Auditor

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

pension

medical

dental

vision coverage

flexible spending

Public Sector Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

retirement savings plans

401(k)

457 deferred compensation plans

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Long Term Disability Program (employee

Group Legal Plan (employee)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the Auditor position in the Audit Services office. The Auditor conducts compliance audits of superior courts and other judicial branch entities based on the Council’s policies and procedures.

It requires a general understanding of the State’s accounting and financial reporting practices, under supervision. Occasional overnight travel is required, with hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, finance, accounting.
• Three (3) years of professional auditing or related experience; additional years may substitute bachelor’s degree.
• Desirable: CPA, CIA, or CFE certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs work on assigned audit engagements of superior courts and other judicial branch entities.
• Conducts audit or non-audit consultative work, as part of a team, of all sizes, complexities, or sensitivities relating to the operations, financial, and compliance activities of the judicial branch.
• Participates in entrance and exit conferences.
• Participates in planning the scope and approach of the audit or non-audit consultative review for assigned areas, organizes assigned work, and prepares work plan for review and approval by Senior Auditor and/or Audit Supervisor.
• Communicates unusual and technically challenging findings to Audit Services management identified during the course of the audit or non-audit consultative review, including technical, controversial, or sensitive results.
• Gathers information to determine the extent to which the auditee is complying with applicable policies and procedures, statutes, rules of court, and the terms and provisions of contracts and agreements.
• Gathers all types of information to determine the extent to which the branch is complying with policies and procedures, statutes, rules of court, and the terms and provisions of contracts and/or grant agreements.
• Prepares working papers to document the audit work performed and conclusions reached.

Skills

Auditor

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or accounting

Master's degree in related field

CPA/CIA/CFE desirable

Job description

$7,513.00 - $11,270.00 per Hour

• Performs work on assigned audit engagements of superior courts and other judicial branch entities.
• Conducts audit or non-audit consultative work, as part of a team, of all sizes, complexities, or sensitivities relating to the operations, financial, and compliance activities of the judicial branch.
• Participates in entrance and exit conferences.
• Participates in planning the scope and approach of the audit or non-audit consultative review for assigned areas, organizes assigned work, and prepares work plan for review and approval by Senior Auditor and/or Audit Supervisor.
• Communicates unusual and technically challenging findings to Audit Services management identified during the course of the audit or non-audit consultative review, including technical, controversial, or sensitive results.
• Gathers information to determine the extent to which the auditee is complying with applicable policies and procedures, statutes, rules of court, and the terms and provisions of contracts and agreements.
• Gathers all types of information to determine the extent to which the branch is complying with policies and procedures, statutes, rules of court, and the terms and provisions of contracts and/or grant agreements.
• Prepares working papers to document the audit work performed and conclusions reached.

Working Conditions

The Judicial Council strives for work-life balance, including substantial vacation and holiday time. In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package, including pension, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending, up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs, Public Sector Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and retirement savings plans. The San Francisco office is only a 7-minute walk from the downtown Civic Center BART station. In Sacramento, the office is located minutes from downtown, just north of Discovery Park.

The Judicial Council offers hybrid work arrangements for many positions. The successful candidate will be expected to work in person at the Judicial Council’s San Francisco or Sacramento office at least two days per week, based on their office leader’s direction, and reside in the areas surrounding these locations. To be eligible for Judicial Council employment and participation in the Judicial Council’s Hybrid Work Program, a prospective or current employee’s primary residence/remote work location must be in the State of California and within a 150-mile driving radius of their assigned reporting location.

Benefits

• pension
• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• flexible spending
• up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs
• Public Sector Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• retirement savings plans
• 401(k)
• 457 deferred compensation plans
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional)
• Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Health/Dental/Vision benefits program
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year
• Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave
• 1 personal holiday per year
• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• FlexElect Program
• Pretax Parking

$7,513 - $11,270 per month

# of Positions:

1

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Minimum Requirements

This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

• Auditor

Auditor $7,513.00 - $11,270.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Department Information

OVERVIEW

The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Auditor with the Audit Services office. The Auditor conducts compliance audits of superior courts and other judicial branch entities based on the Judicial Council’s policies and procedures. Such policies include the Trial Court Financial Policies and Procedures Manual and the California Rules of Court, among others. These audits also involve detailed review of the entity’s financial information and require, at a minimum, that the incumbent develops or possesses a general understanding of the State’s accounting and financial reporting practices. Working under the direction of a Senior Auditor, verbal and written communication skills are critical.

The position requires periodic overnight travel with the audit team, operates with a moderate degree of independence and supervision, and regularly interacts with court staff.

The Judicial Council

The Judicial Council of California is the policy setting body for the state court system and has constitutionally conferred statewide rule-making authority. This authority includes developing, advocating for, and allocating the judicial branch budget. A majority of Council members are California state justices and judges; however, the Council also includes lawyers, legislators, and court administrators.

By enhancing its role as a leadership, knowledge, and service resource for the judicial branch, the Judicial Council’s staff organization seeks to continue to evolve as one of California’s most dynamic public service entities, focused on improving access to justice for all Californians by innovating and responding to the changing needs of the courts and the public. As a government body charged with improving the statewide administration of justice, the Judicial Council has multiple offices with diverse responsibilities relating to court policy and operations. As employees of the council, every member of staff should view and approach their work as one Judicial Council with a public service mission that is greater than the sum of its parts.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 11/5/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field, and three

(3) years of professional experience in auditing, government public policy, or court finance or

accounting. An additional four (4) years of professional experience as noted above may substitute

for the bachelor’s degree. Or, additional directly related experience and/or education may be

substituted on a year-for-year basis.

OR

Master’s degree in a directly related field, such as accountancy, public policy, or business.

OR

Two (2) years as an Associate Analyst with the Judicial Council of California performing audit related duties or two (2) years of experience performing the duties of a class comparable in the level of responsibility to that of an Associate Analyst in a California superior court or California state level government entity

Please note, if you are selected for hire, verification of employment eligibility or authorization to work in the United States will be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Judicial Council of California Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.courts.ca.gov/careers

Human Resources Contact:
Willie Yapching
[phone]
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.