Fiscal Specialist I/II

Fiscal Specialist I/II

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Kings County Government Center, 1400 W. Lacey Blvd, Hanford, CA

Job Type

Full-time permanent

Job Number

2026-027

Department

Department of Finance

Division

Department of Finance

Opening Date

09/03/2026

Closing Date

9/15/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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JOB OPPORTUNITY

The Kings County Department of Finance is currently seeking qualified individuals for the position of:

FISCAL SPECIALIST I/II

I: $53,040.00-$64,688.00Annually

II: $58,572.80-$71,489.60Annually

Kings County Department of Finance is seeking motivated and detail-driven Fiscal Specialists I/II to join a dynamic team that supports the County's core financial operations. Fiscal Specialists I begin by building a strong foundation in technical accounting, transaction processing, and financial recordkeeping, while Fiscal Specialists II take on more advanced responsibilities including complex reconciliations, report preparation, and higher-level fiscal analysis. Whether you're starting your finance career or bringing seasoned experience, this series offers an excellent opportunity to grow, contribute, and help maintain the accuracy and integrity of Kings County's financial systems.

To discover what makes Kings County a great place to live and work, click here to watch a short video.

DUTY SAMPLE

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Some duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be performed in a learning capacity for entry-level (I Level) positions.

• Performs a variety of complex administrative and technical account support duties related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, cash receipting, and payroll including posting, balancing, adjusting, and maintaining manual and computerized account and financial records according to established policies and procedures.
• Assists customers, vendors, and employees by providing answers and information regarding specific account information, discrepancies, general accounting procedures, and/or department specific issues and problems; researches issues regarding specific transactions; and updates related files and departments on action items.
• Prepares, posts, and audits invoices; verifies compliance with County, State and Federal policies and procedures; reconciles invoices and payments; sets up new vendors as needed.
• Reviews, collects, processes, and balances cash receipts and disbursements by counting, verifying, and reconciling cash and check payments and related receipts; researches all sources of revenue; prepares and verifies bank deposits and maintains cash balance worksheets.
• Receives, reviews, verifies, and processes time recording documents to prepare payroll for County employees and/or clients; audits such documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with rules and regulations; prepares and balances payroll reports and records.
• Verifies, posts and records a variety of financial transactions; prepares and maintains databases, records, and a variety of periodic and special financial, accounting and statistical reports; generates reports and balances them appropriately.
• Provides assistance in the development and administration of assigned departmental budgets.
• Participates in the implementation of new and modified financial systems; performs testing and reporting on new systems.
• Reviews, verifies, and audits a variety of records, ledgers, contracts, financial and other documents pertinent to the programmatic area of responsibility to ensure compliance with minimum accounting standards, County, federal, and state policies, and program requirements.
• Prepares and submits reimbursement claims; audits and verifies related invoices and supporting documentation; generates claims, monitors acceptance, and reconciles reports.
• Participates in year-end audit activities; compiles, organizes, and provides requested documentation.
• Maintains and monitors the grant funds and ensures compliance with rules and regulations governing the use and the accounting of each grant; compiles and prepares financial and other data for claims.
• Receives, researches, and processes approved purchasing requisitions; prepares orders in financial systems and makes deliveries.
• May process or assist with making travel arrangements for departmental staff and program services.
• Maintains a variety of ledgers, registers, and journals according to established policies and procedures; reconciles transactions and data; records changes and resolves differences; maintains the accuracy of accounting, financial and statistical records and department specific records and files.
• Monitors, analyzes, reconciles, and maintains assigned funds and accounts; verifies balances, prepares journal entries; researches and reconciles discrepancies; and performs year-end accrual entries.
• Generates and assists in the preparation and distribution of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial summary and technical reports; identifies, analyzes, and resolves problems related to the Countys financial reporting.
• Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and other guidelines and rules that impact reimbursement programs to ensure claims compliance; ensures maintenance and modification of processes and procedures are implemented to maximize reimbursements.
• May review subgrantee contracts and financial reports to ensure compliance with minimum accounting standards, and federal and state fiscal requirement; may assist subcontractors and subgrantees in adopting accounting systems to the federal and state requirements; may arrange for and schedule audits of subgrantee and subcontractors.
• Follows internal control procedures; reviews, recommends, and implements approved internal controls, office procedures, and related systems.
• Provides training to subordinate and less experienced staff and volunteers as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum requirements must be met by the closing date

Please note:Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Fiscal Specialist I and II: Associates degree in finance, accounting or related field. (Substitution: Qualifying experience can substitute on a year for year basis up to two (2) years.)

Experience:

• Fiscal Specialist I: Two (2) years clerical accounting experience. (Substitution: Additional education can substitute on a year for year basis for up to two (2) years of experience.)
• Fiscal Specialist II: Two (2) years' experience performing duties at a level equivalent to the classification of a Fiscal Specialist I with Kings County.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Licenses:

• Possession of a valid California driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to qualify for security clearance through a background investigation and fingerprint check. May require a credit check.

For a complete description of duties and qualifications, please view the detailed job specification below.

Fiscal Specialist I

Fiscal Specialist II

SELECTION PROCESS: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or a written examination (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) to determine placement on the eligible list.

Note: Those applicants who are among the top 40 written test scores will be invited to participate in the oral examination process.

VETERANS PREFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Veterans Preference Application

You must submit a certified DD-214 and a new request form for each application submission prior to the closing date.

Tentative Recruitment Process

Final Date to Apply: September 14, 2026

Human Resources Oral Board: October 21, 2026

Please click here to view the current General Unit MOU.

Retirement Benefits: Eligible employees are enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System, known as CalPERS. The County contracts with the CalPERS for this benefit in the miscellaneous or safety plans as appropriate. The County has reciprocity with other qualifying public retirement systems in California.

Effective January 1, 2013, all new members to CalPERS, or existing members with more than a 6 month break in service from a qualifying previous public employer, will be enrolled in one of the following CalPERS retirement plans (with three year average final compensation) based on their classification:

Miscellaneous - 2% at 62

Safety - 2.7% at 57

If a new employee is currently a member of a qualifying California public retirement plan without a break in service of no more than 6 months (documentation will be required), or ever worked for Kings County previously, they may qualify instead for either of these plans (with single highest year final compensation) in effect prior to January 1, 2013:

Miscellaneous - 2% at 55

Safety - 3% at 55

The new formulas will not apply to existing County employees hired prior to 12/31/12 who promote or transfer to a different position, or into a position covered by a different PERS plan (e.g. move from a position covered by the Miscellaneous Plan to one covered by the Safety Plan).

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, mental health, and chiropractic care for employees and their eligible dependents is available. The portion of the monthly cost that the employees are responsible for depends on their bargaining unit. The County offers a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The County has an Employee Health Center available to Kings County employees and their dependents enrolled in the County health plan.

Deferred Compensation: Participation is voluntary. One plan with several investment options is available. For more information on the eligibility of a contribution match, please refer to the applicable MOU.

Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and day after, Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; and half-day New Years Eve. Holiday credit may vary for law enforcement, fire, and other employees required to work on a holiday. Refer to the MOU for information on the paid holiday closure.

Vacation: Eligible employees earn from two to four weeks of paid vacation per year, depending on their length of service and bargaining unit agreements.

Sick Leave: Sick Leave is accrued for each hour worked. Accrual rates vary depending on date of hire and bargaining unit agreements. The accumulation of sick leave starts from your first day of employment and sick leave may be requested subsequent to the time it is earned.

Retiree Health Insurance: Upon retirement from the County, and depending on bargaining unit agreements, a percentage of accrued sick leave may be converted to be used to pay for retiree health insurance benefits for eligible employee and spouse.

Education Reimbursement Program: Full-time, permanent employees are eligible to receive up to $500 for units earned toward an associates degree, or up to $1,500 for units toward a bachelors or masters degree. Permanent employees who work at least half-time are eligible. Extra help employees are not eligible. Courses must be to increase their knowledge or ability to perform their present job or to prepare for a higher level job with the County. This program is subject to annual funding.

Flexible Benefits Program: Optional program allows employees to pay for certain qualified benefits with pre-tax salary (such as child care expenses, unreimbursed medical costs, or health insurance premiums).

Specialty Pays: See MOU for information.

Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision or procedure described herein may be modified or revoked at any time without notice.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

01

The application and supplemental questionnaire must be completed fully. The following supplemental questions are used to help determine qualifications and eligibility to continue in the recruitment process. All education and experience used to answer the supplemental questions must be included on the education and work history portion of your application. Incomplete applications or supplemental questionnaires cannot be revised after submission and may be grounds for rejection. Responses such as "see resume" or "see application" or brief general statements will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications may be rejected. By clicking "I Accept" below, I certify that I understand and will follow the application instructions.

• I Accept.

02

Please indicate your level of education with major course work in finance, accounting, or related field. CHECK ALL THAT APPLY. An unofficial copy of your college transcripts are required to attach to your online application. For information on how to add attachments to your application, click here. NOTE: You may be required to provide the department with an official copy at the department interview.

• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree.
• Masters Degree.
• I possess additional clerical accounting experience that substitutes for the required education on a year for year basis for up to two (2) years of experience.
• None, I do not meet this requirement.

03

Please list your education from an accredited college or university. Include the following information: 1) Name of college or university you attended; 2) Degree received; 3) Major and minor studied; 4) Number of units completed and indicate semester or quarter units. Type "N/A" if you do not possess any units from an accredited college or university.

04

How many years of clerical accounting experience do you possess? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.

• Less than one (1) year.
• More than one (1) year, but less than two (2) years.
• More than two (2) years, but less than three (3) years.
• More than three (3) years, but less than four (4) years.
• Four (4) years or more.
• I possess additional required education that substitutes for some or all of the experience.
• None of the above.

05

Please describe your clerical accounting experience performing a variety of complex administrative and technical account support duties related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, cash receipting, and payroll including posting, balancing, adjusting, and maintaining manual and computerized account and financial records according to established policies and procedures. BE SPECIFIC. in your response, include the following: 1.) the name of your employer, 2.) your job title, 3.) relevant job duties, and 4.) dates you were employed. If no applicable experience, type "N/A".

06

Please describe your experience with verifying compliance with County, State and Federal policies and procedures. BE SPECIFIC. in your response, include the following: 1.) the name of your employer, 2.) your job title, 3.) relevant job duties, and 4.) dates you were employed. If no applicable experience, type "N/A".

07

Please describe your maintaining a variety of ledgers, registers, and journals according to established policies and procedures. BE SPECIFIC. in your response, include the following: 1.) the name of your employer, 2.) your job title, 3.) relevant job duties, and 4.) dates you were employed. If no applicable experience, type "N/A".

08

Please describe your experience using: 1. Microsoft Office Suite programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 2. Other complex financial data management systems 3. The types of work you performed using database and spreadsheet applications. BE SPECIFIC. in your response, include the following: 1.) the name of your employer, 2.) your job title, 3.) relevant job duties, and 4.) dates you were employed. If no applicable experience, type "N/A".

09

Do you possess a current, valid California Drivers License (CADL)? NOTE: Military Spouses, please attach copies of your supporting documentation. For more information on how to add attachments to your application, click here.

• Yes, I possess a valid CADL.
• No, I do not possess a valid CADL, but am ABLE to obtain one prior to appointment.
• No, I do not possess a CADL, but I am a military spouse with a valid driver's license issued by the state of my active-duty spouse's legal residency. I understand that I will be required to submit documents to verify, including but not limited to my dependent ID, my spouse's current out-of-state driver's license, or any other document necessary to verify the information.
• No, I do not possess a valid CADL, and am UNABLE to obtain one prior to employment.

10

This position requires the ability to qualify for security clearance through a background investigation and fingerprint check.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

11

This position may require a credit check.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

12

This position requires the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.

• I have read the above statement and am WILLING and ABLE to meet this requirement.
• I have read the above statement and am UNABLE to meet this requirement.

13

Please provide any additional information relevant to your qualifications for this position that you believe should be considered when evaluating your application. If not applicable, type "N/A".

14

I understand that only a complete and accurate application will be considered. I have included all current and at least 15 years previous work history and education. I also understand that my application must show all the relevant education and experience that I possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. Additionally, I understand that the supplemental questions are considered part of my official application. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. False statements will be cause for disqualification, or discharge from employment. By clicking "I Accept" below, I certify that I understand and have followed the application instructions.

• I Accept.

Required Question

Employer Kings County

Address Kings County Government Center

1400 W. Lacey Blvd

Hanford, California, 93230

Phone (559) 852-2510

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