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San Bernardino County

Principal Accountant/Auditor

San Bernardino County, California, Missouri, United States, 65018

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Overview

The Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector's office and the Human Services Auditing Division are recruiting for Principal Accountant/Auditors who perform the most complex professional accounting duties, including preparation and interpretation of financial statements and reports; establishing new accounting procedures and controls; performing the most complex operational audits of departments, special districts, and programs; and analyzing and advising management on a variety of fiscal matters. The resulting eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies throughout the County as they occur. Responsibilities

Perform complex accounting duties and operational audits; prepare and interpret financial statements and reports; establish new accounting procedures and controls; analyze fiscal matters and advise management. Qualifications

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 are required if the degree is in another field. Experience:

Must possess three (3) years of professional-level auditing or accounting experience. Professional-level experience is defined as occupations requiring specialized knowledge usually acquired through principal work experience. Clerical/bookkeeping experience is not qualifying. Additional notes:

Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at an accredited college or university. If the degree is earned outside the U.S., an evaluation showing equivalency may be required. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and possession of one of the following designations: California Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, or Certified Information Systems Auditor. Benefits

Medical & Dental: Family Coverage Vision: Employee Coverage Premium subsidies to offset health costs Flexible Spending Account for qualified healthcare expenses Up to 4 weeks vacation with cash-out option 11 days 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; 529 Savings Plan; Short & Long-Term Disability Wellness Program; Commuter Services; Employee Discounts; Annual Tuition Reimbursement Review the job-specific Benefit Summary by following the provided link. Conditions of Employment

Travel:

A valid California Class C Driver License is required. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained. Sponsorship:

San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Application and Examination

The examination will include a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is advantageous to provide detailed work experience since resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of application materials. There is a six (6) month waiting period to re-apply for the same job classification. Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible, as recruitment may close at any time. Applicants will be notified of receipt; save confirmation for records. For technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact Applicant Support. EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Americans with Disabilities Act compliant employer. ADA accommodations are available during testing upon request. Veterans’ Preference points may be available for eligible veterans and certain spouses or widows/widowers.

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