Accounting Assistant II

We are excited you are considering the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District as a place for employment! Our agency is in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley and our mission is to improve the health and quality of life for all Valley residents through efficient, effective and entrepreneurial air quality management strategies. We pride our agency on not only high-quality technical work, but also exceptional customer service. Our customers include the public, the regulated community, other agencies, and fellow employees. The principles of our STAR (Service, Teamwork, Attitude and Respect) culture creates an atmosphere in which providing exceptional service, demonstrating effective teamwork, maintaining a positive attitude, and showing respect to others is a key part of every employee’s job. 

The current vacancy for the Accounting Assistant II position is located in Bakersfield, California.  The eligible list established as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and may also be used to fill future vacancies.

THE POSITION:  The Accounting Assistant II is the experienced, journey level class of the accounting support series.  Incumbents will perform a variety of accounting and financial record keeping support duties in the areas of inventory control, accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing and financial reporting. Typical duties may include:  matching and processing invoices; reconciling statements and preparing payment requests; providing information to vendors or contractors regarding invoices and purchase orders; processing fines, fees, charges, and other monies due to the District; maintaining inventory control of the District's fixed assets; maintaining financial and statistical records; verifying and proofing data and making corrections as needed; entering and retrieving data from an on-line or personal computer system; preparing periodic and special reports; operating standard office equipment; and performing a variety of general office support duties such as typing, proofreading, filing, and answering the telephone. 

Equivalent to graduation from high school and two (2) years of bookkeeping, accounting, or financial clerical experience and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. College coursework equivalent to an Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field may be substituted for the experience on a year for year basis.

Qualified applicants must possess knowledge of:  office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment; business arithmetic, including decimals and percentages; basic business data process principles and the use of word processing or personal computing equipment; correct English usage; basic format for typed materials; and skill in:  operating standard office equipment including a calculator and computer terminal; setting work priorities; coordinating several activities and meeting critical deadlines; using initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work; understanding and carrying out oral and written directions; sufficient keyboarding skills to complete forms and enter information into a computer system.

When applicable, a valid California Drivers License or the ability to obtain one upon hire. Must be able to attend work on a daily basis as scheduled.

Interested individuals must submit an application by 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Applications must be submitted on our website at www.valleyair.org. 

All applications will be reviewed and screened based on the necessary employment standards for the position.  Those candidates who are deemed to be the most qualified will be invited to participate in an oral examination. Employment consideration will be weighted as follows: Oral Exam: 100%. 

San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution District participates in the E-Verify Program. The Valley Air District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE