• Evaluating and implementing improvements to procedures, workflow, and day-to-day operations of County tax collections
• Coordinating with the County Administrator's Office related to the administration of the Cannabis and Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) tax collection programs
• Supervising and assisting in compiling, recording, and reviewing current and delinquent tax collection transactions
• Preparing and monitoring the division budget
• Managing a large team of professional technical staff
• Interpreting applicable provisions of the California Revenue and Taxation Code, as well as the California Government Code, and other applicable codes for the general public and subordinate staff
• Supervising the preparation of financial, statistical, and operational reports while consulting with data processing specialists
• Overseeing preparation and publication of delinquent tax lists and actions to deed delinquent tax property to the State.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong leadership and supervision skills that promote effective communication, team cohesiveness, and a collaborative work environment
• Experience working in a fast-paced work environment which may require frequent shifting due to competing priorities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to effectively present ideas to staff, department and County leadership, and the public
• Exemplary customer service skills with the ability to handle difficult and demanding public inquiries.
• Solid research, and analytical abilities with expertise in reviewing, interpreting, applying, and implementing regulations
• A commitment to improving organizational effectiveness, and the implementation of ongoing quality improvement initiatives
• Multiple years of tax and property tax collection experience, requiring extensive knowledge of relevant California State Codes

What We Offer
Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to excellent benefits* including:
 

• Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• County paid 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee family health plan options
• An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance of up to $1700 and ongoing education/training opportunities
• County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
• Retirement fully integrated with Social Security
• May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment

*Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Salary Resolution (SalRes) and our Employee Benefits Directory.
This recruitment is being conducted to fill a full-time position with the Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. The Civil Service title of this position is Accounting Manager. 

Education: Any combination of training and education which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, either possession of a college degree in accounting, finance or business administration, with at least 21 semester units or 28 quarter units of Accounting, including Principles of Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, Advanced Accounting, Governmental Accounting, Cost Accounting, Auditing and Business Law or possession of a Certified Public Accountant Certificate would provide such opportunity. 
Experience: Any combination of work experience which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, four years of increasingly responsible professional level experience in governmental accounting, with at least one year at a supervisory level, would provide such opportunity.

License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.Thorough knowledge of: the principles, theories, practices and procedures used in governmental accounting, auditing, cost and budget systems; the laws, ordinances and regulations influencing County and District fiscal operations. 
 
Considerable knowledge of: modern management theories and practices. 
 
Working knowledge of: electronic data processing equipment and use of accounting methods and procedures associated with the use of such equipment. 
 
Ability to:  interpret complex laws, mandates and regulations and apply them to a variety of accounting and audit systems; plan, organize, direct and manage the work of the Department's Accounting Division or Department/Entity Accounting Division; analyze data and draw logical conclusions; evaluate, develop and install complex accounting systems and procedures; establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with Departmental staff, other County staff, staff of other governmental agencies and the general public; prepare comprehensive, clear and concise accounting, statistical, cost and administrative reports; present accounting and fiscal programs to a variety of groups and individuals.

• Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
• You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.
The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:
An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.

Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.
 
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
 
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