Job Description

Kern Medicalhas been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. Kern Medical cares for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients a year.

Career Opportunities within Kern Medical include many benefits such as:

• New Hire Premium +6% of base rate of pay, matched up to 6% if contributed to Deferred Compensation Plan.
• A Comprehensive Benefits Package includes Holidays, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.

Position Accountant I/II/III - Full-Time

Compensation

The estimated pay for this position is $26.5141 to $48.7878 The rates shown include a 6% premium pay (base= $-$ plus 6%). This reflects only a portion of the total compensation package for this position. Additional compensation may be available for this role through differentials, incentives, and bonuses. In addition, this position may be eligible for participation and company contributions into the Kern County Employees’ Retirement Plan.

Definition:

Under direction, performs accounting and auditing work of limited difficulty; and may supervise staff engaged in departmental accounting and clerical functions.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This is the entry level in the Accountant series and is distinguished by the limited degree of difficulty of work performed. The emphasis on essential functions performed may vary according to assignment. In departments with positions allocated as Accountant I/II or Accountant I/II/III, promotion is considered on a merit basis subject to recommendation of the department head and approval by the HR Department.

Essential Functions:

Level I:

• Conducts audits of County departments and other agencies as assigned.
• Performs general ledger maintenance and account reconciliation.
• Assists in preparation of annual departmental budget and analyzes budget variances.
• Prepares and reviews cost allocation plans; analyzes and/or prepares year-end revenue and expenditure accruals; analyzes and prepares depreciation schedules; performs financial monitoring of contracted service providers.
• Assigns and reviews the work of clerical staff.
• May assist with audits for analysis and verification of fiscal records.
• Assists in the preparation, analysis and review of revenue estimates, expenditures and fund conditions involved in administering departmental budgets.
• Prepares various financial statements/cost and written reports and/or assists in the preparation of the County’s annual comprehensive financial statements.
• Operates a personal computer using a variety of software applications including accounting, spreadsheet, word processing, and database applications as well as task-specific applications.

Level II:

• Conducts audits of department(s)and other agencies as assigned.
• Prepares and reviews cost allocation plans; analyzes year­end revenue and expenditure accruals.
• Analyzes and prepares depreciation schedules.
• Performs financial monitoring of contracted service providers.
• Prepares reports and recommends improvements in accounting systems and procedures. Assists with accounting and/or auditing program implementation.
• Assigns and reviews the work of accountants and clerical staff engaged in financial record­keeping.
• Evaluates the job performance of subordinates.
• Prepares a wide variety of journal actions dealing with payroll, investments, fund transfers, invoices and other subjects.
• Maintains general and subsidiary ledgers.
• Supervises the maintenance of complex cost control accounts.
• Confers with county officials and departmental personnel on accounting and auditing requirements and plans.
• Assigns, supervises and reviews the processing of financial documents and keeping of systematic records of accounts.
• Reconciles certain departmental fiscal records with those of the County Auditor ­ Controller ­ County Clerk.
• Assists in the preparation, analysis and review of revenue estimates, expenditures and fund conditions involved in administering departmental budgets.
• Prepares various financial statements/cost and written reports and/or assists in the preparation of the County's annual comprehensive financial statements.
• Operates a personal computer using a variety of software applications including accounting, spreadsheet, word processing, and database applications as well as task specific applications.
• Recommends changes in systems and assignments.
• Implements approved changes in accounting procedures.

Level III:

• Conducts field audits of County departments and other agencies as assigned.
• Prepares and reviews cost allocation plans; Reviews and verifies year-end revenue and expenditure accruals and depreciation schedules; performs financial monitoring of contracted service providers.
• Plans, performs, supervises and reviews a variety of accounting or auditing activities.
• Prepares reports and recommends improvements in general and cost accounting and audit systems; assists with accounting and/or auditing program implementation.
• Provides supervision, direction, and training to subordinate accountants and other personnel; evaluates the job performance of subordinates.
• Analyzes division or departmental workloads and work flow and recommends redistribution of work assignments.
• Prepares a variety of complex reports involving statistics, legal requirements, cost and general accounting, and auditing; prepares periodic financial statements/cost and written reports and/or assists in the preparation of the County’s annual comprehensive financial statement.
• May prepare the departmental budget and monitor revenues and expenditures.
• May confer with county officials and departmental personnel on accounting and auditing matters.
• Operates a personal computer using a variety of software applications including accounting, spreadsheet, word processing, and database applications as well as task-specific applications.

Other Functions:

• Performs other related duties as required.

Level I:

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 will satisfy this requirement.

OR

Status as a senior accounting student at an accredited college or university will admit applicants to the examination; however, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting must be conferred prior to being considered eligible for appointment. Official notification verifying admission and senior accounting student status in the college or university must be submitted at time of application.

Level II:

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 two (2) years of progressively responsible general accounting and/or auditing experience or one (1) year 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.

Level III:

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.

Depending upon assignment, incumbents may be required to possess and maintain a valid Class C California driver’s license.

Knowledge of:

General and cost accounting and auditing principles, theories and procedures; the principles and practices of supervision and training; computer spreadsheet, word processing, and data base applications.

Ability to:

Level I:

Analyze fiscal data; establish and maintain fiscal records and procedures; prepare financial reports; use and understand information technology systems and applications; understand, interpret and apply provisions, of Federal, State and local laws, regulations, and policies including General Accounting Office (GAO), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) pronouncements, advise management staff on accounting and fiscal matters; maintain complete and accurate records; supervise and train staff; maintain effective working relationships; communicate effectively orally and in writing; research and prepare clear and concise reports; operate a personal computer and a variety of software applications.

Level II:

Supervise and train staff analyze fiscal data; establish and maintain fiscal records and procedures; prepare comprehensive financial reports; use and understand information technology systems and applications; understand, interpret and apply provisions of Federal, State and local laws, regulations, and policies including General Accounting Office (GAO), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) pronouncements; advise management staff on accounting and fiscal matters; maintain complete and accurate records; supervise and train staff; maintain effective working relationships; communicate effectively orally and in writing; conduct research and prepare clear and concise reports; operate a personal computer using a variety of software applications.

Level III:

This is the lead level in the Accountant series and is distinguished from Accountant II by the level of knowledge and skill required including the degree of difficulty of work performed. The emphasis on essential functions performed may vary according to assignment. Accountant III may conduct and supervise audits for the Auditor-Controller - County Clerk’s, Office, or may have responsibility for accounting activities in a County department.

Supplemental:

A background check may be required for this classification.

All Kern Medical employees are designated “Disaster Service Workers”. In the event of a disaster or civil disorder, all Kern Medical employees are to remain at work or to report to work in a safe and practicable manner.

If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.

If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.