Senior Accountant - Countywide Promotional Opportunity
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Senior Accountant - Countywide Promotional Opportunity
Salary
$90,688.00 - $110,718.40 Annually
Location
Eric Rood Government Center (Western County), 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-0141
Department
Treasurer-Tax Collector
Opening Date
07/13/2026
Closing Date
7/20/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
Definition and Class Characteristics
COUNTYWIDE PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY!
This position is only for open current Nevada County employees who have completed a 12-month probationary period.
The Nevada County Treasurer-Tax Collector's office is seeking an experienced, diligent, and forward-thinking Senior Accountant to take a lead role in managing the County's Treasury Division. This is a high-impact, professional accounting position that combines advanced governmental accounting responsibilities with treasury management, investment oversight, banking operations, and financial systems leadership.
If you excel in complex financial environments and enjoy improving processes, this is an outstanding career opportunity.
Why Nevada County?
Nevada County is a high-performing, community-focused organization that values employee development, open communication, and innovation. Our leadership group promotes creativity, appreciates contributions, and nurtures a supportive environment where skilled professionals can prosper. Joining Nevada County means becoming part of a team committed to serving the public with integrity, transparency, and excellence!
Employer committed to equal opportunity
Nevada County is committed to equal opportunity employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Reasonable accommodations are available during the hiring process and throughout employment. Please reach out if you need assistance.
Examples of Duties
In this role, you will:
Coordinate daily treasury activities, such as cash management, warrant control, banking relationships, cashiering, and internal controls.
Perform and oversee complex investment accounting, including amortization schedules, interest earnings, gain/loss reporting, and portfolio activity.
Analyze investment opportunities, manage pooled funds and liquidity needs, and ensure the County has sufficient cash for operational and strategic purposes.
Complete all daily and monthly banking activities, including running reports, reconciling multiple bank accounts, and researching discrepancies.
Develop, write, and introduce accounting and treasury policies, procedures, and internal controls that support secure and efficient operations.
Design, improve, and document accounting and financial management systems; partner with IT to implement new technology solutions.
Prepare complex accounting, financial, statistical, and narrative reports for Treasury, management, County leadership, departments, and external agencies.
Build strong working relationships with internal departments, special districts, banks, brokers, and regulatory agencies.
Oversee, instruct, guide, and assess accounting and treasury personnel, encouraging precision, collaboration, and ongoing development.
Represent the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office in internal and external meetings, provide financial expertise, respond to collaborators, and deliver presentations.
Travel between County facilities and banking institutions using a County vehicle, as needed.
Knowledge and Skills Required
You will thrive in this position if you:
Possess a solid background in governmental accounting and advanced treasury functions.
Enjoy solving complex financial problems and designing systems that improve accuracy and efficiency.
Can interpret and apply laws, regulations, GAAP, GASB standards, and County policies to daily operations.
Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, including presenting complex information in an understandable way.
Excel in relationship-building and collaboration across departments, agencies, banks, and the public.
Display integrity, professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to public service.
Lead teams with motivation, fairness, and a focus on staff development and performance excellence.
Education and Experience Required
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from an accredited university with major coursework in accounting or a closely related field; and
Three years of progressively responsible professional or journey-level accounting or auditing experience, ideally in governmental accounting, at a level similar to Nevada County's Accountant II; or
Equivalent professional treasury experience that includes cash flow management, investment accounting, or oversight of large-scale financial operations.
Additional Requirements:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license within 30 days of hire.
Certified California Municipal Treasurer designation required within two years of hire.
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
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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
This position is open to current, regular County of Nevada employees who have completed twelve months of satisfactory, probationary service. Are you currently employed with the County of Nevada as a regular employee having passed a probationary period?
Yes
No
02
Which of the following choices best describes your level of education? Please attach a copy of your college level transcripts (unofficial are accepted) or degree to your application.
Did not graduate
High School or GED
Some college: 0-59 units
Some college: 60-89 units
Some college: 90-119 units
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
03
Which of the following best describes your years of experience performing journey-level or above professional accounting work at or above the level of the County of Nevada Accountant II position? (See Accountant II job description.) https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1857367?keywords=accountant%20Ii&page@type=classSpecifications
None
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 or more years
04
Which of the following choices best describes your years of progressively responsible experience in complex and difficult financial or statistical record keeping?
Less than 2 years
2 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 or more years
05
Which of the following choices best describes your years of experience compiling, investigating and verifying numerical or financial information such as accounts payable and receivable, expense claims, and invoices?
Less than 2 years
2 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 or more years
06
Which of the following best describes your years of experience using Microsoft Office?
None
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 or more years
07
Which of the following best describes your years of experience handling cash transations?
None
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 or more years
Required Question
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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