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    Senior Accountant - Bakersfield, United States - Kern County, CA

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    Salary : $5, $6,962.89 Monthly

    Location : Bakersfield, CA

    Job Type: Full time

    Job Number: LT118

    Department: CAO-GENERAL SERVICES

    Opening Date: 05/07/2024

    Closing Date: 5/22/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

    Position Information

    Lateral Transfer Opportunity - This is a transfer opportunity restricted to permanent employees of the County of Kern who have successfully completed their initial probationary period and are currently classified as Senior Accountants

    Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards:

    Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field. If the major has been in a field other than accounting, at least 15 semester or 25 quarter units of college level accounting courses must have been completed OR evidence of having passed all four parts of the Uniform Certified Public Accountant examination OR possession of a Certified Public Accountant certificate, AND three (3) years of progressively responsible general accounting and/or auditing experience OR two (2) years of experience in governmental accounting and/or auditing. Possession of an active California Certified Public Accountant certificate shall be considered equivalent to one year of general accounting/auditing experience, if not used to satisfy the education requirements.

    Possession of a valid California driver's license, and the ability to maintain proof of vehicle insurance may be required of some positions.

    About Kern County

    Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.

    To learn more about Kern County, click or follow us:

    High Performance Culture

    Kern County is actively engaged in creating a culture that promotes excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. is Kern County's continuous improvement initiative based on the principles of Lean Six Sigma. LaunchKern empowers our valued employees to change the way government works by improving their work environment, saving taxpayer dollars and enhancing services to residents.

    Growth Mindset

    We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.

    Additional Information

    A background check may be conducted for this classification.

    Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

    Appointees are subject to fingerprinting for the purpose of a criminal records check as authorized by section 16501 of the California Welfare and Institutions code and section of the California Penal Code.

    All Kern County employees are designated "Disaster Service Workers" through state and local laws (CA Government Code Sec and Ordinance Code Title 2-Administration, Ch. 2.66 Emergency Services). As Disaster Service Workers, all County employees are expected to remain at work, or to report for work as soon as practicable, following a significant emergency or disaster.

    For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our

    Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

    Kern County Employee Benefits

    *As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:

    : (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).

    : Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.

    : This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.

    Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:
    • The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants
    • The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare
    : EAP is available to help you take control of your life

    : Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.

    Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)

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    I am currently a Kern County Employee.
    • Yes
    • No
    02

    I have successfully completed my initial probationary period and hold permanent status in the Kern County classification system as a Senior Accountant.
    • Yes
    • No
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