Accounting Technician II - Public Works

Promotional recruitment for current employees of the San Joaquin County Public Works Department. Additional 4% salary increase effective July 2027.

About the role

This department promotional opportunity is to fill one full-time Accounting Technician II vacancy and to establish an eligible list for future vacancies.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, training, and/or lead direction to an assigned unit of clerical and/or accounting clerical employees; serve as a resource person; answer questions regarding procedures, rules, and regulations; assist with difficult work.
• Maintain complex financial and statistical records by posting transactions to journals and ledgers; adjust accounts; prepare worksheets, trial balances, and financial statements.
• Supervise and participate in gathering, compiling, and evaluating financial, statistical, and operational data for reports to County, state, and federal agencies.
• Maintain cost accounting records by computing, allocating, and posting costs; compute charges and depreciation; prepare summaries and cost statements.
• Project financial needs based on past or projected expenditures, salaries, wages, and operating costs.
• Examine documents, records, forms, and computer print-outs for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to rules and regulations; reconcile departmental accounting records with those of the County Auditor-Controller.
• Assist administrative personnel in analyzing statistical and financial data and preparing special reports; furnish information by searching for and abstracting specialized or technical data.
• Identify, research, and resolve issues related to the area of assignment; integrate financial system changes and necessary staff training in response to regulatory changes.
• Serve as liaison with internal or external customers to resolve issues and provide information; explain laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Prepare and maintain personnel and payroll records (as required).
• Prepare financial or statistical worksheets, requisitions, forms, form letters, and miscellaneous reports; operate office equipment including computers, calculators, and cash registers.

Requirements

This is a department promotional opportunity. Qualified applicants must currently be employed with the San Joaquin Public Works Department and meet the promotional eligibility requirements as stated in Civil Service Rule 10, Section 3.

Qualifications

• Experience:
  • Two years as an Accounting Technician I in San Joaquin County service, or
  • Two years of experience equivalent to an Accounting Technician I in San Joaquin County service, or
  • Five years of responsible journey-level technical financial or fiscal statistical record-keeping experience.
• Substitution:
  • One year of business training in an approved vocational program may substitute for one year of required experience, or
  • Completion of 30 semester/45 quarter credit units at an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of required experience.
• License: Possession of a valid California driver’s license if required by the nature of the assignment.

Skills

• Knowledge: Principles and practices of bookkeeping; methods of compiling and presenting statistical and financial information; principles of supervision and training; mathematics; record-keeping principles; filing systems; modern office procedures and equipment, including computers and software (spreadsheets, databases, word processing); basic public relations techniques.
• Abilities: Train and supervise others; plan and assign work; evaluate procedures; read and apply regulations; follow instructions; maintain confidentiality; operate office equipment; communicate effectively orally and in writing; prepare reports, charts, and graphs; work accurately and systematically.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Mobility: Frequent data entry and sitting; occasional standing, walking, pushing/pulling, bending/squatting, driving, and climbing stairs.
• Lifting: Frequently up to 5 lbs; occasionally 5 to 30 lbs.
• Visual: Constant use of overall vision, reading/close-up work, color perception, hand/eye coordination, and field of vision.
• Dexterity: Frequent holding, reaching, grasping, repetitive motion, and writing.
• Hearing/Talking: Frequent hearing of normal speech, telephone use, and in-person conversations.
• Emotional/Physiological: Frequent decision-making, concentration, and working alone; occasional public contact.
• Special Requirements: Occasional weekends, nights, and overtime.
• Environmental: Occasional exposure to noise, dust, and poor ventilation.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Choice of three plans (Kaiser, Select, Premier); dependent coverage available.
• Dental Insurance: Choice of two plans (Delta Dental, United Health Care); no cost for employee-only coverage; dependent coverage available at employee’s expense.
• Vision Insurance: Coverage through VSP; no cost for employee-only coverage; dependent coverage available at employee’s expense.
• Life Insurance:
  • 1 but less than 3 years of service: $1,000
  • 3 but less than 5 years of service: $3,000
  • 5 but less than 10 years of service: $5,000
  • 10+ years of service: $10,000
  Additional term life insurance may be purchased at group rates.
• 125 Flexible Benefits Plan: Pre-tax dollars for health-related expenses ($2,550 annual limit with $500 carryover) and dependent care ($5,000 annual limit).
• Retirement Plan: Covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Visit SJCERA for details.
• Deferred Compensation: Annual contribution limit of $22,500 ($30,000 for individuals age 50+); Roth IRA available.
• Vacation:
  • Up to 3 years: 10 days/year
  • After 3 years: 15 days/year
  • After 10 years: 20 days/year
  • After 20 years: 23 days/year
• Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year (effective July 1, 2017).
• Sick Leave: 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation; eligible for 8 hours of administrative leave if leave balance meets criteria.
• Bereavement Leave: 3 days for qualifying family members; 2 additional days for spouse, domestic partner, parent, or child.
• Merit Salary Increase: Eligible for step increase after 52 weeks (2,080 hours) at each salary step.
• Educational Reimbursement: Available (details not specified).

Pay

$5,243.05 - $6,372.96/month.

Schedule

Full-time.