*Negotiable.
Bring your accounting experience and join the Sonoma County Probation Department management team as a Supervising Accountant.
Starting salary up to $51.86/hour ($108,238/year), a cash allowance of $600/month, and a competitive total compensation package!*

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits*

As a manager in the Probation Department, the Supervising Account supervises six accounting staff positions, oversees accounts payable and accounts receivable, and manages the collection and disbursement of fines and victim restitution as ordered by the Sonoma County Superior Court. Additionally, this position prepares multiple reports for management while complying with departmental, county, state, and federals rules and policies. The Supervising Accountant frequently collaborates with external partner agencies including the Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector, Superior Courts, District Attorney's Office, and Purchasing and develops recommendations for the Probation executive management team regarding client services and policy determinations.

Education: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, possession of a Certified Public Accountant's Certificate, or possession of a college degree in accounting, finance, or business administration with at least 21 semesters or 28 quarter units of accounting, including principles of accounting, intermediate accounting, advanced accounting, governmental accounting, cost accounting or auditing; would provide such opportunity.
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Four years of experience in governmental auditing and/or accounting at a position comparable to an Accountant III or Accountant-Auditor II with at least 21 semester units of accounting, including principles of accounting, intermediate accounting, advanced accounting, governmental accounting, cost accounting or auditing would provide such opportunity.
Experience: Training and/or experience which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, two years of full-time paid work experience in a position comparable to Accountant III or Accountant-Auditor II in a local government agency, or four years in a professional level auditing or accounting position which demonstrates competency in the many different facets of accounting and/or auditing theory.

License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.