Accounting Technician

ABOUT US

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website . Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

The Marin County Sheriff's Office: The Marin County Sheriff's Office is committed to partnering with our communities to provide leadership and excellence in public safety. We take pride in our department and work hard to provide a safe environment for our residents. The department is divided into three major bureaus; Administrative and Support Services, Detention Services, and Field Services in addition to operating the countywide Special Enforcement Unit. The responsibilities of the Sheriff's Office Bureaus include providing general law enforcement services in the unincorporated communities of Marin County, maintaining the county jail, providing security to the Superior Court, operating a countywide communications division, performing death investigations under the purview of the Coroner, operating a documentary services division consisting of records, warrants, civil units, and more. To learn more about the Sheriff's Office, visit our website .

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under the general supervision of the Administrative Services Associate, the Accounting Technician’s focus will be providing technical and complex fiscal and clerical support to the Sheriff’s Office Fiscal Services. Some duties may include:

• Processing complicated payroll
• Processing Accounts Payables and Receivables for various divisions
• Processing FMLA and other HR leaves
• Reconciling reports from a variety of different systems

Most work is performed on the computer using a variety of databases which include Outlook, Excel, MUNIS ERP, ExecuTime, and Google. Advanced knowledge of Excel is required. While knowledge of other systems is highly desirable and not required, the ability to learn new computer systems quickly, successfully enter data accurately, and extract data efficiently from several systems is essential.

There is currently one (1) full time (37.5 hours per week) regular hire Accounting Technician position within the Sheriff’s Office. This is an on-site position, Monday through Friday schedule, reporting at 1600 Los Gamos, San Rafael.

The eligible list from this recruitment will also be used to fill future vacancies (regular, fixed term, full-time, part-time, contingent) in other County departments. If you are interested in working in a department other than those mentioned above, please consider applying to this recruitment.

ABOUT YOU

Our Highly Qualified Candidate: is a reliable, detail-oriented self-starter who can work both independently and as a team member to achieve our department’s goals. We are looking for someone who is able to maintain accurate records, analyze data, prepare accurate reports, and be proficient with spreadsheets, and has experience working with varied financial transactions including compiling and reconciling complex financial data. The successful candidate will be organized, dependable, flexible and customer-focused with the ability to schedule and execute tasks effectively under fast-paced conditions. Proficiency with Munis or other large automated financial systems is also highly desirable.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of accounting and financial record keeping and report preparation.
• Principles and practices of auditing and reconciling a variety of financial and accounting documents and records.
• Computer applications related to the work, including word processing, spreadsheet and data base applications.
• Procedures, terminology and forms related to the functional area(s) to which assigned.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including the operation of standard office equipment.
• Basic budgetary principles and terminology.
• Business arithmetic.

Ability to:

• Perform specialized and complex accounting, financial and/or budgetary support work
• Prepare a variety of complex financial, accounting and statistical reports, journals and ledgers.
• Review, audit and reconcile financial, accounting and budgetary documents and records.
• Enter a variety of information into automated financial, accounting and statistical reporting systems.
• Interpret, understand and explain complex accounting and financial policies, procedures and transactions.
• Conduct accounting, financial and budgetary research.
• Make accurate financial and statistical calculations.
• Prepare accurate and timely billings and reports.
• Organize own work, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines.
• Provide lead direction to staff on a day-to-day or project basis.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Typically, equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college (60 semester or 90 quarter units) with major course work in accounting, bookkeeping or a field related to the work AND two (2) years of accounting or financial office support experience. Additional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Linda Kline at Linda.Kline@MarinCounty.gov .

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.

Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

Background Process: Applicants successful in testing will be subject to a thorough and rigorous background investigation which may include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, interviews with friends, relatives, neighbors and employers; verification of DMV records; and overall employment and education history. An applicant may be disqualified for past criminal convictions, poor driving record, providing false background information, and other reasons.

Drug Use Standards: No use of illegal drugs within the timelines described in the Pre-Employment Drug Use Guidelines . Applicants successful in testing will be given a polygraph examination and/or computerized voice stress analysis and will be asked about illegal drug use.

Personal Appearance Standards - Tattoos: No tattoo or body art that is offensive, demeaning, or prejudicial to good order shall be visible. Examples of offensive tattoos include but are not limited to those that exhibit or advocate discrimination, those that exhibit gang, supremacist, or extremist group affiliation, and those that depict or promote drug use, sexually explicit acts, or other obscene material. Details of the full policy are described in the Personal Appearance Standards - Tattoos Policy. The appropriateness of tattoos as defined by the policy shall remain at the sole discretion of the Sheriff or designee.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .

Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 12/19/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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