Financial Office Professional Senior

Financial Office Professional Senior

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Multiple Locations- See Job Description, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-7032-03 (O)

Department

Multiple Departments

Opening Date

09/02/2026

Closing Date

9/17/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Description

Are you an experienced financial professional ready to take the next step in your career? The County of Santa Barbara is seeking organized, detail-oriented professionals interested in performing a variety of financial and accounting work across County departments.

We are currently accepting applications for Financial Office Professional Seniors to fill current vacancies and establish an employment list for future opportunities throughout the County.

The current vacancies include:

• One (1) full-time Financial Office Professional Senior Restricted vacancy with the County Human Resources Department (CoHR), located in Santa Barbara. Restricted employees are regularly privy to the decisions or recommendations of County management affecting employer-employee relations. These employees are in the confidential-unrepresented bargaining unit.
• One (1) full-time Financial Office Professional Senior vacancy with the Sheriff's Office, located in All Locations.
• One (1) full-time Financial Office Professional Senior vacancy with County of Santa Barbara Health (County Health), located in Santa Barbara under the Fiscal Division.

Important: If you are interested in working with the Sheriff's Office or Probation Department, you must select "All Locations" on both the agency-wide and supplemental questions.

The Financial Office Professional Senior class is a position that is utilized within multiple departments of the County of Santa Barbara. These positions perform difficult financial/accounting record keeping, general clerical, and other related tasks. Each Financial Office Professional Senior position may be different depending on the needs of the department and the nature of the work that will be performed.

We are accepting applications to establish one employment list to fill current and future vacancies in multiple locations within the County (Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Lompoc, etc.) for full-time and part-time positions. Please make sure you select on your application which location(s) and department(s) you are willing to accept current and future employment.

For additional information about our County Departments, please visit this link: http://www.countyofsb.org/deptlist.sbc

Salary Information:

Financial Office Professional Senior: Hourly rate of $38.84 - $47.23 Hourly

Bilingual allowance when applicable | Benefits: For information on benefits, click HERE

Financial Office Professional Senior Restricted: Hourly rate of $39.16 - $47.59 Hourly

Bilingual allowance when applicable | Benefits: For information on benefits, click HERE

Benefits: Applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:

• Retirement reciprocity
• Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate

The Ideal Candidate will possess:

• Excellent customer service
• Effective organizational and time-management skills
• Good oral and written communication
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly
• Ability to prioritize and complete time-sensitive tasks
• Knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Ability to work well independently and as a team player
• Self-motivation and an overall positive attitude
• Ability to complete work accurately and pay attention to details

Examples of Duties

• Performs difficult financial/accounting record keeping, general clerical, and other related tasks in an assigned work area.
• Applies an in-depth or broad understanding of technical or specialized program information, regulations, procedures, and/or operations associated with difficult fiscal record keeping and clerical work related to an assigned accounting, budget, or financial management support function.
• Applies an understanding of the fundamentals of general, governmental, and cost accounting; Santa Barbara accounting principles and practices; double-entry accounting; Santa Barbara County accounting policies, codes, regulations, and procedures; chart of accounts; and financial/accounting computer systems.
• Audits figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper coding.
• Applies knowledge of the basic concepts and practices of internal controls, fraud prevention measures, and fiduciary responsibility.
• Uses cost accounting principles, including cost centers, setting rates, and restricted funds.
• Applies basic understanding of governmental accounting concepts, including GAAP and GASB.

Supervision and Leadership (For supervisory assignments only)

• Supervises, trains, coaches, and monitors the work of assigned staff.
• Plans, organizes, and assigns work.
• Motivates, remediates performance problems, and performs the full range of performance management functions.

For additional competency requirements and the full classification specification, click HERE.

Employment Standards

• Three years of Financial Office Professional or financial clerical experience, two of which were at the FOP II or journey-level; or the equivalent; AND
• Mastery of the following job-related FOP - I, II, and Senior competencies are required upon entry to this class for successful performance of essential function and for demonstration of the Countys ACE (accountability, customer-focus, and efficiency) values. For information on the required competencies and values, click HERE.

Additional Requirements for Supervisory Assignments:

Incumbents must complete the pre-assignment component of the Santa Barbara County Operational Leadership Development Program before beginning a supervisory assignment and must complete the post-assignment component within six months of assignment.

Some positions MAY require the following Additional Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License.
• Perform shift and weekend work.
• The ability to read, write, and/or converse fluently in English and Spanish may be preferred. If you indicated on your application that you are bilingual, Human Resources will place you on the employment list for a job requiring bilingual skills. Hiring departments may test you on your fluency. If you do not demonstrate sufficient fluency, your name may be withheld from future certifications, in accordance with Civil Service Rule 7.
• Some departments will require employees to wear a uniform.

Supplemental Information

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:

1. Review Applications and Supplemental Questionnaire to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards (minimum qualifications) based on information provided on their application.

2. Online Skills Assessment: Candidates will be notified by email with instructions on obtaining and taking the Online Skills Assessment. Candidates final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by their score on this examination.

Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the Online Skills Assessment to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list. Human Resources will notify you by mail if your name is removed.

Reasonable Accommodations: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We do require verifications of the accommodation needed from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.

The Santa Barbara County Health Department requires all employees working in direct contact with patients or clients in a high-risk environment to comply with the County Health Employee Immunizations policy. This can be accomplished by providing documentation of immunizations, submitting laboratory immune titers demonstrating adequate immunity, or obtaining required vaccinations. A list of requirements, based on the specific program, will be sent at the time an offer letter is presented to the selected candidate(s) and initial documentation will be required at this time

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: Child Support Services, Probation Department, and Sheriffs Office conduct a background investigation. Current or excessive use of drugs, sale of drugs, serious criminal history, or deception relating to employment history may bar employment. Other departments may require an extended background check including credit history; this is at the discretion of each department.

The following process is only used for the Sheriffs Office and Probation Department:

• Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). Once candidates are placed on the employment list, the Human Resources Department will email candidates a notice regarding completion of a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ).

Candidates who pass the PHQ and are in the top certified group will have their applications sent to the hiring department for consideration. Candidates who advance in the selection process will be invited to participate in a selection interview with the hiring manager(s). Candidate(s) selected for a position will advance to the background process which includes the following:

• Polygraph Examination: measures the accuracy of information disclosed on the PHQ and during the background investigation.
• Background Investigation: includes an interview and in-depth background investigation of arrest records, personal, military, credit, and employment history; inquiry of persons who know you and evaluate whether you respect the law and rights of others; are dependable and responsible; have demonstrated mature judgment in areas such as the use of drugs and intoxicants; are honest; and a safe driver.
• Live Scan: Electronic fingerprint scanning that is certified by the State Department of Justice.

Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, candidates will be required to successfully complete a background check, which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks.

Recruiters will communicate with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss the required deadlines.

Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental Code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a long-standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 17, 2026 at 4:59 p.m. PST, postmarks not accepted. You can view job postings and apply online 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com.

Erin Kuhn, Talent Acquisition Analyst, erkuhn@countyofsb.org

Retirement Plans

• Generous County Defined Benefit Plan
• Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans
• For more information on our retirement plans, please visit: https://www.sbcers.org/ and http://www.santabarbara457.com

Health Benefits

• Choice of dental, vision and medical plans. In addition to the Benefit Allowance noted above, the County contributes toward medical premiums and dental premiums
• On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members
• Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits
• Available Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more!
• For more information on our health benefits, please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/4012/Health-Benefits

Paid Time Off

• Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment
• Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement
• Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit (view the compensation summary for this bargaining unit, link below)
• Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting
• For more information on Paid Time Off please view the Compensation Summary for this bargaining unit (available below)

Miscellaneous Benefits

• County Paid Term Life Insurance
• County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Childcare and Employee Discounts
• Relocation Assistance may apply
• Flexible work schedule may apply
• For more information on all of these benefits, please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/4013/24636/WorkLife-Benefits

Compensation Summary

• To view the Compensation Summary specific to the bargaining unit for this position (link to full Memorandum of Understanding also available at bottom of the summary), please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/3085/SEIU-Local-620
• This benefits list is for convenience only; please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for complete details of terms and conditions. Amounts are generally prorated for part-time employment.

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To be considered for this position, your application must CLEARLY state how you meet the requirements under EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS on the Job Bulletin or you will not be considered for this position. If you are unsure, go back and review your application before continuing. Which Employment Standard did you clearly state on your application?

• Three years of Financial Office Professional or financial clerical experience, two of which were at the FOP II or journey-level; or the equivalent; AND Mastery of the following job-related FOP - I, II, and Senior competencies are required upon entry to this class for successful performance of essential function and for demonstration of the Countys ACE (accountability, customer-focus, and efficiency) values.
• None of the above - I do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

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Please describe in detail how you meet the Employment Standards requiring three (3) years of Financial Office Professional or financial clerical experience, including at least two (2) years performing work at the Financial Office Professional II or journey level. In your response, please include any relevant employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, and duties performed. Please ensure this information is also clearly reflected in your application.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: When completing your application and supplemental questionnaire, it is important that you carefully consider all the selections you make and/or the information you provide in the following areas: • Type of positions you will accept • Types of work you will accept • Types of shifts you will accept • Where you will initially accept employment • Languages other than English • Additional questions for specific departments Why? If you successfully pass the supplemental questionnaire ranking, you are placed on the large employment list. Your ranking is based on the scoring of your questionnaire and the number of candidates on the list. When a department has a vacancy, we will use the large employment list to filter based on the needs of the hiring department and the above choices youve made. For example, if the Social Services Department has a vacancy in Santa Barbara for a full -time position, then candidates who have selected the Social Services Department, Santa Barbara location, and full-time work will be pulled from the large employment list by rank order and the department will receive the top 10 candidates for consideration. When completing your application and supplemental questionnaire, be certain to select all the departments, locations, and work shifts that you are willing to be considered. Also, be certain to list any specific skills you possess, such as bilingual skills. Before submitting your application, please take time to check your selections. This is your only opportunity to make these selections.

• I have read and understand my options.

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Below is a list of Departments that utilize this job classification. Please select which department(s) you would like to be considered for current and future vacancies. Some departments have provided a brief description of your role as a Financial Office Professional Senior in the Department. Please keep in mind that during the life of the employment list, some of these departments may not have vacancies arise. This is your only opportunity to make your selection.

• AUDITOR CONTROLLER: The Auditor-Controllers Office is looking for Financial Office Professionals to work in our Payroll Division in Santa Barbara. Their duties may include: interacting with County departments every pay period to verify and assist in timesheet completions; entering employee payroll changes and adjustments; reviewing changes, adjustments and validations for accuracy; integrating employees timesheets who are on leave of absences and workers compensation; transmitting and importing files; verifying data integrity; and assisting with other payroll functions within the Auditor-Controllers office. Our ideal candidate has excellent customer service skills; a superior attention to detail; enjoys problem solving and critical thinking; is well-organized; and is skilled in task prioritization. Please visit http://www.countyofsb.org/auditor/ to learn more about our department.
• BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS: For more information, please visit www.countyofsb.org/behavioral-wellness
• CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES: To learn more visit https://www.countyofsb.org/166/Child-Support-Services
• COUNTY HEALTH (formerly "Public Health"): The County Health Fiscal Division is in Santa Barbara and provides accounting support to the department. As an FOP Senior in the General Accounting unit duties may include functioning as a unit supervisor, staff performance reviews, approval of accounts payable claims, reconciling credit card statements, processing travel reimbursement claims, preparing journal entries, monitoring procurement contracts. This position works closely with accountants and is the go-to person for program managers for department and county policies. The units FOP Senior also oversees the fiscal year-end process of claim payments and accruals. As an FOP in Coding and Compliance this FOP Senior position manages the organizations revenue cycle, billing compliance, and electronic health record (EHR/Epic) data integrity. The FOP Senior specialist serves as the core liaison between coding department, clinical staff, patient accounting, providers, and external networks (OCHIN, Quest). Key responsibilities include daily work queue management, resident documentation reviews, fee schedule maintenance, and monthly financial reporting. Other duties include assisting with audits, special assignments, and training of staff. This position requires customer service skills, task prioritization, attention to detail and accuracy, and leadership abilities. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel is necessary and the ability to learn new software applications. To learn more about the Santa Barbara County Health Department please visit our website at https://www.countyofsb.org/410/County-Health
• FIRE: The Fire Departments Finance Section is located in Santa Barbara and provides accounting support to the department, including general accounting, budgeting, reporting, timesheet processing and grant management. FOP Senior duties may include: Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable; various reconciliations; journal entry preparation; employee travel reimbursement processing; coordination with vendors, Fire Department personnel, other County department staff, state and/or federal agencies; providing customer service to the general public. For more information about the Fire Department, visit our website at http://www.sbcfire.com/
• GENERAL SERVICES: The General Services Department is an internal service provider to all departments. Our Mission/Vision is to deliver essential resources and solutions in support of vital County operations, ensuring success through innovation, expertise and inclusivity. We value Sustainability, Creativity, Integrity, and Partnerships. The FOP Sr. part-time position is a member of our Finance team with offices in Santa Barbara, and will be assisting with accounts payable processing, journal entries, database management, capital project accounting, vendor setup, grant accounting, budget monitoring, accounts receivable and customer billing. To learn more visit https://www.countyofsb.org/gs
• HUMAN RESOURCES: The County Human Resources Department is responsible for implementing strategic workforce policies and programs that support the directives of the Board of Supervisors, CEO, and the mission, goals, and objectives of the various County departments. CoHR serves as a strategic business partner to all departments to promote an organizational culture that engages County employees to effectively deliver services that allow the Santa Barbara community to thrive. The FOP Senior Restricted will be responsible for accounting/bookkeeping, providing audit, data entry and reporting support related to the department budget, entering and reviewing claims, journal entries and other transactions. Budget responsibilities include running financial reports that detail payable and receivable entries that impact the budget and tracking progress towards budget for both line items and objective levels. The position will function as the HR DPA and manage all aspects of departmental responsibility for payroll, including ensuring timely and accurate information for hours and coding. Employee onboarding responsibilities include initiating employee onboarding for County HR new hires, including completion of new hire paperwork, training, and other required tasks for new hires. To learn more visit https://www.countyofsb.org/hr-human-resources
• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: In the IT Department our success is powered by people and technology. Our culture is what makes IT a fun and rewarding place to work! The FOP Senior role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling credit card statements, generating financial reports, assisting with audits, handling customer invoices, monitoring cash flow, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, managing vendor payments, preparing reimbursement journal entries, assisting with Internal Service Fund allocations and other duties as assigned. To learn more visit https://www.countyofsb.org/180/Information-Technology
• PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: https://www.countyofsb.org/160/Planning-Development
• PROBATION: An FOP Senior duties may include: Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable; process purchase orders and change orders; process mail and provide customer service with the vendors, clients, general public and county personnel either in person, phone, or email; prepare journal entries; process victim warrants; perform account reconciliations; and other duties as assigned. Computer programs include Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro; RevQ and other County programs. To learn more about the Probation Department, please visit our website at https://www.sbprobation.org/sbcprob/index.html
• PUBLIC DEFENDER: The Financial Office Professional (FOP) Senior in the Public Defender's Office is responsible for performing advanced financial record keeping, complex account reconciliations, and the preparation of specialized financial and budget reports. The position tracks departmental budgets, expenditures, and reimbursements to ensure compliance with County and grant requirements while coordinating fiscal workflows and supporting system integration for financial data management. This role requires independent judgment to resolve discrepancies, improve processes, and maintain accurate documentation for audits, contracts, and grant reporting. Please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/187/Public-Defender
• PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: https://www.countyofsb.org/pwd
• SBC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM: Under general supervision of the Member Services Team Lead and Director of Member Services, the FOP Sr. performs a variety of financial and administrative support duties to assist in the administration of member services. This position ensures accurate processing of member records, responds to member inquiries, and provides high-quality customer service, including front desk support and data entry tasks. The FOP Sr provides information and assistance to members via phone, email, and in-person, and directs inquiries to the appropriate staff. The FOP Sr also enters data and information from source documents into a pension administration system, scans and indexes member forms into the appropriate accounts, and drafts correspondence and reports. For information about SBCERS, please visit www.sbcers.org
• SHERIFF'S OFFICE: The Sheriffs Office Financial Services Division is located in Santa Barbara. An FOP Senior duties may include: create quarterly billing, process purchase orders, contracts and change orders; Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable; process mail and provide customer service with the vendors, general public and county personnel either in person, phone, email and fax; reconcile bank and credit card statements; prepare employee travel and training requests; back up sort to Accountant and other fiscal representatives; computer programs include Microsoft Office, Adobe Aerobat Pro; Laserfiche and other County programs. To learn more about the Sheriffs Office, visit our website at https://www.sbsheriff.org
• SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT: You will perform a wide variety of essential administrative tasks in support of the many diverse programs and functions within the department. In the Fiscal General Accounting Unit, duties may include functioning as a unit supervisor; reviewing all accounts payable claims, travel claims and multi-invoice claims for accuracy; make corrections to journal entries, process travel reimbursement claims, process and make corrections to petty cash reimbursements and credit card payment claims; comparison of POPAA accounts and budget expenditures. In the Specialized Accounting & Program Support Unit, duties are similar to those in the Fiscal General Accounting Unit and include overseeing the purchase, issuance, and log reconciliation for pre-paid cash equivalent cards. This Units FOP Sr also oversees CWS contract invoices and purchases for both Social Workers and clients. This position works closely with program managers to ensure proper coding and funding for CWS expenditures. https://www.countyofsb.org/185/Social-Services
• TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: To learn more visit https://www.countyofsb.org/ttcpapg

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BACKGROUND CHECK: The following departments require the candidate to pass a background investigation: Child Support Services, Probation, and Sheriffs Office conduct a background investigation. Current or excessive use of drugs, sale of drugs, serious criminal history, or deception relating to employment history may bar employment. Other departments may require an extended background check including credit history; this is at the discretion of each department.

• I understand that if I have checked the following: Child Support Services, Probation, and Sheriffs Office, I am subject to undergo the above process.

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If you selected interest working in the Sheriffs and/or Probation Department, both require a Polygraph and extensive background investigation. I understand as part of the hiring process I will undergo a thorough background investigation, including a polygraph examination. I will be honest and truthful during the background investigation. Any falsification of information will result in my disqualification.

• I understand and agree to the above statement.

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If you selected interest to work for the Probation Department and/or Sheriffs Office, please read the following information. A position with the Probation Department or the Sheriffs Office requires you to be willing to work at All Locations and you are agreeing to these terms, regardless of your location selection on your application. NOTE: All Probation Departments and Sheriffs Office personnel can be assigned to any office location and /or transferred to another location during their employment with Santa Barbara County.

• I understand and agree to the above statement.
• I do not agree to the terms above. I understand that I will no longer be part of the process for the Probation Departments or Sheriffs Office positions.

Required Question

Employer County of Santa Barbara

Address 1226 Anacapa Street

Santa Barbara, California, 93101

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sbcounty