519.20 - $78,425.28 Annually

Location

Sacramento, CA

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

27610-C

Department

County Wide

Opening Date

08/21/2026

Closing Date

10/9/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

The Position

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

9/4/26, 9/25/26, 10/9/26 (Final)

Under general supervision, an Accounting Technician's work involves responsibility for technical accounting work in reviewing and recording financial transactions within established systems and procedures. Some positions function in a technical capacity; other positions are required to perform supervisory, as well as technical duties.

Positions in the Accounting Technician (Confidential) class are confidential in nature, in accordance with the County Employee Relations Ordinance, and are excluded from the representation unit which includes positions allocated to the regular class of Accounting Technician.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• General principles, procedures, terminology and practices used in financial and statistical accounting including posting, computing totals, reconciling accounts, and reviewing balance sheets

• Customer service techniques

• Principles and practices of supervision: performance evaluations, grievances, discipline

• Training techniques and methods

• Computer applications including databases, spreadsheets, and word processing

• Arithmetic to make calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals) and make correct change

• English language to communicate

• Clear writing: using proper English grammar, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary

• Letter and memo format

Ability to

• Apply governmental accounting principles to the creation of financial and accounting transactions including auditing and reconciling accounts

• Analyze and evaluate financial and accounting records, drawing logical conclusions, resolving discrepancies and making decisions

• Prepare financial and accounting reports and statements in accordance with predetermined requirements

• Interpret, apply, and explain laws, regulations, rules, policies & procedures

• Calculate solutions to math problems involving addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages, decimals and math problems involving basic algebraic expressions

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments

• Communicate effectively with the public, other public agencies and subordinate staff

• Train and cross-train employees

• Supervise employees including giving instructions and assigning work to staff

• Counsel employees on performance problems

• Delegate work effectively

• Meet deadlines under pressure of interruptions

• Understand and follow complex oral and written instructions

• Read English at a level necessary to understand procedure manuals, policy guidelines, software manuals, technical documents, reports, and laws/regulations

• Understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions

• Write English at a level necessary to compose clear and concise reports, procedure manuals and correspondence

• Operate standard office machines and equipment used in work assignments such as typewriter, word processing equipment, computer terminals, printers, adding machines, copying equipment and fax machines

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the requisite knowledge and abilities would be:

Either: 1. Completion of an accounting curriculum or accounting certificate program given by an accredited institution, university or college including courses in general accounting principles, auditing, cost accounting and business law.

Two years of responsible experience in the preparation and maintenance of accounting records which may include: processing billings/invoices on a computerized accounting system, preparation of reports analyzed by management or reconciling accounts, preparing and reconciling general ledgers, balance sheets, income statements, statements of cash flow and bank statements. Responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Two additional years of qualifying experience may be substituted for the required curriculum.

Or: 2. One year of experience in the class of Senior Account Clerk (formerly Account Clerk III) or Senior Office Specialist responsible for financial record keeping in Sacramento County service.

Or: 3. Two years of experience in the class of Account Clerk Level II or Office Specialist Level II responsible for financial record keeping in Sacramento County service.

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here ( or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

Application and Testing Information

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here ( to apply.

County of Sacramento

Department of Personnel Services

Employment Services Division

700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

Email View email address on click.appcast.io

Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.

• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.

• A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.

Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.

• Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.

• If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.

• Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.

• If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.

• For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.

• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.

This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.

All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Click here ( for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

For information regarding County jobs:

Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io, CA Relay 711. For more information, visit: Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Job Applicant Instructions (

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

At Sacramento County, we strive to provide benefit programs designed to meet our employees’ current and future needs and help them as they balance their careers and personal life. County of Sacramento employees have a variety of benefits available. These benefits include:

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Health Insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Life Insurance

• Critical Illness

• Retiree Health Savings Plan (RHSP)

• Deferred Compensation

More information can be found on the Benefits website (

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:

Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions.

VACATION:

Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.

HOLIDAYS:

14.5 holidays per year as recognized by the Board of Supervisors.

SICK LEAVE:

Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:

Regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies may be eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.

RETIREMENT:

The County’s defined-benefit pension plan is provided by the County Employees’ Retirement Law of 1937 and is managed by the Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System (SCERS) Board of Retirement. For more information, visit the SCERS website,

DENTAL INSURANCE:

For more information, visit the Benefits website (

LIFE INSURANCE:

The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.

For more information, visit the Benefits website (

DEFERRED COMPENSATION:

A deferred compensation program is available through the County 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. For more information, visit the Benefits website (

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:

• Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions

• Marriage or Family Relationships

• Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care

• Alcohol and Drug Abuse

More information can be found on the Benefits website (

WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:

The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:

The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.

DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:

Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.

MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:

The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION:

In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: FAQs (

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:

Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes.

"Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.

Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.

SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT):

Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:

Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and

The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.

01

The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score. All experience, education, and/or training used to answer the supplemental questions must be included on your application.

In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as 'See Resume' as a response will not be scored.

By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

• I have read and understood the above instructions.

02

Select the one box that best describes how you meet the experience criteria of the minimum qualifications for the position of Accounting Technician with the County of Sacramento.

• No experience

• Two or more years of responsible experience in the preparation and maintenance of accounting records which may include: processing billings/invoices on a computerized accounting system, preparation of reports analyzed by management or reconciling accounts, preparing and reconciling general ledgers, balance sheets, income statements, statements of cash flow and bank statements. Responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable

• One or more years of experience in the class of Senior Account Clerk (formerly Account Clerk III) responsible for financial record keeping in Sacramento County service

• One or more years of experience in the class of Senior Office Specialist responsible for financial record keeping in Sacramento County service

• Two or more years of experience in the class of Account Clerk Level II responsible for financial record keeping in Sacramento County service

• Two or more years of experience in the class Office Specialist Level II responsible for financial record keeping in Sacramento County service

03

Provided you are reachable on the eligible list, hiring managers may review your responses to this Supplemental Questionnaire as the initial step to the interview process. Upon interview, you may also be required to substantiate the responses you have provided.

• I have read and understood the above information.

04

Select all the boxes that best describe your paid experience preparing, maintaining, and reconciling accounting/financial records for one year or more on regular and recurring basis.

Note: Part-time experience is converted to full-time on a basis of 173.6 hours =21.7 days=1 work month.

• None

• Accounts receivable

• Assist in the preparation of financial reports (balance sheets, income statements, statement of cash flows, etc.)

• Cashiering

• Deposits

• Invoicing

• Ordering/receiving goods (inventory)

• Payables (purchase orders, claims, or other methods of payment)

• Petty Cash

• Preparing and reconciling general ledgers

• Reconciling accounts (i.e., checking for errors, balancing, verifying information with original source, etc.)

• Travel reimbursements

05

Describe in detail your paid experience and level of responsibility preparing, maintaining, and reconciling accounting/financial records for one year or more on regular and recurring basis for your selections in Question #4. In your response be sure to identify:

• Your specific role and level of responsibility during each phase of the financial/accounting process from inception to completion for each job duty

• The specific record, report, account, claim, etc.

• Frequency performing this job duty

• The type of computer software used

• The name of your employer, your job title(s), and dates of employment. You may include more than one employer. If you have held multiple positions with the same company, please identify each position separately

Please ensure that this experience is also fully detailed on your application. If you do not have any applicable experience, please type “None”.

06

Select the one box that identifies your proficiency using Microsoft Excel. Upon interview, you may be required to demonstrate your proficiency using Microsoft Excel.

• No experience

• Basic: Creating spreadsheets/worksheets, data entry; using and creating simple formulas; etc.

• Intermediate: All basic functions as well as using complex formulas; using macros; freezing/unfreezing panes; filtering/sorting, hiding/unhiding data; etc.

• Advanced: All intermediate functions as well as creating macros; creating complex spreadsheets; importing/extracting data from multiple sources and worksheets; creating charts and graphs; pivot tables, V-lookup etc.

07

Select the one box that best represents how long you have been using Microsoft Excel at the proficiency level you selected in Question #6.

• None

• Less than two years

• Two years but less than three years

• Three years but less than four years

• Four years but less than five years

• Five years or more

08

Select the one box that best identifies your proficiency using Microsoft Word. Upon interview, you may be required to demonstrate your proficiency using Microsoft Word.

• No experience

• Basic: Opening, creating, and saving simple documents; using form letters/templates (not creating); cutting and pasting; etc.

• Intermediate: All basic functions as well as creating letter templates; creating and using styles; cutting and pasting from unlike data sources; mail merge; setting up tabs, tables, and headers/footers; etc.

• Advanced: All intermediate functions as well as creating macros; creating multiple section breaks with different page numbers; creating automatic table of contents; linking multiple documents; creating columns; embedding images and objects; etc.

09

Select the one box that best represents how long you have been using Microsoft Word at the proficiency level you selected in Question #8.

• None

• Less than two years

• Two years but less than three years

• Three years but less than four years

• Four years but less than five years

• Five years or more

10

Select all the boxes that best describe your experience using other applicable computer software used to prepare, maintain, process, and reconcile financial records, accounts, reports, statements, etc.

• No experience

• Enterprise Resource Planning software (SAP, COMPASS, PeopleSoft, etc.)

• Microsoft Access or comparable database (Not Excel)

• Microsoft Outlook or comparable software

• Virtual Communication Software (i.e., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, GoToMeeting, WebEx)

• Other applicable or Proprietary software

11

Select all the boxes that best identify your internal/external customers that you have continually assisted with their financial and/or accounting transactions for one (1) year or more.

• No experience

• Public

• Other department and outside agency representatives

• Vendors

12

Select the one box that best describes your highest level of experience explaining policies, procedures, rules, regulations, codes, etc. related to financial/accounting transactions.

• No experience

• Explain and/or interpret routine/less complex policies, procedures, rules, regulations, technical terminology, codes, etc. related to financial/accounting transactions on a regular and recurring basis

• Explain and interpret policies, procedures, rules, regulations, technical terminology, codes, etc. related to financial/accounting transactions which require occasional research on a regular and recurring basis

• Explain, interpret, and apply complex policies, procedures, rules, regulations, technical terminology, codes, etc. which require extensive research, determination, and/or correction on a regular and recurring basis

13

Select the one box that best describes your highest level of authority over staff.

• None

• Mentor to less knowledgeable co-workers

• Occasionally perform leadworker duties

• Perform leadworker or higher duties on a regular and recurring basis

14

Select the one box that best supports your selection in Question #13.

• No experience

• Less than one year of experience

• One year but less than two years of experience

• Two years but less than three years of experience

• Three years but less than four years of experience

• Four years or more of experience

15

Select all the boxes that best describe the duties you have performed on a regular and recurring basis for one (1) year or more.

• None

• Plan, schedule, and assign the work of staff

• Monitor attendance for workflow coverage

• Review work for completeness and accuracy

• Approve time off and sign timesheets

• Evaluate and analyze the work of staff (quantity and quality) to determine deficiencies and needs for coaching, training, etc.

• Evaluate, recommend and implement changes to work methods and procedures

• Assist with staff performance evaluations by providing feedback regarding performance

• Assist with settling informal grievances and/or providing information regarding disciplinary matters

• Mentor employees to provide guidance and training

• Assist during the interviewing and/or hiring process

16

Select the one box that best describes the highest level of education that you have completed from an accredited college, university, or business school.

• None

• Completed and passed the following courses: general accounting principles, auditing, cost accounting and business law

• Completed and passed the following courses: general accounting principles, auditing, cost accounting, and business law Plus two or more courses toward a concentration in accounting or an accounting certificate

• Completion of an accounting curriculum or accounting certificate program given by an accredited institution, university or college including courses in general accounting principles, auditing, cost accounting and business law Or 30 but less than 60 semester/quarter equivalent units leading toward an accounting degree which includes completed courses in general accounting principles, auditing, cost accounting and business law

• An Associate’s degree in accounting or 60 or more semester units toward an accounting degree from an accredited college or university including courses in general accounting principles, auditing, cost accounting and business law

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting from an accredited university including courses in general accounting principles, auditing, cost accounting and business law

17

Stop and Read

If applicable, please submit a copy of your transcripts at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here ( or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date.

• I have read and understood the above instructions

18

Describe in detail your duties and level of responsibility that supports and further clarifies your selected responses to all prior supplemental questions, as well as any experience not identified in the supplemental questions. You do not have to repeat your experience identified in Question #4. Also include any applicable training you have taken and/or education that supports your qualifications.

Please ensure the experience indicated above is also detailed on your application. If you do not have any applicable experience, education, and/or training please type “None.”

19

The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment must pass a drug test administered by the County and at no cost to the applicant.

I understand, if offered conditional employment, I will be subject to a drug test administered by the County as described in Sacramento County Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.030.

• Yes

• No

20

Select the one box that best describes whether you have attended a career fair and/or job event where you have interacted with representatives from Sacramento County.

• Attended in the last one (1) – three (3) months

• Attended in the last four (4) – six (6) months

• Attended in the last seven (7) months – one (1) year

• Attended an event more than one (1) year ago

• Have attended a career fair and/or job event but did not interact with Sacramento County representatives

• Have not attended a career fair and/or job event

21

List the following for the career fair and/or job event you attended:

• Name of event

• Location of event

• Month and year of event

If you have not attended an event where you interacted with representatives from Sacramento County, please type “None”.

Required Question

Employer

County of Sacramento

Address

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Phone

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