The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one full time Accounting Technician vacancy within the Administration Division of the Yolo County Agriculture, Weights and Measures Department. This position will be primarily responsible for the accounting functions in the Weights and Measures Division and also perform a wide variety of accounting, administrative functions within the Administration Division. Office hours are 7am-4pm.
The ideal candidate will have experience processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, ensuring accuracy while working within established company policies and have the ability to multitask and manage a variety of diverse responsibilities, often shifting between tasks throughout the day. We are seeking a candidate who is also committed to delivering exceptional customer service and providing support both over the phone and in-person.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application, resume, verification of education, and responses to the supplemental questions at the time of filing. For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement.
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here.Any combination of experience and education, which provides the required knowledge and skills, is acceptable. A typical way to gaining the knowledge and skills is outlined below:
Four (4) years of experience maintaining and reviewing accounting and financial records, preparing and processing accounting documents, or the maintenance of a fiscal record keeping system;
AND
Completion of two years (60 semester units) of college or technical school training with course work preferably in business, bookkeeping, accounting or financial records.
Substitution:Two (2) years of qualifying experience may be substituted for the college education on a year-for-year basis.
License:Some positions in this classification may require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
Application ProcessIt is recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume may be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.If you are qualifying under education, verification of education (official/unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma) must be attached to your application.Incomplete applications will be disqualified.Additional documents may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Department in any one or more of the following ways:- As an attachment to the online application
- By e-mail tojobs@yolocounty.gov
- By fax to (530) 666-8049
- By hand-delivery to 625 Court Street, Room 101, Woodland, CA 95695. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Human Resources is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S./specialized mail, or County interoffice mail.Selection ProcedureThe selection process steps may change with or without notice.The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process:- Screening for Minimum Qualifications
- Written Examination
- Department Selection Interviews
- Reference Checks
- Conditional Job Offer, pending Pre-Employment Exams
- Drug & Alcohol Screening
- Department of Justice Live Scan
- Confirmed Job Offer
- Estimated Start Date
Verification of EducationAcceptable forms of educational documentation are official or unofficial transcripts that list the student's name, institution name, field of study and date the degree was awarded. For recent graduates who have not received proof of their degree, a letter from the registrar's office stating that all requirements for graduation have been met and listing the field of study will be sufficient proof of graduation.Please do not send originals; copies of the required documents are acceptable. Any submitted documents will not be returned.
All foreign transcripts or diplomas must be in English. If the institution does not provide these documents in English, the applicant will need to provide a translation which has been done by a professional agency. The County of Yolo will accept education as equivalent to U.S. accreditation from Institutions that are listed as members of the International Association of Universities. You may check for your school by visiting the IAU web site(
https://www.iau-aiu.net/content/institutions).
Applicants who possess a degree or completed coursework that is not from an accredited college or university, must submit one of the following:- A written statement from a U.S accredited university or college that states that the applicant is qualified for entrance to a program of graduate studies for which a degree in a related field is required.
- An evaluation of the applicant's degree and coursework equivalency by a private organization that provides foreign credential evaluation services. The evaluation must include a comparison of comparable U.S. courses for content, credit and grade.
Note: Foreign language documents must include a precise word-for-word English translation of all foreign language documents. It is the responsibility of each applicant to prove to the satisfaction of the County that the applicant meets the specific requirements listed on the job announcement for each specific examination. The following is a list of private organizations that provide foreign credential evaluation services. Fees range from $50 to $400 per document; processing times vary from 5-20 business days. For further information, please contact the organization(s). The County of Yolo does not endorse these business entities; this list has been developed for informational purposes only.EDUCATIONAL RECORDS EVALUATION SERVICE601 University Ave., Suite 127Sacramento, CA 95825(916) 921-0790www.eres.comFOREIGN EDUCATION DOCUMENT SERVICEP.O. Box 151739San Diego, CA 92175(619) 265-5810www.documentservice.orgCENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH, EVALUATION & EDUCATION, INC.P.O. Box 18358Anaheim, CA 92817(714) 237-9272www.iescaree.comGLOBAL SERVICES ASSOCIATES, INC.409 North Pacific Coast Highway, # 393Redondo Beach, CA 90277(310) 828-5709www.globaleval.orgINTERNATIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION CREDENTIALSEVALUATION SERVICEP.O. Box 3665Culver City, CA 90231-3665(310) 258-9451www.ierf.orgScreening for Best Qualified
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.Contact InformationFor questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail atjobs@yolocounty.govor by phone at (530) 666-8055.Equal Employment OpportunityIt is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.
Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.Yolo County, a place where YOU belong!
The average person spends one third of their life at work. Why not spend that time in an environment where you are seen for who you are, celebrated for the diversity you bring, and valued for your potential to contribute to an innovative and dynamic workforce? Yolo County is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace which supports and values our diverse community.
Come join us! This is where YOU belong.
