Financial Office Professional I/II

$47,819 - $58,032/Yr

County Santa Barbara Health - Santa Barbara, CA

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Santa Barbara, CA

About the position

The Financial Office Professional I/II position is an entry-level role within the County of Santa Barbara, designed to support various departments in fiscal record keeping, accounting, budgeting, and financial management. This role serves as a gateway to advanced positions within the financial office, providing opportunities for mentorship and professional growth. The ideal candidate will develop essential skills while contributing to the financial operations of the county.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine fiscal recordkeeping tasks.
• Post and adjust journal entries.
• Balance accounts and maintain ledgers.
• Process claims and prepare daily/monthly reports.
• Perform basic clerical and fiscal duties as needed.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly.
• Ability to prioritize and complete time-sensitive tasks.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.).
• Ability to work well independently and as a team player.
• Self-motivation and a positive attitude.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual skills (Spanish preferred).
• Experience in public sector financial operations.

Benefits

• 457(b) retirement plan
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account