What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant - Temporary position at County of Nevada?
Nevada County is seeking a part-time, experienced Accountant for the Health and Human Services Agency Administration to support the Fiscal Unit for the Housing and Community Services Division and the Public Health Department. Our accountants perform professional accounting including:
- Preparation and review of journal entries
- Review and approval of AP batches
- Monitoring and analysis of revenues and expenditures
- Grant claims and grant report preparation
- Gathering of data for a variety of financial reports requiring the application of accounting principles and judgment
- Analysis of financial system reports to verify information, and making decisions on next course of action
- Grant budgets and County budget preparation and monitoring
- Complex cost allocations and payroll processing
Accountants are an integral part of the Agency's fiscal team, whose mission is to protect lives, promote health and wellness, and provide support and services to help Nevada County residents meet their basic needs. The Accountant classification is intended for individuals who have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting or a related field, and one year of applicable experience. If you have additional experience of more than 2 years, that's a plus!
This position is part-time temporary; part-time employees work an average of 20 hours but not more than 29 hours per week, for a maximum of 960 hours per fiscal year. Temporary employees earn sick leave but are not eligible for other vacation or holiday pay, medical, dental, or vision benefits, or CalPERS.
Why Nevada County?
Because here, your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place. We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Salary : $33 - $40