Account Clerk I​/II

This classification is scheduled to receive a 5% COLA effective July 2027.

The current vacancy is in the Department of Public Works.

The eligibility list created from this recruitment may be used to fill any current or future vacancies in ANY Butte County Department.

This recruitment is for Level I and Level II.

The salary range for level I is $1,454.40 - $1,949.60 biweekly ($18.18 - $24.37 per hour).

The salary range for level II is $1,607.20 - $2,152.80 biweekly ($20.09 - $26.91 per hour).

Note: A training and experience evaluation may be utilized to determine an applicant's ranking among qualified candidates. Based upon information provided in this application including responses to supplemental questions, an applicant's education, training and experience (full-time equivalent) may be evaluated. Applicants should provide thoughtful and thorough responses to supplemental questions as they play an important role in this recruitment process. All qualifying work experience that is described or included in responses to supplemental questions MUST also be included and detailed in the "Work Experience" section of this application.

See Resume is not an acceptable response for any supplemental question.

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Under immediate or general supervision, performs a variety of routine to complex fiscal, financial, statistical, and accounting support duties in the preparation, processing, and maintenance of fiscal and accounting records and transactions; produces, balances, and maintains both manual and computerized accounting and financial records; receives, documents, and deposits payments; performs general office support duties; and performs related duties as assigned.

Receives immediate (Account Clerk I) or general (Account Clerk II) supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision of staff.

Account Clerk I:
This is the entry-level classification in the Account Clerk series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine accounting support duties related to the preparation, processing, and maintenance of statistical, financial, billing, and related records. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult and close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently.

Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the II-level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.

Account Clerk II:
This is the journey-level classification in the Account Clerk series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the I-level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Incumbents may assume specialized responsibility. Duties may vary based upon the department to which assigned; however, all positions require the ability to understand and apply fundamental fiscal, financial, statistical, and accounting concepts and terminology. This class is distinguished from the Senior Account Clerk in that the latter performs the more complex work assigned to the series and serves in a lead capacity over assigned fiscal support staff.

Positions in the Account Clerk class series are flexibly staffed; positions at the II-level may be filled by advancement from the…