Supervising Accountant (Accountant III)

Back to Job Board Supervising Accountant (Accountant III) Yolo County Post Date October 20, 2026 Closing Date November 13, 2026 Salary $94,224.00 - $114,524.80 Annually Description The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) regular, full-time position in the class of Accountant III at the Department of Financial Services. The Position The Accountant III position reports to the Accounting Manager in the General Accounting Division within the Department of Financial Services and is responsible for leading and overseeing complex countywide financial activities. This role plans, assigns, and reviews the work of accounting staff to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established policies, procedures, and regulations. Full supervisory responsibilities include training staff, monitoring workflow, resolving issues, and ensuring consistent application of accounting practices. This position plays a key role in the County’s year-end financial close process. Responsibilities include training departmental staff on year-end requirements and reporting procedures, reviewing countywide financial transactions for accuracy and compliance, coordinating workflow among accounting staff, and collaborating with departments to ensure the timely and accurate submission of financial information. The position also coordinates and supports internal teams in meeting interim and year-end audit requirements. In addition to overseeing accounting operations and supporting the year-end close, the Accountant III performs monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and technical accounting functions. Key responsibilities include preparing year-end Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) calculations and related footnote disclosures; reviewing and processing capital asset transactions; administering required debt service payments; and assisting with the preparation and review of the County’s Financial Transaction Report, the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical foundation in governmental accounting, along with excellent customer service skills, exceptional organizational abilities, attention to detail, the ability to learn quickly, and a collaborative, team-focused approach. How To Apply Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application by the closing date and verification of education. For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of the job announcement. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Education: A Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a closely related field including completion of 120 semester units with a minimum of 12 semester units in accounting; AND Experience: Four (4) years of professional level accounting and/or auditing experience comparable to the Yolo County classes of Accountant I/II or Auditor I/II.