Solano County - Fairfield, CA
posted 4 days ago
Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level
Fairfield, CA
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About the position
The Accountant (Entry) position at Solano County is designed for individuals who are beginning their careers in accounting. The role involves learning to perform professional accounting duties, including the preparation of financial reports, maintaining accounting systems, and analyzing financial records. Incumbents will work under general supervision, applying accounting principles to ensure fiscal control and integrity within the department's financial systems. This entry-level position may lead to journey-level roles without the need for further examination, depending on budgetary considerations.
Responsibilities
- Learn to perform professional accounting duties in the preparation of financial reports and statements.
- Develop, review, and maintain departmental accounting and financial reporting systems.
- Collect and interpret financial information and analyze financial records.
- Monitor department financial systems to identify problems and recommend changes.
- Exercise sound professional judgment in interpreting accounting policies.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, finance, accounting, or a closely related field, including at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units in Accounting and/or Auditing.
- No prior experience necessary, but some experience in bookkeeping or accounting is desirable.
- Possession of a Certified Public Accountant Certificate may substitute for the education requirement.
- Valid California driver's license, Class C, may be required for some positions.
Nice-to-haves
- Prior work experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
