Salary : $5,433.31 - $8,714.88 Monthly
Location : 11125 River Run Blvd., Bakersfield, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 10090
Department: KCERA-ADMINISTRATION
Opening Date: 06/30/2026
Closing Date: 7/15/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Position Information
Salary:

KCERA Accountant I: $2,507.68 - $2,996.91, paid bi-weekly

KCERA Accountant II: $2,912.41 - $3,480.60, paid bi-weekly
KCERA Senior Accountant: $3,365.64 - $4,022.25, paid bi-weekly

EXAMINATION SCHEDULE:

• Written Exam: will be conducted on July 31, 2026.

Examination:

Written Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of principles and practices of financial management, and control mechanisms; the California Public Records Act, the County Employees' Retirement Law of 1937; organizational development; Principles of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Accounting Standard Board (GASB) principles and changes; financial and operational auditing standards and techniques; preparation of financial statements, notes, and supplementary schedules; preparation of bank and securities reconciliations; State and Federal taxation and payroll laws; preparation of Federal and State tax reports; actuarial principles and concepts; Investment products, services, and guidelines; budget preparation and monitoring.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards:

KCERA Accountant I:
Education and experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.

KCERA Accountant II:
Education and experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field AND (3) three years of progressively responsible general accounting and/or auditing experience or (2) years of experience in governmental accounting and/or auditing.

KCERA Senior Accountant:
Education and experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Administration, or related field. If the major has been in a field other than accounting, at least 15 semester units or 25 quarter units of college level accounting courses must have been completed OR evidence of having passed all four (4) parts of the Uniform Certified Public Accountant examination OR possession of a Certified Public Accountant certificate will satisfy this requirement, AND four (4) years of progressively responsible full-time professional level accounting and/or auditing experience OR two (2) years of experience at a level equivalent to KCERA Accountant.

Please ensure applicable materials such as transcripts, degrees, licenses or certifications are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or contact [email protected].

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Additional Information

Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made at KCERA. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.

For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.

Kern County Employee Benefits

*As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:

: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).

: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.

: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.

Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:

• The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants
• The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare

: EAP is available to help you take control of your life!

: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
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I have graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Yes
• No

02

I have attached my degree and/or transcripts demonstrating that I graduated from an accredited college or university with a degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Yes
• No

03

I have attached evidence of having passed all four (4) parts of the Uniform Certified Public Accountant examination.

• Yes
• No

04

I have attached a copy of my Certified Public Accountant Certificate.

• Yes
• No

Required Question