About The Position

The Sheriff's Office is looking for a capable, detail-focused, and motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Account Clerk. This position offers the opportunity to support essential financial processes and make a meaningful contribution to the department's mission. Under direction, the Senior Account Clerk performs responsible accounting duties pertaining to the preparation and review of financial and statistical records and reports; and does other related work as required. This is the senior level clerical accounting classification. It is distinguished from the Account Clerk by requiring incumbents to perform difficult financial, statistical, or accounting work. This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County. The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a positive self-starter who enjoys working at a quick pace. The incumbent will have knowledge of purposes, methods, and practices of financial record keeping; double-entry bookkeeping; fiscal accounting terminology; general banking procedures; office methods, practices, and procedures; and automated office equipment. In addition, the ideal candidate will have the ability to maintain complex records, analyze data, and prepare accurate reports; use independent judgment in carrying out instructions concerning maintenance of fiscal records; handle routine correspondence and related clerical tasks independently; make mathematical calculations accurately and rapidly; operate automated office equipment; supervise and train subordinate personnel; follow oral and written directions; and establish and maintain effective working relationships. Minimum Qualifications 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: One year of experience as an Account Clerk or an equivalent position. How To Apply

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 hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcome. For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov. Supplemental Information

Becoming an employee of the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office is a fantastic opportunity and we pride ourselves on hiring the most qualified candidates. While it is of utmost importance for us to identify qualified candidates, equally important to this process is that our applicants have a clear, realistic understanding as to the requirements of the position in which they are applying. Below please find additional information about the recruitment process for your review: Background Check: To accept a position with the Sheriff's Office, you must successfully complete a Sheriff's Background Investigation. Below is a partial list of offenses or issues that may disqualify you from successful completion. Please review the below list: Any felony conviction Recent misdemeanor conviction, or any two misdemeanor convictions as an adult Poor employment history Any sale, manufacture, or cultivation of illegal drugs Recent use of illegal substances such as opiates, hallucinogens, injectables, cocaine, methamphetamine, or similar substance Poor driving record such as numerous hazardous traffic violations or chargeable accidents Recent conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, or any two convictions for this offense as an adult Any act of domestic violence, as defined by law Any crime committed against a child Behavior or derogatory remarks constituting discrimination or bias toward others based on their race, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other protected class Any material misstatement of fact or intentional omission of information during the application or background process Reasonable Accommodation Notice Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.slo.ca.us for more information. Veteran's Preference Points If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. Click here for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran's credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement. Equal Employment Opportunity The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959. Make A Difference

Employees of the County of San Luis Obispo are public servants who impact the lives of our community every day. From supporting efforts to reduce homelessness, keeping our drinking water clean, or serving the families in need in the community, County employees make a difference. Compensation And Benefits

Your annual salary is supplemented by a generous benefit package. In general, temporary employees are not eligible for County-sponsored benefits and may have limited benefit options available to them. For more information on benefit eligibility, please e-mail hr@co.slo.ca.us. For additional information regarding the benefits listed that may be available to you, visit the associated Benefits-At-A-Glance webpage. Some benefits include: Medical (PPO, EPO, HDHP), Dental (HMO, PPO) and Vision Insurance Health enhancing programs such as Hinge Health, GIThrive and Carrum Health for medical enrollees. Cafeteria (County contribution to pay for insurance premiums) Free visits to the employee health clinic Mental Health resources/benefits including Headspace Voluntary insurance plans (life insurance, disability, critical illness and many more) A lifelong retirement benefit through the San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust Optional deferred compensation plan Tax savings accounts (medical and dependent care) Paid personal, sick and vacation days 12 paid holidays Employee Assistance Program Education and Wellness Allowance Post Employment Health Plan Family Friendly workplace policies Flexible work schedule options Rideshare commuter benefits Pet Insurance The County of San Luis Obispo has been recognized as a Diamond Level Family Friendly Workplace by San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce. We support our employees through: childcare assistance, flexible scheduling practices, paid and unpaid leave, comprehensive health benefits, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs. Pension Benefit and Employee Contribution Rates: The County's pension is a defined benefit plan that provides a guaranteed monthly pension payment for life based on your time in service, wages, and other factors. The County is the primary contributor to the pension fund, but the health of the pension fund also depends on mandatory employee contributions. Employees are required to pay a percentage of their base pay towards the pension fund, ranging from 5% to 19%. This amount is deducted from your paycheck pre-tax every pay period. To find out how much will be deducted from your paycheck should you be hired for this position, please contact Pension Trust at (805) 781-5465.