Accounting, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Credit and Collections, Customer Support/Service, Financial Administration, Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government, Licensing Compliance, Property Tax, Service Delivery, State Laws and Regulations, Technical Accounting
Final Filing Deadline: Sunday, May 24, 2026
Exam #: 26/20B10/05CC
The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.
The County of Monterey Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office seeks dedicated and customer service-oriented individuals to fill current and future vacancies throughout the County.
The County of Monterey Treasurer-Tax Collector is an elected officer of the County. Operating under statutes of the State of California, the Treasurer-Tax Collector performs a variety of functions which collectively contribute to the financial management network of the County, the County's school districts, and many of the County's special districts. The primary responsibilities of the Treasurer-Tax Collector include the billing, collection, reporting and accounting for all property, transient occupancy tax, and commercial cannabis business tax levied in the County; banking and investment of county, school and special district funds; issuance of business licenses and collection enforcement for Superior Court fines. The Treasurer-Tax Collector department consists of 3 divisions: Property Tax, Treasury, and Revenue. Our current open position resides in the Property Tax Division.
This is the entry level classification in the professional accounting series. Incumbents work under general supervision. Within this setting, the Accountant I learns to and performs various technical and professional accounting, statistical, and budgetary duties involved in establishing, maintaining, analyzing, reconciling, and verifying financial records in support of designated programs; provides financial administrative support in preparing, analyzing, and monitoring designated annual budget and accounts; learns to prepare and review a variety of factual, analytical, narrative, financial, statistical, and budgetary reports, statements, and records utilizing GAAP; and does other work as required.
The current vacancy is located in the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.
This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.
We are looking for someone who is:
Attentive to details and ensures accuracy of results.
Self-motivated and goal driven.
Committed to demonstrate the highest degree of integrity and ethics.
Focused and productive while handling diverse responsibilities.
Able to navigate complex situations using effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
A few reasons you might love this job:
You will work in a dynamic environment with others who have strong values and integrity.
You will contribute to and benefit from a team culture that values support and collaboration.
You will learn and grow professionally while using technology to process payments for Real and Personal property taxes.
You will play a vital role in delivering services that directly support the County’s mission and commitment to the community.
A few challenges you might face with this job:
You may interact with some dissatisfied or challenging customers.
You will need to stay current on policies and demonstrate mastery of processes and procedures.
You will be expected to work cooperatively within a team environment and adapt to business needs.
You will be expected to learn terminology related to taxes.
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Agency: Treasurer/Tax Collector
Location: Government Center, 168 W. Alisal St., 1st Floor, Salinas