Accountant

Salary : $89,060.04 - $108,253.04 Annually
Location : Fairfield, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-303010-02
Department: County-Wide
Opening Date: 10/27/2026
Closing Date: 11/20/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Contact: Michelle Pellegrino

THE POSITION:
The incumbent performs professional accounting duties in the preparation of financial reports and/or statements, in the development, review and maintenance of a department's accounting, cost, and other financial reporting systems that meet Federal, State and local requirements, in the collection and interpretation of financial information, and in the analysis of financial records; monitors department financial systems to identify problems, recommend changes and take corrective action to maintain integrity of the department's accounting systems. Employees in this class are expected to exercise sound professional judgment in the interpretation of Federal, State, local and general accounting policies.
The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County. The current vacancy is in the Sheriff's Office.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education:A Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, finance, accounting or a closely related field, which must have included at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units in Accounting and/or Auditing.Experience: Two years of professional accounting experienceNote: Possession of a Certified Public Accountant Certificate may be substituted for the education requirement.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

A Bachelor's degree including specific units or a CPA license is required for this position. All candidates must submit a copy of their official/unofficial transcripts (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred and 12 semester or 18 quarter units in Accounting and/or Auditing) or CPA certificate by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their transcripts or CPA certification by the final filing date may be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to [redacted], or by email to Be sure to include the recruitment title Accountant and the recruitment number (26-303010-01) in your email or fax.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Some positions in this class will require the applicant to possess a valid California driver's license, Class C, by the time of appointment. Employees must keep their licenses, certifications and registrations current and failure to do so may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Independent Travel: Some positions in this class will require employees to travel independently, for example, to perform work at other work sites, to attend meetings with other County employees, etc.

Hours of Work: Incumbents may be required to work weekends, holidays, irregular hours, on-call, and after normal business hours.
SELECTION PROCESS:

11/20/26 - 5 :00pm (PST) - Deadline to submit application and required documents.

TBD - Written Exam

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted through the NeoGov system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the date indicated above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application's employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions, do not write "see resume," as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.

Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at [redacted], business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS:

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE (or APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE). Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran's preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave

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I understand that a Bachelor's degree or higher is required from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, finance, accounting or a closely related field, which must have included at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units in Accounting and/or Auditing.I further understand that possession of a Certified Public Accountant Certificate may be substituted for the education requirement.I will be submitting a copy of my official /unofficial transcripts (which verify student, institution, date and degree conferred, and 12 semester or 18 quarter units in Accounting and/or Auditing) or CPA certificate by the final deadline via:

• uploading to my application
• email to recruitment@solanocounty.gov
• fax to (707) 784-3424

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Positions in this classification may be required to drive depending on assignment. If assigned to a position that requires driving, do you possess a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

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If you have a valid Driver's License, please provide the State and Driver's License number. If you do not have a valid Driver's License, please write "n/a."
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If certified to the Sheriff's Office, I understand that I will need to pass an extensive Background Investigation prior to appointment. As part of the background investigation, candidates will be required to submit a completed Personal History Statement (PHS). The department uses the 2-255 Personal History Statement - Public Safety Dispatcher form found https://post.ca.gov/forms for all non-sworn classifications. This information is provided for your review only at this time.

• Yes
• No

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