Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

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Under general supervision, Accountants perform a wide variety of professional accounting, budgeting, and fiscal duties such as establishing and maintaining accounting records, participating in budget preparation and control, reviewing and analyzing accounting and financial transaction records, and preparing financial statements and reports. Incumbents at this level may provide work direction to clerical or technical staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in Accountancy.

• Possession of a valid license as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from the State of California Board of Accountancy may substitute for the required bachelor’s degree.

General Qualifications
Background/Criminal History concerns may be accessed for conditional offers. Driver’s License requirements are Class C or higher.

• Various professional accounting standards including G.A.A.S., G.A.P., G.A.G.A.S., and other regulatory bodies.
• Accounting procedures and application to diverse transactions.
• Financial statement preparation.
• Cost and revenue projecting and cost allocation methods.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computer software.
• Prepare and analyze statistical and financial data.
• Analyze and recommend improvements to procedures and workflow.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Participate in government contract and budget preparation and monitoring.
• Organize and prioritize work efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships.

Cut‑off Dates
—Continuous filing exam cut‑offs at 5:00 PM on 12/15/25, 1/12/26, 2/23/26. Students in their last month before graduation should apply for the next available cut‑off after confirming conferred degree on transcripts.

Application
—Complete the online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the cut‑off date.  to apply.

Supplemental Questionnaire
—Answer all supplemental questions fully; “See Resume” or “See Application” responses will not be accepted.

Formula Rate Examination
—Weighted 100% exam based on supplemental questionnaire responses. Results will be communicated by email.

County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone (916) 874‑5593; 7‑1‑1 California Relay Service
Email
Inter‑Office Mail Code:09‑4667

Sacramento County is a proud equal opportunity employer. For assistance or accommodations due to disability, contact the Disability Compliance Office at dco or 916‑874‑7642.

Entry level

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Government Administration