Job Description
The County of Tulare is hiring an Account Clerk to join the Resources Management Agency (RMA) in Visalia, California. This full-time position focuses on clerical bookkeeping tasks, including maintaining budgets and fund accounts, preparing financial reports, and posting expenditures and receipts.
The role is ideal for individuals with at least one year of general clerical experience and a high school diploma or equivalent who are detail-oriented and comfortable with financial recordkeeping.
Qualification
To qualify for the Account Clerk position, candidates must meet the minimum education and experience requirements: completion of the twelfth grade and one year of general clerical experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
- Experience: One (1) year of general clerical experience.
- Ability to perform varied clerical bookkeeping work.
- Skill in maintaining budgets or fund accounts requiring adjusting entries.
- Proficiency in posting expenditures, receipts, or other data to ledgers or accounts.
- Experience calculating payroll and maintaining withholding and contribution records.
- Ability to reconcile bank statements.
- Familiarity with preparing financial reports.
- Knowledge of financial recordkeeping and accounting principles.
Role Responsibilities
Maintain a variety of financial records.
- Prepare financial reports.
- Post expenditures, receipts, or other data to appropriate ledgers or accounts.
- Calculate payroll and maintain withholding and contribution records.
- Reconcile bank statements.
- Perform adjusting entries for budgets or fund accounts.
- Assist with budget preparation and monitoring.
- Respond to inquiries regarding financial transactions.
- Process invoices and payment requests.
- Maintain filing systems for financial documents.
Conditions & Requirements
Must be able to work full-time in Visalia, CA.
- Successful completion of a background check may be required.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- May be required to pass a pre-employment screening.
- Ability to sit for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
- Must be available to work Monday through Friday during business hours.
Benefits
Competitive salary range of $40,750.45
- $49,663.87 per year.
- Full-time employment with stable county government position.
- Opportunity to work within the Resources Management Agency.
- Potential for career advancement within the county.
- Benefits package typical for county employees (health, retirement, etc.).
How You Will Be Evaluated
Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications.
- Qualified candidates may be invited to a written exam or oral interview.
- The selection process may include a skills assessment.
- Candidates are evaluated based on education, experience, and interview performance.
- An employment list is established for six months to fill current and future vacancies.
- Top candidates may be referred to hiring departments for final selection.
Required Documents
Online application submitted through the governmentjobs.com portal.
- Supplemental questions (if applicable) must be completed.
- Resume is recommended but not required.
- Proof of education (diploma or transcripts) may be requested.
- Any additional documents specified in the job announcement.
How to Apply
Visit the County of Tulare careers portal on governmentjobs.com.
- Create or to your applicant account.
- Complete the online application and any supplemental questions.
- Review your application for accuracy and submit before the deadline of July 17, 2026.
- Monitor your account for updates on the selection process.
Additional Information
This recruitment will establish an employment list valid for six months.
- Current vacancy is with the Tulare County Resources Management Agency (RMA) in Visalia.
- The office is located in Visalia, CA 93291.
- Interested applicants should apply for current and future vacancies.
- For a full list of duties, refer to the job description on the application portal.
- The County of Tulare is an equal opportunity employer.
- Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations.
- Contact the Human Resources department for questions about the application process.
About Company
The County of Tulare is a local government entity serving the Central Valley region of California. It provides many public services including administration, public works, education support, transportation, public safety, and community services. The Resources Management Agency (RMA) oversees land use, environmental planning, and resource conservation. Working for the County of Tulare offers stable employment with defined pay bands and benefits, contributing to the community's quality of life. This Account Clerk role is an entry-level opportunity to build a career in public service finance.
FAQs
What is the typical career progression for an Account Clerk at the County of Tulare?
Account Clerks may advance to higher-level clerical or accounting positions within the county, such as Senior Account Clerk or Accounting Technician, based on experience and performance.
Is this position eligible for telework or remote work?
The job announcement does not specify telework options. The role is based in Visalia, and typical county clerical positions require onsite attendance.
Can experience substitute for the education requirement?
Yes, equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. For example, additional clerical experience may offset a lack of high school diploma.
Are there any physical requirements for this job?
The role involves sitting for extended periods and performing repetitive tasks. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.
What benefits are offered to full-time county employees?
Full-time employees typically receive health insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, and other benefits. Specific details are provided during the hiring process.
How many vacancies are currently available?
The current vacancy is with the Resources Management Agency, but the employment list will be used to fill future vacancies in other departments as well.