| Location | San Bernardino, CA |
| Salary | $79,243.84–$95,047.68 Per Year |
Accountant I/II
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Multiple Locations- See Job Description, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-0014-03 (O)
Department
Multiple Departments
Opening Date
10/23/2026
Closing Date
11/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
SALARY
Accountant I: $79,243.84 - $95,047.68 Annually
Accountant II: $85,186.40 - $102,298.56 Annually
THE POSITION
Are you passionate about public service and ready to put your accounting skills to work in a meaningful way? The County of Santa Barbara is currently accepting applications to establish an employment list for Accountant I/II positions.
The current vacancies are in the Sheriff's Office and Probation Department. If you are interested in working with the Sheriff's Office or the Probation Department, you must select "All Locations" on the agency-wide questions and supplemental questionnaire.
This list will also be used to fill current and future full-time and part-time vacancies in multiple departments and locations throughout the County of Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Santa Ynez, Carpinteria, Lompoc, etc.) When completing your application and supplemental questionnaire, please ensure you select the departments and locations you are willing to accept current and future employment.
Under general supervision, the Accountant I/II learns to perform professional accounting duties including the examination, analysis, maintenance, reconciliation and verification of financial records; and performs related work as required. Don't miss this chance to grow your skills and serve your community - submit your application now!
BENEFITS: The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits, click on Benefits Tab above or click here to view more information. In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:
Examples of Duties
Incumbents are expected to learn to assume the full scope of duties, which may include but is not limited to the following:
Employment Standards
To be considered for this position, applicants must demonstrate how they meet the employment standards.
Additional Qualifications: Possession of a valid California Class C Drivers License may be required for some positions.
Knowledge of: accounting principles and practices; computer software applications of accounting procedures; and basic math.
Ability to: analyze fiscal data and draw logical conclusions; define accounting problems and recommend effective solutions; verbally communicate accounting procedures and policies clearly to others; use personal computer applications including spreadsheet software; write memos and reports clearly and concisely; organize work and set priorities to meet deadlines; read, understand and apply legal requirements and administrative policies to departmental accounting functions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and perform basic mathematical calculations.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of: principles and procedures of governmental accounting.
Ability to: interpret and analyze complex fiscal data and draw valid conclusions; detect possible weaknesses of internal control and standard accounting procedures and recommend revisions; plan, initiate and complete work assignments with a minimum of direction; use personal computer applications including word processing and database software.
Supplemental Information
SELECTION PROCESS:
Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the supplemental questionnaire ranking 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.
Veterans Preference Points: Veteran's preference credit is applicable for this recruitment (5 points for veterans, 10 points for disabled veterans). To be eligible for this credit, you must be applying for this position within five years from your most recent date of: (1) honorable discharge from active military service; or, (2) discharge from a military or veterans' hospital where treatment and confinement were for a disability incurred during active military service; or, (3) completion of education or training funded by a Federal Educational Assistance Act. No time limit exists for veterans with 30% or more disability.
To receive veteran's preference points, you must: (1) check the Veteran's Preference Points box on the employment application form, (2) submit a copy of your Form DD214 to the Human Resources Department on or before the online financial office professional examination test date, and (3) pass all phases of the examination process. The preference points will be added to your final test score.
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 require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.
Recruiters will correspond 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 required deadlines.
The County Health Department (CHD) requires all employees working in direct contact with patients or clients in a high-risk environment to comply with the PHD 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.
The following process is only used for the Sheriffs Office and Probation Department:
Candidates who pass the PHQ and are in the top group will be certified to the hiring department for consideration. A candidate selected for a position with the Sheriff's Office or Probation Department will advance to the next step in the hiring process, which includes the following:
Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check, which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. Additionally, the Behavioral Wellness Department requires successful completion of a live scan. A Live Scan is electronic fingerprint scanning that is certified by the State Department of Justice. Further instructions about when and how to complete the Live Scan will be included in the offer letter.
Appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.
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 AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: 11/6/2026; at 4:59p.m. PST; postmarks not accepted. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sbcounty.
Erin Kuhn, Talent Acquisition Analyst - erkuhn@countyofsb.org
Retirement Plans
Health Benefits
Paid Time Off
Miscellaneous Benefits
Compensation Summary
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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:
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.
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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 to work for current and future vacancies. The current vacancies are in the Sheriff's Office and Probation Department. Please keep in mind that during the life of the employment list, some of these departments may not have vacancies that arise. This is your only opportunity to make your selection. Please select all that apply.
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If you selected interest in working in the Sheriffs Office and/or Probation Department, please read the following information. This position requires that you are willing to work at All Locations and you are agreeing to these terms, regardless of your selection on your application. All candidates hired can be placed at any location and transferred to another location during your employment with Santa Barbara County.
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If you selected interest in working in the Sheriffs Office and/or Probation Department, both conduct 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.
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Do you have professional accounting experience working in a behavioral health setting?
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A current valid California Class C Drivers License may be required for this position at the time of appointment.
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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 Posting or you will not be considered for this position. If you are unsure, go back and review your application before continuing. Which Employment Standard do you meet and clearly state on your application?
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If you selected the third answer option for the preceding supplemental question, "A combination of training, and education and experience that is equivalent to...", then please describe in detail your combined training, education, and experience which qualifies you for this position. You may write "N/A" if you did not select the third answer option.
09
If you have an international degree, please attach your transcripts and documentation from an evaluation service that demonstrates you meet the U.S. education standards. You are required to attach the required documentation to your application to advance in the selection process. This is your only opportunity to provide such documentation.
10
Applicants who are currently in their final quarter or semester of study leading to the required degree are encouraged to apply. Such applicants may compete in the examination process but may not be considered for appointment until they have attained the required degree. If you are in your final quarter or semester of study leading to the required degree, please provide the name of your pending degree (including major and minor, if applicable), college or university attended, and anticipated date of completion. Failure to provide this detailed information may lead to disqualification. You may write "N/A" if you are not in a final quarter or semester of study leading to the required degree.
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If you have an Associates of Arts degree in accounting or business administration, please provide the name of your degree, and list all Intermediate accounting courses completed. (Note: introductory coursework is not applicable and should not be listed). You may also attach a copy of your transcripts. You must include the name of the course, the name of the college or university where you completed the course, how many units earned and whether the units earned were semester or quarter units. EXAMPLE: Intermediate Accounting I ECONX420A, 4 quarter units, UC Santa Barbara. Failure to provide complete details as listed above to this question will cause your application to be disqualified. You may write "N/A" if you do not have an Associates of Arts degree in accounting or business administration.
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The following questions are a Civil Service Examination. Your responses will determine your placement on the Employment List. I understand my responses to the following supplemental questions will be used as a weighted, scored selection device that will determine my ranking on the Employment List for this job. For information on protest procedures for the supplemental questionnaire, please see Civil Service Rules 612 and 613: https://www.countyofsb.org/1444/Civil-Service-Rules
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Examination Question: Please select the highest level of education you have completed in accounting, business administration, or a closely related field:
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Examination Question: How many years of experience do you have preparing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) accounting entries and accrual based financial reporting?
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Examination Question: How many years of experience do you have processing accounts payable?
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Examination Question: How many years of experience do you have with accounts receivable?
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Examination Question: How many years of professional experience do you have in government or public sector accounting?
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Examination Question: How many years of experience do you have using Microsoft Excel for financial analysis (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, lookups)?
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Examination Question: Please indicate all applicable areas of your professional experience. Please select all that apply.
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Examination Question: Please select all of the following certifications or licenses you possess.
Required Question
Employer County of Santa Barbara
Address 1226 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, California, 93101