Accountant

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Accountant

Salary

$64,074.60 - $78,221.88 Annually

Location

Nevada City, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2022-0227

Department

Health and Human Services Agency Administration

Opening Date

09/16/2024

Closing Date

9/30/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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• Benefits

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Definition and Class Characteristics

Nevada County is seeking an 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

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 full-time and fully benefited. Our staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to, CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending account, and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b) and Roth options. We also offer flexible schedules and a telework option!

You matter at County of Nevada. Your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place here. 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.

Read the full job descriptionhere (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1082430?keywords=accountant&pagetype=classSpecifications) .

Benefits Guide

The Benefits Guide (https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/50968/Nevada-County-2024-Open-Enrollment-Benefits-Guide) is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) (https://nevadacountyca.gov/475/Memoranda-of-Understanding-MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.

Health Insurance

The County sponsored plan for 2024 is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.

2024 Health Insurance Plans

• Anthem Select HMO

• Anthem Traditional HMO

• Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO

• Blue Shield Trio HMO

• Kaiser HMO

• PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)

• PERS Platinum PPO

• PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

Flexible Spending Accounts

The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.

Life Insurance

Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:

• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment

• Basic Term Life

• Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans

• Optional Dependent Term Life

• Optional Term Life

Dental & Vision Insurance

Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Delta Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.

Retirement

The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers:

Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55

Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60

Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62

CalPERS Safety tiers:

Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50.

Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55.

Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57.

We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page,www.calpers.ca.gov, to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.

Nevada County Human Resources Department

950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2

Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov

www.nevadacountyca.gov

01

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• I do not have a degree

• Associates Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

  02

  Do you have any major coursework in accounting or a related field?

• Yes

• No

  03

  If you said yes, please describe your major coursework and attach transcripts. Be sure to attach documentation to be given full consideration.

  04

  Which of the following best describes your years of experience using Microsoft Excel?

• None

• 1 to 2 years

• 2 to 3 years

• 3 to 4 years

• 4 or more years

  05

  How many years of applicable accounting experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year

• 1 to 2 years

• 2 to 3 years

• 3 or more years

  06

  Please describe your knowledge and comfort level in performing accounting duties.

  07

  Please describe your experience with accounts receivable and fiscal reporting.

  08

  Please describe a job where you performed in a similar capacity to the Accountant position at Nevada County. What did you like about it? What did you dislike about this type of work?

  09

  Please describe the role that you are most likely to play when working on a team.

  Required Question

Agency

County of Nevada

Address

950 Maidu Avenue

Nevada City, California, 95959

Phone

530 265 7010

Website

https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/

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