Accounting Assistant - Health and Human Services Agency - Fiscal Division at County of Napa, CA
County of Napa, CA · Napa, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Napa
About the Department
Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.
Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.
The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.
Position Duties
As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE.
Minimum Qualifications
Napa County is currently recruiting to fill one Accounting Assistant vacancy within the Fiscal Division of Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA).
The Accounting Assistant position will be working in the Fiscal Division of Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA). This position will report to the Supervising Staff Services Analyst and will be responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable activities for the Social Services and Agency Administration divisions. This position will also be responsible for the completion and submission of monthly and quarterly County Welfare Assistance Claims and statistical reports to the California Department of Social Services in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
Applicants must possess a general understanding of Generally Acceptable Accounting Principles (GAAP) and County Welfare Programs in order to review and process payments for Agency expenses, Public Assistance benefit issuances, general ledger journals, and employee expense reimbursements. Accounting Assistants also prepare monthly and annual reconciliations of expenditures and deposits for review and approval by Fiscal management; provide support to Agency program staff; create and utilize tracking spreadsheets; and work on a variety of special projects involving research and dtac collection.
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This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill current and future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreed Salary Increases and Winter Time Off:
- 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/1/2026
- 32.0 hours of Winter Time Off
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Experience and Education:
To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:
Experience:
Two years of progressive, directly related experience in financial record keeping work preferably including experience in an accounting position and/or with a government agency.
Education:
Equivalent to completion of two years of college with course work in accounting, financial record keeping, or a closely related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the college education on a year-for-year basis).
License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
| Application Deadline | By 5:00 PM, PST, November 21, 2025 |
| Application Screening & Supplemental Question Scoring | Tentatively scheduled for the week of November 24, 2025 Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview. |
| Oral Panel Interview | Tentatively scheduled for the week December 8, 2025 |
| Establish Eligible List | Tentatively scheduled for the week of October 15, 2025 The most qualified candidates from the oral panel interview will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered for current and future vacancies for this position for up to one year. |
Other Qualifications
View the full job description including the example of duties HERE: ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT.
Benefits
Learn more about the benefits package for this position HERE.
ADA Accommodation
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).
