Accountant
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Accountant
Salary
$67,952.76 - $82,956.36 Annually
Location
Eric Rood Government Center (Western County), 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-0106
Department
Health and Human Services Agency Administration
Opening Date
05/21/2026
Closing Date
6/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
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Definition and Class Characteristics
INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 9, 2026.
Nevada County is seeking an experienced Accountant for the Health and Human Services Agency Administration to support the Fiscal Unit for the Social Services, Veteran's Services and Child Support Services departments. Our accountants perform professional accounting including:
Preparation and review of journal entries
Review and approval of AP batches
Monitoring and analysis of revenues and expenditures
Grant claims and grant report preparation
Gathering of data for a variety of financial reports requiring the application of accounting principles and judgment
Analysis of financial system reports to verify information, and making decisions on next course of action
Grant budgets and County budget preparation and monitoring
Complex cost allocations and payroll processing
Accountants are an integral part of the Agency's fiscal team, whose mission is to protect lives, promote health and wellness, and provide support and services to help Nevada County residents meet their basic needs. The Accountant classification is intended for individuals who have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting or a related field, and one year of applicable experience. If you have additional experience of more than 2 years, that's a plus!
Our full-time staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including but not limited to a generous leave program, 11 standard holidays and 3 floating holidays, CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses, and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b), and Roth options. Nevada County also offers a tuition reimbursement program, and is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through the Department of Education. And because we care about work-life balance, we also offer flexible schedules and telework options to our staff depending on program needs!
Why Nevada County?
Because here, your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place! We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Contact us to request accommodation.
Education and Experience Required
Education and Experience Required
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting or related field; and one year of applicable experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis for a maximum of two years.
Benefits Guide
The Benefits Guide (https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/492/Benefits) is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) (https://nevadacountyca.gov/475/Memoranda-of-Understanding-MOUs) for additional benefit information.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
Health Insurance Plans
Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO
Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
Blue Shield Trio HMO
Kaiser HMO
PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
PERS Platinum PPO
PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)
Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:
Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Basic Term Life
Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
Optional Dependent Term Life
Optional Term Life
Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.
CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62
CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, www.calpers.ca.gov, to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.
NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.
Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov
www.nevadacountyca.gov
01
Which of the following best describes your level of education?
Less than 60 college units
Between 60 and 89 college units, but no degree
Between 90 and 119 college units, but no degree
120 or more college units, but no degree
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
02
Do you have any major coursework in accounting or a related field?
Yes
No
03
If you said yes, please describe your major coursework and attach transcripts. Be sure to attach documentation to be given full consideration.
04
Which of the following best describes your years of experience using Microsoft Excel?
None
1 to 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 or more years
05
How many years of applicable accounting experience do you have?
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 or more years
06
Please describe your knowledge and comfort level in performing accounting duties.
I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.
I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.
I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.
07
Please describe your experience with accounts receivable and fiscal reporting.
08
Please describe a job where you performed in a similar capacity to the Accountant position at Nevada County. What did you like about it? What did you dislike about this @type of work?
09
Please describe the role that you are most likely to play when working on a team.
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Employer
County of Nevada
Address
950 Maidu Avenue Nevada City, California, 95959
Phone
530 265 7010
Website
https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/
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