- Possession of a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or related field, and two years of professional accounting experience; or,
- one year of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Accountant II with Santa Barbara County; or,
- a combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Knowledge of: generally accepted accounting principles, practices and procedures including cost accounting; application of computer software to accounting operations.
Job Description:: The class of Accountant is
found in various County departments and divisions. The Accountant
series is distinguished from the Accountant-Auditor class series in
that the work of the Accountant series is limited in scope to the
finances of a department or division. Further, the
Accountant-Auditor class series is found only in the
Auditor-Controller's Office.
Accountant III is the advanced journey level in the professional accounting series. Incumbents independently perform complex professional accounting responsibilities and/or supervise a major accounting function in a large department under the supervision of a division head or department head.
Salary: $25.37-$30.97 every hour / $4,412-$5,387 monthly / Range: 5816
DEFINITION: Under direction, performs complex professional accounting duties; supervises clerical, paraprofessional, and professional staff involved in accounting and fiscal recordkeeping work; and performs related duties as required.
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