Accountant III

Salary : $94,224.00 - $114,524.80 Annually
Location : Woodland, CA
Job Type: Regular / Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Financial Services
Opening Date: 10/16/2026
Closing Date: 11/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: U

DESCRIPTION
The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) regular, full-time position in the class of Accountant III at the Department of Financial Services.

The Position
The Accountant III position reports to the Accounting Manager in the General Accounting Division within the Department of Financial Services and is responsible for leading and overseeing complex countywide financial activities. This role plans, assigns, and reviews the work of accounting staff to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established policies, procedures, and regulations. Full supervisory responsibilities include training staff, monitoring workflow, resolving issues, and ensuring consistent application of accounting practices.

This position plays a key role in the County's year-end financial close process. Responsibilities include training departmental staff on year-end requirements and reporting procedures, reviewing countywide financial transactions for accuracy and compliance, coordinating workflow among accounting staff, and collaborating with departments to ensure the timely and accurate submission of financial information. The position also coordinates and supports internal teams in meeting interim and year-end audit requirements.

In addition to overseeing accounting operations and supporting the year-end close, the Accountant III performs monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and technical accounting functions. Key responsibilities include preparing year-end Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) calculations and related footnote disclosures; reviewing and processing capital asset transactions; administering required debt service payments; and assisting with the preparation and review of the County's Financial Transaction Report, the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical foundation in governmental accounting, along with excellent customer service skills, exceptional organizational abilities, attention to detail, the ability to learn quickly, and a collaborative, team-focused approach.

How To Apply
Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application by the closing date and verification of education. For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement below.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a closely related field including completion of 120 semester units with a minimum of 12 semester units in accounting;

AND
Experience: Four (4) years of professional level accounting and/or auditing experience comparable to the Yolo County classes of Accountant I/II or Auditor I/II.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

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Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the closing date. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume may be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

Selection Procedure
The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and all listed dates, may change with or without notice.

• Screen for Minimum Qualifications
• Screening for Best Qualified
• Department Selection Interviews
• Reference Checks
• Conditional Job Offer, pending pre-employment exams:
  • Drug & Alcohol Screen
  • Department of Justice Live Scan
• Confirmed Job Offer
• Estimated Start Date

Screening for Best Qualified
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.

Verification of Education
Acceptable forms of educational documentation are transcripts, and/or a copy of your diploma/degree. Official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable and must list the student name, institution name, field of study and date the degree was awarded. Copies of diplomas should indicate your name, the name of the school, a specific field of study and date of graduation.

For recent graduates who have not received proof of their degree yet, a letter from the registrar's office stating that all requirements for graduation have been met and listing the field of study will be sufficient proof of graduation.

Please do not send originals; copies of the required documents are acceptable. Any submitted documents will not be returned.

All foreign transcripts or diplomas must be in English. If the institution does not provide these documents in English, the applicant will need to provide a translation which has been done by a professional agency. The County of Yolo will accept education as equivalent to U.S. accreditation from Institutions that are listed as members of the International Association of Universities. You may check for your school by visiting the IAU web site ().
Applicants who possess a degree or completed coursework that is not from an accredited college or university, must submit one of the following:

1. A written statement from a U.S accredited university or college that states that the applicant is qualified for entrance to a program of graduate studies for which a degree in a related field is required.
2. An evaluation of the applicant's degree and coursework equivalency by a private organization that provides foreign credential evaluation services. The evaluation must include a comparison of comparable U.S. courses for content, credit and grade.

Note: Foreign language documents must include a precise word-for-word English translation of all foreign language documents. It is the responsibility of each applicant to prove to the satisfaction of the County that the applicant meets the specific requirements listed on the job announcement for each specific examination. The following is a list of private organizations that provide foreign credential evaluation services. Fees range from $50 to $400 per document; processing times vary from 5-20 business days. For further information, please contact the organization(s). The County of Yolo does not endorse these business entities; this list has been developed for informational purposes only.
EDUCATIONAL RECORDS EVALUATION SERVICE 601 University Ave., Suite 127 Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 921-0790
FOREIGN EDUCATION DOCUMENT SERVICE P.O. Box 151739 San Diego, CA 92175 (619) 265-5810
CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH, EVALUATION & EDUCATION, INC. P.O. Box 18358 Anaheim, CA 92817 (714) 237-9272
GLOBAL SERVICES ASSOCIATES, INC. 409 North Pacific Coast Highway, # 393 Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (310) 828-5709
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION CREDENTIALS EVALUATION SERVICE P.O. Box 3665 Culver City, CA 90231-3665 (310) 258-9451

Contact Information
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at or by phone at (530) 666-8055.

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Describe your experience in governmental accounting, including your specific role in the year-end close process, reviewing and approving financial transactions, and implementing new GASB standards. Include examples of your responsibilities and contributions in these areas.
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Please describe your philosophy and practice regarding staff development. How do you approach to training, developing, and supporting your staff?
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Describe your experience preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Include your specific responsibilities and the sections and/or notes you managed.
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Describe your experience managing capital assets, including recording and retiring assets in the asset module, and tracking construction in progress (CIP).
Required Question