Senior Accountant/Auditor

San Bernardino County

is recruiting for a

Senior Accountant/Auditor

who performs 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. COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS Annual Across the Board Salary Increases on February 2026 * Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 14 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. HEALTH BENEFITS PAID TIME OFF RETIREMENT PERKS

Medical and Dental: Family Coverage Vision: Employee Coverage Premium Subsidies to offset health costs Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified health care expenses Up to 4 weeks with accruable vacation with cash-out option 11 days accruable sick leave 15 paid holidays Perfect attendance leave Flexible 9/80 work schedule (in some departments) Generous Pension Retirement reciprocity may be available! 457(b) Deferred Retirement Medical Trust DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long Term Disability - Wellness Program For additional information click

here

. The eligible list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill vacancies throughout the County as well as in the

County Fire Department

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

County Fire Department

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 County Fire and Special Districts Accountant III is $69,347 - $100,443 annually (range 39); for additional details, refer to the

Fire Auxiliary Services Unit MOU

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. Sponsorship:

San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. *Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance. 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

professional-level

auditing or accounting experience. IMPORTANT NOTES: 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.)

Click

here

for more information on evaluation services. 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 Procedure: NOTE:

There is a six (6) month waiting period to re-apply for the same job classification (title and level). Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible as

this recruitment may close at any time . To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application. If you require

technical assistance , please click

HERE

to review the Government Jobs

online application guide

or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application. EEO/ADA:

San Bernardino County is an

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation:

If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the

Special Testing Accommodations Request Form

within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans’ Preference:

Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er)

who are not current County employees

may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click

here

for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points. For important information on employment processes and submitting job applications, see links below:

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process #J-18808-Ljbffr