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PEOPLE FIRST – Conduct fair, accurate, secure, and transparent elections to increase public participation and confidence. 
 
The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking seasonal Election Warehouse and Field Technicians to assist in the upcoming March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election. Vote Centers offer in-person voting, voter registration, and additional services to the public up to a month before the election. 
 
We are currently seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals for temporary, full-time positions to be hired for the following duties: 

• Testing functions of electronic voting equipment 
• Staging heavy equipment containers for delivery
• Inventorying and moving voting equipment and Vote Center supplies
• Assisting in delivery and pickup of voting equipment at Vote Centers 
• Assisting in delivery of spare equipment and supplies to Vote Centers
• Driving personal vehicles regularly to each Vote Center on an assigned route to make sure that all equipment is properly functioning
• Assisting in delivery, connection and testing of voting equipment at Vote Centers 
• Troubleshooting voting equipment at Vote Centers

The Elections Division is an exciting, fast-paced environment, especially as elections approach. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a group of dynamic, well-organized, and highly efficient individuals committed to the democratic process. More information about the organization is available on the Elections Division website www.smcacre.org. 
 
Typical office hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, in-person at 40 Tower Road, San Mateo, CA. The selected individuals must be available for the entire employment period [WY1] until the completion of their assignment. The last anticipated day of employment will be ­­­13 days after Election Day, on March 18, 2024.

The hourly wage for this position starts at $27.16. These positions may require working overtime, including long hours, weekends, evenings, and holidays.  

• Authorized time worked more than 40 hours in the workweek: compensated at the rate of one and one-half (1-1/2) times the straight-time rate.
• Hours worked on a holiday: compensated at the rate of one and one-half (1-1/2) times the straight-time rate as provided in the Overtime Section of this MOU for their work group.

The use of personal vehicles is mandatory for these positions. Vote Center routes will be assigned based on geography and location. Warehouse Technicians and Field Technicians may report directly to Vote Center(s) during the voting period. All candidates should be comfortable driving for assignments as necessary. Drivers will be reimbursed for their mileage.
 
NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra-help hours are dependent on the business needs of the department and therefore work hours may vary from week to week. Extra help employees shall not exceed 1,040 hours of work per fiscal year. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. 

 

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of one year of computer experience or education and experience working in a fast-paced environment requiring manual labor. Preferred candidates will have attention to detail and be able to lift and carry materials weighing more than 50 pounds.
 
The ability to work multiple elections is preferred. Office hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. These positions may require weekend and evening work assignments.
 
Critical skills for all Election Worker Warehouse Technicians/Field Technicians include the ability to prioritize work, coordinate several activities, organize and maintain accurate files and records, and understand and carry out oral and written directions.
  
The selected individuals must be available for the entire employment period until the completion of their assignment.

 

Application/Examination

Anyone may apply for this position. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application, followed by a departmental interview (weight: 100%).

This is a continuous recruitment. The Elections Division will screen applications as they are received and will contact qualified candidates for department interviews. Positions may be filled at any time.
 
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click "Apply". If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.  (Computer access is available for free at any San Mateo County Library.)

Because these are full-time seasonal positions, candidates whose applications indicate they are currently employed in a full-time capacity will not be contacted. If you are currently employed and would like to be considered, please indicate in your application how you could meet the required work schedule given your current employment.
 
NOTE: This recruitment will have a one day hiring event via Zoom, that will consist of on-the-spot interviews. To participate, you must submit your application as instructed above and register for the session using the link below.

Zoom Registration Link  - January 9, 2024 @ 4pm PST:
https://smcgov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkdOqvrj4oG9A4yimeM0RzZBIfCjyH4e8T
 
IMPORTANT: A County application and registration of the Zoom event are both required in order to secure an appointment time for the one day hiring event. 

~ Tentative Recruitment Schedule ~
Final Filing Date: Continuous
Interview/Hiring Event (via Zoom): January 9, 2024 at 4:00 PM PST

The Department

The Human Services Department (HSD) delivers and supports services by forging long-term community partnerships, engaging with and building the capacity of the community to do its own problem-solving, and leveraging financial and volunteer resources. The department’s nationally and internationally recognized programs support residents throughout their life course, from infants to elders. The department offers a hybrid working environment which is friendly, supportive, collegial and, where staff of many disciplines come together to problem solve, compassionately assist those in need, learn together and share successes.

Human Services billing sections supports multiple programs that provide community services to residents. The billing staff work with a variety of HSD staff, including clinicians and administrators, as well as program vendors and state and county agencies.

The Position

The City of Fremont, Human Services Department - Billing Unit is looking looking for candidates who are eager and interested to learn and grow their finance and billing skills and be part of a dynamic customer service oriented team. Under direct supervision of the Management Analyst II, the Human Services Billing Unit Accounting Specialist I will work as part of a billing team and also across the various department divisions. This position is responsible for assisting in the billing process of our Medi-Cal programs through the use of our new electronic health record system and other county, state and

funder based billing systems. Our department provides an array of counseling and case management services to children, youth, seniors and families across the Tri-City area. The Billing Unit is tasked with ensuring that our services are billed to the appropriate sources. The Billing Unit is committed to providing an engaging and supportive work environment, where staff are cross trained, have opportunities to work independently, and learn specialized skills.

Advancement to level II requires gaining the knowledge, skills, and experience that meet the qualifications and demonstrating the ability to consistently perform the work of the level II classification.

Examples of Job Duties

• Perform financial, accounting or statistical office support duties including producing invoices and billing of services, accounts payable, accounts receivable and purchasing functions.
• Reconcile service billing to actual service provision. Billing can be done electronically or manually.
• Provide a variety of financial, accounting and auditing office support duties in the preparation, maintenance and processing of accounting and financial records.
• Issue receipts and balance accounts on a regular basis.
• Record or post information, data or figures.
• Maintain a variety of manual and automated records.
• Receive reports and other requests for payment with purchase order or contract documents.
• Reconcile and prepare payment requests for service and non-purchase order expenditures.
• Receive and process bids, quotes, requisitions, purchase orders, agreements, contracts, and other documents.
• Research and assemble information from a variety of sources for the completion of forms or the preparation of reports, invoices and/or cost reports.
• Review and reconcile reports, computer output and related data.
• Provide information to the public or to City staff that may require the use of judgment and interpretations of City policies and ordinances, rules or procedures.
• Make mathematical calculations.
• Provide information to vendors regarding invoices and purchase orders.
• Operate standard and specialized office equipment including computer equipment.
• Enter and retrieve data from an on-line or personal computer system and uses such technology to produce reports, tables and graphs.
• Prepare client statistical reports from database used for Clinical and Family Support Service programs.
• Attend County Medi-Cal Administrative Activities (CMAA) and Targeted Case Management (TCM)provider meetings and trainings.
• Perform a variety of general administrative office support duties such as typing, proofreading, filing, and answering the telephone.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Enter or transfer data to multiple data systems used by the County and State where deadlines may be prescribed.
• Prepare data reports which will assist department administrators to track contract compliance requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Assistant Director, Operational Accounting
$164,940.67 - $219,760.94 Annually
Remote Employment:  Flexible/Hybrid

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL A QUALIFIED POOL OF APPLICANTS IS ESTABLISHED
FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL OCCUR ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY 
A resume and cover letter are not required with your application, but highly encouraged 

Be ready to rethink your assumptions about the public sector.  Dedicated and motivated colleagues? Beautiful, high amenity building for on-site work and collaboration?  Flexible schedules and hybrid work options?  Yes, yes, and yes!

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.  MTC is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the state designated Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.  MTC provides services to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG).  For more information about MTC, visit www.mtc.ca.gov.    

The Assistant Director, Operational Accounting will report directly to the Section Director, Financial Reporting and Operational Accounting, and will have management and oversight of operational areas of accounting including indirect cost allocation plan, single audit, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. The Assistant Director will prepare reports pertaining to operational accounting and will be a major contributor and advocate for operational accounting in the agency-wide ERP project.  The Assistant Director will provide oversight in the development and/or review of policies and procedures in operational accounting.

In coordination with internal stakeholders, this position will assist in development and/or review of policies and procedures and developing and evaluating the internal controls in AP, AR, and payroll.

This position will perform a variety of complex analytical, compliance, and administrative work in support of reporting functions; management of the operational accounting team and overall relationship with agency sections and program staff; coordinate with various outside agencies; analyze financial information and data; and communicate important financial information clearly to all entities. The Assistant Director will perform other job-related duties as needed or assigned by the section.  

All employees at MTC are classified as Disaster Services Workers

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Knowledge and Application of:

• Enterprise Resource Planning software and/or other financial management applications.
• Methods and techniques for record keeping as well as report preparation and writing;
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements and statements, and Uniform Guidance requirements;
• Automated financial accounting systems, in particular General Ledger, Budgets, Contracts and Purchasing and other relevant modules;
• Federal, State and Local grants and grant reporting procedures including:
  • California Government Codes, Street and Highway, revenue and taxation, and PUC codes
  • Electronic payment systems and revenue fare collections

Skills and Abilities

• Critical and analytical thinking;
• Strong presentation skills;
• Collaborative style focused on team work;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to work with external auditors, project managers, and other internal and external departments; 
• Ability to make involved and accurate computations; and
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suit

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An appropriate combination of education and experience that has provided the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is:

Education: A Master's degree in accounting, finance, public or business administration, or a related field, including a minimum of 24 semester-hours in accounting.  Applicants with a degree issued from an institution outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an academic accrediting service and provide proof of equivalency along with their application.    

Experience: Five years of increasingly complex and diverse professional accounting work experience, two years of which having full supervisory responsibility for two or more major accounting functions, including the equivalent of two years as an Accounting Supervisor or Senior Financial Analyst for MTC.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant experience preferred
• Participation in ERP System upgrades
• Experience in the assessment of internal controls pertaining to areas in operational accounting (AP, AR, Payroll)
• Experience with Indirect Cost Allocations Plans (ICAP/overhead plan)
• CPA or other related professional license preferred.

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record, or the ability to provide alternate transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:    

• Provide leadership and manage the day-to-day operations in accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll.
• Work with Section Director in onboarding the Indirect Cost Allocation Plan (“ICAP”/Overhead) consultant; manage the annual preparation of the overhead plans.
• Manage internal accounting controls for Operational Accounting including billing and accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and other specialized areas i.e., managing the overhead program.
• Oversee all month-end, quarterly, and annual G/L journal entries essential in operational accounting. 
• Recommend changes in policy and procedures to ensure financial records and audit processes are compliant with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Plan, organize, and perform assessments to ensure administrative accounting, and internal controls exist and are properly functioning in operational accounting.
• Assist in the management and production of Single Audit Reports and other external financial and governmental/grant audits including participation in the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with MTC staff and external stakeholders.
• Supervise staff. Hire, mentor, and proactively carry out performance management issues of direct and indirect reports including establishing job expectations, performing probationary and annual performance appraisals, and managing performance and disciplinary issues. Ensure EEO policies and procedures are followed. Coordinate staff training and professional development.
• Supervise staff, prepare performance appraisals for staff, and provide on-the-job training.
• Perform other job-related tasks and duties as needed or assigned by the section.  

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The City of Fremont's Human Services Department is recognized nationally and internationally for its innovation and effective programs. The Department works to sustain the City’s social service infrastructure, which promotes a healthy and safe environment for all residents. The Department also directly offers services to residents throughout their life course from infants to elders. Services offered to families are designed to help them become or remain self-sufficient.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides information and referral services to residents within assigned site(s), including securing full range of social services as needed by individual residents.
• Maintains accurate and timely electronic documentation on all resident demographics, issues, requests, statistics, incidents, interactions and outcomes.
• Establishes constructive relationships with residents, community agencies, property management and related staff.
• Educates residents on service availability, benefits and other application procedures, tenant rights, tools for healthy living and lease compliance.
• Publishes building activities and events through flyers, newsletters and a monthly calendar.
• Leads a wide range of activities designed to build community and provide residents with opportunities for socialization, wellness, education and volunteering.
• Other duties as assigned by the management team.

The Department: 
The Finance Department administers the financial affairs of the City of Santa Clara, including City-owned public utilities. The department is comprised of five divisions, Administrative Services, Budget and Treasury, Accounting, Municipal Services, and Purchasing. Together these divisions carry out the mission of the Finance Department to ensure that the financial/fiscal activities of the City are performed, recorded, and presented in compliance with professional and ethical standards.  
 
The Position: 
Positions in this class are flexibly staffed, and are frequently filled by advancement from the Accounting Technician I class, or when filled through recruitment, require additional experience.  The appointing authority will approve appointment or promotion based on the employee's demonstrated ability to perform the full range of duties for the class and meet the qualification standards for the class.  Incumbents within this class are distinguished from the Accounting Technician I by exhibiting a higher level of judgment and independence in performing the full range of duties as assigned.
 
As an as-needed employee, this is an "at-will" position and there is no guarantee of hours. Hours are limited to 999 in a fiscal year or 960 hours in a fiscal year for retired CalPERS annuitants.

 

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW.  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARENTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS.  ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. 
 

Typical Duties

Each position in this classification may not include all the duties listed below, nor do the examples coverall duties that may be performed.

General Accounting:
 Under supervision:
 •  Processes the City's financial transactions in a timely manner in compliance with laws, regulations, and City policy working closely with staff in all City departments and outside City contacts; Performs reconciliation of various accounting and banking activity;
 • Reviews the documentation submitted by operating departments for compliance and correct general ledger  account coding and recommends corrective action, up to and including journal entry preparation;
 • Reviews documentation for Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable in order to generate invoices using on-line billing system;
 • Generates billing statements, demand letters and collection agency information;
 • Works with payers to develop payment plans;
 • Issues tags to departments for fixed asset purchases;
 • Uses computer applications, including electronic spreadsheets and word processing software, prepares reports, memos, and supporting documentation;
 • Maintains accurate paper and electronic documentation, including files;
 • Sorts, indexes, and files materials, using a variety of standard filing methods;
 • May represent the City of Santa Clara in Small Claim actions;
 • Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Accounts Payable:
 Under supervision
 • Reviews payment requests from departments for compliance with City internal control policies including contract management requirements;
 • Reviews invoices to determine appropriate coding for sales & use tax;
 • Enters accounts payable  vouchers online and verify input against source documents;
 • Enters and loads spreadsheet vouchers;
 • Works with City staff to accurately process Purchase Card transactions;
 • Provides assistance to staff in using the Insurance certificate tracking system;
 • Works closely with vendors, payers, employees, and other agencies;
 • Reviews the documentation submitted by operating departments for compliance and correct GL account coding and recommends corrective action;
 • Uses computer applications, including electronic spreadsheets and word processing software, prepares reports, memos, and supporting documentation;
 • Maintains accurate paper and electronic documentation, including files;
 • Sorts, indexes, and files materials, using a variety of standard filing methods ;and
 • Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Payroll:
 Under supervision
 • Enters payroll transactions online and verifies input against the source documents;
 • Accurately follows established business process documentation;
 • Using queries and reports, reviews transactions for compliance with City policies, procedures and Memoranda of Understanding;
 • Works with City employees and departments, as well as other outside City contacts;
 • Analyze original documents and determine system entries needed;
 • Reconciles employee deductions to the GL;
 • Processes levies and judgments in accordance with laws and regulations;
 • Uses queries and computer applications to maintain control totals of base salaries City wide and balance salaries to payroll on a biweekly basis;
 • Using computer applications, including electronic spreadsheets and word processing software, reconciles biweekly or monthly benefits and deductions and prepares reports, memos, supporting documentation and payment requests;
 • Maintains accurate paper and electronic documentation, including files;
 • Sorts, indexes, and files materials, using a variety of standard filing methods; and
 • Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: 
• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; and
 • Completion of thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units from an accredited college or university including at least six (6) semester or nine (9) quarter units, which must be in Accounting or Bookkeeping; and
 • Two (2) years of work experience in Finance/Accounting (accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, or general accounting); and
 • Experience with  electronic spreadsheet and word processing programs; and
 • Experience with on-line financial and/or payroll systems; and
 • Ten-key by touch.

Desirable Qualifications:
 • Experience with PeopleSoft Financial or Human Resources/Payroll Systems.

Possible Substitutions:
 • Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one (1) year of experience for fifteen (15) semester units.   (There is no substitution allowed for the requirement for six (6) semester or nine (9) quarter units in Accounting and Bookkeeping.)

Licenses:
 Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is desirable.
 
 OTHER REQUIREMENTS
 • Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.
 • May be required to work unusual hours and weekends in the performance of their duties.
 
Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.  

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:
 • Accounting methods and procedures;
 • Office machines and common office equipment including a personal computer, copier and facsimile machine;
 • Accounting transaction processing in the payroll, accounts payable, general accounting, or cash and bank reconciliation areas;
 • Computer applications (such as Peoplesoft, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and Powerpoint), databases, spreadsheets including data management;
 • Financial and payroll software systems;
 • Research methods and techniques; and
 • Office safety practices, procedures and standards.
 
Ability to:
 • Process financial data and make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately;
 • Analyze and interpret financial and accounting records;
 • Interpret and apply administrative and departmental policies, laws and rules;
 • Understand basic algebraic relationships;
 • Evaluate situations, identify problems, make logical decisions and follow through on resolution;
 • Research, analyze and investigate work related issues;
 • Operate standard office equipment;
 • Use personal computers and applicable software;
 • Interact with City employees on various accounting related issues;
 • Provide excellent customer service;
 • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of    
   work;
 • Work in a team-based environment and achieve common goals;
 • Communicate clearly, tactfully and effectively, both orally and in writing;
 • Understand, follow and carry out oral and written instructions;
 • Spell correctly and use proper English grammar;
 • Perform tasks without being told, working in the best interest of the City;
 • Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet strict deadlines;
 • Analyze work processes and suggest work improvements;
 • Using computer applications, prepare spreadsheets, memos and procedural documentation;
 • Type from clear copy at a net rate of not less than 25 words per minute on a computer    keyboard; and
 • Walk or stand for extended periods of time and bend, stoop, reach, carry, climb, and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties.
 
Additional Information: 
You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applications must be filled out completely (i.e. do not write “see resume or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Resume Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov. This position is continuous or open until filled: Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis for consideration to the position.  If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed.
 
The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov.

 

The Department: 
The Finance Department administers the financial affairs of the City of Santa Clara, including City-owned public utilities. The department is comprised of five divisions, Administrative Services, Budget and Treasury, Accounting, Municipal Services, and Purchasing. Together these divisions carry out the mission of the Finance Department to ensure that the financial/fiscal activities of the City are performed, recorded, and presented in compliance with professional and ethical standards.  
 
The Position: 
Positions in this class are flexibly staffed, and are frequently filled by advancement from the Accounting Technician I class, or when filled through recruitment, require additional experience.  The appointing authority will approve appointment or promotion based on the employee's demonstrated ability to perform the full range of duties for the class and meet the qualification standards for the class.  Incumbents within this class are distinguished from the Accounting Technician I by exhibiting a higher level of judgment and independence in performing the full range of duties as assigned.
 
As an as-needed employee, this is an "at-will" position and there is no guarantee of hours. Hours are limited to 999 in a fiscal year or 960 hours in a fiscal year for retired CalPERS annuitants.

 

 THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW.  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARENTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS.  ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW.

Typical Duties

Each position in this classification may not include all the duties listed below, nor do the examples coverall duties that may be performed.

General Accounting:
 Under supervision:
 •  Processes the City's financial transactions in a timely manner in compliance with laws, regulations, and City policy working closely with staff in all City departments and outside City contacts; Performs reconciliation of various accounting and banking activity;
 • Reviews the documentation submitted by operating departments for compliance and correct general ledger  account coding and recommends corrective action, up to and including journal entry preparation;
 • Reviews documentation for Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable in order to generate invoices using on-line billing system;
 • Generates billing statements, demand letters and collection agency information;
 • Works with payers to develop payment plans;
 • Issues tags to departments for fixed asset purchases;
 • Uses computer applications, including electronic spreadsheets and word processing software, prepares reports, memos, and supporting documentation;
 • Maintains accurate paper and electronic documentation, including files;
 • Sorts, indexes, and files materials, using a variety of standard filing methods;
 • May represent the City of Santa Clara in Small Claim actions;
 • Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Accounts Payable:
 Under supervision
 • Reviews payment requests from departments for compliance with City internal control policies including contract management requirements;
 • Reviews invoices to determine appropriate coding for sales & use tax;
 • Enters accounts payable  vouchers online and verify input against source documents;
 • Enters and loads spreadsheet vouchers;
 • Works with City staff to accurately process Purchase Card transactions;
 • Provides assistance to staff in using the Insurance certificate tracking system;
 • Works closely with vendors, payers, employees, and other agencies;
 • Reviews the documentation submitted by operating departments for compliance and correct GL account coding and recommends corrective action;
 • Uses computer applications, including electronic spreadsheets and word processing software, prepares reports, memos, and supporting documentation;
 • Maintains accurate paper and electronic documentation, including files;
 • Sorts, indexes, and files materials, using a variety of standard filing methods ;and
 • Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Payroll:
 Under supervision
 • Enters payroll transactions online and verifies input against the source documents;
 • Accurately follows established business process documentation;
 • Using queries and reports, reviews transactions for compliance with City policies, procedures and Memoranda of Understanding;
 • Works with City employees and departments, as well as other outside City contacts;
 • Analyze original documents and determine system entries needed;
 • Reconciles employee deductions to the GL;
 • Processes levies and judgments in accordance with laws and regulations;
 • Uses queries and computer applications to maintain control totals of base salaries City wide and balance salaries to payroll on a biweekly basis;
 • Using computer applications, including electronic spreadsheets and word processing software, reconciles biweekly or monthly benefits and deductions and prepares reports, memos, supporting documentation and payment requests;
 • Maintains accurate paper and electronic documentation, including files;
 • Sorts, indexes, and files materials, using a variety of standard filing methods; and
 • Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: 
• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; and
 • Completion of thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units from an accredited college or university including at least six (6) semester or nine (9) quarter units, which must be in Accounting or Bookkeeping; and
 • Two (2) years of work experience in Finance/Accounting (accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, or general accounting); and
 • Experience with  electronic spreadsheet and word processing programs; and
 • Experience with on-line financial and/or payroll systems; and
 • Ten-key by touch.

Desirable Qualifications:
 • Experience with PeopleSoft Financial or Human Resources/Payroll Systems.

Possible Substitutions:
 • Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one (1) year of experience for fifteen (15) semester units.   (There is no substitution allowed for the requirement for six (6) semester or nine (9) quarter units in Accounting and Bookkeeping.)

Licenses:
 Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is desirable.
 
 OTHER REQUIREMENTS
 • Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.
 • May be required to work unusual hours and weekends in the performance of their duties.
 
Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.  

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:
 • Accounting methods and procedures;
 • Office machines and common office equipment including a personal computer, copier and facsimile machine;
 • Accounting transaction processing in the payroll, accounts payable, general accounting, or cash and bank reconciliation areas;
 • Computer applications (such as Peoplesoft, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and Powerpoint), databases, spreadsheets including data management;
 • Financial and payroll software systems;
 • Research methods and techniques; and
 • Office safety practices, procedures and standards.
 
Ability to:
 • Process financial data and make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately;
 • Analyze and interpret financial and accounting records;
 • Interpret and apply administrative and departmental policies, laws and rules;
 • Understand basic algebraic relationships;
 • Evaluate situations, identify problems, make logical decisions and follow through on resolution;
 • Research, analyze and investigate work related issues;
 • Operate standard office equipment;
 • Use personal computers and applicable software;
 • Interact with City employees on various accounting related issues;
 • Provide excellent customer service;
 • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of    
   work;
 • Work in a team-based environment and achieve common goals;
 • Communicate clearly, tactfully and effectively, both orally and in writing;
 • Understand, follow and carry out oral and written instructions;
 • Spell correctly and use proper English grammar;
 • Perform tasks without being told, working in the best interest of the City;
 • Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet strict deadlines;
 • Analyze work processes and suggest work improvements;
 • Using computer applications, prepare spreadsheets, memos and procedural documentation;
 • Type from clear copy at a net rate of not less than 25 words per minute on a computer    keyboard; and
 • Walk or stand for extended periods of time and bend, stoop, reach, carry, climb, and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties.
 
Additional Information: 
You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applications must be filled out completely (i.e. do not write “see resume or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Resume Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov. This position is continuous or open until filled: Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis for consideration to the position.  If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed.
 
The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov.

 

PEOPLE FIRST – Conduct fair, accurate, secure, and transparent elections to increase public participation and confidence.
 
The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking seasonal Election Worker – Office Assistants to assist in the upcoming March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election. This is an excellent nonpartisan opportunity to be involved in the election process! We are currently seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals for temporary, full-time positions to be hired into one of the following areas:
 
Clerical Support/Vote by Mail

• Data entry
• Processing Vote by Mail ballots 
• Retrieving ballots from the post office
• Counting ballots
• Operating ballot processing equipment

 
Ballot Retrieval

• Retrieving voted ballots from Ballot Drop Boxes throughout San Mateo County
• Delivering voted ballots to San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division
• Driving County vans throughout the day (and evenings, as needed)
• May also help with delivering supplies to Vote Centers

Supplies

• Inventorying and packing/unpacking Vote Center supplies
• Fulfilling inventory/supply lists for multiple Vote Centers
• Recording and updating inventory numbers regularly
• Operating pallet jacks and other devices to safely relocate supplies
• Accepting shipments and packages to the warehouse 
• Delivering supplies to Vote Centers
• Valid California driver license required

Clerical Support/Voter Registration

• Data entry
• Updating voter registration records based on information from statewide voter registration database and other governmental agencies 
• Preparing, verifying, and processing provisional ballots including a review of challenged ballots
• Preparing, verifying, and processing petitions, including nominations, initiatives, and recall petitions and performing second-level petition verifications

 
Customer Service/Phone Bank

• Assisting voters in finding election material and understanding their voting opportunities over the phone

 
Outreach Services

• Demonstrating voting equipment
• Registering voters
• Presenting information about the upcoming election

Vote Center Help & Support

• Answer and route calls from Vote Center Representatives, Field Techs and Ballot Retrieval Operations
• Assist Vote Center Representatives in resolving procedural, equipment and/or supplies issues at the Vote Centers 
• Create, assign and/or resolve incident tickets
• Call center experience preferred, but not required 

 
Voting Equipment

• Function-testing voting equipment
• Assisting in delivery and pickup of voting equipment at Vote Centers
• Driving personal vehicles to and from Vote Centers to troubleshoot equipment (required)

 
Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin and/or Cantonese, Tagalog/Filipino, Korean, Burmese, Hindi, or Japanese is preferred in Customer Service/Phone Bank and Outreach Services but not required.
 
The hourly wage for this position starts at $21.72.

NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra-help hours are dependent on the business needs of the department and therefore work hours may vary from week to week. Extra help employees shall not exceed 1,040 hours of work per fiscal year. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment.

 

Qualifications

Ideal Clerical Support and Customer Service candidates will have a minimum of one year of general clerical, office assistant, phone services, or computer experience. Outreach Services candidates will have strong public speaking abilities and are bilingual in at least one of the above listed languages. Voting Equipment candidates will be able to lift and carry materials weighing more than 50 pounds and must use personal vehicles to service Vote Centers. Ballot Retrieval candidates will have a valid CA Driver License and be able to carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
 
Critical skills for all Election Worker Office Assistant positions include the ability to prioritize work, coordinate several activities, organize, and maintain accurate files and records, and understand and carry out oral and written directions.
 
Typical office hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. However, these positions may require working overtime, including long hours, weekends, evenings, and holidays.   (Any authorized time worked more than 40 hours in the workweek shall be considered overtime and shall be compensable at the rate of one and one-half (1-1/2) times the overtime worked.

Generally, extra-help employees who work on a holiday shall be compensated for such time worked at the rate of one and one-half (1 1/2) times the straight-time rate as provided in the Overtime Section of this MOU for their work group).
 
The selected individuals must be available for the entire employment period until the completion of their assignment.

 

Application/Examination

This is an extra-help recruitment. Anyone may apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Computer access is available for free at any San Mateo County Library.
 
This is a continuous recruitment. Based on the information in the application, a screening committee from the Elections Office will select those applicants whose education, experience, training, and knowledge most closely match the needs of the department. The Elections Division will contact qualified candidates for department interviews. Positions could be filled at any time. 
 
PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE ELECTIONS DIVISION OR THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. The Elections Division will contact you by phone or email if your qualifications meet the current needs.
 
Because these are full-time (temporary) positions, candidates whose applications indicate they are currently employed in a full-time capacity will not be contacted. However, if you are currently employed and would like to be considered, please indicate how you could meet the required work schedule given your current employment in the supplemental questionnaire.
 
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click "Apply". If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.
 
Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. The recruitment will be open until all positions are filled.
 
NOTE: This recruitment will have a one day hiring event via Zoom, that will consist of on-the-spot interviews. To participate, you must submit your application as instructed above and register for the session using the link below.

Zoom Registration Link  - January 9, 2024 @ 4pm PST:
https://smcgov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkdOqvrj4oG9A4yimeM0RzZBIfCjyH4e8T
 
iMPORTANT: A County application and registration of the Zoom event are both required in order to secure an appointment time for the one day hiring event. 

~ Tentative Recruitment Schedule ~
Final Filing Date: Continuous
Interview/Hiring Events (via Zoom): January 9, 2024 

About the Position 

The City of Fremont's Finance Department is seeking a full-time Accounting Specialist I/II that will support the Revenue function. The incumbent will provide a variety of customer service, financial and accounting duties in the preparation, maintenance and processing of accounting records and financial transactions. This position is responsible for performing duties to support the central cashiering function for citywide services.

Examples of Job Duties

• Provide excellent customer service to residents and businesses in the City of Fremont.
• Perform routine fiscal and clerical support with cash handling, issuing receipts, and balancing cash bags, cash drawer and accounts on a daily basis.
• Provides a variety of financial, accounting and auditing office support duties in the preparation, maintenance and processing of accounting records and financial transactions within an assigned operating department.
• Perform difficult or specialized financial, accounting, or statistical office support duties in a centralized accounting setting, including accounts receivable, central processing and collection of City revenue and billings.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public, applying principles of excellent customer service.
• Receive business tax, development fees and charges.
• Ensure proper authorization and compliance with City policies and procedures.
• Receive checks by mail and process and balance accordingly.
• Receive payments via internet and reconcile as needed.
• Record and post information, data or figures.
• Update electronic records and perform filing and research of numeric and alpha records.
• Assist with projects to maximize collection of City revenue, including researching returned mail.
• Perform a variety of general administrative duties such as typing, proofreading, and filing.
• Perform mathematical calculations thoroughly and accurately.
• Maintain a variety of manual and automated records.
• Provide information to the public or to City staff that may require the use of judgment and interpretations of City policies, procedures, ordinances, and regulations.
• Prepare Excel spreadsheets.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Complete job information can be viewed in the class specifications online: Accounting Specialist I | Accounting Specialist II

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