INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF JULY 31, 2023
Join the dynamic and professional finance and collections team in the Nevada County Treasurer – Tax Collector’s office!
We are seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Accounting Technician. This is an experienced level position in which individuals perform a variety of technical accounting duties in support of the County Treasury and Tax operations.
As an Accounting Technician, you will:
- Receive, review, verify and process daily accounting records including property tax payments, treasury deposits and investment transactions.
- Perform technical financial record keeping for County Treasury and Tax operations; prepare bank reconciliations, record and reconcile investment transactions, reconcile interest earnings, prepare other accounting documents.
- Work with multiple software platforms including property tax software, remittance processing software, banking software, investment tracking software, and be able to compile and analyze data using Microsoft Excel
- Respond to emails and answer telephones.
- Apply and implement County policies, State and Federal laws and regulations.
- Be provided the opportunity to collaborate with other Nevada County Departments
- Help increase operational efficiencies within the department.
An Accounting technician is an integral part of the staff in the Treasurer Tax Collector's Office of Nevada County whose mission is to fulfill the duties and responsibilities set forth by law while providing responsive, courteous, consistent and efficient service equitable to all taxpayers.
This position is crafted for experienced individuals who have graduated from high school plus courses in accounting or financial record-keeping, from an accredited college or university. Four years of progressively responsible experience in sophisticated financial or statistical record-keeping is also needed. Furthermore, individuals are required to have at least two years’ experience at the level equivalent to Nevada County's classification of Senior Accounting Assistant.
Why Nevada County?
This is a full-time position and the County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to, CalPERS retirement, medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA).
Nevada County is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through the Department of Education.
You matter at the 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.
Please read the full job description here.