Senior Accountant/Auditor

San Bernardino County; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auditing pay differential 2.0% above基

CPA stipend $750 annual

Job summary

San Bernardino County is seeking a Senior Accountant/Auditor to perform complex accounting duties, prepare and interpret financial statements, and advise management on fiscal matters.

The role may involve establishing new controls and conducting audits across departments, districts, and programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics or equivalent with 30 semester units in accounting.
• Two years of full-time equivalent professional-level auditing and/or accounting experience.
• Degrees or coursework from accredited institutions; for non-U.S. education, evaluation reports may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex professional accounting duties, including preparation and interpretation of financial statements and reports.
• Establish new accounting procedures and controls; conduct audits of departments, districts, and programs.
• Analyze and advise management on a variety of fiscal matters.

Skills

Accounting

Auditing

Financial reporting

Government accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Job description

San Bernardino County is recruiting for a Senior Accountant/Auditors who perform complex professional accounting duties requiring preparation and interpretation of financial statements and reports; establishes new accounting procedures and controls; performs complex compliance and operational audits of departments, special districts, and programs; analyzes and advises management on a variety of fiscal matters.

For more detailed information, refer to the Senior Accountant/Auditor job description.

The resulting eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies throughout the County as they occur.

Auditing Pay Differential

• 2.0% above base rate of pay. (ATC/HS only)

Certified Public Accountant Stipend

• $750 annual CPA stipend for employees who attain and maintain a valid CPA License.

Excellent Benefits

• Auditing Pay Differential - 2.0% above base rate of pay. (ATC/HS only)
• Certified Public Accountant Stipend - $750 annual CPA stipend for employees who attain and maintain a valid CPA License.
• To review job-specific benefits, refer to Summary ofBenefits and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

The eligible list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill vacancies in the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts Department. Applicants will be asked to indicate their availability and preference for referral to the different agencies in the Supplemental Questionnaire.

The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts Department are separate entities from San Bernardino County, and as such, compensation and benefits for their positions are set forth in a different compensation plan.

The salary for San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (Accountant (Fire Department)) is $75,067 - $106,121 annually (range N39). For additional details, refer to the Fire Auxiliary Services Unit MOU and Benefits Summary.

The salary for Special Districts (Accountant III (Special Districts)) is $75,046 - $108,721 annually (range N39). For additional details, refer to the Non-Represented Employee Compensation Plan and Benefits Summary.

Conditions of Employment

Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Background: Candidates selected for this position must pass a background investigation and medical examination including drug screening; candidates selected for law enforcement departments, public safety positions, or positions where legally required, must pass a more stringent background check.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Candidate Requirements

• Education: Must possess a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics or a bachelor's degree in another field which must include 30 semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in accounting. (Transcripts with qualifying coursework is required if degree is in another field.)
• Experience: Must possess two (2) years of full-time equivalent professional-level auditing and/or accounting experience.
• Experience: Professional-level experience is defined as occupations that require specialized knowledge usually acquired through principal work experience. Clerical/bookkeeping experience is not considered qualifying.
• Education: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable. For education evaluation services, refer to Naces.)

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, extensive governmental accounting/auditing experience and possess one of the following designations: California Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner or Certified Information Systems Auditor.

Examination Procedure

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

Application Information

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy. (All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application.)