Accountant II

Job Description

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 on the Department of Human Resources website . Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Marin County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Finance has two (2) Accountant II vacancies: one supporting the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) and one supporting the Division of Public Health.

Under general supervision, the Accountant II performs professional-level accounting and fiscal work supporting HHS programs and services. Responsibilities include preparing, reviewing, analyzing, and reconciling financial transactions and reports; monitoring budgets, revenues, expenditures, and fund balances; and tracking payments, claims, and other fiscal activity. The Accountant II also prepares financial reports and claims for State and Federal funding and maintains supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable requirements.

In this role, the Accountant II works closely with program staff, other HHS fiscal professionals, County departments, funding agencies, and auditors to research and resolve fiscal issues and provide accurate financial information. The position interprets State and Federal rules, regulations, and funding requirements to determine fiscal impacts and helps ensure appropriate accounting treatment, documentation, and internal controls. The Accountant II also utilizes financial systems and spreadsheets to analyze financial information, prepare reports, and support effective financial management of assigned programs.

HYBRID SCHEDULE
The Health and Human Services Department has embraced a hybrid work schedule that considers that some duties of this position may be performed remotely. However, the successful candidate must be able to report to County facilities for meetings, work assignments, and/or disaster service work upon short notice, as needed and deemed appropriate. During the initial probationary period, the successful candidate may be required to work primarily onsite before establishing a hybrid work schedule.

ABOUT YOU

OUR HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE
Our Highly Qualified Accounting Candidate has professional accounting experience that includes analyzing and reconciling financial information, monitoring budgets and expenditures, preparing financial reports, and preparing claims or invoices for reimbursement. Experience supporting State and/or Federal grants or other complex funding sources—including budget development and monitoring, preparing claims, maintaining supporting documentation, and responding to audits or funding agency inquiries—is highly desirable.

The highly qualified candidate has strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound knowledge of accounting principles and practices, and the ability to interpret and apply fiscal policies, regulations, and funding requirements. They are proficient with spreadsheets and financial/accounting systems and are comfortable using financial data to research issues, perform reconciliations, and prepare accurate reports.

The highly qualified candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple assignments and deadlines while maintaining accuracy. They exercise sound independent judgment, communicate financial information clearly to both fiscal and non-fiscal audiences, and establish effective working relationships with program staff, accounting professionals, auditors, funding agencies, and other partners.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Accounting theory, principles and practices and their application to a wide variety of accounting transactions.
• Principles, practices and terminology of governmental accounting.
• Principles and practices of budgeting in a public agency.
• Principles and practices of cost accounting in a public agency.
• Computer applications related to the work, including spreadsheets and financial transaction processing and report preparation.
• Applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Principles of financial auditing and reconciliation.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment.
• Basic functions of a public agency.

Ability to:

• Analyze, review, interpret and reconcile financial data, reports and transactions.
• Verify the accuracy of financial transactions and reports.
• Ensure proper authorization and documentation for disbursements and transactions.
• Assist in developing, modifying and implementing financial record keeping and reporting systems.
• Learn to work with modern, integrated financial systems (Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems)
• Prepare clear, concise and accurate financial and accounting reports and records.
• Use sound, independent judgment within policy and procedural guidelines.
• Organize own work and meeting critical deadlines.
• Make mathematical and statistical calculations rapidly and accurately.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Explain technical data to non-technical user staff.
• Plan, schedule, assign, direct and review the work of support staff or volunteers.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units in accounting. Additional professional or technical accounting experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis, provided there is no substitution for the accounting units. Education or experience in using automated accounting systems and spreadsheets is highly desirable.

In addition to the above: Two years of professional accounting experience. Experience in a public agency setting and within the specific area of assignment is highly desirable.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact at Sarah Githens at sarah.githens@marincounty.gov .

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.

Testing and 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.

Live Scan ( Special Requirements ): Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice Live Scan background check prior to appointment.

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.

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: 9/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific