Accountant II

Accountant II

Salary

$93,073.50 - $111,325.50 Annually

Location

San Rafael, CA

Job Type

Full Time, Regular

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

0370-26-09

Department

Health & Human Services

Division

HHS Administration & Planning

Opening Date

09/11/2026

Closing Date

9/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Vacancies

2

Weekly Schedule

37.5 hrs.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The County of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and adults of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply.

Individuals with Disabilities

If you are a person with a disability and are unable to complete an online application or require an accommodation to participate in a recruitment, you must contact Human Resources at least five work days in advance of the testing step or interview. Please contact the Human Resources Staffing Division at (415) 473-2126 (CRS DIAL 711) .

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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 Sheriffs 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 Countys 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.

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QUALIFYING EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

The minimum qualifications for the position are as follows:

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units in accounting AND two years of professional accounting experience are required. 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. Experience in a public agency setting and within the specific area of assignment is also highly desirable.

Please tell us how you meet the minimum requirements listed above. For education, please list your relevant college level coursework, dates courses taken, and school attended. For experience, please include the name of employer(s), dates worked, your exact duties, and number of hours worked per week.

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Accounting Coursework Requirement

The minimum qualifications require at least 12 semester units or 18 quarter units in accounting. There is no substitution for the required accounting units.

Please describe how you meet this requirement. For each relevant accounting course, please provide:

• The name of the college or university
• Course title
• Number of semester or quarter units
• Date or term completed.

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Education/Experience Substitution

Are you using additional professional or technical accounting experience to substitute for any portion of the four-year college or university education requirement on a year-for-year basis?

NOTE: Experience may not be substituted for the required 12 semester or 18 quarter units in accounting.

• Yes
• No

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Additional Accounting Experience Used to Substitute for Education

If you answered Yes to Question #3, please describe the additional professional or technical accounting experience you are using to substitute for the education requirement.

For each position, please include:

• Name of employer
• Dates worked
• Number of hours worked per week
• Your specific accounting duties and responsibilities

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Professional Accounting Experience Requirement

The minimum qualifications require two years of professional accounting experience.

Please describe how you meet this requirement. For each position you are using to meet the two-year requirement, please include the name of employer, dates worked, number of hours worked per week, and your specific accounting duties and responsibilities

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NARRATIVE QUESTIONS

NOTE: If you do not possess any experience, please state "No Experience" in the space provided.

Describe your experience performing fiscal or accounting work related to grants or other governmental funding sources. Please provide specific examples that demonstrate the scope and complexity of your responsibilities and your level of independent responsibility for this work.

In your response, please also identify:

• The types of funding sources you have worked with (e.g., State, Federal, local, or other)
• The approximate number and dollar value of grants or funding sources you managed concurrently
• Your specific responsibilities
• The length of time you performed this work

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Describe your experience using financial/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel to perform professional accounting or fiscal work.

For each financial/accounting system you have used (such as Munis or another ERP/accounting system), please identify the system and describe the specific functions or tasks you performed, such as account or general ledger inquiries, journal entries, project or grant accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, or extracting data for analysis.

For Excel, please describe the types of accounting or financial work you have performed and the functions, formulas, or other Excel features you have used to complete that work.

You may also identify other software applications relevant to professional accounting or fiscal work and describe how you have used them.

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Describe your professional accounting experience analyzing and reconciling financial information and researching and resolving accounting or fiscal discrepancies.

In your response, please provide specific examples of the types of accounts, transactions, reports, or financial records you have analyzed or reconciled; the complexity and volume of the work; and your role in identifying and resolving discrepancies or other fiscal issues.

Please also describe any experience you have preparing journal entries or adjustments, ensuring transactions are properly documented and classified, and communicating your findings or resolutions to others. If applicable, describe your experience applying governmental accounting principles and practices or other accounting requirements relevant to your work.

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Employer County of Marin

Address 3501 Civic Center Drive

Room 124

San Rafael, California, 94903

Phone 415 473-2126

Website https://www.hr.marincounty.gov/our-divisions/join-our-team