Job Description
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Woodland, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-00221
Department: District Attorney
Opening Date: 01/06/2026
Closing Date: 1/20/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
DESCRIPTION Accountant I/II Employment Opportunities at the District Attorney's Office and Health and Human Services Agency! The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill two (2) regular, full-time positions in the class of Accountant i/II, one (1) at the District Attorney's Office and one (1) at the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA).
The education, experience and other qualifications of the selected candidate will determine the level at which the position will be offered. The salary range for each classification level is as follows:
Accountant I: $69,451.20 - $84,427.20 Annually
Accountant II: $77,396-80 - $94,120.00 Annually
Note: In addition to filling the advertised vacancies, successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list that will be utilized to fill countywide vacancies as they occur.
HHSA Accountant Position HHSA's Fiscal Accounting teams are responsible for cost accounting duties for the Agency's Behavioral Health and Public Health programs. The incumbent may complete monthly ledger reconciliations and corrections, submit monthly or quarterly claims and reports, complete cost allocations, enter data in the County's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, and assist with the Agency's budget. The incumbent will also serve as the subject matter expert for assigned programs and may represent the HHSA Fiscal team in meetings with County or external staff.
The
ideal candidate will have:
- Professional level accounting experience,
- Proficiency in using Excel to analyze large amounts of complex data,
- Ability to research, interpret and apply regulations, policies, and business processes.
How To Apply Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application, resume, verification of education, and responses to the supplemental questions at
the time of filing. 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To view the full job description for Accountant I, click .
To view the full job description for Accountant II, click .
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Accountant I Education : A Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Economics, Public or Business Administration or a closely related field including completion of 120 semester units with a minimum of 12 semester units in accounting.
Accountant II 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 :Two (2) years of professional level accounting and/or auditing experience comparable to the Yolo County classes of Accountant I or Auditor I.
Other Requirements: License:Some positions in this classification may require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
To view the full Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities for Accountant I, click .
To view the full Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities for Accountant II, click .
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS Application Process It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.
Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. 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. V
erification of education (official/unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma) must be attached to your application. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. Additional documents may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Department in any one or more of the following ways:
- As an attachment to the online application
- By e-mail to
- By fax to (530) 666-8049
- By hand-delivery to 625 Court Street, Room 101, Woodland, CA 95695. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Human Resources is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S./specialized mail, or County interoffice mail.
Selection Procedure The
selection process steps may change with or without notice . The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process:
- Screening for Minimum Qualifications
- Screening for Best Qualified
- Department Selection Interviews
- Department of Justice LiveScan and Background Investigation
- Conditional Job Offer, pending:
- Medical Examination (Drug & Alcohol Screening)
- Confirmed Job Offer
- Estimated Start Date: February 2026
Verification of Education Acceptable forms of educational documentation are official/unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma that list the student's name, institution name, field of study and date the degree was awarded. For recent graduates who have not received proof of their degree, 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: - 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.
- 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
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.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.
Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.
Yolo County, a place where YOU belong! The average person spends one third of their life at work. Why not spend that time in an environment where you are seen for who you are, celebrated for the diversity you bring, and valued for your potential to contribute to an innovative and dynamic workforce?
Yolo County is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace which supports and values our diverse community. Come join us! This is where YOU belong. RETIREMENT
Were you hired into a CalPERS or other public agency reciprocal system for the first time on or before January 1, 2013? If so, you most likely have "Classic" member status. Classic members of CalPERS (or CalPERS reciprocal) agencies who come to work for Yolo County will remain Classic members! "Classic" member CalPERS retirement formulas are:
Misc: 2.5% at 55
Safety: 3.0% at 55
Deputy Sheriff Safety: 3.0% at 50
"New" member CalPERS retirement formulas (for employees hired into a CalPERS agency for the first time after January 1, 2013) are:
Misc: 2% @ 62
Safety: 2.7% @ 57
BENEFITS The County of Yolo offers a generous benefits package including:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- CalPERS Retirement
- Deferred Compensation Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Vacation, Sick, and Administrative Leave
- Holidays & Floating Holidays
- Disability Plans
- Social Security & Medicare
Benefits for County positions are specific to the bargaining unit of the position. The Salary Resolution (accessible ) identifies the bargaining unit for each County classification.
Once you've identified the bargaining unit, you can look up the benefits for a particular position by going to our Benefits Summaries by Bargaining Unit page on our website, by clicking
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The job bulletin for this class outlines the steps in the application and selection process, and contains all necessary information that an applicant will need to complete and submit a complete application packet. Complete application packets MUST be submitted prior to the closing date. Candidates will not be given additional time to submit additional information. I have read and certify that I understand the application instructions for this position. I understand that all required documents must be submitted by the closing date, and I have reviewed the job bulletin to ensure I understand what is required to submit a complete application packet.
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I have read the above instructions and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions are required, and my responses will be used to determine the best qualified candidates for this job. I certify that my responses are accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that should my name be placed on an eligible list and it is later found that my responses are inaccurate, my name will be immediately removed from the eligible list and I will be deemed ineligible for consideration for employment in this class with Yolo County.
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I certify that I have a Bachelor's Degree or higher in the following field:
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Finance
- A Bachelor's Degree or higher in a closely related field with a minimum of 12 semester units in Accounting
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Official or unofficial transcripts/diplomas are acceptable. Verification of a Bachelor's degree and 12 semester units of accounting courses are required. To affirm that I have completed the noted education, I have attached a copy of my diploma or transcript to this application.
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Describe your work experience in detail for each of the following accounting functions, (1) creating and executing journal entries and adjustments (2) reconciliations (3) reviewing and analyzing financial statements.
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Describe your proficiency level and work experience as it relates to using Excel to process large quantities of data efficiently and with relevance to the work. In your response, list any tools or steps you use to prevent errors or ensure accuracy.
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Describe your work experience as it relates to interpreting and applying regulations, policies, and procedures.
Required Question
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