County of San Mateo, CA
Fiscal Office Specialist (Open and Promotional)
County of San Mateo, CA, San Mateo, CA, United States
Salary : $64,334.40 - $80,392.00 Annually
Location : County of San Mateo, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: E350BF
Department: Countywide
Opening Date: 08/13/2024
Bargaining Unit: 37
Description
Under general supervision, Fiscal Office Specialists provide difficult, technical, complex or specialized fiscal, financial, statistical and accounting office support to various County offices. They are responsible for the review and reconciliation of reports, journals, budget, payroll or related fiscal and statistical data; the auditing and verification of various information, including source data as well as manual and computer produced reports; and perform related duties, as assigned. The duties of the position require the use of independent judgment and initiative.
The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing; experience with office automation hardware and software; experience handling high volume of cash, and experience and knowledge working with Excel and Access.
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies throughout the County of San Mateo.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is equivalent to one year of journey level fiscal office support experience.
Knowledge of:
Fiscal document processing and record keeping, bookkeeping and basic governmental accounting principles and practices; basic auditing principles and practices; policies and procedures related to the department or function to which assigned; office administration practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment; business data processing principles and the use of personal or online computers; business arithmetic; and correct English usage and the standard format for typed materials.
Skill/Ability to:
Organize, prioritize and coordinate work activities; read, interpret and apply rules, policies and procedures; perform detailed fiscal office support work accurately; use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and type with sufficient skill to complete forms and enter information into a computer.
Other Requirements:
Position may require that the applicant obtain and maintain a security clearance as a condition of employment.
Application/Examination
Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the County of San Mateo Human Resources Department.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply' button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
EXAM PROCESS
The examination process will consist of a multiple-choice written exam (weight: 100%). The exam is a basic civil service/government examination consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions in the following categories: Arithmetic Fiscal, Bookkeeping, Fiscal Analysis, Proofreading, and Interpersonal Relations.
Applicants must submit a complete application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position in order to take the written exam. Applicants must pass the written exam to be placed on the eligible list (hiring list). Your score in the written exam will determine your ranking on the list.
Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Final Filing Date: Continuous
Computer-Based Written Exam Dates: TBD
About the County
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.
Jennifer Reyes (Fiscal Office Specialist - E350)
Please visit for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification.
Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change.
NOTE: Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 may be subject to new Pension Reform retirement laws.
As an additional benefit, the County offers extensive training and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you.
County employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system and earn benefits for retirement based on salary and time worked.
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IMPORTANT: Applicants for this position are required to complete the employment application. Your information will give us additional information about your background and experience related to this position and will be used in the selection process. Incomplete Applications will be rejected. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application.
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Describe any experience you might have with reviewing and reconciling reports, journals, budgets, fiscal data, and statistical data. Also, describe any experience with auditing and verifying fiscal information and accounts.Be clear, specific, and complete in your response.
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Perform simple arithmetic and handling high volume of cash - Considering your previous work experience, select one response that best describes how long you have performed this task.
04
Some positions require the ability to speak, read and write in both Spanish and English. Are you fluent in both languages? (A "no" response will not disqualify you from this process.)
05
San Mateo County departments sometimes need extra-help workers in addition to permanent employees. Extra Help positions offer temporary part-time or temporary full-time employment for 1040 hours (which equates to working full-time for approximately six months). However, employment might end sooner depending on the needs of the hiring departments. Extra Help positions are paid on an hourly rate basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra-help workers are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the extra-help assignment. Are you interested in extra-help employment? (A "No" answer to this question will not affect your application for permanent employment.)
Required Question
Location : County of San Mateo, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: E350BF
Department: Countywide
Opening Date: 08/13/2024
Bargaining Unit: 37
Description
Under general supervision, Fiscal Office Specialists provide difficult, technical, complex or specialized fiscal, financial, statistical and accounting office support to various County offices. They are responsible for the review and reconciliation of reports, journals, budget, payroll or related fiscal and statistical data; the auditing and verification of various information, including source data as well as manual and computer produced reports; and perform related duties, as assigned. The duties of the position require the use of independent judgment and initiative.
The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing; experience with office automation hardware and software; experience handling high volume of cash, and experience and knowledge working with Excel and Access.
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies throughout the County of San Mateo.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is equivalent to one year of journey level fiscal office support experience.
Knowledge of:
Fiscal document processing and record keeping, bookkeeping and basic governmental accounting principles and practices; basic auditing principles and practices; policies and procedures related to the department or function to which assigned; office administration practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment; business data processing principles and the use of personal or online computers; business arithmetic; and correct English usage and the standard format for typed materials.
Skill/Ability to:
Organize, prioritize and coordinate work activities; read, interpret and apply rules, policies and procedures; perform detailed fiscal office support work accurately; use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and type with sufficient skill to complete forms and enter information into a computer.
Other Requirements:
Position may require that the applicant obtain and maintain a security clearance as a condition of employment.
Application/Examination
Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the County of San Mateo Human Resources Department.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply' button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
EXAM PROCESS
The examination process will consist of a multiple-choice written exam (weight: 100%). The exam is a basic civil service/government examination consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions in the following categories: Arithmetic Fiscal, Bookkeeping, Fiscal Analysis, Proofreading, and Interpersonal Relations.
Applicants must submit a complete application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position in order to take the written exam. Applicants must pass the written exam to be placed on the eligible list (hiring list). Your score in the written exam will determine your ranking on the list.
Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Final Filing Date: Continuous
Computer-Based Written Exam Dates: TBD
About the County
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.
Jennifer Reyes (Fiscal Office Specialist - E350)
Please visit for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification.
Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change.
NOTE: Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 may be subject to new Pension Reform retirement laws.
As an additional benefit, the County offers extensive training and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you.
County employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system and earn benefits for retirement based on salary and time worked.
01
IMPORTANT: Applicants for this position are required to complete the employment application. Your information will give us additional information about your background and experience related to this position and will be used in the selection process. Incomplete Applications will be rejected. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application.
- I have read and understand this important information.
02
Describe any experience you might have with reviewing and reconciling reports, journals, budgets, fiscal data, and statistical data. Also, describe any experience with auditing and verifying fiscal information and accounts.Be clear, specific, and complete in your response.
03
Perform simple arithmetic and handling high volume of cash - Considering your previous work experience, select one response that best describes how long you have performed this task.
- More than 3 years
- More than 2 years and up to 3 years
- More than 1 year and up to 2 years
- More than 6 months and up to 1 year
- 0 to 6 months
04
Some positions require the ability to speak, read and write in both Spanish and English. Are you fluent in both languages? (A "no" response will not disqualify you from this process.)
- Yes
- No
05
San Mateo County departments sometimes need extra-help workers in addition to permanent employees. Extra Help positions offer temporary part-time or temporary full-time employment for 1040 hours (which equates to working full-time for approximately six months). However, employment might end sooner depending on the needs of the hiring departments. Extra Help positions are paid on an hourly rate basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra-help workers are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the extra-help assignment. Are you interested in extra-help employment? (A "No" answer to this question will not affect your application for permanent employment.)
- Yes
- No
Required Question