Accounting Assistant

ABOUT US

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here . Read on to find out more about this opportunity:

ABOUT THE POSITION

Accounting Assistants provide accounting and office support for departments, divisions and/or teams across the County. There is currently one (1) onsite full-time Accounting Assistant vacancy within the Department of Finance described below: Department of Finance - Property Tax Division This Accounting Assistant supports the daily operations of the Department of Finance Property Tax Division and performs a variety of para-professional accounting duties with a focus on the billing and collection of local property taxes. In addition, the Accounting Assistant supports the daily operations of the Department of Finance Treasury Deposit Desk and is primarily responsible for approving cash deposits and reconciling daily cash balances, This position uses existing accounting and fiscal policies and procedures for preparing, reviewing and analyzing accounting records and reports. The position involves extensive customer service, cashiering and direct public contact daily. Experience in performing calculations and reconciliations and use of a variety of computer applications and knowledge of property tax or other billing/collection experience is desirable. Furthermore, the role includes managing the efficient processing of large volumes of incoming mail which entails ensuring timely and accurate sorting, categorization, and distribution to relevant departments within the department. This position requires working onsite at the Marin County Civic Center in San Rafael, CA.

ABOUT YOU

Our Highly Qualified Candidate is organized, dependable, flexible, accurate and able to work both independently and with a professional team. The ideal candidate is an excellent written and verbal communicator and has direct experience in customer service with the ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when dealing with the public and other departmental personnel. Additionally, they can clearly articulate and document appropriate accounting procedures and have experience in governmental accounting practices or similarly regulated environments in the private sector. Experience working with financial accounting, banking, customer account maintenance and statistical reporting systems is also highly desirable.

KNOWLEDGE OF

Principles and practices of financial and accounting document processing and record Procedures, terminology and forms related to the functional area(s) to which assigned. Computer applications related to the work, including word processing, database and spreadsheet applications. Standard office practices and procedures, the operation of standard office equipment. Basic budgetary and public agency financial record keeping principles and terminology. Business arithmetic.

ABILITY TO

Perform responsible accounting, financial, payroll, billing statistical and/or budgetary support work. Prepare a variety of financial, accounting, payroll and statistical reports, journals and ledgers, utilizing departmental-specific computer and network applications. Review and reconcile financial, accounting, payroll and budgetary documents and records. Enter a variety of information into automated financial, accounting and statistical reporting systems. Interpret, explain and apply standard accounting, financial, departmental and County policies, procedures and transactions Make accurate arithmetic and statistical calculations. Prepare accurate and timely billings. Meet critical deadlines. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Two years of accounting and/or financial office support experience that includes preparing, processing, and maintaining accounting documents and records. Education or professional training that is directly related to the work may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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Eligible List:

Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

Disaster Service Workers:

All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer :

If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Dario Aguilar at dario.aguilar@marincounty.gov

PLEASE NOTE

: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS

GENERAL Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .

Paid Time Off :

Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan :

Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement :

Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org. IRS 457

Plan :

Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical :

The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees. For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time:

5/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

ABOUT THE COMPANY

County of Marin (415) 473-6104 The County of Marin is a vibrant and thriving organization comprised of 23 agencies and departments with a workforce of approximately 2,400 employees. The County's array of public safety, community development, public works, health and human services, community services and administrative services is governed by the Board of Supervisors, which is made up of an elected representative from each of the five voting districts in this county. This diverse organization strives to uphold a set of core values at work: respect, trust, integrity, diversity, equality, excellence, accountability, innovation, and collaboration. These values keep the organization and its individuals healthy, resulting in successful and sustainable quality service delivery. In addition, the County is committed to being a well-managed organization that relies on the talents of its workforce to succeed.

OUR MISSION AS A COUNTY

To provide excellent services that support healthy, safe and sustainable communities; preserve Marin's unique environmental heritage; and encourage meaningful participation in the governance of the County by all. When you're employed in local government the effects of your work are visible all around you. Your work is an integral part of the day-to-day lives of Marin County residents and visitors. From the roads we drive on, to the parks and libraries we visit, to the services we rely on to keep us healthy and safe, County employees contribute directly to the sustained well-being of Marin County's communities. We are motivated to preserve the importance of Equity, Economy, Environment and Education that make our County unique. With over 3000 employees, volunteers and interns across 22 departments, we are a part of the communities we serve. We work with our core values in mind: Integrity, Respect, Diversity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence. These values are not only part of our organization's strategic initiatives and goals[PDF], but they are what unify us in our work across a variety of perspectives and skillsets.