Accountant i

Job Details:

Job Location: Corporate Office - Yuba City, CA

Salary Range: $26.62 - $29.96 Hourly

Position Description

POSITION: Accountant I/II

REPORTS TO: FISCAL SERVICES MANAGEMENT

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NONE

SCHEDULE: FULL-TIME

Revision date: 5/20/2026

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Fiscal Services Management participates as a member of the Fiscal Department team in maintaining agency financial operations in an efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Accounting (90%)

• Utilizing computerized accounting system, primary responsibility is the production of timely and accurate monthly financial reports; including monthly income statements, balance sheets, government reports, etc.; submit reports for approval as instructed.
• Analyzes asset and liability account balances, keeping accurate back up, and prepare adjustments as necessary.
• Participates in budget development; loads budget data to accounting system; updates financial projections, monitors expenses, as directed; allocates costs; and maintains files.
• Performs bank reconciliation.
• Participates in proofing payroll time entry data.
• Participates in entry or review Accounts Payable to ensure consistency with policies.
• Claims and other contract billing.
• Assists with periodic review and update of fiscal procedures; train program staff as necessary in fiscal procedures.
• Supports the agency safety program.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of position classification.

Recordkeeping (10%)

• Maintain filing system and record keeping, including all necessary back up and adjustments; prepare journal entries, as appropriate to accomplish goals.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of position classification.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

• Attends training and informational meetings as directed.
• Maintains confidentiality with respect to information and records concerning children, families, and staff.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of position classification.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Accountant I Associate Degree in accounting and/or related field or 2+ years’ experience. State regulations require a physical examination, current tuberculosis test, and verified fingerprint and criminal records clearance before beginning work. Possession of a valid drivers' license; current personal vehicle insurance or safe driving record sufficient to ensure insurability through Agency policy.

Accountant II Bachelor’s Degree in accounting and/or related field. Or Associate Degree in accounting and/or related field or 5+ years’ experience. Several years of applicable experience highly desired. State regulations require a physical examination, current tuberculosis test, and verified fingerprint and criminal records clearance before beginning work. Possession of a valid drivers' license; current personal vehicle insurance or safe driving record sufficient to ensure insurability through Agency policy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of parents, employees of the organization, and the general public.
• Previous experience and familiarity with nonprofit fund accounting and experience in budget development is desirable.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.
• Ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles to routine activities.
• Ability to analyze accounting activity and make routine projections.
• Ability to understand and use a variety of computer applications and appropriate software, including spreadsheets and word processing; and workplace electronic technology, including internet access, and e-mail.
• Intermediate personal computer skills including, but not limited to: design and develop databases; computerized presentation/training materials; and advanced graphics design applications, may be necessary.