Accounting Clerk II

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Solano County takes pride in being a fiscally responsible agency. For the 12th consecutive year the Government Finance Officers Association awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the County of Solano and the Auditor-Controller's office for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013. To learn more about Solano County and ways we safeguard the trust placed in us by our citizens, please visit our website and view the 2014 Annual Report:

http://www.solanocounty.com/depts/county_admin/annual_reports/2014.asp 

As an Accounting Clerk II, you will be responsible for processing accounts payable, receiving and examining invoices, statements for services rendered, and other billing documents; processing accounts receivable; posting financial transactions into manual and/or automated accounting systems among other clerical, bookkeeping and statistical reporting tasks. These are fast paced positions that require attention to detail and the ability to multi-task. To learn more about this job classification, including examples of duties and the required knowledge, skills, and abilities please visit http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=15294

We currently have openings for full-time regular and extra-help positions with multiple departments throughout the County.  The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time regular, part-time  limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Criteria I: High school diploma or GED; supplemented by one (1) year full-time work experience as an Accounting Clerk I or equivalent.  

OR  

Criteria II: Six (6) months full time work experience as an Accounting Clerk I or equivalent

AND

6 semester units or 9 quarter units in principles of accounting courses from an accredited college.

This position requires a Basic Excel spreadsheet certificate which must be submitted no later than the final filing date. Please see the Document Submittal Requirements section of this announcement for details on how to obtain this certificate.

Solano County offers a comprehensive benefit package to full and part-time employees which includes a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits offered through CalPERS. The County contributes 75% of the Kaiser family rate for the Bay area for coverage that begins the first of the month following date of hire. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only medical coverage or those who waive medical insurance coverage. Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.

Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement, and contributes to Social Security.

Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 78 full time pay periods (approximately 3 years). Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year. Additionally, the County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year.

The written exam for this recruitment is tentatively scheduled for September 22, 2015. Qualified candidates will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. 

Application status notices will be distributed via email and posted to applicant's online application account at www.jobsatsolanocounty.com. Applicants who do not receive an email notification in their Inbox by 5:00pm 9/17/15 are encouraged to either check their SPAM/Junk Mail folder for the notification, or check their online application account at www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, then clicking on "My Applications."  

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a written and/or practical exam, an oral interview, or any combination listed. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted.  These provisions are subject to change.  

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process.

Please visit the County of Solano website, http://jobsatsolanocounty.com to apply. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, certificates, DD-214) must be submitted with a document cover sheet, available on the County's employment website: http://www.jobaps.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the of Human Resources’ office, and are due by the final filing date.

Previously submitted application materials for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.  

Questions can be directed to the Human Resources Department at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA  

All candidates must submit a Basic Excel certificate verifying skills at 70% or higher.  It may not be more than 12 months old at the time of application, must be from an accredited school or a qualified agency, and must contain the examiner’s signature.  A certificate obtained through the internet (online) will not be accepted. The Excel Certificate must be received in Human Resources no later than 5:00 pm on the final filing date. Failure to submit the certificate will disqualify you from the recruitment.

Please contact your local one-stop, or temporary placement agency where you can obtain certificates.

Solano County is also offering free testing on Excel for this recruitment on August 26, 2015. Seating is very limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Candidates with submitted applications can check availability/schedule testing by contacting Jill Bowes-Anderson at (707) 784-7911 no later than 5pm on August 25, 2015.

Applicants that have participated in prior Solano County Word Processing/Typing/Excel testing must contact recruitment@solanocounty.com to request their prior results be applied to this recruitment – this will not be done automatically. Test/certification results may not be more than 12-months old at the time of application, to include test results that were proctored by Solano County.

Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person, by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA 94533, by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email at recruitment@solanocounty.com.  When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (e.g., Accounting Clerk II) and the recruitment number (e.g., 15-703020-02).

This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position and whether they will continue in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely.  Omitted information will not be considered or assumed. 

1) The following statement below best illustrates my education/experience qualifications for the Accounting Clerk II position  (Select one)

o   I have a High School diploma or GED; AND my application will demonstrate that I have one (1) year full-time work experience as an Accounting Clerk I or equivalent.  

o   My application will demonstrate that I have six (6) months full time work experience as an Accounting Clerk I or equivalent AND 6 semester units or 9 quarter units in principles of accounting courses from an accredited college. I further understand that failure to submit transcripts/degree by the final filing date will result in disqualification from this recruitment.

o   None of the above  

2) This position requires a Basic Excel certificate verifying skills at 70% or higher.  It may not be more than 12 months old at the time of application, must be from an accredited school or a qualified agency, and must contain the examiner’s signature.

I understand that failure to provide the Basic Excel certificate as required in the job announcement by the final filing date will result in disqualification from the recruitment. 

_____Yes    

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.  A copy of the DD214, showing discharge type, must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date. Applicants who have a service connected disability must submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.  Disability must be rated at least 10% to be eligible for disabled veteran's points. 

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under honorable conditions shall have five (5) points added to their combined score.  Disabled veterans shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score.  Veteran preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:  Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need special testing arrangements, must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://webstartadmin/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=6664.

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment.  Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

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Located 45 miles northeast of San Francisco and 45 miles southwest of Sacramento, Solano County is home to rolling hills, waterfronts and fertile farmland.

Solano offers a blend of agriculture, corporate business, cultural venues, festivals and events, and provides residents with many recreation and entertainment choices. The County is also home to Travis Air Force Base.

With its strategic location, affordable housing, natural resources, responsible land use planning, and attractive quality of life, Solano County is a great place to live, learn, work and play.

County Population (January 2012): 413,786

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.  

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