Accounting Clerk II; Extra-

Position: Accounting Clerk II (Extra-Help)
THE POSITION - ACCOUNTING CLERK (EXTRA-HELP)

Under general supervision, an Accounting Clerk II, performs financial clerical, bookkeeping and statistical reporting tasks, as well as processes financial records/transactions of moderate complexity; applies arithmetic skills and understanding of record keeping systems and related transactions.

This class is the journey level in the Accounting series and is characterized by the responsibility to perform bookkeeping and statistical record-keeping tasks. Positions in this class deal with relationships that involve several concrete variables in standardized situations and regularly make decisions that may affect the quality, accuracy or utility of results.  Work is generally standardized, but requires the application of various established rules and procedures.

EXTRA-HELP INFORMATION

This recruitment is intended to fill an Accounting Clerk II (Extra-Help) position.  Extra-help employees do not have rights to a regular position or continued employment and are excluded from civil service. The hours worked may be part-time or full-time, but hours cannot exceed more than 999 hours in a fiscal year.

Note:

All CalPERS retirees applying for Extra Help positions must meet CalPERS post retirement employment requirements. Work must be performed for a limited duration and retiree annuitant may not work more than 960 hours per fiscal year.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

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

OR

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.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Applicants are required to demonstrate basic spreadsheet skills through the passing of a County approved test that will be administered by Human Resources following application review.

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SELECTION PROCESS

06/09/2026 - By 5:00pm - Deadline to submit application and any required documents

TBD - Tentative Date for Exam

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination, and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. 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 supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed.

Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

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

RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates 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.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted through the NeoGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by application submittal deadline. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application.

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