Accounting Book Keeper Work From Home Remote Job

Location : Eric Rood Government Center (Western County), 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Consider working as an Accounting Technician for the Nevada County Auditor Controller's Office! Accounting Technicians are an integral part of the Auditor Controller's team, whose mission is to safeguard Nevada County fiscal resources with a commitment to accuracy, integrity, transparency, and service by creating and maintaining internal controls. Receive, review, verify and process accounting transactions by reviewing claims, invoices, and associated documents for completeness.
Provide support in the development of department's budget and maintain accurate accounting of department expenditures.
Prepare account reconciliations, journal entries and reports.
Provide administrative support for the office including customer service for internal and external customers in person, via phone, mail, and email.
Work with multiple software platforms for accounting, recordkeeping and document routing.
Compile and analyze data using Microsoft Excel.
This position is full-time and fully benefitted, receiving a generous leave program. Combined with 11 standard holidays and 2 floating holidays per year, flexible schedules, and telework options, it's clear that Nevada County cares for and supports employees striving for a balanced, healthy work and home life.

The County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package for this full-time, fully benefited position. In addition to a wide choice of medical plans and excellent dental and vision plans, our staff enjoy a full range of other benefits including complementary and voluntary life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care, CalPERS retirement, a deferred compensation plan with both 457(b) and Roth options, and a tuition reimbursement program. We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. s classification of Senior Accounting Assistant.
Alternately, possession of an Associate degree from an accredited college or university, in accounting, business or related field, plus one year of experience at the level equivalent of Nevada County's classification of Senior Accounting Assistant is equivalent.
A candidate with a Bachelor degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related degree from an accredited college or university is qualifying.
The is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit for additional benefit information.
Health Insurance
Health Insurance Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.
We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.
Please attach a copy of your degree or transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) to your application before submitting.
Some College: 0-59 Units
Some College: 60-89 Units
Some College: 90-119 Units
Bachelor's Degree
Do you have supplemental coursework specializing in accounting or financial record keeping, from an accredited college or university? I do not have supplemental coursework in accounting or financial record keeping from an accredited college or university

This position requires individuals to have experience (progressing in) financial or statistical record keeping, at least two years of which shall have been at the level equivalent to Nevada County's classification of Senior Accounting Assistant. Please choose the best option which demonstrates your experience performing and reviewing accounts payable and other payment records and documents.
I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.
I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.
I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

Please describe your comfort level, knowledge, and experience using Excel.
I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.
I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.
I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

What is your general style or approach to working with others on a team/project?