Accountant I/II

Tehama County Health Services Agency is committed to a healthy community.  We provide integrated services to Tehama County residents through education, prevention, assessment, intervention, treatment, and follow up.  Our staff are valued for their contributions to client care, whether they work in direct services or are in key support roles.  We collaborate, communicate, and support each other so we can focus on what's most important, the overall health of our clients.

• Provides responsible professional and technical assistance in the administration and implementation of the division/department's financial, purchasing, auditing, and accounting programs. 
• Prepares journal entries and reconciles general ledger and subsidiary accounts; prepares monthly financial statements; prepares monthly financial reports.
• Analyzes and reconciles expenditure and revenue accounts: performs reconciliation of bank statements to the general ledger.
• Bilingual Candidates: Translate, interpret and otherwise communicate with members of the Spanish speaking community.

Minimum Qualifications:

Accountant I/II:  

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field; or
• Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field; and four (4) years of experience equivalent to an Accounting Technician and /or full charge bookkeeping for a private sector firm; or

• Equivalent to the completion of twelfth (12^th) grade; and six (6) years of experience equivalent to an Accounting Technician III or Accounting Specialist and/or full charge bookkeeping for a private sector firm.

Accountant I: In addition to the educational requirements above, one (1) year of responsible professional accounting experience. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Accountant II: In addition to the educational requirements above, two (2) years of responsible professional accounting experience equivalent to the Accountant I at the County of Tehama. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

License & Special Requirements:

• A valid California Class C driver’s license or alternative form of transportation may be required for some positions at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Bilingual Candidates:
  • Must pass a written and/or oral bilingual proficiency test (or other appropriate test selected by the County) to qualify.

The department is currently recruiting for one (1) anticipated vacancy. 

In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for an Accountant I/II or Accountant I/II - Bilingual, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list. 

Please upload ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For questions about this recruitment please contact:

Osmara Herrera | 530-528-3284 | [email protected]