Accountant Auditor I - Limited Term Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/jobs/newprint/4822934) Apply  Accountant Auditor I - Limited Term Salary $64,394.88 - $78,612.96 Annually Location Nevada City, CA Job Type Full Time Job Number 2025-0060 Department Auditor-Controller Opening Date 02/07/2025 Closing Date 2/24/2025 8:00 AM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions Definition and Class Characteristics INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF MARCH 3RD. We are currently seeking an Accountant-Auditor I Limited Term and Accountant-Auditor II Limited Term. Please be sure to apply for all jobs and all levels of positions which you feel you may be qualified for. The County of Nevada, California, is in search of an Administrative Analyst I/II. The professional and dynamic Auditor-Controller's Office is looking for motivated candidates ready to complete a variety of sophisticated financial reporting projects, statistical and narrative reports, and directly support the implementation efforts of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software system. The position is limited term through December 2026. Even though it is limited term, candidates will be offered all the benefits and perks of full-time employment. We need additional staff support to help us plan and implement the new ERP software system - Workday. The new ERP software system will replace the County’s outdated financial management system and improve business processes, financial reporting, treasury management, and payroll/employee administration to allow stakeholders to have more precise financial information for timely decisions. The project requires significant department resources to directly participate in the implementation of this innovative new system, while maintaining core accounting and financial reporting functions of the Auditor-Controller’s office, which is where you come in. So, if you have training and experience in design and evaluation of internal controls, processing of Accounts Payable or Payroll, compilation of financial statements, or design/implementation of accounting information systems, we want to hear from you! Main Duties:Depending on your unique demonstrated strengths and experience, this position will either be primarily focused on direct support of the daily operations of the Auditor-Controller’s office or directly participate in design and implementation of Workday. Examples of the daily activities include, but are not limited to: + Assist with compilation of financial statements and footnotes for the County Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) + Review and post journal entries + Assist with preparation of the Countywide Cost Allocation Plan + Assist with the implementation of new GASB pronouncements + Configure and maintain the County’s Chart of Accounts + Design and evaluate the effectiveness of financial processes and workflows + Test newly designed processes and workflows and communicate the results to stakeholders and the integration team + Contribute to effective change management efforts The ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of accounting principles and standards, be highly proficient in the use of spreadsheets and accounting information systems and programs, be a good critical thinker, be a quick learner, and be comfortable taking on a variety of assignments with limited training. Familiarity with GASB pronouncements or project management experience is a plus. Familiarity with Workday application will be given preference during the screening process. Why Nevada County?Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and clear communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides significant programming to keep us safe and balanced. Our staff members enjoy an extensive benefits package including, but not limited to, a generous sick time/vacation/leave benefit; 11 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays; CalPERS retirement; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; a flexible spending account (FSA); a dependent care account (DCA); and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b) and Roth options. The County also participates in thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) . 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 more about the job classification and minimum requirementshere (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1082432?keywords=accountant%20auditor&pagetype=classSpecifications) . Education and Experience Required Level I: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 semester units in accounting. OR Associate's degree in Accounting or Business Administration from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 9 semester units in accounting and two years of experience performing duties equivalent to those of an Accounting Technician in Nevada County. OR Completion of a concentrated accounting certificate program that includes a minimum of 20 units of accounting from an accredited college or university (such as UC Davis?s Certificate of Accounting program) and five years of work experience in the field of accounting comparable to Nevada County's classification of Accounting Technician. Benefits Guide TheBenefits Guide (https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/492/Benefits) 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 unitsummaries and agreements (MOUs) (https://nevadacountyca.gov/475/Memoranda-of-Understanding-MOUs) for additional benefit information. Health Insurance The County sponsored plan 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. Health Insurance Plans + Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO + Anthem Blue Cross 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. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider. Retirement The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also 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? Please attach copies of diplomas or transcripts (unofficial are accepted) to be given full consideration. + Did not graduate High School or GED + High School or GED + Associate's Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree 02 Please let us know the major subject area of your college education. 03 How many semester units of college-level coursework do you have in Accounting-related subjects? Please provide copies of transcripts in order to be given full consideration. + None + Less than 9 units + 9-14 units + 15 or more units 04 Have you completed an accredited accounting certificate program that includes a minimum of 20 units of accounting from an accredited college or university? If so, please attach a copy of your certificate to be given full consideration. + Yes + No 05 Which of the following best describes your years of experience comparable to Nevada County's classification of Accounting Technician? + None + Less than 1 year + 1 year + 2 years + 3 years + 4 years + 5 or more years 06 Please describe a complex spreadsheet or workbook you created. Describe the need you were trying to meet and how your spreadsheet helped. 07 Please explain your familiarity with GAAP, GASB, Single Audit, Governmental Accounting and Governmental Reporting. 08 Please describe your experience with financial/accounting information systems, specifically design, implementation, or user acceptance testing. Required Question Employer County of Nevada Address 950 Maidu Avenue Nevada City, California, 95959 Phone 530 265 7010 Website https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email