Sr. Accountant/Auditor

County of Orange; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Orange is seeking a Senior Accountant/Auditor to join the Auditor-Controller department. The role involves accounting and auditing duties, including accounts payable, payroll, claims, and financial reporting, with opportunities to lead audits of County departments and contractors.

The position requires strong analytical and leadership skills, capacity to supervise staff, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly.

Qualifications

• Experience with financial statements and GAAS.
• Ability to prepare and present complex reports.
• CPA/CIA/CISA may be desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting and auditing duties including accounts payable and payroll.
• Conduct financial reporting, budgetary, and capital asset tasks.
• Prepare audit reports with recommendations and exercise independent judgement.

Skills

GAAS familiarity

Auditing

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Job description

SR. ACCOUNTANT/AUDITOR

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Sr. Accountant/Auditor positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will close on Friday, October 9, at 11:59 P.M. (PST).

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER

The Auditor-Controller Department is committed to serving Orange County by ensuring accountability over public spending, transparency of taxpayer dollars, and engaging the public in government. We carry out our vision and mission by conducting the Public's business with the highest ethical and due diligence standards by supporting ethical and responsible financial decisions throughout the County.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Senior Accountant/Auditor for the Auditor-Controller will perform accounting/auditing duties including accounts payable, payroll, claims, financial reporting, budget, general accounting, capital assets, audit, and/or cost accounting. This position must be familiar with policies, rules, and regulations related to accounting/auditing. The Senior Accountant/Auditor may perform financial and/or operational audits of County departments, districts, outside contractors, or lessees. They will also prepare audit reports with constructive recommendations based upon findings. In addition, they will exercise a considerable degree of independent judgement in supervising and planning work assigned to them, and receive only general guidance concerning responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will also have extensive experience in the following core competencies:

Technical Knowledge

• Experience with financial statements, data analysis, and/or an understanding of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
• Completing complex auditing tasks.
• Preparing and presenting complex reports in an appropriate format to various levels of staff including management and executives.
• A valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and/or Certified Internal Systems Auditor (CISA) certification is highly desired but not required.

Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.).

Problem Solving | Analytical Skills

• Assessing and analyzing complex and challenging issues associated with changes to accounting or auditing practices and communicate information and actions needed in a timely and responsive manner.
• Independently conduct research and accurately interpret relevant data to formulate recommendations for modifying program policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Working in a fast-paced environment while handling and prioritizing multiple projects and meeting deadlines with an accurate and complete work product.
• Analyzing and supporting planning efforts for identifying future resource needs and business process improvements.

Leadership | Supervision

• Supervising, training, assigning work to staff, monitor activities, and evaluate staff performance.
• Providing clear and concise instructions to staff and others to ensure operational compliance.
• Leading and reviewing the work of team members on multiple projects.
• Leading a high performance and forward-focused team of accounting professionals by inspiring, motivating, and empowering them to achieve agency goals and performance measures.
• Coaching and inspiring peers and subordinates to be results-oriented and manage day-to-day issues in support of maintaining a productive, creative, flexible, and innovative work environment.
• Taking responsibility for making decisions fairly and consistently that fosters a supportive working environment for maintaining the integrity of agency operations and delivering responsive and quality services.

Oral | Written Communication Skills

• Working effectively with various levels of the organization, including staff, supervisors, and upper-level management.
• Demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills; writing with excellent grammar skills and articulating ideas in an organized and effective manner.
• Communicating technical and complex information clearly and concisely.
• Listening effectively to others and shares technical knowledge with others.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)

Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Structured Oral Interview | SOI (Weighted 100%)

The Structured Oral Interview is a timed assessment. Applicants will provide answers to job-related questions, which will be rated by a panel of subject matter experts using standardized evaluation criteria. Only the most qualified candidates will move advance to the next step in the recruitment process or will be placed on the eligible list.

Eligible List

Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. Based on the County's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

Veterans Employment Preference

The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The County of Orange is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should notify the recruiter listed on the job posting as soon as possible. Documentation supporting the accommodation request may be required.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION

Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Sarah Correa at [e-mail] or 714-834-3116.

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.