Accounting Technician

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Accounting Technician in the Administration & Finance division within the Community Development & Services Agency. 

The ideal candidate:  

• Detail-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, numbers-focused environment

• Experienced in payroll, accounts payable, billing, and a variety of financial support functions

• Strong analytical thinker with the ability to research, compile, and present statistical and financial reports

• Knowledgeable in tax billing, collections, and claims processing

• Skilled at monitoring budgets and tracking expenditures, especially within grant-funded programs

• Familiar with governmental accounting practices, including fund accounting principles and basic cost accounting concepts

• Proactive problem-solver who can navigate both routine tasks and unique situations with confidence

• Comfortable working with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

• Experienced in using financial systems and Excel, with the ability to analyze data, perform reconciliations, and identify discrepancies

• Organized and dependable, with a commitment to accuracy, accountability and deadlines

• Effective communicator who can collaborate with internal departments, County staff, external agencies, and provide responsive, professional service

• Self-sufficient while remaining open to guidance when tackling new or complex assignments, and committed to continuous learning

Education and Experience:

• MINIMUM:   Graduation from high school supplemented by accounting or financial courses from an accredited college, and three years of experience in the maintenance and review of accounting, fiscal, financial records or two years of experience at a level equivalent to the County’s classification of Accounting Specialist. Relevant education may be substituted for up to two years of experience as defined on a year-for-year basis.

• PREFERRED: In addition to the minimum, Associate’s degree from an accredited college with coursework in accounting, bookkeeping or related field and additional years of experience as defined above.

Click HERE for the Class Specification.

Salary/Compensation: $4,439 - $4,883 per month

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