Accountant - Auditor I/II

County of Napa, CA; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Napa is seeking an Accountant-Auditor I/II to join the Auditor-Controller’s Office, supporting the general ledger, financial reporting, and fiscal operations in a dynamic local government setting.

The role requires strong communication and analytical skills, with advancement opportunities and a pathway from entry to higher levels as outlined in the position details.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field; if not in accounting, 15 accounting units must be completed.
• Associate’s degree in accounting or closely related field; if not in accounting, 15 accounting units must be completed.
• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Professional-level accounting and auditing work supporting general ledger, financial reporting and fiscal operations.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial information and perform account reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities and the preparation of annual financial statements and related reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Public accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Associate’s degree in accounting

CPA certificate

Job description

Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.

Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.

The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.

As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation.

The Auditor-Controller’s Office is inviting applications for a motivated Accountant-Auditor I/II to join its team and play a key role in promoting accountability and transparency in County government. This position offers an opportunity to develop and apply accounting and auditing expertise in a dynamic local government setting.

As part of the General Ledger and Financial Reporting function, the incumbent performs professional-level accounting and auditing work in support of the local government's general ledger, financial reporting, and fiscal operations. The incumbent joins a team that is responsible for maintaining the integrity and accuracy of accounting records; preparing, reviewing, and analyzing financial information; performing account reconciliations; researching and resolving discrepancies; assisting with month-end and year-end closing activities; and supporting the preparation of the government's annual financial statements and related reports.

The position applies governmental accounting principles, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), applicable state and federal requirements, and established financial policies and procedures. The position works closely and collaboratively with their functional team and manager, as well, with departments throughout the organization, external auditors, and special district staff to ensure financial information is accurate, complete, timely, and properly supported.

Our ideal incumbent has great communication skills, enjoys working both as a team and independently, and has a passion for accounting, a desire to serve the public, and thrives on problem solving.

The Accountant-Auditor classification series is flexibly staffed, with advancement opportunities. The current recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy in the Auditor-Controller’s Office. The eligibility list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra-help vacancies for up to one year.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience and Education:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

• Pattern A:
  • Experience: No experience is required.
  • Education: A Bachelor’s degreefrom an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting or a closely related field. If the major has been in a field other than accounting, at least 15 units of college level accounting courses must have been completed.
• Pattern B:
  • Experience: Two years of recent professional level accounting experience equivalent to an Accountant-Auditor I.
  • Education: An Associate’s degree from an accredited college with major course work in accounting or a closely related field. If the major has been in a field other than accounting, at least 15 units of college level accounting courses must have been completed.
• Pattern C:
  • Certification: Possession of a Certified Public Accountant Certificate.

ACCOUNTANT-AUDITOR I ($46.99 - $57.11 hourly)

• Pattern A:
  • Experience: No experience is required.
  • Education: A Bachelor’s degreefrom an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting or a closely related field. If the major has been in a field other than accounting, at least 15 units of college level accounting courses must have been completed.
• Pattern B:
  • Experience: Two years of recent professional level accounting experience equivalent to an Accountant-Auditor I.
  • Education: An Associate’s degree from an accredited college with major course work in accounting or a closely related field. If the major has been in a field other than accounting, at least 15 units of college level accounting courses must have been completed.
• Pattern C:
  • Certification: Possession of a Certified Public Accountant Certificate.

ACCOUNTANT-AUDITOR II ($49.33 - $59.97 hourly)

• Pattern A:
  • Experience: Two years of professional level accounting and/or auditing experience, preferably in a government agency.
  • Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting or a closely related field. If the major has been in a field other than accounting, at least 15 units of college level accounting courses must have been completed.
• Pattern B:
  • Experience: Four years of progressively responsible professional level accounting and/or auditing experience within the last 24 months, preferably in a government agency.
  • Education:An Associate’s degree with major course work in accounting or a closely related field. If the major has been in a field other than accounting, at least 15 units of college level accounting courses must have been completed.
• Pattern C:
  • Certification: Possession of a Certified Public Accountant Certificate shall be considered equivalent to the above education and may be substituted for the two years of experience listed above on a year-for-year basis.

License or Certificate*

A position assigned to this class may require possession of a valid California Driver's License.

*Any license, certification, registration, or appointment required for this position shall be maintained (i.e., active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreed Winter Time Off:

• 32 hours of Winter Time Off

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Online Application Deadline: By 5:00 PM, PST, Friday September 4, 2026.

Application Screening & Supplemental Question Scoring: Tentatively scheduled for the week of September 7, 2026. Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. The most qualified applicants from scoring the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.

Oral Panel Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of September 21, 2026.

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.

Benefits

ADA Accommodation

Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at [phone].

Disaster Service Worker

Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experience emergencies (earthquakes, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (Cal. Gov. Code § 3101.)

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.