The Job
San Bernardino Countyis recruiting for a
Senior Accountant/Auditors who perform 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.
Primary Accounting and/or Auditing duties may include: - Prepares or verifies a variety of complex accounting, statistical and narrative financial statements and reports requiring extensive analysis and interpretation of data.
- Gathers, analyzes, and evaluates diverse accounting data; develops trends, forecasts, and projections; based on analysis, makes recommendations on the fiscal operation of a department.
- Prepares and monitors program budgets and prepares claims that require extensive application of cost accounting.
- Establishes and maintains complex new departmental accounting systems and procedures and makes recommendations on the implementation of departmental accounting system revisions.
- Advises officials and management on accounting standards and procedures and on a variety of accounting and budgetary problems.
- Performs or participates in financial, compliance, and operational audits of County departments, special districts, and programs.
- Conducts more complex operational and compliance audits of all departments, Board-governed special districts, and grants.
- Determines scope of audit in consultation with management and within the constraints of time and staff available; prepares audit program.
- Performs more complex fiscal monitoring reviews of sub-recipients and vendors. Answers contractors’ technical questions regarding compliance with contract provisions, and state and federal regulations. Responds to contractors’ request for budget revision.
- Performs detailed testing, utilizing statistical sampling techniques when appropriate, to verify accuracy of data and effectiveness of accounting procedures and controls.
- Documents unfavorable findings in workpapers and makes specific recommendations according to the Institute of Internal Auditors standards (IIA Redbook).
- Confers with management regarding audit findings and specific accounting problems. Interprets funding regulations and provides technical financial guidance.
- Documents audit and fiscal monitoring testing and conclusion in work-papers and makes specific recommendation for corrective actions relating to any unfavorable conclusion or for improvement of controls or operations.
- Reviews annual and single audit reports for findings and corrective actions. Reviews and evaluates cost allocation plans for appropriateness and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Writes draft and final audit reports, incorporating comments of the audited activity's management; makes recommendations and findings and ensures proper distribution of reports.
- Performs more complex special research projects as necessary and assists external auditors in the preparation of the consolidated county financial statements.
- Conducts in entrance and exit conferences with review or audit clients.
COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS Annual Across the Board Salary Increases on February 2025/26*
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. 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 II is $67,329 - $97,510 annually (range 39); for additional details, refer to the Fire Auxiliary Services Unit MOU and Benefits Summary .
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. Incumbents will be required to make provision for transportation. At time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation.
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.
Minimum Requirements
REQUIRED: EDUCATION Must possess a b achelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or
closely related field.
Substitution: An active California Certified Public Accountant license may substitute for the education requirements. You must list your license on the license/certification section on your application.
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.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, extensive governmental accounting/auditing experience and possess one of the following designations: California Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner or Certified Information Systems Auditor.
Selection Process
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 : 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 ProcessAdministrative Services UnitThe County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits, please click here .
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
