County Financial Technician I

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Office of the Auditor-Tax Collector The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Office of the Auditor-Tax Collector, located in Visalia, at the Courthouse. The anticipated life of the list is six month.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

This position is eligible for a 4% cost of living increase effective 06/28/2026.

Typical

Duties

• DUTY SAMPLEPrepare and maintain a variety of financial records and reports; post expenditures, receipts or other data to appropriate ledgers or accounts; maintain adjusting and closing entries and prepare trial balances.
• Reconcile bank statements, review statements, forms and records for accuracy, completeness and conformity to procedures.
• Compile and maintain indexes, lists, files and records.
• Collect payments from customers through various means including cash, check, and charge payments and maintain a balanced cash drawer throughout the shift.
• For a full list of duties for Level I, please click here.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
• Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
• Experience: One (1) year of general financial record keeping experience OR completion of an approved full charge bookkeeper program OR other office support program from an accredited business/community college or adult school.
• Knowledge OfBasic bookkeeping procedures.
• Indexing, filing and record keeping systems and procedures.
• Numerical and alphabetical filing systems.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• General clerical office methods and procedures.
• Skill/Ability ToWork and communicate effectively with people of various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Accurately post figures to various ledgers, documents and records.
• Proofread for errors in numbers, grammar and spelling.
• Read and compare information in reports, memos, lists and forms.
• Read, interpret and apply legal descriptions, rules and regulations.
• Use personal computers and related software programs.
• Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County staff and the public.
• Organize work, set priorities, and perform work with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Record information legibly and with technical accuracy.
• Alphabetize, file and maintain various financial and fiscal records.
• Remain flexible to changes in workloads and stress of meeting deadlines.
• Communicate with people of various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Desirable Employment Standards
• Knowledge of: Microsoft Office, Mura and AFIN systems; scanning operations.

Additional Information

Conditions Of EmploymentCandidates selected may be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act: This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible.

For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYERBargaining Unit 01 The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee.

The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)Limit of 300 hours.

Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Career Incentive PayEmployees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation - 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below.

Years of Service% IncreaseTotal53%3%102%5%153%8%202%10%Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred

Compensation

A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.01The supplemental application form is an EXAMINATION. All candidates are required to complete the questions at the end of the application.

The supplemental application questions will be used to select the most highly qualified candidates who will then advance to the next step in the selection process. The questions that follow will be used to evaluate the extent to which a candidate has demonstrated and applied the knowledge, skills and abilities critical to successful performance for this position.

You must respond to all required questions to be considered for this position. First Question: Describe in detail your training and experience in financial record keeping, payroll processing and or/related clerical experience.

Indicate your specific responsibilities and duties.02Describe in detail your experience in the following: a) Accounts Payable b) Billing and/or Invoicing c) Auditing and Reconciling accounts d) Managing a cash drawer03Describe in detail your experience working in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks. Required Question