Accounting Assistant - Napa - Napa County, CA

Description

Salary : $72, $86,382.40 Annually
Location : Napa, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Health & Human Services Agency
Opening Date: 01/21/2026
Closing Date: 2/13/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
The Napa Valley
Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.
Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.
The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.
Napa County as an Employer
As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE.
The Position
Napa County is currently recruiting to fill one Accounting Assistant vacancy within the Fiscal Division of Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA).
The Accounting Assistant position will be working in the Fiscal Division of Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA). This position will report to the Supervising Staff Services Analyst and will be responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable activities for the Social Services and Agency Administration divisions. This position will also be responsible for the completion and submission of monthly and quarterly County Welfare Assistance Claims and statistical reports to the California Department of Social Services in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
Applicants must possess a general understanding of Generally Acceptable Accounting Principles (GAAP) and County Welfare Programs in order to review and process payments for Agency expenses, Public Assistance benefit issuances, general ledger journals, and employee expense reimbursements. Accounting Assistants also prepare monthly and annual reconciliations of expenditures and deposits for review and approval by Fiscal management; provide support to Agency program staff; create and utilize tracking spreadsheets; and work on a variety of special projects involving research and dtac collection.
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This is a reposting of the previously listed position. This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill current and future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreed Salary Increases and Winter Time Off:

• 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/1/2026
• 32.0 hours of Winter Time Off

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Experience and Education:
To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:
Experience:
Two years of progressive, directly related experience in financial record keeping work preferably including experience in an accounting position and/or with a government agency.
Education:
Equivalent to completion of two years of college with course work in accounting, financial record keeping, or a closely related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the college education on a year-for-year basis).
License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
APPLICATION DEADLINE By 5:00 PM, PST, FEBRUARY 13, 2026Application Screening & Supplemental Question Scoring
Tentatively scheduled for the week February 17, 2026
Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.
Oral Panel InterviewTentatively scheduled for the week March 2, 2026Establish Eligible ListTentatively scheduled for the week of March 9, 2026
The most qualified candidates from the oral panel interview will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered for current and future vacancies for this position for up to one year.
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.
Example of Duties
Benefits
Learn more about the benefits package for this position HERE.
ADA Accommodation
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES BENEFITS INFORMATION
SALARY -
Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -
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THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
PHYSICAL STANDARDS -
Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.
FINGERPRINTING -
All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.
SELECTION PROCESS -
FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.
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Instructions for Supplemental Application Questions. The following questions comprise one of the steps in the selection process for this position and are intended to assist you in presenting your qualifications. Only the information you provide in your answers to these questions will be evaluated and scored to determine the best qualified candidates to continue in the selection process for this position. Please be complete and specific in answering the questions as your score will be based on this information. Applications submitted without responses to the supplemental questions will not be evaluated. Although your experience and education should relate back to your application, your application and or resume will not be reviewed when scoring the supplemental questions. Therefore, please be as detailed as possible in your responses to the supplemental questions. I have read and understand the instructions presented above.

• Yes
• No

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Please describe your experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions. Share an example of a time you identified and resolved an issue that improved accuracy or efficiency?
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Do you have experience utilizing welfare case management systems (ex. CalSAWS, C-IV, etc.)? If so, please identify the system utilized and the duties performed in the system. If you do not have experience with county welfare case management systems, please describe how you would approach learning new software systems.
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Please describe your experience utilizing Microsoft Excel and other financial software. Please provide an example of how you utilized the software in a previous role.
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Tell us about a time when you adapted your style in order to work more effectively with people whose backgrounds were different from your own.
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If selected for this position, a medical screening may be required as part of the pre-employment process.I have read and understand this requirement.

• Yes
• No