- Salary
- $73k – $90k/yr
- Location
- County of San Diego, CA, CA
- Department
- Finance
- Seniority
- Entry
- Education
- Master
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Are you an experienced accountant who is looking to take your accounting career to the next level? If so, we have the position for you!
The County of San Diego has a current opening for
Future Salary Increase
June 2027 – 4.30% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the- Board + 1.30% Market Adjustment)
Associate Accountants are responsible for performing professional level accounting work in maintaining a complex set of budgetary or financial records and producing the more complex accounting reports/statements. Associate Accountants may supervise others performing clerical and/or paraprofessional accounting work. In addition, they are responsible for performing accounting or auditing duties involving fiscal transactions, journal entries, financial statements, records, reports, and may supervise the accounting work for a small department or a division/section/unit in larger County departments.
The current opening is in Planning & Development Services (PDS) and San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (SDAPCD). The ideal candidate is an individual who is organized, manages time efficiently, leads staff effectively, and can troubleshoot when issues arise. Additionally, the ideal candidate has a full understanding of account reconciliation, reallocations, journal entries, budgetary accounting, and how to conduct time studies.
This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies within other departments as they occur.
Hiring Process and Timeline:
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
i. Job Offer and Background Process begins shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
ii. Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
iii. Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Note: A California CPA Certificate will be considered as meeting the education requirement. A master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in accounting may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
Blind Applicant Screening
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Evaluation
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a nine (9) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
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The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Please read the Veteran's Preference Policy for additional information.
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