Accountant Trainee

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Stanislaus County is looking for enthusiastic professionals to join our team. The Accountant I/II classification can be found throughout our 27 departments. This recruitment is being conducted to fill immediate full‑time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County.

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• Trainees are part of the unclassified service of the County;
• All trainees will be appointed to the first step of the salary range for the appropriate position, and will be compensated 15% below the range established for the Accountant I classification;
• Trainee appointments are not to last longer than one (1) year. However, appointments are able to be extended up to a maximum of two (2) years where minimum qualifications are involved;
• Upon completion of the training period and the acquisition of minimum qualifications, and on passing the Accountant written exam, the individual may be upgraded to a probationary appointment at step 1 of the Accountant I salary range. (An approximate 15% increase in salary).

• Ensures accurate financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
• Determines appropriate allocation basis, identifying accounting methodology alternatives and selecting the most appropriate method, ensuring the departments are following basic concepts of conservatism and consistency, reconciliation of sub-ledgers to the general ledger, analyzing the budget and projecting actual revenues and expenditures;
• Assists in budget preparation, recording, reporting and monitoring of fiscal and financial data;
• Reviews, monitors and evaluates the Monthly Financial Reports and coordinates regular meetings with the managers to discuss financial reports and program fiscal operations;
• Gathers, prepares and tabulates fiscal data for use by staff, management and auditors;
• Analyzes and determines appropriate distribution of departmental expenses;
• Designs, enhances, and prepares spreadsheets as needed for Accounting systems and documentation;
• Reconciles General Ledger accounts;
• Assists with Annual Financial Statement and Cost Report Audits;
• Performs professional level work in auditing, general, grant and cost accounting;
• Participates in difficult and complex studies for special districts, funds or trusts, agency accounts, and traveling as necessary;
• Provides assistance in the preparation of the County budgets, annual audits and internal controls;
• Consults with administrative and program managers on financial data;
• Consults with program managers and supervisors on budget and monitor financial reports;
• Provides technical and functional supervision over clerical and paraprofessional accounting staff;
• Compiles data, prepares reports, prepares financial statements, and conducts special studies as directed;
• Prepare and submit financial reports to Federal and State agencies;
• Responds to inquiries and works directly with program management to provide accurate and complete information for program and agency planning;
• Analyzes and evaluates accounting problems, and develops appropriate data and recommendations in the preparation of reports and statements;
• Researches, studies and applies various Federal, State and local codes and ordinances to assure legal compliance;
• Utilizes the Internal Auditing and Consulting standards;
• Interprets and analyzes computer data and material, defines problem areas and draws logical conclusions;
• Uses critical thinking skills.

• Analyze data, define problem areas and draw logical conclusions;
• Perform mathematical calculations;
• Understand and apply the principles, laws, and procedures involved in accounting and auditing functions;
• Examine, verify and maintain records;
• Perform entry level professional accounting work;
• Supervise and train clerical/technical employees;
• Prepare and complete accounting statements and statistical and narrative reports;
• Learn and apply the more difficult accounting/financial monitoring and auditing principles and procedures;
• Establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships;
• Focus on the customer, budget, and…