Supervising Accountant/Auditor

San Bernardino County; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County through the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (ATC) invites applications for the Supervising Accountant/Auditors role. The position performs advanced cost accounting and conducts complex integrated audits across departments, recommending priorities and schedules.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in accounting/finance, at least two years of professional-level accounting including supervisory exposure, and an active CPA license or substantial governmental

Qualifications

• Must possess a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics or an equivalent field with 30 semester units in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced cost accounting and complex audits across departments.
• Review and manage audits and accounting tasks; set priorities and schedules.
• Coordinate with management on sensitive problems and propose procedures to increase efficiency.
• Assist in developing audit plans and schedules for the County.

Skills

Leadership / Supervisory experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree with 30 accounting units (or equivalent)

Job description

San Bernardino County is recruiting for Supervising Accountant/Auditors

Perform advanced, complex cost accounting work or perform the most difficult and complex integrated financial, operational, compliance and/or fraud audits; reviews and performs extensive and complex accounting work involving the complete fiscal activities of a department; recommends audit priorities and schedules; confers with management on sensitive problems; analyzes and proposes procedures to increase efficiency.

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

A current vacancy exists at the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (ATC) office.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the County.

Auditing Pay Differential - 2.0% above base rate of pay. (ATC and HS only)

Certified Public Accountant Stipend - $750 annual CPA stipend for employees who attain and maintain a valid CPA License.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job‑specific benefits, refer to Summary ofBenefits and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

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.

CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING 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 accounting or auditing experience, of which one (1) year must be equivalent to a Senior Accountant/Auditor with San Bernardino County.

Important Notes: 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 Addition: 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, lead or supervisory experience over professional‑level accounting staff, an active CPA license, and/or extensive governmental accounting experience.

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.

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, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy. (All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application.)

For important details about the employment and application process, including helpful tips, review the following links: Employment Hiring Process Information, SBC LevelUp - The Hiring Journey, Guide to Completing a County Job Application.