County Financial Technician III

County Financial Technician III

Salary

$51,960.39 - $63,325.57 Annually

Location

Visalia, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

27-074830

Department

Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector

Opening Date

08/07/2026

Closing Date

8/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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COUNTY FINANCIAL TECHNICIAN III

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Auditor's Office located at the Courthouse in Visalia. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months.

This position is responsible for performing difficult or complex financial transactions and providing lead supervision to a unit of County Financial Technicians. This is the journey level position in the County Financial Technician series.

Typical Duties

DUTY SAMPLE

• Audit financial data, documents, and reports for accuracy and completeness, and make necessary corrections and provide assistance to department and staff on methods of correcting errors.
• Prepare claims and/or payment processing activities; serve as subject matter specialist in assisting County Financial Technicians with complex transactions.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of financial records and reports.
• Assist other county departments, vendors and employees on claims processing issues.
• Update of vendor information for reporting and IRS compliance.

For a full list of duties and all requirements for this position please click here.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, preferably supplemented with college coursework in bookkeeping or accounting.

Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible financial record-keeping experience reading, interpreting and analyzing financial documents, accounts and records or one (1) year of experience as a County Financial Technician II.

Knowledge of:

• Procedures and requirements of the county financial offices.
• Accounts payable procedures.
• Procedures to receive and disburse funds
• Methods and procedures used in financial and statistical ledger systems.
• General bookkeeping and record-keeping practices and procedures.

Skill/Ability to:

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Perform difficult financial record keeping including preparing and reconciling financial reports, processing payment claims, and making adjusting and closing entries.

Please use the Link above to see all duties and requirements for this position.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment:

• Candidates selected may be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.
• An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.
• Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act: This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bargaining Unit 01

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual:

2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)

3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)

4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)

5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)

Limit of 300 hours.

Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Career Incentive Pay

Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation - 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below.

Years of Service

% Increase

Total

5

3%

3%

10

2%

5%

15

3%

8%

20

2%

10%

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare Countys benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

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The supplemental application form is an EXAMINATION. The supplemental application form will be used to select the most highly qualified candidates who will then advance to the next step in the selection process. All candidates are required to complete the questions at the end of the application. The supplemental application questions will be used to select the most highly qualified candidates who will then advance to the next step in the selection process. The questions that follow will be used to evaluate the extent to which a candidate has demonstrated and applied the knowledge, skills and abilities critical to successful performance for this position. You must respond to all required questions to be considered for this position. SPECIAL NOTE: All applications and supplemental questionnaires (if applicable) will be reviewed for minimum qualifications and must be fully completed to be considered. Resumes do not replace the information required. Applications or supplemental questionnaires that state refer to resume, lack clear employment information, or do not provide sufficient detail to evaluate minimum qualifications, will not be considered. Missing information cannot be assumed. Describe your experience in preparing and submitting reports and payments. In your response describe the steps you take to ensure compliance with applicable codes or regulations.

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Describe your training and experience in financial record keeping and payroll processing. Indicate your specific responsibilities and duties.

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Describe your experience preparing and reconciling financial reports, making adjusting and closing entries, posting data to ledgers, preparing journal and payment vouchers, and processing claims. Indicate your specific responsibilities and the frequency with which the tasks were performed.

Required Question

Employer County of Tulare

Address 2500 W Burrel Avenue

Visalia, California, 93291

Phone (559) 636-4900

Website http://www.tularecounty.ca.gov