Accountant I​/II

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

Accountants play a vital role across many County departments. In this position, you will have the opportunity to perform professional-level accounting work, including maintaining and analyzing County financial records and preparing essential ledgers, journals, and reports. This role offers the chance to contribute to accurate financial operations while supporting a wide variety of County programs and services.

• Review accounting and financial documents to ensure accuracy of information and calculations and make correcting entries.
• Examine supporting documentation to establish proper authorization and conformance with agreements, contracts, and state and federal regulations.
• Prepare trial balances; coordinate and calculate periodic closings.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations of general ledger, journals, subsidiary accounts and bank statements.
• Compile and prepare general and subsidiary ledgers and supporting schedules.
• Maintain expenditure and budgetary control accounts.
• Prepare and coordinate budget appropriation transfers.
• Assist in the preparation of and analyze and adjust budgets for departmental and County funds.
• Confer with departmental representatives and provide information regarding budgeting and accounting processes.
• Analyze and prepare varied financial statements and reports.

A combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying; however, education may not solely substitute for the required experience.

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, or a closely related field. Professional accounting support work may be substituted for the education on a year for year basis.

In addition to the above, two years of accounting experience, equivalent to the County's class of Accountant I. Preferably in a governmental or public agency.

Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Rachel Wallick in Human Resources lick.

The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations.

The tentative distribution date for this test is 10/20/2026.

After the written exam, those who pass will continue in the recruitment process. Those invited to participate in the interview process may be asked to participate in an additional written exercise conducted at the time of the interview. This exercise offers the opportunity to showcase experience in performing journal entries and ledger reconciliation.

A transferred examination score does not guarantee passing the current examination administration. Examination pass points are set in accordance with the EEOC Uniform Employee Selection Guidelines.

The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Accountant I/II. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. We currently have the following vacancies.

• One (1) full time vacancy in Health and Human Services, Administration and Finance division, located in Placerville, CA.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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