Senior Accountant

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website. Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

The mission of the Marin County Employees’ Retirement Association (MCERA) is to provide superior customer service to members and beneficiaries of the Marin County Employees' Retirement Association through efficient benefits administration and a commitment to integrity and prudent financial management. To learn more

Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, performs advanced professional accounting and budget-related work, including the preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports for the MCERA board and stakeholders. This position will oversee daily, quarterly and annual accounting functions, to include reconciling accounts, ensuring accurate reporting of investment activities, and providing required documentation to agencies, such as the County of Marin, IRS, and State of California.

The position also oversees and guides work done by the Accounting Technician.

can work independently and exercise superb judgment in accounting and financial matters and possess a strong background in accounting. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, professional, and diligent in managing deadlines associated with quarterly reports, submissions to outside agencies, and the annual audit. The ideal candidate will also be able to supervise staff and educate staff on accounting principles associated with daily accounting functions.

• Basic supervisory principles and practices.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Practices, methods, and procedures in bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing operations.
• Government accounting systems, procedures, and regulations.
• General purposes and functions of data processing equipment used in accounting activities.
• Computer applications related to accounting, including integrated ERP systems, department-specific legacy systems, and spreadsheet and database applications.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including the operation of standard office equipment.
• Professional knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and other professional guidelines.

• Understand and interpret applicable principles, laws, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Understand transactions and reconcile them among accounting documents to ensure proper recording of accounting codes and classifications to detect errors rapidly and efficiently.
• Work closely with staff to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality when dealing with sensitive and complex issues.
• Provide lead direction and training to subordinate staff.
• Audit, analyze, and evaluate complex financial and statistical data.
• Prepare, maintain, and reconcile a variety of complex accounting and financial records, documents, and reports.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to management and non-management personnel.
• Use various computer applications and software in support of accounting activities.

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, business administration, economics, or a field related to the work, which has included a minimum of 12 semester (18 quarter) units…