Hybrid Supervising Accounting Technician - Limited Term na County of San Luis Obispo, CA

About the Department

This recruitment is to fill a Limited Term, full-time position. Employees in limited term positions receive benefits equivalent to permanent full-time employees, therefore will be eligible to earn vacation, sick leave, health, and pension benefits. Appointment end date for this position is still to be determined.

County of San Luis Obispo Public Works Department is in search of an Accounts Payable team lead with a strength for collaboration and team building, who can effectively communicate with co-workers, government agencies, and our vendors. Public Works is offering a rewarding opportunity for a financial professional to join its Finance Division as a Limited Term Supervising Accounting Technician leading a team of technical accounting staff. This position will assist with supervising and leading the Public Works Accounts Payable team of four permanent staff, and two temporary team members. Responsibilities may include managing the team’s workload, creating, updating, and closing out purchase orders, processing invoices or tracking down a lost payment, sorting out issues related to an invoice or vendor statement, developing reports, and collaborating with Public Works staff to improve processes.  
 
Public Works takes the lead on complex and unique projects that are both challenging and rewarding. The financial responsibility and department-wide collaboration offered with this position allows for continued professional and technical development that is unique at Public Works. The vision of the Public Works Department is to be a valued community partner enhancing quality of life for all fellow County residents. This individual will join an American Public Works Association (APWA) accredited organization of over 300 public works professionals who provide a full range of services throughout the County of San Luis Obispo. The Finance Division of Public Works employs 20 full-time accounting staff with a wide range of skills and responsibilities.

Job Perks:

• Offices in Downtown SLO
• Up to 4 Weeks of Vacation (DOE) 
• Generous Benefits Package - Click here!
• Other Incentives/Benefits - Click here!

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For more information regarding the Public Works Department, please visit our website at Public Works - County of San Luis Obispo. 

Note: This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County. 

                                                                                                           

Position Duties

The ideal candidate for this position would preferably have governmental accounting experience. More specifically, experience with accounts payable and tracking against purchase orders, knowledge of accounting principles, supervision of accounting staff, and experience in SAP (ERP) is a bonus. Someone who is self-motivated, organized, ethical, communicates and collaborates well, and has a team mindset would succeed in this position.

Education and Experience

A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:

Either A: Three years of experience as a Senior Account Clerk or an equivalent position. 

Or B: An A.A. degree from an accredited college which includes 6 semester units of accounting and one year of accounting experience. 

Or C: One year of experience as an Accounting Technician or equivalent paraprofessional accounting position.

Minimum Qualifications

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date.  Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca. 

Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process.  We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process. 

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.

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