Siskiyou County, California
Supervising Accountant Auditor
Siskiyou County, California, Yreka, California, United States, 96097
Overview
The County of Siskiyou is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of any race, religion, or ancestry.
For exact salary information please refer to the current salary schedule, County website.
Definition Under general direction of the Auditor-Controller, to supervise and direct a group of fiscal staff in the Auditor-Controller's office as well as other departments in financial services and directly related functions, and independently provide complex professional financial services, and do related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics This is the working lead and/or advanced specialist level in the professional accountant/auditor services. Incumbents in this class exercise a high degree of independent judgment on diverse and specialized projects and have significant accountability and ongoing decision making associated with their work. This class is distinguished from the Assistant Auditor-Controller in that the latter is responsible for assisting in overall departmental administration, as well as directing day-to-day operations of the Auditor-Controller's department. In the absence of the Auditor-Controller and Assistant Auditor-Controller, however, this position acts responsibly in their absence.
Reports To Assistant Auditor/Controller, Auditor/Controller
Classifications Supervised Department Fiscal Officer, Accountant/Auditor I, II, III, and Fiscal Technician I, II, III. At the county entity level, performs or supervises budget planning, preparation, and justification and payroll; revenue forecasting; development and administration of systems for fiscal control, monitoring, and reporting. This position also evaluates staff or services; plans, organizes, assigns, and evaluates work; counsels employees, appraises performance, prepares documentation, and recommends discipline or performance recognition; interviews and recommends or selects candidates for employment; provides for employee training and development; guides subordinate supervisors in a variety of supervisory and personnel actions; represents the department within areas of expertise to other county departments, external agencies, and the public; develops and implements departmental administrative policies and procedures; directs preparation of a variety of reports, correspondence, contracts, and documents; interprets and applies policies, procedures, and contracts; supervises or performs analysis of needs and arranging and coordinating provision of equipment, office space, supplies, and/or other resources for projects and programs.
Knowledge of
Principles and practices of public administration fiscal management and budgeting.
Laws, rules, regulations, and policies affecting the financial operations and transactions of the county.
Government cost accounting and budgeting.
Auditing theory, principles, and techniques and their application to government finance.
Principles of account classification.
Budget development and control.
The County's computerized financial management, payroll, and property tax systems.
Principles of work direction, work coordination, and training.
Effective personnel administration including effective employee supervision, training, evaluation, and development.
Program planning and development.
Electronic Management Information (MIS) systems and usage.
Administration of external funding source monies such as grants, revenue reimbursements, and bond issues.
Contract preparation, negotiation, and administration
Desired Skills
Plan, organize, supervise, manage, and administer the administrative programs and services of the assigned unit within the Auditor's office.
Provide direction, supervision, training, and work evaluations for assigned staff.
Develop, organize, interpret, and analyze statistical data.
Develop and administer budgets and control expenditures.
Develop and maintain effective public relations efforts.
Develop and prepare statistics, records, and required reports in a timely and comprehensive manner.
Communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.
Ability to present appropriate facts and recommendations in graphic, written, and oral form.
Effectively represent the assigned department in contacts with the public, community organizations, and other government agencies.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Training and Experience Any combination of training or experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the listed duties is qualifying. A typical way, but not required, to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:
Education equivalent to completion of a Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field with three years of responsible professional experience in a county Auditor's office at a level equivalent to the County's Accountant/Auditor III.
OR
Experience equivalent to five years of responsible professional experience in a county Auditor's office at a level equivalent to the County's Accountant/Auditor III or other Auditor supervisory position.
Special Requirements Possession of or ability to obtain a valid and appropriate driver’s license.
Typical Physical Requirements Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.
Typical Working Conditions Work is performed in an office environment; continuous contact with other staff.
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For exact salary information please refer to the current salary schedule, County website.
Definition Under general direction of the Auditor-Controller, to supervise and direct a group of fiscal staff in the Auditor-Controller's office as well as other departments in financial services and directly related functions, and independently provide complex professional financial services, and do related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics This is the working lead and/or advanced specialist level in the professional accountant/auditor services. Incumbents in this class exercise a high degree of independent judgment on diverse and specialized projects and have significant accountability and ongoing decision making associated with their work. This class is distinguished from the Assistant Auditor-Controller in that the latter is responsible for assisting in overall departmental administration, as well as directing day-to-day operations of the Auditor-Controller's department. In the absence of the Auditor-Controller and Assistant Auditor-Controller, however, this position acts responsibly in their absence.
Reports To Assistant Auditor/Controller, Auditor/Controller
Classifications Supervised Department Fiscal Officer, Accountant/Auditor I, II, III, and Fiscal Technician I, II, III. At the county entity level, performs or supervises budget planning, preparation, and justification and payroll; revenue forecasting; development and administration of systems for fiscal control, monitoring, and reporting. This position also evaluates staff or services; plans, organizes, assigns, and evaluates work; counsels employees, appraises performance, prepares documentation, and recommends discipline or performance recognition; interviews and recommends or selects candidates for employment; provides for employee training and development; guides subordinate supervisors in a variety of supervisory and personnel actions; represents the department within areas of expertise to other county departments, external agencies, and the public; develops and implements departmental administrative policies and procedures; directs preparation of a variety of reports, correspondence, contracts, and documents; interprets and applies policies, procedures, and contracts; supervises or performs analysis of needs and arranging and coordinating provision of equipment, office space, supplies, and/or other resources for projects and programs.
Knowledge of
Principles and practices of public administration fiscal management and budgeting.
Laws, rules, regulations, and policies affecting the financial operations and transactions of the county.
Government cost accounting and budgeting.
Auditing theory, principles, and techniques and their application to government finance.
Principles of account classification.
Budget development and control.
The County's computerized financial management, payroll, and property tax systems.
Principles of work direction, work coordination, and training.
Effective personnel administration including effective employee supervision, training, evaluation, and development.
Program planning and development.
Electronic Management Information (MIS) systems and usage.
Administration of external funding source monies such as grants, revenue reimbursements, and bond issues.
Contract preparation, negotiation, and administration
Desired Skills
Plan, organize, supervise, manage, and administer the administrative programs and services of the assigned unit within the Auditor's office.
Provide direction, supervision, training, and work evaluations for assigned staff.
Develop, organize, interpret, and analyze statistical data.
Develop and administer budgets and control expenditures.
Develop and maintain effective public relations efforts.
Develop and prepare statistics, records, and required reports in a timely and comprehensive manner.
Communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.
Ability to present appropriate facts and recommendations in graphic, written, and oral form.
Effectively represent the assigned department in contacts with the public, community organizations, and other government agencies.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Training and Experience Any combination of training or experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the listed duties is qualifying. A typical way, but not required, to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:
Education equivalent to completion of a Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field with three years of responsible professional experience in a county Auditor's office at a level equivalent to the County's Accountant/Auditor III.
OR
Experience equivalent to five years of responsible professional experience in a county Auditor's office at a level equivalent to the County's Accountant/Auditor III or other Auditor supervisory position.
Special Requirements Possession of or ability to obtain a valid and appropriate driver’s license.
Typical Physical Requirements Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.
Typical Working Conditions Work is performed in an office environment; continuous contact with other staff.
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