Accounting Clerk
Are you an experienced professional with a strong accounting background looking for a challenging role? Are numbers your thing? Are you a self-starter who excels in working as part of a team to serve the community? Are you able to manage a demanding workload? If so, the Castro Valley Sanitary District welcomes your application for Accounting Clerk.
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THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:
• Have the ability to perform routine financial activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, budget preparation, and payroll processing.
• Possess strong attention to detail and accountability in the work performed.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Be skilled in managing workload efficiently.
• Communicate effectively.
• Work collaboratively with co-workers and customers, maintaining successful relationships in a diverse environment.
• Have municipal financial record keeping experience.
• Have the ability to work independently.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
• Adaptability and Flexibility - Can shift gears comfortably
• Attention to Detail - Accomplishes tasks with thoroughness and accuracy
• Communication - Exchanges thoughts, opinions, information effectively both verbally and in writing
• Customer Service - Maintains on-going client relationships
• Problem Solving - Defines problems and implements solutions
• Reliability and Commitment - Shows commitment, dedication, and accountability in one's work, and follows through on all projects, goals, aspects of one's work
• Time Management and Organization - Plans and executes plans for events, tasks, and processes in an efficient manner
ABOUT THE CLIENT
The Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSan) is a small public agency organized under the Health and Safety Code of the State of California. As a California Special District, CVSan has responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the sanitary sewer collection system within the unincorporated community of Castro Valley. The District also is in charge of the administration of a refuse collection franchise, the District's 25% interest in a wastewater treatment facility, implementation and administration of state and local mandated recycling programs, as well as District participation in sub-regional wastewater discharge and solid/hazardous waste management agencies.
Examples of Duties
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Typical Qualifications
Education: Combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of an associate degree in accounting, finance, or business administration. A bachelor's degree in business administration with concentration in accounting or finance may be substituted for three (3) years of experience requirement.
Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible accounting experience or personal computer experience working with spreadsheets, databases and accounting applications in a windows-based environment is required, or two (2) years of work experience equivalent to a District Account Clerk II. Municipal financial record keeping experience is preferred.
Knowledge:
• Principles and practices of public agency finance, including investment, treasury, general and governmental accounting, economics, auditing, and reporting functions.
• Principles and practices of public agency budget development, administration, and accountability.
• Computer applications related to the work, including word processing, spreadsheet and data base applications.
• Applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public and CVSan staff, in person and over the telephone.
• Structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Skill to:
• Plan, organize, and personally participate in a comprehensive public agency financial management program.
• Maintain accurate financial records and prepare clear and accurate reports for informational, auditing, and operational use.
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, work standards, and internal controls for the department.
• Interpret, apply, and explain complex laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
• Speak in public and engage the audience.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Work in a team atmosphere and participate in a variety of CVSan-wide committees to enhance· the provision of all CVSan services.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Manage one's own time and that of others.
BENEFITS INFORMATION
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APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
Applications must be submitted on-line through this applicant tracking system. Materials must be complete and clearly indicate the candidate meets the minimum qualifications. Incomplete, late, emailed, and faxed applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application.
Certificates, resumes, and/or cover letters must be uploaded with your application through this applicant tracking system.
All statements made on the application, resume, and supplemental materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for immediate disqualification, removal from eligibility list, or discharge from employment.
The deadline to apply is February 21, 2024, at 11:59 PM PST
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Appraisal Process – (Pass/Fail) After the closing deadlines, applications will be screened in relation to the criteria indicated in this announcement.
Minimum Qualification Assessment - (Pass/Fail) All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and assessed for each applicant's ability to meet the minimum work experience, training, and education qualifications.
Online Skills Assessment – (Pass/Fail) An Online Skills Exam may be used to evaluate candidates’ knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position. The Online Skills Assessment exam is conducted via a video conference platform. The Online Skills Exam is tentatively scheduled for the week of February 26, 2024.
Remote Screen Interview – (100%) Candidates who pass the Minimum Qualification assessment may be invited to a Remote Screen Interview to evaluate training, experience, and other job-related qualifications for the position. Remote Screen Interviews are conducted via a video conference platform and tentatively scheduled for the week of February 26, 2024
Oral Interview Exam – (100%) Candidates who pass the Remote Screening assessment will be invited to an in-person oral Interview examination. The oral interview examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of March 4, 2024.
Hiring Interview - Successful candidates will be invited to participate in the hiring interview which is tentatively scheduled for the week of March 11, 2024.
All communication and notices will be sent via e-mail.
Candidates who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Regional Government Services by emailing aniewald@rgs.ca.gov. Neither Regional Government Services nor the Castro Valley Sanitation District are responsible for failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application. Candidates who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Regional Government Services (RGS) by emailing aniewald@rgs.ca.gov.
The Castro Valley Sanitation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer