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Job Description
The Job
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COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to the top step
San Bernardino County is currently accepting applications for Accounting Technicians who perform complex, paraprofessional accounting work in the preparation and maintenance of accounting, financial, and fiscal records. Essential duties include: maintaining manual and/or automated systems, monitoring and reconciling financial data, making journal entries, preparing trial balances, and reconciling bank statements and ledgers.
For more detailed information, refer to the Accounting Technician job description.
The eligible list may be used to fill any vacancies within County Departments and also with the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (SBCFD) and Special Districts Departments. Applicants will be asked to indicate their availability and preference for referral to the various agencies in the Supplemental Questionnaire.
San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts Positions: SBCFD and Special Districts Department are separate entities from San Bernardino County, and as such, compensation and benefits for their positions are set forth in a different compensation plan. The salary for SBCFD and Special Districts Accounting Technicians is $23.14 - $31.90 hourly (23). S tarting salary reflects pending increase contingent upon assessed values for previous fiscal year. Click Here to learn more.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam, prior to appointment. For the Probation and Sheriff's Departments, positions require extensive background investigations, including polygraph testing. If you are interested in these departments, indicate your availability on the Supplemental Questionnaire.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
*Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must meet both the experience and education requirement as stated below.
EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of full-time experience performing accounting duties and fiscal clerical work in support of accounting functions as the primary function of the job.
Note: Cash handling for retail sales/food service is NOT considered qualifying experience.
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EDUCATION
Eight (8) semester or twelve (12) quarter units of completed college accounting coursework obtained from an accredited college/university .
Completed courses and their corresponding credit values MUST be individually noted in the Supplemental Questionnaire. Transcripts must also be attached.
Substitution: One (1) additional year of qualifying experience as noted above may substitute for the education requirement.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have completed college level accounting coursework, possess extensive experience reconciling financial data across systems, and be detail oriented, courteous, and helpful when interacting with the public.
Selection Process
Online Exam: An online exam will be administered,consisting of an evaluation of knowledge and skills in the following topics:- Analysis and Problem Solving
- Arithmetic
- Accounting
- Personal Effectiveness
IMPORTANT: The ability to take pre-employment tests online is a privilege. Please do not take advantage of this benefit. Also, be aware that applicants may be required to take parallel versions of these tests in a proctored setting in order to confirm their identities as the original test takers.
Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 PM on Friday, March 07, 2025 . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. All experience must be clearly listed in the work experience and supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
For important information on employment processes and submitting job applications, see links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Technical & Inspection Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click here .
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Closing Date/Time: 3/7/2025 5:00 PM Pacific - Analysis and Problem Solving
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Bernardino County
Show moreSan Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.
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