Auditor

Judicial Branch of California; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision benefits

Pension (CalPERS)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Flexible spending program

Commuting reimbursement

401(k) and 457 plans

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Judicial Council of California is seeking an Auditor to perform compliance audits of superior courts and other judicial branch entities in accordance with the Council’s policies. The role requires reviewing financial information, understanding state accounting practices, and collaborating with staff across offices.

The auditor will travel periodically with the audit team, work under the Senior Auditor, and engage with court personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or a related field with 3 years of professional auditing experience.
• Master’s degree in a related field (accountancy, public policy, or business) preferred.
• Two years as an Associate Analyst in similar duties may substitute for the degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance audits of superior courts and judicial branch entities.
• Review entity financial information and assess alignment with policies and procedures.
• Travel with audit team; interact with court staff and operate with some independence.

Skills

Auditing experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public policy understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/accounting

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

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.

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.

Some highlights of our benefits package include:

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Judicial Council of California Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Desirable Qualifications:

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