San Bernardino County
Supervising Accountant/Auditor
San Bernardino County, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
San Bernardino County is recruiting for
Supervising Accountant/Auditors who
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.
COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS
Annual Across the Board Salary Increases on February 2026*
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5%
up to max step
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.
HEALTH BENEFITS
PAID TIME OFF
RETIREMENT PERKS
Medical & Dental: Family Coverage Vision: Employee Coverage Premium subsidies to offset health costs Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option 11 days accruable sick leave 15 paid holidays Perfect Attendance Leave Flexible work schedules (in some departments) Generous pension Retirement reciprocity may be available! 457(b) Deferred Compensation Retirement Medical Trust (RMT) DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement
Review the job-specific Benefit Summary by following this
link
. 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. *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 accounting or auditing experience, of which one (1) year must be equivalent to a
Senior Accountant/Auditor
with San Bernardino County. 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.)
Follow this
link
for more information on evaluation services.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in accounting, lead or supervisory experience overprofessional-level accounting staff, an active CPA license, and/or extensive governmental accounting experience.
Examination :
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 recruitmentmay close at any time
. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application as soon as possible. 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 , follow this link
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 your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
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
who are not current County employees
may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the
Veterans' Preference Information .
(All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required)
must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application .) For more important details, review the links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the County Employment Process #J-18808-Ljbffr
Supervising Accountant/Auditors who
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.
COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS
Annual Across the Board Salary Increases on February 2026*
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5%
up to max step
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.
HEALTH BENEFITS
PAID TIME OFF
RETIREMENT PERKS
Medical & Dental: Family Coverage Vision: Employee Coverage Premium subsidies to offset health costs Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option 11 days accruable sick leave 15 paid holidays Perfect Attendance Leave Flexible work schedules (in some departments) Generous pension Retirement reciprocity may be available! 457(b) Deferred Compensation Retirement Medical Trust (RMT) DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement
Review the job-specific Benefit Summary by following this
link
. 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. *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 accounting or auditing experience, of which one (1) year must be equivalent to a
Senior Accountant/Auditor
with San Bernardino County. 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.)
Follow this
link
for more information on evaluation services.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in accounting, lead or supervisory experience overprofessional-level accounting staff, an active CPA license, and/or extensive governmental accounting experience.
Examination :
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 recruitmentmay close at any time
. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application as soon as possible. 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 , follow this link
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 your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
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
who are not current County employees
may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the
Veterans' Preference Information .
(All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required)
must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application .) For more important details, review the links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the County Employment Process #J-18808-Ljbffr