What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Works Accounting Assistant position at County of Napa, CA?
The Napa Valley
Internationally known for its fine wines, exciting restaurants and world-class resorts, is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage. Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities. The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.
Napa County as an Employer
As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn HERE.
The Position
This recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) full-time vacancy for the position of Public Works Accounting Assistant for the Public Works Department at Napa County. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited-term and extra help vacancies as they occur over the next 12 months.
About the Position:
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Pay Range: $34.97 per hour (Step 1) - $41.53 per hour (Step 5)
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3.5% COLA effective July 1, 2026!
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3.5% COLA effective July 1, 2026!
- Review the Public Service Employee Unit Benefits Summary HERE!
- View the full job description including the example of duties for this position HERE!
- Providing accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, statistical, financial analysis and administrative support for the Public Works Department
- Interpreting and process, record, review and reconcile a variety of financial records and transactions with minimum supervision.
- Maintaining databases for service agreements, maintenance equipment, and utilities for Countywide buildings.
- Keeping complete and accurate records of all Property Management accounts payables, accounts receivables, reimbursable charges, project costing and cost accounting records.
- Independently solving complicated transactions and numerous reconciliations.
Position Requirements:
To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:
- Experience: Two years of progressive, directly-related experience in financial record keeping work preferably including experience in a Public Works Department accounting position and/or with a government agency.
- Education: Equivalent to completion of two years of college with course work in accounting, financial record keeping, or a closely related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the college education on a year-for-year basis.)
- License or Certificate:* A position assigned to this class may require possession of a valid California Driver's License.
Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. Only the most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Exam (Panel Interview).
Only the most qualified candidates from the interview process will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.
Example of Duties
View the full job description including the example of duties for this position HERE.
Disaster Service Workers:
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).
ADA Accommodation:
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
SALARY -
Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -
Click here for additional benefits information for Public Services Employees:
https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/25886/Benefits-Summary-Public-Service-Employee-PSE
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
PHYSICAL STANDARDS -
Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.
FINGERPRINTING -
All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.
SELECTION PROCESS -
FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.
Salary : $35 - $42