• Job Description

  Req#: 4264701
  
  
  The County of San Diego's Department of Human Resources has an opening for an Account Clerk - Confidential. If you have recent experience in bookkeeping or accounting and are you looking to take your career to the next step, apply today!
  
  
  This position may have a teleworking and flexible schedule available after an initial training period. Interviews will take place on December 18th, 2023, and job offers will be the same day! The successful candidate can start as early as December 29, 2023.
  Future Salary Increases
  July 2024 - 6.63% increase to base pay (2.75% Across-the-Board + 3.88% Market Increase)
  
  
  Account Clerk-Confidential positions perform clerical accounting work, maintain confidential records and sensitive information, prepare check collections for deposit, assist with posting and paying bills or invoices, sort and distribute incoming and outgoing bill, mail and documents, set up and maintain suppliers/vendors automated files, process warrant cancellation on returned checks, scan invoices, run and print reports, provide accurate and complete information in an efficient and timely manner, and perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  Click here to review the complete job description for Account Clerk-Confidential.
  
  IDEAL CANDIDATE
  
  The ideal candidate will have recent experience in bookkeeping and accounting, be able to perform accounts payable, be familiar with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel, be able to multitask, and have a close attention to detail.
  
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  
  One (1) year or more of work experience performing bookkeeping, fiscal, or statistical accounting assignments.
  
  Note: Two (2) years of post high school level accounting and business education courses, to include twelve (12) semester units of accounting from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency may substitute for the required experience.
  
  
  
  CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
  As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
  
  EVALUATION
  
  Qualified applicants will be placed on a nine (9) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental application questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate, as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
  
  
  The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
  The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
  
  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
  
  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
  
  
  
  
  As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
  
  Veteran’s Preference Policy The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
  
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  The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov) as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a Framework for the Future that will create a County that works for all.
  
  
  
  Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county , city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
  
  
  The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.

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