COUNTY OF LAKE, CA
Lake County, California, United States
General Recruitment Information Recruitments for County positions are typically conducted to establish eligibility lists to fill countywide vacancies that occur during the active status of those lists (approximately 3 -12 months). Any person on a promotional eligibility list will be considered first by the hiring department(s) before persons on an open eligibility list. The County of Lake only accepts applications for permanent positions when actively recruiting. Only online applications are accepted. It is the responsibility of each applicant to review the full job description and requirements. The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. Veteran's Preference. To apply for County examinations - All applications for County examinations must be submitted through the County's online application system. A completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each online application. All permanent County recruitments will be posted at www.co.lake.ca.us with a link to the online application. The County of Lake reserves the right to limit the number of applications that will be accepted for any open recruitment, and any such limit will be included on the job posting. When a limit is posted, the recruitment is subject to close at any time prior to the final filing date. Completed online application packets must be submitted by the close of business on the date that the recruitment closes . All relevant experience must be included on the application to be considered - resumes and other attached documents will not be used to qualify an applicant. Relevant experience and/or education may be substituted at a ratio of 2 to 1 for the purpose of meeting minimum qualifications and applicants should contact the Human Resources department for details. Important Notice - The provisions listed on job postings, job descriptions, or other recruitment materials do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Benefits may vary between bargaining units. Any provisions contained within job postings, job descriptions or other recruitment material may be modified or revoked without notice. All County of Lake applicants who are given a conditional employment offer must comply with the County's pre-employment medical review program before they may be appointed to the County position. Additional Information This recruitment is open continuously. The first review of applications will be completed on March 5, 2024. Applications submitted after this date will be screened as received . Minimum Qualifications ACCOUNTANT-AUDITOR I Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License. Possession of Certified Public Accountant license is highly desirable. Education and Experience: Equivalent to an Associate degree from an accredited college with major coursework in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or a closely related field. AND One (1) year of full-time experience performing accounting, auditing, or fiscal control duties. An accounting certificate is considered equivalent to an Associate degree if the number of units completed is equivalent to 60 semester units. Additional directly related education and/or experience may be substituted. ACCOUNTANT-AUDITOR II Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License. Possession of a Certified Public Accountant license is highly desirable. Education and Experience: Equivalent to an Associate degree from an accredited college with major coursework in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or a closely related field. AND Two (2) years of full-time experience performing accounting, auditing, or fiscal control duties comparable to that of an Accountant-Auditor I with the County of Lake. An accounting certificate is considered equivalent to an Associate degree if the number of units completed is equivalent to 60 semester units. Additional directly related education and/or experience may be substituted. ACCOUNTANT-AUDITOR SENIOR Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License. Possession of a Certified Public Accountant license is highly desirable. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or a directly related field and four (4) years of full-time experience performing accounting, auditing, and/or fiscal control activities. Additional directly related education and/or experience may be substituted. Job Description ACCOUNTANT-AUDITOR I DEFINITION Under direct supervision, learns and performs a variety of accounting, fiscal analysis, and auditing work in the preparation, maintenance, and analysis of County fiscal records and financial transactions; learns and applies County fiscal policies, procedures, and systems; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the entry-level class in the Accountant-Auditor series. Incumbents perform routine accounting and auditing work requiring a general working knowledge of accounting principles and practices while learning to perform duties requiring greater complexity. This classification is used exclusively in the Auditor-Controller’s Office. The Accountant-Auditor I is distinguished from Accountant-Auditor II in that the latter is responsible for independently performing the full range of complex accounting, fiscal analysis, and auditing duties within the Auditor-Controller’s Office. The Accountant-Auditor series is distinguished from the Accountant series in that the incumbents are expected to perform accounting and auditing functions across vastly different governmental services, encompassing all departments within the County government. Positions in the Accountant-Auditor series are flexibly staffed. Incumbents may advance to the higher classifications after gaining the knowledge, skill, experience, licenses, and certifications which meet the qualifications for and demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direct supervision from assigned supervisory or management staff, depending on areas of work assignments. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. May serve as a lead to technical and administrative support staff. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Performs complex accounting and auditing work in the establishment and maintenance of County fiscal records. Maintains a variety of ledgers and journals. Reviews fiscal records to ensure proper disbursement of funds. Tracks grant funds and consolidates data. Maintains and balances revenue information. Audits financial records and prepares information for outside audits. Prepares a variety of financial reports and statements. Assists with the development and control of budget information. Performs special financial analysis assignments. Coordinates balancing of cash accounts with the banks and other responsible county departments. Coordinates posting of journal entries. Reconciles problem accounts. Oversees contract administration. Provides lead direction, work coordination, and training as assigned. Serves as a liaison with other government agencies, auditors, and the public. Researches, interprets, and complies with all County accounting policies, generally accepted accounting principles, reporting requirements, and rules and regulations of governmental accounting across multiple functions. Advises and assists a variety of fiscal managers, analysts, and accounting staff in other departments. Prepares and provides documentation for the annual audits. Performs verification of draft financial audit reports. Adjusts entries, after verification, as requested in audit reports. Provides County staff with a variety of information regarding fiscal processes and procedures. Performs coordination responsibilities regarding the county’s computerized financial management, payroll, and tax systems. May maintain and update the general ledger. May assist with coordination of property tax fiscal accounting with the Assessor’s Office and Tax Collector’s Office, as necessary. May prepare annual County/department cost allocation plans. May assist with payroll functions, as needed. Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and methods of public and governmental accounting and financing, including budgeting and auditing and their application to operations. Federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies applicable affecting the financial operations and transactions of the County. Auditing theory, principles, and techniques and the application thereof to government finance. Principles and procedures related to budgetary preparation, control, and development. Auditing reconciliation principles and methods. Principles and practices of internal and external auditing. County and department policies and procedures. ACCOUNTANT-AUDITOR II DEFINITION Under direct supervision, performs a variety of accounting, fiscal analysis, and auditing work in the preparation, maintenance, and analysis of County fiscal records and financial transactions; interprets and applies County fiscal policies, procedures, and systems; provides lead direction, work coordination, and training for other staff, as assigned; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the journey-level class in the Accountant-Auditor series. Incumbents independently perform a variety of accounting and auditing work requiring substantial knowledge and background. Incumbents exercise discretion and judgment in the performance of duties. This classification is used exclusively in the Auditor-Controller’s Office. The Accountant-Auditor series is distinguished from the Accountant series in that the incumbents are expected to perform accounting and auditing functions across vastly different governmental services, encompassing all departments within the county government. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direct supervision from assigned supervisory or management staff, depending on areas of work assignments. Exercises no supervision over staff. May provide lead direction, work coordination, and training to technical staff, as assigned. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Performs the complex accounting and auditing work in the establishment and maintenance of County fiscal records. Maintains a variety of ledgers and journals. Reviews fiscal records to ensure proper disbursement of funds. Tracks grant funds and consolidates data. Maintains and balances revenue information. Audits financial records and prepares information for outside audits. Prepares a variety of financial reports and statements. Assists with the development and control of budget information. Performs special financial analysis assignments. Coordinates balancing of cash accounts with the banks and other responsible county departments. Coordinates posting of journal entries. Reconciles problem accounts. Oversees contract administration. Provides lead direction, work coordination, and training, as assigned. Serves as a liaison with other government agencies, auditors, and the public. Interprets and applies all county accounting policies, generally accepted accounting principles and all rules and regulations of governmental accounting across multiple functions. Advises and assists a variety of fiscal managers, analysts, and accounting staff in other departments. Prepares and provides documentation for the annual audits. Performs verification of draft financial audit reports. Adjusts entries, after verification, as requested in audit reports. Provides other County staff with a variety of information regarding fiscal processes and procedures. May assist with coordination of property tax fiscal accounting with the Assessor’s Office and Tax Collector’s Office, as necessary. Performs some coordination responsibilities regarding the county’s computerized financial management, payroll, and tax systems. May maintain and update the general ledger. May prepare annual County/department cost allocation plans. May assist with payroll functions, as needed. Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and methods of public and governmental accounting and financing, including budgeting and auditing and their application to operations. Federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies applicable affecting the financial operations and transactions of the County. Auditing theory, principles, and techniques and the application thereof to government finance. Principles and practices of financial analysis, auditing, and reporting. Auditing reconciliation principles and methods. Principles and practices of internal and external auditing. County and department policies and procedures. Business arithmetic concepts. Customer service principles and techniques. Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Principles of lead direction, work coordination, and training. Written and oral communications skills. Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software applications) to conduct research, assess information, and/or prepare documentation. Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction Ability to: Perform a variety of complex accounting, auditing, and financial transaction work. Understand and apply all applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures. Analyze financial data and draw sound conclusions. Prepare, gather, organize, analyze, and present a variety of financial information and reports. Perform accurate arithmetic, financial, and statistical computations. Monitor and update fiscal records. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other staff. Provide lead direction, work coordination, and training, as assigned. Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned to perform a variety of work tasks. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License. Possession of a Certified Public Accountant license is highly desirable. Education and Experience: Equivalent to an Associate degree from an accredited college with major coursework in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or a closely related field. AND Two (2) years of full-time experience performing accounting, auditing, or fiscal control duties comparable to that of an Accountant-Auditor I with the County of Lake. An accounting certificate is considered equivalent to an Associate degree if the number of units completed is equivalent to 60 semester units. Additional directly related education and/or experience may be substituted. ACCOUNTANT-AUDITOR SENIOR DEFINITION Under general direction, performs a variety of the most complex accounting, fiscal analysis, and auditing work in the preparation, maintenance, and analysis of county fiscal records and financial transactions; interprets and applies county fiscal policies and procedures; provides lead direction, work coordination and training for other staff; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the advanced-level class in the Accountant-Auditor series. Incumbents are assigned exclusively to the Auditor-Controller’s Office. Incumbents have a greater degree of independence and lead work responsibility than individuals assigned to the lower-level classes. Incumbents are distinguished by their responsibility for conducting a variety of the most complex accounting and auditing work requiring substantial knowledge and background. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from management staff, depending on areas of work assignments. Provides lead direction, work coordination, and training, as assigned. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Performs the most complex accounting and auditing work in the establishment and maintenance of County fiscal records. Maintains a variety of ledgers and journals. Reviews fiscal records to ensure proper disbursement of funds. Tracks grant funds and consolidates data. Maintains and balances revenue information. Audits financial records and prepares information for outside audits. Prepares a variety of financial reports and statements. Assists with the development and control of budget information. Performs special financial analysis assignments. Coordinates balancing of cash accounts with the banks and other responsible county departments. Coordinates posting of journal entries. Reconciles problem accounts. Oversees contract administration. Provides lead direction, work coordination, and training, as assigned. Serves as a liaison with other government agencies, auditors, and the public. Interprets and applies all county accounting policies, generally accepted accounting principles and all rules and regulations of governmental accounting across multiple functions. Advises and assists a variety of fiscal managers, analysts, and accounting staff in other departments. Prepares and provides documentation for the annual audits. Performs verification of draft financial audit reports. Performs adjusting entries, after verification, as requested in audit reports. Provides other county staff with a variety of information regarding fiscal processes and procedures. Performs some coordination responsibilities regarding the county’s computerized financial management, payroll, and tax systems. May maintain and update the general ledger. May prepare annual county/department cost allocation plans. May assist with payroll functions, as needed. May assist with coordination of property tax fiscal accounting with the Assessor’s Office and Tax Collector’s Office, as necessary. Performs related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies applicable affecting the financial operations and transactions of the County. Principles, practices, and methods of public and governmental accounting and financing, including budgeting and auditing and their application to operations. Auditing theory, principles, and techniques and the application thereof to government finance. Principles and practices of financial analysis, auditing, and reporting. County and department policies and procedures. Business arithmetic concepts. Customer service principles and techniques. Applicable business equipment, databases, and software applications, as assigned. Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Principles of lead direction, work coordination, and training. Ability to: Provide lead direction, work coordination, and training, as assigned. Perform a variety of the most complex accounting, auditing, and financial transaction work. Analyze, interpret, and apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Analyze financial data and draw sound conclusions. Prepare, gather, organize, analyze, and present a variety of financial information and reports. Perform accurate arithmetic, financial, and statistical computations. Monitor and update fiscal records. Communicate effectively. Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other staff. Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, customers, and clients. Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned. Provide lead direction, work coordination, and training, as assigned. Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License. Possession of a Certified Public Accountant license is highly desirable. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or a directly related field and four (4) years of full-time experience performing accounting, auditing, and/or fiscal control activities. Additional directly related education and/or experience may be substituted. WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS The County of Lake is The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Incumbents generally work in a typical office environment with adequate light and temperature. There may be occasional exposure to extreme temperatures, loud noise, fumes, noxious odors, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation; underground, confined, or restricted workspaces; and heights more than five stories above ground level. Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law). Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary. Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County. The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect. RETIREMENT - County employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement system (CalPERS).CalPERS provides a defined benefit pension at retirement for County employees.The pension formulas and employee contribution amounts may vary by bargaining unit, date of hire, prior qualifying service, and classification. Please contact Human Resources for more information. HEALTH AND INSURANCE BENEFITS - Medical, dental, hospital, vision, life and disability coverage is available to employees and their dependents. The County contributes $1,500 of the monthly premiums for the insurance plan options. VACATION ACCRUAL may be adjusted for current city or county government employees. VACATION - 80 hours per year during the first five years of service, 120 hours per year after five years, and additional accruals based on years of service beyond fifteen years. Pro-rated for part-time employees. SICK LEAVE - Accrues at a rate of 96 hours per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees. HOLIDAYS - An average of twelve paid 8-hour holidays per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees. SALARY - Lake County has an adopted salary schedule. The salary range for most classifications is in five increments with a provision for longevity increases. Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range. SOCIAL SECURITY - County employees participate in Social Security. CALIFORNIA STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE - SDI is available to some County employees. DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS and CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIPS are available to County employees. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
General Recruitment Information Recruitments for County positions are typically conducted to establish eligibility lists to fill countywide vacancies that occur during the active status of those lists (approximately 3 -12 months). Any person on a promotional eligibility list will be considered first by the hiring department(s) before persons on an open eligibility list. The County of Lake only accepts applications for permanent positions when actively recruiting. Only online applications are accepted. It is the responsibility of each applicant to review the full job description and requirements. The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. Veteran's Preference. To apply for County examinations - All applications for County examinations must be submitted through the County's online application system. A completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each online application. All permanent County recruitments will be posted at www.co.lake.ca.us with a link to the online application. The County of Lake reserves the right to limit the number of applications that will be accepted for any open recruitment, and any such limit will be included on the job posting. When a limit is posted, the recruitment is subject to close at any time prior to the final filing date. Completed online application packets must be submitted by the close of business on the date that the recruitment closes . All relevant experience must be included on the application to be considered - resumes and other attached documents will not be used to qualify an applicant. Relevant experience and/or education may be substituted at a ratio of 2 to 1 for the purpose of meeting minimum qualifications and applicants should contact the Human Resources department for details. Important Notice - The provisions listed on job postings, job descriptions, or other recruitment materials do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Benefits may vary between bargaining units. Any provisions contained within job postings, job descriptions or other recruitment material may be modified or revoked without notice. All County of Lake applicants who are given a conditional employment offer must comply with the County's pre-employment medical review program before they may be appointed to the County position. Additional Information This recruitment is open continuously. The first review of applications will be completed on March 5, 2024. Applications submitted after this date will be screened as received . Minimum Qualifications ACCOUNTANT-AUDITOR I Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License. Possession of Certified Public Accountant license is highly desirable. Education and Experience: Equivalent to an Associate degree from an accredited college with major coursework in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or a closely related field. AND One (1) year of full-time experience performing accounting, auditing, or fiscal control duties. An accounting certificate is considered equivalent to an Associate degree if the number of units completed is equivalent to 60 semester units. Additional directly related education and/or experience may be substituted. ACCOUNTANT-AUDITOR II Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License. Possession of a Certified Public Accountant license is highly desirable. Education and Experience: Equivalent to an Associate degree from an accredited college with major coursework in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or a closely related field. AND Two (2) years of full-time experience performing accounting, auditing, or fiscal control duties comparable to that of an Accountant-Auditor I with the County of Lake. An accounting certificate is considered equivalent to an Associate degree if the number of units completed is equivalent to 60 semester units. Additional directly related education and/or experience may be substituted. ACCOUNTANT-AUDITOR SENIOR Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License. Possession of a Certified Public Accountant license is highly desirable. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or a directly related field and four (4) years of full-time experience performing accounting, auditing, and/or fiscal control activities. Additional directly related education and/or experience may be substituted. Job Description ACCOUNTANT-AUDITOR I DEFINITION Under direct supervision, learns and performs a variety of accounting, fiscal analysis, and auditing work in the preparation, maintenance, and analysis of County fiscal records and financial transactions; learns and applies County fiscal policies, procedures, and systems; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the entry-level class in the Accountant-Auditor series. Incumbents perform routine accounting and auditing work requiring a general working knowledge of accounting principles and practices while learning to perform duties requiring greater complexity. This classification is used exclusively in the Auditor-Controller’s Office. The Accountant-Auditor I is distinguished from Accountant-Auditor II in that the latter is responsible for independently performing the full range of complex accounting, fiscal analysis, and auditing duties within the Auditor-Controller’s Office. The Accountant-Auditor series is distinguished from the Accountant series in that the incumbents are expected to perform accounting and auditing functions across vastly different governmental services, encompassing all departments within the County government. Positions in the Accountant-Auditor series are flexibly staffed. Incumbents may advance to the higher classifications after gaining the knowledge, skill, experience, licenses, and certifications which meet the qualifications for and demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direct supervision from assigned supervisory or management staff, depending on areas of work assignments. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. May serve as a lead to technical and administrative support staff. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Performs complex accounting and auditing work in the establishment and maintenance of County fiscal records. Maintains a variety of ledgers and journals. Reviews fiscal records to ensure proper disbursement of funds. Tracks grant funds and consolidates data. Maintains and balances revenue information. Audits financial records and prepares information for outside audits. Prepares a variety of financial reports and statements. Assists with the development and control of budget information. Performs special financial analysis assignments. Coordinates balancing of cash accounts with the banks and other responsible county departments. Coordinates posting of journal entries. Reconciles problem accounts. Oversees contract administration. Provides lead direction, work coordination, and training as assigned. Serves as a liaison with other government agencies, auditors, and the public. Researches, interprets, and complies with all County accounting policies, generally accepted accounting principles, reporting requirements, and rules and regulations of governmental accounting across multiple functions. Advises and assists a variety of fiscal managers, analysts, and accounting staff in other departments. Prepares and provides documentation for the annual audits. Performs verification of draft financial audit reports. Adjusts entries, after verification, as requested in audit reports. Provides County staff with a variety of information regarding fiscal processes and procedures. Performs coordination responsibilities regarding the county’s computerized financial management, payroll, and tax systems. May maintain and update the general ledger. May assist with coordination of property tax fiscal accounting with the Assessor’s Office and Tax Collector’s Office, as necessary. May prepare annual County/department cost allocation plans. May assist with payroll functions, as needed. Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and methods of public and governmental accounting and financing, including budgeting and auditing and their application to operations. Federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies applicable affecting the financial operations and transactions of the County. Auditing theory, principles, and techniques and the application thereof to government finance. Principles and procedures related to budgetary preparation, control, and development. Auditing reconciliation principles and methods. Principles and practices of internal and external auditing. County and department policies and procedures. ACCOUNTANT-AUDITOR II DEFINITION Under direct supervision, performs a variety of accounting, fiscal analysis, and auditing work in the preparation, maintenance, and analysis of County fiscal records and financial transactions; interprets and applies County fiscal policies, procedures, and systems; provides lead direction, work coordination, and training for other staff, as assigned; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the journey-level class in the Accountant-Auditor series. Incumbents independently perform a variety of accounting and auditing work requiring substantial knowledge and background. Incumbents exercise discretion and judgment in the performance of duties. This classification is used exclusively in the Auditor-Controller’s Office. The Accountant-Auditor series is distinguished from the Accountant series in that the incumbents are expected to perform accounting and auditing functions across vastly different governmental services, encompassing all departments within the county government. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direct supervision from assigned supervisory or management staff, depending on areas of work assignments. Exercises no supervision over staff. May provide lead direction, work coordination, and training to technical staff, as assigned. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Performs the complex accounting and auditing work in the establishment and maintenance of County fiscal records. Maintains a variety of ledgers and journals. Reviews fiscal records to ensure proper disbursement of funds. Tracks grant funds and consolidates data. Maintains and balances revenue information. Audits financial records and prepares information for outside audits. Prepares a variety of financial reports and statements. Assists with the development and control of budget information. Performs special financial analysis assignments. Coordinates balancing of cash accounts with the banks and other responsible county departments. Coordinates posting of journal entries. Reconciles problem accounts. Oversees contract administration. Provides lead direction, work coordination, and training, as assigned. Serves as a liaison with other government agencies, auditors, and the public. Interprets and applies all county accounting policies, generally accepted accounting principles and all rules and regulations of governmental accounting across multiple functions. Advises and assists a variety of fiscal managers, analysts, and accounting staff in other departments. Prepares and provides documentation for the annual audits. Performs verification of draft financial audit reports. Adjusts entries, after verification, as requested in audit reports. Provides other County staff with a variety of information regarding fiscal processes and procedures. May assist with coordination of property tax fiscal accounting with the Assessor’s Office and Tax Collector’s Office, as necessary. Performs some coordination responsibilities regarding the county’s computerized financial management, payroll, and tax systems. May maintain and update the general ledger. May prepare annual County/department cost allocation plans. May assist with payroll functions, as needed. Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and methods of public and governmental accounting and financing, including budgeting and auditing and their application to operations. Federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies applicable affecting the financial operations and transactions of the County. Auditing theory, principles, and techniques and the application thereof to government finance. Principles and practices of financial analysis, auditing, and reporting. Auditing reconciliation principles and methods. Principles and practices of internal and external auditing. County and department policies and procedures. Business arithmetic concepts. Customer service principles and techniques. Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Principles of lead direction, work coordination, and training. Written and oral communications skills. Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software applications) to conduct research, assess information, and/or prepare documentation. Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction Ability to: Perform a variety of complex accounting, auditing, and financial transaction work. Understand and apply all applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures. Analyze financial data and draw sound conclusions. Prepare, gather, organize, analyze, and present a variety of financial information and reports. Perform accurate arithmetic, financial, and statistical computations. Monitor and update fiscal records. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other staff. Provide lead direction, work coordination, and training, as assigned. Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned to perform a variety of work tasks. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License. Possession of a Certified Public Accountant license is highly desirable. Education and Experience: Equivalent to an Associate degree from an accredited college with major coursework in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or a closely related field. AND Two (2) years of full-time experience performing accounting, auditing, or fiscal control duties comparable to that of an Accountant-Auditor I with the County of Lake. An accounting certificate is considered equivalent to an Associate degree if the number of units completed is equivalent to 60 semester units. Additional directly related education and/or experience may be substituted. ACCOUNTANT-AUDITOR SENIOR DEFINITION Under general direction, performs a variety of the most complex accounting, fiscal analysis, and auditing work in the preparation, maintenance, and analysis of county fiscal records and financial transactions; interprets and applies county fiscal policies and procedures; provides lead direction, work coordination and training for other staff; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the advanced-level class in the Accountant-Auditor series. Incumbents are assigned exclusively to the Auditor-Controller’s Office. Incumbents have a greater degree of independence and lead work responsibility than individuals assigned to the lower-level classes. Incumbents are distinguished by their responsibility for conducting a variety of the most complex accounting and auditing work requiring substantial knowledge and background. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from management staff, depending on areas of work assignments. Provides lead direction, work coordination, and training, as assigned. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Performs the most complex accounting and auditing work in the establishment and maintenance of County fiscal records. Maintains a variety of ledgers and journals. Reviews fiscal records to ensure proper disbursement of funds. Tracks grant funds and consolidates data. Maintains and balances revenue information. Audits financial records and prepares information for outside audits. Prepares a variety of financial reports and statements. Assists with the development and control of budget information. Performs special financial analysis assignments. Coordinates balancing of cash accounts with the banks and other responsible county departments. Coordinates posting of journal entries. Reconciles problem accounts. Oversees contract administration. Provides lead direction, work coordination, and training, as assigned. Serves as a liaison with other government agencies, auditors, and the public. Interprets and applies all county accounting policies, generally accepted accounting principles and all rules and regulations of governmental accounting across multiple functions. Advises and assists a variety of fiscal managers, analysts, and accounting staff in other departments. Prepares and provides documentation for the annual audits. Performs verification of draft financial audit reports. Performs adjusting entries, after verification, as requested in audit reports. Provides other county staff with a variety of information regarding fiscal processes and procedures. Performs some coordination responsibilities regarding the county’s computerized financial management, payroll, and tax systems. May maintain and update the general ledger. May prepare annual county/department cost allocation plans. May assist with payroll functions, as needed. May assist with coordination of property tax fiscal accounting with the Assessor’s Office and Tax Collector’s Office, as necessary. Performs related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies applicable affecting the financial operations and transactions of the County. Principles, practices, and methods of public and governmental accounting and financing, including budgeting and auditing and their application to operations. Auditing theory, principles, and techniques and the application thereof to government finance. Principles and practices of financial analysis, auditing, and reporting. County and department policies and procedures. Business arithmetic concepts. Customer service principles and techniques. Applicable business equipment, databases, and software applications, as assigned. Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Principles of lead direction, work coordination, and training. Ability to: Provide lead direction, work coordination, and training, as assigned. Perform a variety of the most complex accounting, auditing, and financial transaction work. Analyze, interpret, and apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Analyze financial data and draw sound conclusions. Prepare, gather, organize, analyze, and present a variety of financial information and reports. Perform accurate arithmetic, financial, and statistical computations. Monitor and update fiscal records. Communicate effectively. Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other staff. Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, customers, and clients. Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned. Provide lead direction, work coordination, and training, as assigned. Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License. Possession of a Certified Public Accountant license is highly desirable. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or a directly related field and four (4) years of full-time experience performing accounting, auditing, and/or fiscal control activities. Additional directly related education and/or experience may be substituted. WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS The County of Lake is The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Incumbents generally work in a typical office environment with adequate light and temperature. There may be occasional exposure to extreme temperatures, loud noise, fumes, noxious odors, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation; underground, confined, or restricted workspaces; and heights more than five stories above ground level. Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law). Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary. Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County. The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect. RETIREMENT - County employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement system (CalPERS).CalPERS provides a defined benefit pension at retirement for County employees.The pension formulas and employee contribution amounts may vary by bargaining unit, date of hire, prior qualifying service, and classification. Please contact Human Resources for more information. HEALTH AND INSURANCE BENEFITS - Medical, dental, hospital, vision, life and disability coverage is available to employees and their dependents. The County contributes $1,500 of the monthly premiums for the insurance plan options. VACATION ACCRUAL may be adjusted for current city or county government employees. VACATION - 80 hours per year during the first five years of service, 120 hours per year after five years, and additional accruals based on years of service beyond fifteen years. Pro-rated for part-time employees. SICK LEAVE - Accrues at a rate of 96 hours per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees. HOLIDAYS - An average of twelve paid 8-hour holidays per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees. SALARY - Lake County has an adopted salary schedule. The salary range for most classifications is in five increments with a provision for longevity increases. Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range. SOCIAL SECURITY - County employees participate in Social Security. CALIFORNIA STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE - SDI is available to some County employees. DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS and CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIPS are available to County employees. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Description THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICS AGENCY The El Dorado County Health And Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Their programs and services include: Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community and Social Services. Their over 600 employees are dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of those in their communities. THE OPPORTUNITY You will have the opportunity to supervise a team of accountants and supporting fiscal staff responsible for the accounting and reporting functions of the agency. You will perform professional internal auditing and accounting work associated with payroll, accounts payables, accounts receivables and the general ledger relating to County records and procedures. IDEAL CANDIDATE Ideal candidate should demonstrate attention to detail, sound knowledge of accounting practices and principles, as well as strong leadership skills. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience in fund accounting, cost allocation, monitoring budgets, working in a fast-paced environment, meeting multiple deadlines and multi-tasking. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to: Review and analyze departmental and County accounting procedures for conformance with laws, regulations and accepted accounting practices; recommend improvements to such procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Prepare and direct the preparation of audits, financial statements and varied fiscal reports. Review accounting documents to ensure accuracy of information and calculations and make correcting entries. Examine supporting documentation to establish proper authorization and conformance with agreements, contracts, and state and federal regulations. Prepare and maintain control and subsidiary accounting records involving a variety of transactions and accounts. Supervise internal auditing and related support staff and activities; plan, schedule and assign work. Participate in the hiring of assigned staff; train staff in County and departmental policies and procedures. Evaluate employee performance, counsel employees and effectively recommend initial discipline and other personnel decisions. For a full description of job responsibilities click here . Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations: A combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying; however, education may not solely substitute for the required experience. Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, economics or a closely related field AND Either two years of internal auditing experience at a level equivalent to the County's class of Accountant/Auditor OR three years of journey-level accounting experience at a level equivalent to the class of Accountant II. Licenses and Certificates: Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record. Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Supervising Accountant/Auditor, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions. SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Rachel Wallick in Human Resources at rachel.wallick@edcgov.us. RECRUITMENT PROCESS The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process. Training and Experience Review (Weighted 100%): A training and experience review consists of candidates responding to supplemental questions on the job application. A subject matter expert will evaluate each candidate's responses based on predetermined criteria. The subject matter experts are not granted access to the candidate's application; therefore, responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough, detailed, and complete. Do not refer to resumes, cover letters, or other documentation as they will not be reviewed. Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation. For more information on the recruitment process, click here . Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Supervising Accountant Auditor. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. We currently have the following vacancies : One (1) full-time vacancy in the Health and Human Services Department, Administration Division, located in Placerville, CA. Click here for Frequently Asked Questions. The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just: 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento 50 miles from Sacramento Airport 129 miles to San Francisco Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County: Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports Skiing and Snowboarding Live Music and Music Festivals Local Craft Breweries and Wineries El Dorado County Fair Placerville Speedway Farm to Fork Restaurants Local Shopping Gems Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here for more information. CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO TO LEARN MORE! The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs! For your Health and Well-Being: Medical Dental Vision Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Basic Life Insurance Long Term Disability (LTD) Discounts on gym memberships For your Financial Future: CalPERSRetirement Deferred Compensation (457) Plans Optional Life Insurance For your Work/Life Balance: Paid Holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accruals To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here . Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Description THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICS AGENCY The El Dorado County Health And Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Their programs and services include: Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community and Social Services. Their over 600 employees are dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of those in their communities. THE OPPORTUNITY You will have the opportunity to supervise a team of accountants and supporting fiscal staff responsible for the accounting and reporting functions of the agency. You will perform professional internal auditing and accounting work associated with payroll, accounts payables, accounts receivables and the general ledger relating to County records and procedures. IDEAL CANDIDATE Ideal candidate should demonstrate attention to detail, sound knowledge of accounting practices and principles, as well as strong leadership skills. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience in fund accounting, cost allocation, monitoring budgets, working in a fast-paced environment, meeting multiple deadlines and multi-tasking. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to: Review and analyze departmental and County accounting procedures for conformance with laws, regulations and accepted accounting practices; recommend improvements to such procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Prepare and direct the preparation of audits, financial statements and varied fiscal reports. Review accounting documents to ensure accuracy of information and calculations and make correcting entries. Examine supporting documentation to establish proper authorization and conformance with agreements, contracts, and state and federal regulations. Prepare and maintain control and subsidiary accounting records involving a variety of transactions and accounts. Supervise internal auditing and related support staff and activities; plan, schedule and assign work. Participate in the hiring of assigned staff; train staff in County and departmental policies and procedures. Evaluate employee performance, counsel employees and effectively recommend initial discipline and other personnel decisions. For a full description of job responsibilities click here . Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations: A combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying; however, education may not solely substitute for the required experience. Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, economics or a closely related field AND Either two years of internal auditing experience at a level equivalent to the County's class of Accountant/Auditor OR three years of journey-level accounting experience at a level equivalent to the class of Accountant II. Licenses and Certificates: Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record. Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Supervising Accountant/Auditor, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions. SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Rachel Wallick in Human Resources at rachel.wallick@edcgov.us. RECRUITMENT PROCESS The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process. Training and Experience Review (Weighted 100%): A training and experience review consists of candidates responding to supplemental questions on the job application. A subject matter expert will evaluate each candidate's responses based on predetermined criteria. The subject matter experts are not granted access to the candidate's application; therefore, responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough, detailed, and complete. Do not refer to resumes, cover letters, or other documentation as they will not be reviewed. Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation. For more information on the recruitment process, click here . Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Supervising Accountant Auditor. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. We currently have the following vacancies : One (1) full-time vacancy in the Health and Human Services Department, Administration Division, located in Placerville, CA. Click here for Frequently Asked Questions. The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just: 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento 50 miles from Sacramento Airport 129 miles to San Francisco Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County: Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports Skiing and Snowboarding Live Music and Music Festivals Local Craft Breweries and Wineries El Dorado County Fair Placerville Speedway Farm to Fork Restaurants Local Shopping Gems Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here for more information. CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO TO LEARN MORE! The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs! For your Health and Well-Being: Medical Dental Vision Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Basic Life Insurance Long Term Disability (LTD) Discounts on gym memberships For your Financial Future: CalPERSRetirement Deferred Compensation (457) Plans Optional Life Insurance For your Work/Life Balance: Paid Holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accruals To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here . Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA
San Bernardino, California, United States
The Job San Bernardino County is recruiting for a Senior Supervising Accountant/ Auditors who supervises difficult professional accounting work or supervises and participates in financial, operational, and compliance 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 Senior Supervising Accountant/Auditor job description. The resulting eligible list may also be used to fill future vacancies throughout the County as they occur. COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS Annual Across the Board Salary Increases on February 2025/2026* Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to max step 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. 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 assessed values for previous fiscal year. 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 three (3) years of professional-level auditing or accounting experience AND one (1) year of full-scope supervisory experience OR two (2) years of lead 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 : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, May 03, 2024 . 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 Supervisory Unit The 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/ . *Retirement benefits subject to change. Closing Date/Time: 5/3/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Apr 14, 2024
Full Time
The Job San Bernardino County is recruiting for a Senior Supervising Accountant/ Auditors who supervises difficult professional accounting work or supervises and participates in financial, operational, and compliance 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 Senior Supervising Accountant/Auditor job description. The resulting eligible list may also be used to fill future vacancies throughout the County as they occur. COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS Annual Across the Board Salary Increases on February 2025/2026* Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to max step 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. 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 assessed values for previous fiscal year. 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 three (3) years of professional-level auditing or accounting experience AND one (1) year of full-scope supervisory experience OR two (2) years of lead 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 : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, May 03, 2024 . 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 Supervisory Unit The 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/ . *Retirement benefits subject to change. Closing Date/Time: 5/3/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Monterey County Human Resources
Salinas, California, United States
Position Description Exam: #20/20B22/01ND Final Filing Date: Open Until Filled Priority Screening Date: Monday, November 21, 2022 All application materials must be received by the priority screening date for a guaranteed review. Applications received after this date will be considered on an as needed basis. THE POSITION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION : The Monterey County Auditor-Controller seeks highly motivated professionals with thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to perform professional-level accounting duties preparing, maintaining, analyzing, auditing, reconciling, and verifying financial records and performing other work as required. There are currently two vacancies. DEPARTMENT : The Auditor-Controller is an elected official who provides the County of Monterey with financial leadership and expert advice on a wide range of fiscal matters and advocates financial integrity and accountability in all County business practices. The department consists of five divisions: Administration, Systems, General Accounting, Internal Audit, and Disbursements (Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Property Tax). Examples of Duties PARAMOUNT DUTIES Prepares complex accounting records and transactions; reviews accounting records and transactions for accuracy; analyzes records and transactions in order to project results; prepares large or complex federal or state claims; performs professional accounting and auditing duties; ensures financial solvency of assigned accounts. Oversees the preparation of or prepared a variety of comprehensive financial, narrative, and statistical reports, including the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, internal audit reports, state and federal reports and special district reports; prepares and submits mandated reports within established timeframes. Assists Auditor-Controller division chiefs with the implementation, oversight and auditing of accounting, budgetary, operational and other fiscal-related policies and procedures. Provides consulting services for departmental executive staff, finance and accounting managers, and CAO budget staff. Analyzes, reconciles, and issues sales and use tax payments; reviews and disburses vehicle license fees and sales tax realignments; documents, maintains, and monitors a variety of logs, procedures, and process to ensure accurate financial records. Calculates, posts, audits, and adjusts journal entries; updates accounts to reflect revenue and expenditures; audits accounts for errors and makes appropriate adjustments; coordinates and reconciles different computer financial systems; reconciles various financial statements to ensure accurate fund accounting; matches financial statements with cash amounts; reviews and approved account transfers and other transactions. Communicates with County staff, governmental agencies, and outside organizations to exchange information, coordinate activities, and resolves issues and concerns. Assists with preparation of Annual Continuing Disclosure Reports and other debt-related matters. Assists Auditor-Controller Analyst with gathering reports and analyzing data for the preparation of the County-Wide Cost Allocation Plan. Maintains current knowledge of and complies with applicable laws, codes, rules, regulations, established policies and procedures, and with generally accepted accounting principles; ensures accuracy of input and output data. Ensures integrity of financial information provided to the Board of Supervisors, County Administrative Officer, state and federal officials, auditors, and county staff; makes corrections to balance sheet accounts; reviews reconciliations; such as, warrants, payables, cash, and investments; performs variance analysis and makes appropriate corrections. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Thorough knowledge of: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Internal control systems and general ledger Methods, procedures, and terminology used in professional accounting. Financial statement and report analysis; techniques of financial forecasting. Principles, practices, and techniques of financial and statistical recordkeeping. Principles, practices, methods, and techniques in preparing financial statements and comprehensive accounting reports Working knowledge of: Principles and practices of governmental accounting (from thorough knowledge) Skill and Ability to: Interpret, explain, and apply legal and procedural rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and requirements. Interpret and apply professional and accounting principles and standards. Gather, organize, and evaluate data. Review, reconcile, and analyze financial statements and reports. Apply principles and practices of governmental accounting. Perform mathematical calculations. Meet schedules and timelines. Operate standard office equipment, including a computer and standard software. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; Provide excellent and courteous customer services and establish and maintain effective working relationships. Examples of Experience/Education/Training The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above may be acquired through various types of experience, education or training. Typical ways to acquire the required knowledge, skills, and abilities are listed below: Education: Completion of the requirements for a bachelor's degree, from an accredited college or university, in accounting, auditing, or a related field with an emphasis in accounting or auditing AND Experience : Three (3) years of experience performing full working-level accounting/auditing duties with a CPA firm, a public agency or private sector, of two years of experience at a level equivalent to an Accountant-Auditor II in Monterey County. Visit the Monterey County website to view the complete Job Description: http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/personnel/specifications.asp Additional Information CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following: Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting and a credit check. BENEFITS: Monterey County offers an excellent benefits package. To view the "X" Unit Benefit Summary please visit our website: https://www.co.monterey.ca.us/home/showdocument?id=62270 This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing. NOTES: As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary. APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES Apply On-line! Our Website: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/montereycounty Applications may be obtained from and submitted to: Monterey County Auditor-Controller Department Attn: Nairi Davis, Senior Personnel Analyst 168 W. Alisal Street, 3rd Floor, Salinas, CA 93901 Email: davisn@co.monterey.ca.us Phone: (831) 755-5092 The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. The competitive selection process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application packet will include: A completed County of Monterey Employment Application Responses to all the Supplemental Questions Priority Screening Date: Monday, November 21, 2022 Applicants who fail to provide all required materials will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the process may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercises, performance exam, and/or written examination. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County provides reasonable accommodations for the disabled. If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please call the Human Resources Analyst at (831) 755-5092 http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet
Mar 05, 2024
Full Time
Position Description Exam: #20/20B22/01ND Final Filing Date: Open Until Filled Priority Screening Date: Monday, November 21, 2022 All application materials must be received by the priority screening date for a guaranteed review. Applications received after this date will be considered on an as needed basis. THE POSITION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION : The Monterey County Auditor-Controller seeks highly motivated professionals with thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to perform professional-level accounting duties preparing, maintaining, analyzing, auditing, reconciling, and verifying financial records and performing other work as required. There are currently two vacancies. DEPARTMENT : The Auditor-Controller is an elected official who provides the County of Monterey with financial leadership and expert advice on a wide range of fiscal matters and advocates financial integrity and accountability in all County business practices. The department consists of five divisions: Administration, Systems, General Accounting, Internal Audit, and Disbursements (Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Property Tax). Examples of Duties PARAMOUNT DUTIES Prepares complex accounting records and transactions; reviews accounting records and transactions for accuracy; analyzes records and transactions in order to project results; prepares large or complex federal or state claims; performs professional accounting and auditing duties; ensures financial solvency of assigned accounts. Oversees the preparation of or prepared a variety of comprehensive financial, narrative, and statistical reports, including the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, internal audit reports, state and federal reports and special district reports; prepares and submits mandated reports within established timeframes. Assists Auditor-Controller division chiefs with the implementation, oversight and auditing of accounting, budgetary, operational and other fiscal-related policies and procedures. Provides consulting services for departmental executive staff, finance and accounting managers, and CAO budget staff. Analyzes, reconciles, and issues sales and use tax payments; reviews and disburses vehicle license fees and sales tax realignments; documents, maintains, and monitors a variety of logs, procedures, and process to ensure accurate financial records. Calculates, posts, audits, and adjusts journal entries; updates accounts to reflect revenue and expenditures; audits accounts for errors and makes appropriate adjustments; coordinates and reconciles different computer financial systems; reconciles various financial statements to ensure accurate fund accounting; matches financial statements with cash amounts; reviews and approved account transfers and other transactions. Communicates with County staff, governmental agencies, and outside organizations to exchange information, coordinate activities, and resolves issues and concerns. Assists with preparation of Annual Continuing Disclosure Reports and other debt-related matters. Assists Auditor-Controller Analyst with gathering reports and analyzing data for the preparation of the County-Wide Cost Allocation Plan. Maintains current knowledge of and complies with applicable laws, codes, rules, regulations, established policies and procedures, and with generally accepted accounting principles; ensures accuracy of input and output data. Ensures integrity of financial information provided to the Board of Supervisors, County Administrative Officer, state and federal officials, auditors, and county staff; makes corrections to balance sheet accounts; reviews reconciliations; such as, warrants, payables, cash, and investments; performs variance analysis and makes appropriate corrections. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Thorough knowledge of: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Internal control systems and general ledger Methods, procedures, and terminology used in professional accounting. Financial statement and report analysis; techniques of financial forecasting. Principles, practices, and techniques of financial and statistical recordkeeping. Principles, practices, methods, and techniques in preparing financial statements and comprehensive accounting reports Working knowledge of: Principles and practices of governmental accounting (from thorough knowledge) Skill and Ability to: Interpret, explain, and apply legal and procedural rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and requirements. Interpret and apply professional and accounting principles and standards. Gather, organize, and evaluate data. Review, reconcile, and analyze financial statements and reports. Apply principles and practices of governmental accounting. Perform mathematical calculations. Meet schedules and timelines. Operate standard office equipment, including a computer and standard software. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; Provide excellent and courteous customer services and establish and maintain effective working relationships. Examples of Experience/Education/Training The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above may be acquired through various types of experience, education or training. Typical ways to acquire the required knowledge, skills, and abilities are listed below: Education: Completion of the requirements for a bachelor's degree, from an accredited college or university, in accounting, auditing, or a related field with an emphasis in accounting or auditing AND Experience : Three (3) years of experience performing full working-level accounting/auditing duties with a CPA firm, a public agency or private sector, of two years of experience at a level equivalent to an Accountant-Auditor II in Monterey County. Visit the Monterey County website to view the complete Job Description: http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/personnel/specifications.asp Additional Information CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following: Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting and a credit check. BENEFITS: Monterey County offers an excellent benefits package. To view the "X" Unit Benefit Summary please visit our website: https://www.co.monterey.ca.us/home/showdocument?id=62270 This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing. NOTES: As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary. APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES Apply On-line! Our Website: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/montereycounty Applications may be obtained from and submitted to: Monterey County Auditor-Controller Department Attn: Nairi Davis, Senior Personnel Analyst 168 W. Alisal Street, 3rd Floor, Salinas, CA 93901 Email: davisn@co.monterey.ca.us Phone: (831) 755-5092 The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. The competitive selection process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application packet will include: A completed County of Monterey Employment Application Responses to all the Supplemental Questions Priority Screening Date: Monday, November 21, 2022 Applicants who fail to provide all required materials will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the process may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercises, performance exam, and/or written examination. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County provides reasonable accommodations for the disabled. If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please call the Human Resources Analyst at (831) 755-5092 http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA
San Bernardino, California, United States
The Job The Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector office and the Human Services Auditing Division is recruiting for Principal Accountant/ Auditors who perform the most complex professional accounting duties requiring preparation and interpretation of financial statements and reports; establishes new accounting procedures and controls; performs the most complex 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: Works as a lead accountant in the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector’s Internal Audits Division Controller or Property Tax Divisions or Human Services Auditing Division performing the most high-level and complex accounting duties, which vary based on assignment. Research proposed and new auditing and accounting legislation, procedures and determines the departmental impact and presents recommendations to management. 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. Consults with and advises departmental management and accounting/fiscal personnel on a variety of fiscal and operating matters. Advises officials and management on accounting standards and procedures and on a variety of accounting and budgetary problems. Trains subordinates; provides input on work performance evaluations; recommends disciplinary actions. Performs special research projects, creates procedures, determines the county-wide impact, and presents recommendations to management. Performs detail testing, utilizing statistical sampling techniques when appropriate, to verify accuracy of data and effectiveness of accounting procedures and controls. Assesses the quality of performance of the property tax, general accounting, and cost accounting activities and identifies opportunities for improvement. Reviews and analyzes proposed or adopted legislation’s (relating to financial, governmental, and tax accounting) impacts on county or group functions; formulates and recommends the group's reaction to such legislation; initiates new legislation as appropriate; interprets existing legislation and ensures cost/effective compliance throughout the group. Conducts the most 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 special research projects and assists external auditors in the preparation, audit, and issuance of various consolidated County financial statements. Assesses the quality of performance of the internal audit activity and identifies opportunities for improvement. Performs the most 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. 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. Coordinates all County External Audit contracts for audit activities with ATC and other County entities. Oversees the management of the case referrals from the ATC Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline. Writes draft and final audit reports, incorporating comments of the audited activity's management; makes recommendations and findings and ensures proper distribution of reports. Conducts in entrance and exit conferences with review or audit clients. Assigns segments of audits to subordinate Accountant/Auditors and determines scope of and approach to audits in consultation with management. COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS Annual Across the Board Salary Increases on February 2024/25/26* Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 14 Auditing Pay Differential - 2.0% above base rate of pay. (ATC and HS only) 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. **Classification contingent upon Board approval. Minimum Requirements REQUIRED: EDUCATION Must possess 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 three (3) 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 Process Administrative Services Unit The 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
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
The Job The Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector office and the Human Services Auditing Division is recruiting for Principal Accountant/ Auditors who perform the most complex professional accounting duties requiring preparation and interpretation of financial statements and reports; establishes new accounting procedures and controls; performs the most complex 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: Works as a lead accountant in the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector’s Internal Audits Division Controller or Property Tax Divisions or Human Services Auditing Division performing the most high-level and complex accounting duties, which vary based on assignment. Research proposed and new auditing and accounting legislation, procedures and determines the departmental impact and presents recommendations to management. 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. Consults with and advises departmental management and accounting/fiscal personnel on a variety of fiscal and operating matters. Advises officials and management on accounting standards and procedures and on a variety of accounting and budgetary problems. Trains subordinates; provides input on work performance evaluations; recommends disciplinary actions. Performs special research projects, creates procedures, determines the county-wide impact, and presents recommendations to management. Performs detail testing, utilizing statistical sampling techniques when appropriate, to verify accuracy of data and effectiveness of accounting procedures and controls. Assesses the quality of performance of the property tax, general accounting, and cost accounting activities and identifies opportunities for improvement. Reviews and analyzes proposed or adopted legislation’s (relating to financial, governmental, and tax accounting) impacts on county or group functions; formulates and recommends the group's reaction to such legislation; initiates new legislation as appropriate; interprets existing legislation and ensures cost/effective compliance throughout the group. Conducts the most 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 special research projects and assists external auditors in the preparation, audit, and issuance of various consolidated County financial statements. Assesses the quality of performance of the internal audit activity and identifies opportunities for improvement. Performs the most 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. 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. Coordinates all County External Audit contracts for audit activities with ATC and other County entities. Oversees the management of the case referrals from the ATC Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline. Writes draft and final audit reports, incorporating comments of the audited activity's management; makes recommendations and findings and ensures proper distribution of reports. Conducts in entrance and exit conferences with review or audit clients. Assigns segments of audits to subordinate Accountant/Auditors and determines scope of and approach to audits in consultation with management. COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS Annual Across the Board Salary Increases on February 2024/25/26* Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 14 Auditing Pay Differential - 2.0% above base rate of pay. (ATC and HS only) 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. **Classification contingent upon Board approval. Minimum Requirements REQUIRED: EDUCATION Must possess 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 three (3) 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 Process Administrative Services Unit The 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
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA
San Bernardino, California, United States
The Job ***Apply by 4/19 to be considered for invitation to our 1-Day Hiring Event on April 29th in San Bernardino! Interview and receive a conditional job offer same day!*** (Note: Hiring Event is for the Department of Behavioral Health only. All candidates placed on the eligible list will be considered for the Hiring Event as well as all other county-wide departments.) San Bernardino County is recruiting for Accountant/ Auditors who perform a variety of professional accounting and auditing duties; prepares factual and analytical statements and reports; analyzes and evaluates financial records; performs compliance and operational audits; prepares audit reports with findings and recommendations . Primary Accounting and/or Auditing duties may include: Prepares a variety of detailed accounting, statistical and/or narrative financial statements or reports requiring analysis and interpretation. Examines and analyzes fiscal documents to ensure adherence to established internal controls; verifies the accuracy of accounting records and transactions and effectiveness of record keeping systems. Prepares manual and computerized ledger entries, original entries, reconciliations, trial balances, and other fiscal record keeping work. Makes complex or difficult adjusting entries affecting several subsystems of a departmental accounting system. Recommends the installation of new or revised accounting systems, procedures, and records. Advises officials and departmental personnel on accounting and fiscal actions and procedures. Prepares, evaluates, justifies, and maintains budgets and establishes budgetary controls. Participates in financial, compliance, and operational audits of County departments, special districts, and programs under the direction of a team leader; performs audits of limited scope alone. Conducts operational and compliance audits of all departments, 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 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 Institute of internal Auditor 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 special research projects as necessary and assists external auditors in the preparation of the consolidated county financial statements. COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS Annual Across the Board Salary Increases on February 2024/25/26* Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 14 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. 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 $56,638 - $82,014 annually (range 32); 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 one (1) year 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 along with 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 Hiring Event for the Department of Behavioral Health will be held in San Bernardino. 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 Process Administrative Services Unit The 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
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
The Job ***Apply by 4/19 to be considered for invitation to our 1-Day Hiring Event on April 29th in San Bernardino! Interview and receive a conditional job offer same day!*** (Note: Hiring Event is for the Department of Behavioral Health only. All candidates placed on the eligible list will be considered for the Hiring Event as well as all other county-wide departments.) San Bernardino County is recruiting for Accountant/ Auditors who perform a variety of professional accounting and auditing duties; prepares factual and analytical statements and reports; analyzes and evaluates financial records; performs compliance and operational audits; prepares audit reports with findings and recommendations . Primary Accounting and/or Auditing duties may include: Prepares a variety of detailed accounting, statistical and/or narrative financial statements or reports requiring analysis and interpretation. Examines and analyzes fiscal documents to ensure adherence to established internal controls; verifies the accuracy of accounting records and transactions and effectiveness of record keeping systems. Prepares manual and computerized ledger entries, original entries, reconciliations, trial balances, and other fiscal record keeping work. Makes complex or difficult adjusting entries affecting several subsystems of a departmental accounting system. Recommends the installation of new or revised accounting systems, procedures, and records. Advises officials and departmental personnel on accounting and fiscal actions and procedures. Prepares, evaluates, justifies, and maintains budgets and establishes budgetary controls. Participates in financial, compliance, and operational audits of County departments, special districts, and programs under the direction of a team leader; performs audits of limited scope alone. Conducts operational and compliance audits of all departments, 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 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 Institute of internal Auditor 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 special research projects as necessary and assists external auditors in the preparation of the consolidated county financial statements. COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS Annual Across the Board Salary Increases on February 2024/25/26* Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 14 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. 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 $56,638 - $82,014 annually (range 32); 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 one (1) year 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 along with 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 Hiring Event for the Department of Behavioral Health will be held in San Bernardino. 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 Process Administrative Services Unit The 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
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA
San Bernardino, California, United States
The Job ***Apply by 4/19 to be considered for invitation to our 1-Day Hiring Event on April 29th in San Bernardino! Interview and receive a conditional job offer same day!*** (Note: Hiring Event is for the Department of Behavioral Health only. All candidates placed on the eligible list will be considered for the Hiring Event as well as all other county-wide departments.) San Bernardino County is 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 2024/25/26* 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 Hiring Event for the Department of Behavioral Health will be held in San Bernardino. 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 Process Administrative Services Unit The 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
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
The Job ***Apply by 4/19 to be considered for invitation to our 1-Day Hiring Event on April 29th in San Bernardino! Interview and receive a conditional job offer same day!*** (Note: Hiring Event is for the Department of Behavioral Health only. All candidates placed on the eligible list will be considered for the Hiring Event as well as all other county-wide departments.) San Bernardino County is 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 2024/25/26* 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 Hiring Event for the Department of Behavioral Health will be held in San Bernardino. 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 Process Administrative Services Unit The 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
Introduction This is a reinstatement, transfer or voluntary demotion opportunity for current and former regularly appointed employees of Alameda County. Reinstatement: Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 1744: On the request of a department head and approval of the Commission, a regularly appointed employee who resigned in good standing may, within three years after the effective date of his/her resignation, be reinstated in a position in the class from which he/she resigned or in a position in another class for which he/she may be eligible as determined by the Commission. Appointments by reinstatement following resignation are subject to the probationary period established for the class. You must have been a classified County employee in the same job code or in a job code at the same salary maximum and left the County in good standing. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. Transfer: You must be a current County classified employee in the same job code or in a job code with the same salary maximum for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. Voluntary Demotion: You must be a current County classified employee in a job code which is at a higher salary maximum than the vacancy for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY: The Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA) is comprised of over 2,300 employees working collectively and in partnership with community-based organizations, neighborhood groups and policy makers to serve the needs of the community. SSA is comprised of four operating departments: Agency Administration & Finance; Adult & Aging Services; Children & Family Services; and Workforce & Benefits Administration. SSA's mission is to promote the economic and social well-being of individuals, families, neighborhoods and communities. To learn more about the Alameda County Social Services Agency, please visit the website at https://www.alamedacountysocialservices.org/ . THE POSITION: Under direction, to perform varied and complex professional accounting work; to prepare analytical, narrative, statistical, and accounting reports; and to perform other related duties as required. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES This class represents higher skilled, journey level professional accounting positions. Incumbents of positions in this class work independently and do not require the technical supervision ordinarily given to the entry-level positions of Accountant-Auditors or lower classifications. In some smaller departments, Accountants may have a wide range of departmental accounting responsibility. In large departments having varied accounting functions, Accountants may maintain financial records for a department division. They prepare and review vouchers, warrants, purchase orders, requisitions, and similar financial documents. Positions in this class are distinguished from the next lower class of Accountant Auditor in that the latter is an entry level, trainee position. Accountant is distinguished from the next higher class of Senior Accountant in that the latter has program responsibility and performs the more difficult technical work and has lead and/or supervisory responsibilities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER I Experience : The equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience in the class of Accountant-Auditor in the Alameda County classified service. OR II Experience : The equivalent of four (4) years full-time increasingly responsible professional accounting, auditing or administrative experience which included significant accounting/fiscal duties and responsibilities. Substitution : Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in accounting, finance or other closely related field may be substituted for three years of the required experience. NOTE :The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NOTE : The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the “Examples of Duties” section of this specification. Knowledge of : Generally accepted accounting principles, governmental accounting and auditing principles, theory, and procedures. Business office practices. Working knowledge of computer spreadsheet and word processing applications. Ability to : Interpret and apply business and governmental laws and regulations. Prepare comprehensive, clear, and concise accounting and statistical reports. Operate standard office equipment. Read and interpret financial reports. Work independently. Exercise judgment. Communicate effectively in writing. Communicate effectively orally. Learn specific accounting information systems. BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. Conclusion TO APPLY: Please s ubmit a PDF copy of your completed application to ssadhro@acgov.org . If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please send your contact information and specific inquiries to ssadhro@acgov.org or call La Tonya Phillips at 510-271-9126. You are encouraged to apply immediately as this posting is open until filled and may close at anytime. Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Introduction This is a reinstatement, transfer or voluntary demotion opportunity for current and former regularly appointed employees of Alameda County. Reinstatement: Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 1744: On the request of a department head and approval of the Commission, a regularly appointed employee who resigned in good standing may, within three years after the effective date of his/her resignation, be reinstated in a position in the class from which he/she resigned or in a position in another class for which he/she may be eligible as determined by the Commission. Appointments by reinstatement following resignation are subject to the probationary period established for the class. You must have been a classified County employee in the same job code or in a job code at the same salary maximum and left the County in good standing. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. Transfer: You must be a current County classified employee in the same job code or in a job code with the same salary maximum for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. Voluntary Demotion: You must be a current County classified employee in a job code which is at a higher salary maximum than the vacancy for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY: The Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA) is comprised of over 2,300 employees working collectively and in partnership with community-based organizations, neighborhood groups and policy makers to serve the needs of the community. SSA is comprised of four operating departments: Agency Administration & Finance; Adult & Aging Services; Children & Family Services; and Workforce & Benefits Administration. SSA's mission is to promote the economic and social well-being of individuals, families, neighborhoods and communities. To learn more about the Alameda County Social Services Agency, please visit the website at https://www.alamedacountysocialservices.org/ . THE POSITION: Under direction, to perform varied and complex professional accounting work; to prepare analytical, narrative, statistical, and accounting reports; and to perform other related duties as required. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES This class represents higher skilled, journey level professional accounting positions. Incumbents of positions in this class work independently and do not require the technical supervision ordinarily given to the entry-level positions of Accountant-Auditors or lower classifications. In some smaller departments, Accountants may have a wide range of departmental accounting responsibility. In large departments having varied accounting functions, Accountants may maintain financial records for a department division. They prepare and review vouchers, warrants, purchase orders, requisitions, and similar financial documents. Positions in this class are distinguished from the next lower class of Accountant Auditor in that the latter is an entry level, trainee position. Accountant is distinguished from the next higher class of Senior Accountant in that the latter has program responsibility and performs the more difficult technical work and has lead and/or supervisory responsibilities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER I Experience : The equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience in the class of Accountant-Auditor in the Alameda County classified service. OR II Experience : The equivalent of four (4) years full-time increasingly responsible professional accounting, auditing or administrative experience which included significant accounting/fiscal duties and responsibilities. Substitution : Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in accounting, finance or other closely related field may be substituted for three years of the required experience. NOTE :The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NOTE : The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the “Examples of Duties” section of this specification. Knowledge of : Generally accepted accounting principles, governmental accounting and auditing principles, theory, and procedures. Business office practices. Working knowledge of computer spreadsheet and word processing applications. Ability to : Interpret and apply business and governmental laws and regulations. Prepare comprehensive, clear, and concise accounting and statistical reports. Operate standard office equipment. Read and interpret financial reports. Work independently. Exercise judgment. Communicate effectively in writing. Communicate effectively orally. Learn specific accounting information systems. BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. Conclusion TO APPLY: Please s ubmit a PDF copy of your completed application to ssadhro@acgov.org . If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please send your contact information and specific inquiries to ssadhro@acgov.org or call La Tonya Phillips at 510-271-9126. You are encouraged to apply immediately as this posting is open until filled and may close at anytime. Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $69,864 to $102,144 and $82,267 to $120,310 NOTES : Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. A Tax Auditor conducts or reviews field or office audits of accounting and related records of persons, businesses, and organizations to determine the accuracy of self-assessed tax payments to the City of Los Angeles; and performs internal audits of operations related to business tax and permit enforcement, audit, and administration. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Accounting; or Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and satisfactory completion of 24 semester or 32 quarter units in the following courses: Principles of Accounting I and II; Intermediate Accounting I and II; Cost Accounting; Auditing and two of any of the following courses: Governmental Accounting I and II, Tax Accounting, upper-level Information Technology, or Managerial Accounting. PROCESS NOTES College seniors who are within six months of graduation from an accredited college or university may apply. However, they cannot be appointed until the full education requirement is met.Applicants filing under Requirement No. 1 must list their school name and location, type of degree earned and major in the Education Section of the City Application. Applicants who fail to provide the information on their application will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.Applicants filing under Requirement No. 2 that have completed courses in Principles of Accounting I and II; Intermediate Accounting I and II; Cost Accounting; Auditing; Governmental Accounting I and II; Tax Accounting; upper-level Information Technology; or Managerial Accounting as stated in the requirement, must list the course titles with the number of semester or quarter units, school attended and completion dates in the Supplemental Questions Section of the City application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.A valid California driver's license is required. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).After being appointed to this position, Tax Auditors are expected to successfully complete an approximate seven-week class conducted by the City of Los Angeles, Office of Finance.Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf .Candidates completing the exam process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree or coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree; or their transcripts (annotated with qualifying courses as stated in Requirement #2, credit earned, and grade received) to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.Tax Auditors are required to perform field audits that necessitate travel to and from work at various locations within or outside of Los Angeles, and/or outside of the State.Tax Auditors will be required to utilize their personal vehicle in the performance of their duties. Upon appointment, they will be required to furnish an automobile, properly insured, for use in City service. Mileage and per diem will be paid in accordance with established policies. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION : In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions: A current and valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license issued by the California Board of Accountancy (CBA); orAn active Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). NOTES : Applicants must attach a copy of their Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification to the on-line application at the time of filing. The CPA license or CIA certification must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the license or certification is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the license or certification. Applicants who fail to submit the CPA license or CIA certification at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for the selective certification.Candidates with a current and valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license must be able to engage in the practice of public accountancy with no restrictions, terms, or conditions; and can perform audits and reviews.Candidates with an active Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification must have achieved certification status and reported required continuing professional education (CPE). WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lacity/default.cfm . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. Applications will only be accepted on the dates listed below: Friday, November 17, 2023 to Thursday, November 30, 2023 Friday, November 1, 2024 to Thursday, November 14, 2024 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles who meet the minimum requirements, or are on a reserve list; 2) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight : Technical Exercise - Advisory Presentation - Advisory Interview - 100% The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Reading Comprehension; Judgment and Decision Making; Attention to Detail; Fact Finding; Customer Service; Oral Communication; Written Communication; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: the elements of business operation as it relates to both large and small businesses, such as the type of industry and how revenue is generated; common business terminology as it relates to audits; source documents, such as the general ledger and income statements; secondary, non-standard sources of information pertinent to an audit, such as bank statements and rental agreements; General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and General Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS); basic accounting terminology; the differences between cash and accrual accounting basis; accounting calculations used to convert fiscal year to calendar year and from cash to accrual basis; basic arithmetic; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities. As part of the interview, candidates will be required to make a presentation to the interview board about an issue related to tax auditing. While the interview raters will not assign a separate score to the presentation, they will consider the appropriateness, practicality, and effectiveness of the presentation in their overall evaluations of the candidate's qualifications. Candidates should expect the interviewers to discuss the oral presentation with them during their interview. Specific information regarding the presentation which will be made during the interview will be e-mailed to those candidates invited to participate in the interview. Additional information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Tax Auditor. Prior to the interview, candidates will be required to complete an advisory technical exercise, which will consist of technical problems related to the duties and responsibilities of a Tax Auditor. This technical exercise material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for discussion with the candidate and for consideration in the overall evaluation of the candidate. Those who do not complete the advisory technical exercise will not be invited to the interview and will be considered to have failed the entire examination. To be considered complete, the advisory technical exercise must include a substantive response for each question or problem included in the advisory technical exercise for which a candidate is required to provide an answer. Please note that candidates must complete the advisory technical exercise and meet the minimum qualifications as stated on this bulletin in order to be considered further in the examination process. The advisory technical exercise will be administered on-line . Candidates invited to participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps on how to complete the on-line advisory technical exercise. Candidates who fail to complete the on-line advisory technical exercise may be disqualified. For candidates who apply between Friday, November 17, 2023 and Thursday, November 30, 2023 , it is anticipated that the on-line advisory technical exercise will be administered between Monday, January 8, 2024 and Monday, January 15, 2024 . For candidates who apply between Friday, November 1, 2024 and Thursday, November 14, 2024 , it is anticipated that the on-line advisory technical exercise will be administered between Monday, January 6, 2025 and Monday, January 13, 2025 . Candidates will be notified by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line. For candidates who apply between Friday, November 17, 2023 and Thursday, November 30, 2023 , it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of February 5, 2024 to February 16, 2024 . For candidates who apply between Friday, November 1, 2024 and Thursday, November 14, 2024 , it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of February 3, 2025 to February 14, 2025 . NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf .Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.Your rank on the eligible list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of the examination are merged onto one list.Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after six (6) months.You may take the Tax Auditor examination only once every 18 months under this bulletin.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required timeframe; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 07, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $69,864 to $102,144 and $82,267 to $120,310 NOTES : Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. A Tax Auditor conducts or reviews field or office audits of accounting and related records of persons, businesses, and organizations to determine the accuracy of self-assessed tax payments to the City of Los Angeles; and performs internal audits of operations related to business tax and permit enforcement, audit, and administration. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Accounting; or Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and satisfactory completion of 24 semester or 32 quarter units in the following courses: Principles of Accounting I and II; Intermediate Accounting I and II; Cost Accounting; Auditing and two of any of the following courses: Governmental Accounting I and II, Tax Accounting, upper-level Information Technology, or Managerial Accounting. PROCESS NOTES College seniors who are within six months of graduation from an accredited college or university may apply. However, they cannot be appointed until the full education requirement is met.Applicants filing under Requirement No. 1 must list their school name and location, type of degree earned and major in the Education Section of the City Application. Applicants who fail to provide the information on their application will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.Applicants filing under Requirement No. 2 that have completed courses in Principles of Accounting I and II; Intermediate Accounting I and II; Cost Accounting; Auditing; Governmental Accounting I and II; Tax Accounting; upper-level Information Technology; or Managerial Accounting as stated in the requirement, must list the course titles with the number of semester or quarter units, school attended and completion dates in the Supplemental Questions Section of the City application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.A valid California driver's license is required. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).After being appointed to this position, Tax Auditors are expected to successfully complete an approximate seven-week class conducted by the City of Los Angeles, Office of Finance.Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf .Candidates completing the exam process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree or coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree; or their transcripts (annotated with qualifying courses as stated in Requirement #2, credit earned, and grade received) to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.Tax Auditors are required to perform field audits that necessitate travel to and from work at various locations within or outside of Los Angeles, and/or outside of the State.Tax Auditors will be required to utilize their personal vehicle in the performance of their duties. Upon appointment, they will be required to furnish an automobile, properly insured, for use in City service. Mileage and per diem will be paid in accordance with established policies. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION : In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions: A current and valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license issued by the California Board of Accountancy (CBA); orAn active Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). NOTES : Applicants must attach a copy of their Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification to the on-line application at the time of filing. The CPA license or CIA certification must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the license or certification is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the license or certification. Applicants who fail to submit the CPA license or CIA certification at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for the selective certification.Candidates with a current and valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license must be able to engage in the practice of public accountancy with no restrictions, terms, or conditions; and can perform audits and reviews.Candidates with an active Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification must have achieved certification status and reported required continuing professional education (CPE). WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lacity/default.cfm . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. Applications will only be accepted on the dates listed below: Friday, November 17, 2023 to Thursday, November 30, 2023 Friday, November 1, 2024 to Thursday, November 14, 2024 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles who meet the minimum requirements, or are on a reserve list; 2) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight : Technical Exercise - Advisory Presentation - Advisory Interview - 100% The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Reading Comprehension; Judgment and Decision Making; Attention to Detail; Fact Finding; Customer Service; Oral Communication; Written Communication; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: the elements of business operation as it relates to both large and small businesses, such as the type of industry and how revenue is generated; common business terminology as it relates to audits; source documents, such as the general ledger and income statements; secondary, non-standard sources of information pertinent to an audit, such as bank statements and rental agreements; General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and General Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS); basic accounting terminology; the differences between cash and accrual accounting basis; accounting calculations used to convert fiscal year to calendar year and from cash to accrual basis; basic arithmetic; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities. As part of the interview, candidates will be required to make a presentation to the interview board about an issue related to tax auditing. While the interview raters will not assign a separate score to the presentation, they will consider the appropriateness, practicality, and effectiveness of the presentation in their overall evaluations of the candidate's qualifications. Candidates should expect the interviewers to discuss the oral presentation with them during their interview. Specific information regarding the presentation which will be made during the interview will be e-mailed to those candidates invited to participate in the interview. Additional information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Tax Auditor. Prior to the interview, candidates will be required to complete an advisory technical exercise, which will consist of technical problems related to the duties and responsibilities of a Tax Auditor. This technical exercise material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for discussion with the candidate and for consideration in the overall evaluation of the candidate. Those who do not complete the advisory technical exercise will not be invited to the interview and will be considered to have failed the entire examination. To be considered complete, the advisory technical exercise must include a substantive response for each question or problem included in the advisory technical exercise for which a candidate is required to provide an answer. Please note that candidates must complete the advisory technical exercise and meet the minimum qualifications as stated on this bulletin in order to be considered further in the examination process. The advisory technical exercise will be administered on-line . Candidates invited to participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps on how to complete the on-line advisory technical exercise. Candidates who fail to complete the on-line advisory technical exercise may be disqualified. For candidates who apply between Friday, November 17, 2023 and Thursday, November 30, 2023 , it is anticipated that the on-line advisory technical exercise will be administered between Monday, January 8, 2024 and Monday, January 15, 2024 . For candidates who apply between Friday, November 1, 2024 and Thursday, November 14, 2024 , it is anticipated that the on-line advisory technical exercise will be administered between Monday, January 6, 2025 and Monday, January 13, 2025 . Candidates will be notified by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line. For candidates who apply between Friday, November 17, 2023 and Thursday, November 30, 2023 , it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of February 5, 2024 to February 16, 2024 . For candidates who apply between Friday, November 1, 2024 and Thursday, November 14, 2024 , it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of February 3, 2025 to February 14, 2025 . NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf .Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.Your rank on the eligible list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of the examination are merged onto one list.Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after six (6) months.You may take the Tax Auditor examination only once every 18 months under this bulletin.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required timeframe; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Contra Costa County, CA
Martinez, California, United States
The Position Contra Costa County Auditor Controller's Department is recruiting to fill two (2) vacant Systems Accountant I positions located in Martinez, CA. Why Join Contra Costa County's Auditor-Controller's Office? The Systems Accountant I reports directly to the Assistant Auditor-Controller and will assist in the design, development, implementation, and documentation of the new and existing automation tools used by the Auditor-Controller's department. Systems Accountants are responsible for evaluating software requirements, system setup, configuration and management, resolving technical problems and issues, creating ad-hoc queries, generating reports, and providing technical assistance and training to the Accounting staff. This is an exciting time to join the department! The Auditor-Controller's Office just launched Workday countywide. We are looking for some additional staff to assist with the ongoing support needed for this system. We are looking for someone who is: Knowledgeable of generally accepted principles, and has prior experience performing functions related to financial system analysis, support, and implementation Able to troubleshoot technical issues and implement strategies to address problem areas Knowledgeable of principles and practices of information systems administration and report development Able to work in a fast-paced environment with direction given from multiple sources, with shifting priorities What you will typically be responsible for: Assisting internal staff with Excel, Word, or other business applications Assisting County Departments with Workday reports. Assisting County Departments with Workday job aide reviews. Assisting County Departments with Workday help desk tickets. Troubleshooting workflow processes that flow through multiple systems. A few reasons you might love this job: You will be helping others perform and improve their work. There may be changing and challenging assignments. There are nearby regional shorelines and hiking areas. A few challenges you might face in this job: You will need to implement Workday replacement processes to legacy system processes. You will need to harmonize department needs and desires with operational limitations. You may need to balance multiple high-priority assignments at the same time. Competencies Required: Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question. Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information. Using Technology : Working with electronic hardware and software applications. Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products. Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships. Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability. Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability. Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information. Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication. Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue. Writing: Communicating effectively in writing. Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers. Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals. Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace. Read the complete job description at www.cccounty.us/hr The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six months. Minimum Qualifications Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, finance, accounting, information systems or a closely related field. Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or its equivalent experience performing varied computerized accounting systems duties such as, researching and resolving software and data problems, training end users, creating documentation, analyzing manual and automated financial work processes, systems and procedures, and implementing new computer applications. Selection Process Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process. Training and Experience Evaluation: At the time of filing, within the supplemental questionnaire, candidates will be required to complete a training and experience questionnaire. Candidates that clearly meet the minimum qualifications, as described above, will have their training and experience responses evaluated. The training and experience questionnaire is designed to measure the candidate’s relevant education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the Systems Accountant I classification. (Weighted 100%). The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Alex Johnson at Alex.Johnson@hrd.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627. CONVICTION HISTORY After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law. To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 07, 2024
Full Time
The Position Contra Costa County Auditor Controller's Department is recruiting to fill two (2) vacant Systems Accountant I positions located in Martinez, CA. Why Join Contra Costa County's Auditor-Controller's Office? The Systems Accountant I reports directly to the Assistant Auditor-Controller and will assist in the design, development, implementation, and documentation of the new and existing automation tools used by the Auditor-Controller's department. Systems Accountants are responsible for evaluating software requirements, system setup, configuration and management, resolving technical problems and issues, creating ad-hoc queries, generating reports, and providing technical assistance and training to the Accounting staff. This is an exciting time to join the department! The Auditor-Controller's Office just launched Workday countywide. We are looking for some additional staff to assist with the ongoing support needed for this system. We are looking for someone who is: Knowledgeable of generally accepted principles, and has prior experience performing functions related to financial system analysis, support, and implementation Able to troubleshoot technical issues and implement strategies to address problem areas Knowledgeable of principles and practices of information systems administration and report development Able to work in a fast-paced environment with direction given from multiple sources, with shifting priorities What you will typically be responsible for: Assisting internal staff with Excel, Word, or other business applications Assisting County Departments with Workday reports. Assisting County Departments with Workday job aide reviews. Assisting County Departments with Workday help desk tickets. Troubleshooting workflow processes that flow through multiple systems. A few reasons you might love this job: You will be helping others perform and improve their work. There may be changing and challenging assignments. There are nearby regional shorelines and hiking areas. A few challenges you might face in this job: You will need to implement Workday replacement processes to legacy system processes. You will need to harmonize department needs and desires with operational limitations. You may need to balance multiple high-priority assignments at the same time. Competencies Required: Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question. Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information. Using Technology : Working with electronic hardware and software applications. Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products. Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships. Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability. Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability. Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information. Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication. Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue. Writing: Communicating effectively in writing. Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers. Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals. Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace. Read the complete job description at www.cccounty.us/hr The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six months. Minimum Qualifications Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, finance, accounting, information systems or a closely related field. Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or its equivalent experience performing varied computerized accounting systems duties such as, researching and resolving software and data problems, training end users, creating documentation, analyzing manual and automated financial work processes, systems and procedures, and implementing new computer applications. Selection Process Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process. Training and Experience Evaluation: At the time of filing, within the supplemental questionnaire, candidates will be required to complete a training and experience questionnaire. Candidates that clearly meet the minimum qualifications, as described above, will have their training and experience responses evaluated. The training and experience questionnaire is designed to measure the candidate’s relevant education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the Systems Accountant I classification. (Weighted 100%). The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Alex Johnson at Alex.Johnson@hrd.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627. CONVICTION HISTORY After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law. To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Announcement Number: 46454 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 02/28/2024 Recruiter: DARRELL MORLAN Phone: (775)684-0126 Email: darrell.morlan@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied ** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. The Position Executive Branch Auditors plan, organize and conduct comprehensive reviews of programs and activities of executive branch agencies in accordance with the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. The Governor's Finance Office, Division of Internal Audits, is recruiting for two Executive Branch Auditor 2 positions, geographically located in Carson City, Nevada. In accordance with the Standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors, incumbents in this position will plan, organize, and conduct audits and reviews on internal controls, accounts, records, activities, and operations of State agencies to ensure compliance with state and federal rules, regulations, and legal requirements and proper safeguarding of agency funds. This position reviews contracts and grants for compliance with state and federal guidelines; summarizes results in a report format issued to agency management and the Director of the Governor's Finance Office; makes oral and written presentations to agency management, discussing deficiencies and recommending corrective action; and may present final audit report findings to the Executive Branch Audit Committee. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*** To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0/ To Qualify: In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Current licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and two years of professional level auditing experience; OR a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, finance or closely related field and three years of professional auditing experience. At least one year of the experience must have included compliance, financial or performance audits; OR current certification as a Certified Internal Auditor and three years of professional auditing experience in compliance, financial, or performance audits or reviews; OR one year of experience as an Executive Branch Auditor I in Nevada State service to include the above detailed education and/or certification. Special Notes Incumbents licensed as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) must maintain their license as a condition of continuing employment. Incumbents licensed as Certified Internal Auditors must maintain their license as a condition of continuing employment. Incumbents who possess current licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in another state or jurisdiction must obtain certification by reciprocity in the State of Nevada within the probationary period. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Proof of a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following: Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here: Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Announcement Number: 46454 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 02/28/2024 Recruiter: DARRELL MORLAN Phone: (775)684-0126 Email: darrell.morlan@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied ** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. The Position Executive Branch Auditors plan, organize and conduct comprehensive reviews of programs and activities of executive branch agencies in accordance with the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. The Governor's Finance Office, Division of Internal Audits, is recruiting for two Executive Branch Auditor 2 positions, geographically located in Carson City, Nevada. In accordance with the Standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors, incumbents in this position will plan, organize, and conduct audits and reviews on internal controls, accounts, records, activities, and operations of State agencies to ensure compliance with state and federal rules, regulations, and legal requirements and proper safeguarding of agency funds. This position reviews contracts and grants for compliance with state and federal guidelines; summarizes results in a report format issued to agency management and the Director of the Governor's Finance Office; makes oral and written presentations to agency management, discussing deficiencies and recommending corrective action; and may present final audit report findings to the Executive Branch Audit Committee. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*** To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0/ To Qualify: In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Current licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and two years of professional level auditing experience; OR a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, finance or closely related field and three years of professional auditing experience. At least one year of the experience must have included compliance, financial or performance audits; OR current certification as a Certified Internal Auditor and three years of professional auditing experience in compliance, financial, or performance audits or reviews; OR one year of experience as an Executive Branch Auditor I in Nevada State service to include the above detailed education and/or certification. Special Notes Incumbents licensed as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) must maintain their license as a condition of continuing employment. Incumbents licensed as Certified Internal Auditors must maintain their license as a condition of continuing employment. Incumbents who possess current licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in another state or jurisdiction must obtain certification by reciprocity in the State of Nevada within the probationary period. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Proof of a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following: Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here: Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
Announcement Number: 46454 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 02/28/2024 Recruiter: DARRELL MORLAN Phone: (775)684-0126 Email: darrell.morlan@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied ** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. The Position Executive Branch Auditors plan, organize and conduct comprehensive reviews of programs and activities of executive branch agencies in accordance with the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. The Governor's Finance Office, Division of Internal Audits, is recruiting for two Executive Branch Auditor 2 positions, geographically located in Carson City, Nevada. In accordance with the Standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors, incumbents in this position will plan, organize, and conduct audits and reviews on internal controls, accounts, records, activities, and operations of State agencies to ensure compliance with state and federal rules, regulations, and legal requirements and proper safeguarding of agency funds. This position reviews contracts and grants for compliance with state and federal guidelines; summarizes results in a report format issued to agency management and the Director of the Governor's Finance Office; makes oral and written presentations to agency management, discussing deficiencies and recommending corrective action; and may present final audit report findings to the Executive Branch Audit Committee. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*** To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0/ To Qualify: In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Current licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and two years of professional level auditing experience; OR a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, finance or closely related field and three years of professional auditing experience. At least one year of the experience must have included compliance, financial or performance audits; OR current certification as a Certified Internal Auditor and three years of professional auditing experience in compliance, financial, or performance audits or reviews; OR one year of experience as an Executive Branch Auditor I in Nevada State service to include the above detailed education and/or certification. Special Notes Incumbents licensed as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) must maintain their license as a condition of continuing employment. Incumbents licensed as Certified Internal Auditors must maintain their license as a condition of continuing employment. Incumbents who possess current licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in another state or jurisdiction must obtain certification by reciprocity in the State of Nevada within the probationary period. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Proof of a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following: Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here: Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Announcement Number: 46454 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 02/28/2024 Recruiter: DARRELL MORLAN Phone: (775)684-0126 Email: darrell.morlan@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied ** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. The Position Executive Branch Auditors plan, organize and conduct comprehensive reviews of programs and activities of executive branch agencies in accordance with the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. The Governor's Finance Office, Division of Internal Audits, is recruiting for two Executive Branch Auditor 2 positions, geographically located in Carson City, Nevada. In accordance with the Standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors, incumbents in this position will plan, organize, and conduct audits and reviews on internal controls, accounts, records, activities, and operations of State agencies to ensure compliance with state and federal rules, regulations, and legal requirements and proper safeguarding of agency funds. This position reviews contracts and grants for compliance with state and federal guidelines; summarizes results in a report format issued to agency management and the Director of the Governor's Finance Office; makes oral and written presentations to agency management, discussing deficiencies and recommending corrective action; and may present final audit report findings to the Executive Branch Audit Committee. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*** To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0/ To Qualify: In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Current licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and two years of professional level auditing experience; OR a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, finance or closely related field and three years of professional auditing experience. At least one year of the experience must have included compliance, financial or performance audits; OR current certification as a Certified Internal Auditor and three years of professional auditing experience in compliance, financial, or performance audits or reviews; OR one year of experience as an Executive Branch Auditor I in Nevada State service to include the above detailed education and/or certification. Special Notes Incumbents licensed as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) must maintain their license as a condition of continuing employment. Incumbents licensed as Certified Internal Auditors must maintain their license as a condition of continuing employment. Incumbents who possess current licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in another state or jurisdiction must obtain certification by reciprocity in the State of Nevada within the probationary period. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Proof of a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following: Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here: Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
State of Nevada
Gardnerville, Nevada, United States
Announcement Number: 46454 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 02/28/2024 Recruiter: DARRELL MORLAN Phone: (775)684-0126 Email: darrell.morlan@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied ** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. The Position Executive Branch Auditors plan, organize and conduct comprehensive reviews of programs and activities of executive branch agencies in accordance with the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. The Governor's Finance Office, Division of Internal Audits, is recruiting for two Executive Branch Auditor 2 positions, geographically located in Carson City, Nevada. In accordance with the Standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors, incumbents in this position will plan, organize, and conduct audits and reviews on internal controls, accounts, records, activities, and operations of State agencies to ensure compliance with state and federal rules, regulations, and legal requirements and proper safeguarding of agency funds. This position reviews contracts and grants for compliance with state and federal guidelines; summarizes results in a report format issued to agency management and the Director of the Governor's Finance Office; makes oral and written presentations to agency management, discussing deficiencies and recommending corrective action; and may present final audit report findings to the Executive Branch Audit Committee. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*** To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0/ To Qualify: In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Current licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and two years of professional level auditing experience; OR a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, finance or closely related field and three years of professional auditing experience. At least one year of the experience must have included compliance, financial or performance audits; OR current certification as a Certified Internal Auditor and three years of professional auditing experience in compliance, financial, or performance audits or reviews; OR one year of experience as an Executive Branch Auditor I in Nevada State service to include the above detailed education and/or certification. Special Notes Incumbents licensed as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) must maintain their license as a condition of continuing employment. Incumbents licensed as Certified Internal Auditors must maintain their license as a condition of continuing employment. Incumbents who possess current licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in another state or jurisdiction must obtain certification by reciprocity in the State of Nevada within the probationary period. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Proof of a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following: Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here: Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Announcement Number: 46454 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 02/28/2024 Recruiter: DARRELL MORLAN Phone: (775)684-0126 Email: darrell.morlan@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied ** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. The Position Executive Branch Auditors plan, organize and conduct comprehensive reviews of programs and activities of executive branch agencies in accordance with the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. The Governor's Finance Office, Division of Internal Audits, is recruiting for two Executive Branch Auditor 2 positions, geographically located in Carson City, Nevada. In accordance with the Standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors, incumbents in this position will plan, organize, and conduct audits and reviews on internal controls, accounts, records, activities, and operations of State agencies to ensure compliance with state and federal rules, regulations, and legal requirements and proper safeguarding of agency funds. This position reviews contracts and grants for compliance with state and federal guidelines; summarizes results in a report format issued to agency management and the Director of the Governor's Finance Office; makes oral and written presentations to agency management, discussing deficiencies and recommending corrective action; and may present final audit report findings to the Executive Branch Audit Committee. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*** To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0/ To Qualify: In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Current licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and two years of professional level auditing experience; OR a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, finance or closely related field and three years of professional auditing experience. At least one year of the experience must have included compliance, financial or performance audits; OR current certification as a Certified Internal Auditor and three years of professional auditing experience in compliance, financial, or performance audits or reviews; OR one year of experience as an Executive Branch Auditor I in Nevada State service to include the above detailed education and/or certification. Special Notes Incumbents licensed as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) must maintain their license as a condition of continuing employment. Incumbents licensed as Certified Internal Auditors must maintain their license as a condition of continuing employment. Incumbents who possess current licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in another state or jurisdiction must obtain certification by reciprocity in the State of Nevada within the probationary period. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Proof of a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following: Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here: Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
Announcement Number: 46454 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 02/28/2024 Recruiter: DARRELL MORLAN Phone: (775)684-0126 Email: darrell.morlan@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied ** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. The Position Executive Branch Auditors plan, organize and conduct comprehensive reviews of programs and activities of executive branch agencies in accordance with the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. The Governor's Finance Office, Division of Internal Audits, is recruiting for two Executive Branch Auditor 2 positions, geographically located in Carson City, Nevada. In accordance with the Standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors, incumbents in this position will plan, organize, and conduct audits and reviews on internal controls, accounts, records, activities, and operations of State agencies to ensure compliance with state and federal rules, regulations, and legal requirements and proper safeguarding of agency funds. This position reviews contracts and grants for compliance with state and federal guidelines; summarizes results in a report format issued to agency management and the Director of the Governor's Finance Office; makes oral and written presentations to agency management, discussing deficiencies and recommending corrective action; and may present final audit report findings to the Executive Branch Audit Committee. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*** To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0/ To Qualify: In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Current licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and two years of professional level auditing experience; OR a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, finance or closely related field and three years of professional auditing experience. At least one year of the experience must have included compliance, financial or performance audits; OR current certification as a Certified Internal Auditor and three years of professional auditing experience in compliance, financial, or performance audits or reviews; OR one year of experience as an Executive Branch Auditor I in Nevada State service to include the above detailed education and/or certification. Special Notes Incumbents licensed as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) must maintain their license as a condition of continuing employment. Incumbents licensed as Certified Internal Auditors must maintain their license as a condition of continuing employment. Incumbents who possess current licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in another state or jurisdiction must obtain certification by reciprocity in the State of Nevada within the probationary period. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Proof of a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following: Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here: Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Announcement Number: 46454 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 02/28/2024 Recruiter: DARRELL MORLAN Phone: (775)684-0126 Email: darrell.morlan@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied ** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. The Position Executive Branch Auditors plan, organize and conduct comprehensive reviews of programs and activities of executive branch agencies in accordance with the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. The Governor's Finance Office, Division of Internal Audits, is recruiting for two Executive Branch Auditor 2 positions, geographically located in Carson City, Nevada. In accordance with the Standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors, incumbents in this position will plan, organize, and conduct audits and reviews on internal controls, accounts, records, activities, and operations of State agencies to ensure compliance with state and federal rules, regulations, and legal requirements and proper safeguarding of agency funds. This position reviews contracts and grants for compliance with state and federal guidelines; summarizes results in a report format issued to agency management and the Director of the Governor's Finance Office; makes oral and written presentations to agency management, discussing deficiencies and recommending corrective action; and may present final audit report findings to the Executive Branch Audit Committee. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*** To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0/ To Qualify: In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Current licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and two years of professional level auditing experience; OR a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, finance or closely related field and three years of professional auditing experience. At least one year of the experience must have included compliance, financial or performance audits; OR current certification as a Certified Internal Auditor and three years of professional auditing experience in compliance, financial, or performance audits or reviews; OR one year of experience as an Executive Branch Auditor I in Nevada State service to include the above detailed education and/or certification. Special Notes Incumbents licensed as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) must maintain their license as a condition of continuing employment. Incumbents licensed as Certified Internal Auditors must maintain their license as a condition of continuing employment. Incumbents who possess current licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in another state or jurisdiction must obtain certification by reciprocity in the State of Nevada within the probationary period. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Proof of a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following: Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here: Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: 4 year degree in accounting, business, social sciences, public administration, or related field. 4 years relevant experience, including 2 years lead or supervisory experience. Masters in related field can substitute for 1 year of experience. Licenses or Certifications: CIA , CGAP , CPA , CISA , CFE , or other relevant certification required. Notes to Applicants Working with Austin Water provides a number of benefits including medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information. When completing the City of Austin employment application: Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. Please include contact information from previous employers. A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. A resume and cover letter are required but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please do not use the phrase “see resume” or refer to other documents to complete your application. Do not leave the “Duties and Responsibilities” sections blank. These will be considered incomplete applications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you are selected to interview: Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job - specifically Microsoft Excel - will be assessed through skills testing with a required minimum passing score of 70%. Your skill level in Business Writing will also be assessed through a writing assessment. If you are selected for hire: Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) is required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization or institution. You must also provide proof of your professional licenses or certifications. If you are in the military or are a military veteran, you will need to provide a copy of the Member 4 page of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date. A criminal background investigation is required. Secondary Employment: All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department. AW must review all secondary employment. Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with AWU , as well as current AWU employees considering Secondary employment. Travel: If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations. Effective October 1, 2014, all Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite - including construction sites, parking lot, garage or in any personal vehicle located on the premises. Pay Range $33.05 - $42.14 Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, with limited flexibility. Austin Water has a hybrid Flexible Work Program, and eligible employees may participate with supervisor approval. Job Close Date 04/29/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 625 East 10th Street, Austin, TX Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience: Experience leading audits and audit teams. Experience working as a government auditor or internal auditor. Experience conducting fraud investigations. Experience using TeamMate or TeamMate+ audit software or other electronic working paper software. Ability to travel to more than one work location. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Manage complex audits, large projects, or fraud investigations. Prepare risk assessments of the department or specific processes to be audited. Plan audits, including objectives, scope, methodologies and audit program. Collect, review, and analyze various types of information and data that are significant to the project. Perform interviews of personnel in the course of performing projects. Perform tests of internal controls to ensure safeguarding of assets, compliance with laws and policies, accomplishment of objectives, reliability of information, and efficiency of operations. Prepare and review work papers and draft audit reports. Develop conclusions, recommend improvements and communicate audit results to auditees. Present audit results to audit committee and/or executive management. Develop audit policies, procedures, and templates. Coordinate with other agencies and auditors. Coach others on audit skills. Responsibilities - Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: This position is not responsible for supervising but may lead multiple projects, assign project tasks to others, review tasks performed by others, and coach others. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of the concepts for review and evaluation of internal control systems and auditing procedures. Knowledge of enterprise risk management methodologies. Knowledge of and ability to adhere to appropriate professional standards, including the Yellow Book and Red Book. Knowledge of statistical analysis and principles. Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of investigation as well as the ability to apply such knowledge to fraud investigations involving government activities and resources. Knowledge of performance measurement principles. Knowledge of audit project management. Knowledge of City of Austin and departmental auditing policies and procedures (preferred qualification). Knowledge of departmental business operations with regards to management practices, internal controls (preferred qualification). Knowledge of governmental and/or utility accounting principles (preferred qualification). Skilled in effective oral and/or written communication. Skilled in completing assigned duties and functions in a timely and effective manner. Skilled in resolving problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment. Skilled in examining financial and operational information systems. Skilled in identifying, obtaining, and analyzing information from a variety of sources, evaluating facts, and employing sound deductive reasoning to draw appropriate conclusions and make improvement recommendations. Skilled in compiling information and creating and delivering clear, concise, deductive, and fact-based project reports. Skilled in the development of the audit scope, objectives and methodology to identify and address risks and meet client needs. Skilled in developing and executing effective procedures for accomplishing an audit. Skilled in planning, leading, and coordinating fraud investigation, detection, and control projects. Skilled in identifying and conceptualizing complex issues, anticipate obstacles and propose solutions to overcome potential problems. Skilled in establishing and maintaining good working relations with other City employees and the public. Skilled in flexibility, versatility and effective team building to achieve project goals and objectives. Ability to maintain integrity, objectivity, and independence and implement appropriate standards of care in all scopes of work. Ability to consider alternative ideas or points of view. Ability to maintain high ethical standards in difficult situations. Ability to manage project tasks, resources, and timelines in an effective manner for multiple projects at a time. Ability to recognize the risks inherent to the subject matter of the project. Ability to coach and train others regarding processes and skills. Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and growth through the development of new skills, pursuit of applicable professional certifications, and involvement in professional organizations. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * This position requires a 4-year degree in accounting, business, social sciences, public administration, or related field, and 4 years relevant experience, including 2 years of lead or supervisory experience. A Master's degree in a related field can substitute for 1 year of experience. CIA, CGAP, CPA, CISA, CFE or other relevant certification is required. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes No * Which of the following certifications do you currently hold? Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) None * Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties? Yes No * This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired. I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation. * Do you have experience working as a government auditor or internal auditor? Both - (6.0 points) Governmental Auditor - (3.0 points) Internal Auditor - (3.0 points) Neither - (0.0 points) * Do you have experience leading and/or assisting with fraud investigations? Both - (6.0 points) Leading - (4.0 points) Assisting - (2.0 points) Neither - (0.0 points) * Which of the following describes the highest-level Teammate, Teammate+, or other electronic working paper software user role you have been assigned? None (0.0 points) Observer. Has view-only access Test Reviewer. Has the ability to view all data and can mark the procedures under the project as reviewed - (2-0 points) Test Manager: Can add and manage the procedures under the project. Has full access over the procedures, workpapers, issues and recommendations, and coaching notes. - (3.0 points) Manager Reviewer: Can add and get and update objects, add or generate audit reports, etc. Can view all data, mark the objects under the project as reviewed, and create issues and coaching notes. - (4.0 points) Owner: Can perform any available action within the project including closing the project, updating the profile, adding and getting and updating objects, adding or generating audit reports, etc. - (5.0 points) System Administrator: Can create roles, groups, and manage the TeamMate, TeamMate+ or other electronic working paper application. - (10.0 points) Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents
Mar 19, 2024
Full Time
Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: 4 year degree in accounting, business, social sciences, public administration, or related field. 4 years relevant experience, including 2 years lead or supervisory experience. Masters in related field can substitute for 1 year of experience. Licenses or Certifications: CIA , CGAP , CPA , CISA , CFE , or other relevant certification required. Notes to Applicants Working with Austin Water provides a number of benefits including medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information. When completing the City of Austin employment application: Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. Please include contact information from previous employers. A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. A resume and cover letter are required but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please do not use the phrase “see resume” or refer to other documents to complete your application. Do not leave the “Duties and Responsibilities” sections blank. These will be considered incomplete applications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you are selected to interview: Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job - specifically Microsoft Excel - will be assessed through skills testing with a required minimum passing score of 70%. Your skill level in Business Writing will also be assessed through a writing assessment. If you are selected for hire: Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) is required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization or institution. You must also provide proof of your professional licenses or certifications. If you are in the military or are a military veteran, you will need to provide a copy of the Member 4 page of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date. A criminal background investigation is required. Secondary Employment: All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department. AW must review all secondary employment. Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with AWU , as well as current AWU employees considering Secondary employment. Travel: If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations. Effective October 1, 2014, all Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite - including construction sites, parking lot, garage or in any personal vehicle located on the premises. Pay Range $33.05 - $42.14 Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, with limited flexibility. Austin Water has a hybrid Flexible Work Program, and eligible employees may participate with supervisor approval. Job Close Date 04/29/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 625 East 10th Street, Austin, TX Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience: Experience leading audits and audit teams. Experience working as a government auditor or internal auditor. Experience conducting fraud investigations. Experience using TeamMate or TeamMate+ audit software or other electronic working paper software. Ability to travel to more than one work location. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Manage complex audits, large projects, or fraud investigations. Prepare risk assessments of the department or specific processes to be audited. Plan audits, including objectives, scope, methodologies and audit program. Collect, review, and analyze various types of information and data that are significant to the project. Perform interviews of personnel in the course of performing projects. Perform tests of internal controls to ensure safeguarding of assets, compliance with laws and policies, accomplishment of objectives, reliability of information, and efficiency of operations. Prepare and review work papers and draft audit reports. Develop conclusions, recommend improvements and communicate audit results to auditees. Present audit results to audit committee and/or executive management. Develop audit policies, procedures, and templates. Coordinate with other agencies and auditors. Coach others on audit skills. Responsibilities - Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: This position is not responsible for supervising but may lead multiple projects, assign project tasks to others, review tasks performed by others, and coach others. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of the concepts for review and evaluation of internal control systems and auditing procedures. Knowledge of enterprise risk management methodologies. Knowledge of and ability to adhere to appropriate professional standards, including the Yellow Book and Red Book. Knowledge of statistical analysis and principles. Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of investigation as well as the ability to apply such knowledge to fraud investigations involving government activities and resources. Knowledge of performance measurement principles. Knowledge of audit project management. Knowledge of City of Austin and departmental auditing policies and procedures (preferred qualification). Knowledge of departmental business operations with regards to management practices, internal controls (preferred qualification). Knowledge of governmental and/or utility accounting principles (preferred qualification). Skilled in effective oral and/or written communication. Skilled in completing assigned duties and functions in a timely and effective manner. Skilled in resolving problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment. Skilled in examining financial and operational information systems. Skilled in identifying, obtaining, and analyzing information from a variety of sources, evaluating facts, and employing sound deductive reasoning to draw appropriate conclusions and make improvement recommendations. Skilled in compiling information and creating and delivering clear, concise, deductive, and fact-based project reports. Skilled in the development of the audit scope, objectives and methodology to identify and address risks and meet client needs. Skilled in developing and executing effective procedures for accomplishing an audit. Skilled in planning, leading, and coordinating fraud investigation, detection, and control projects. Skilled in identifying and conceptualizing complex issues, anticipate obstacles and propose solutions to overcome potential problems. Skilled in establishing and maintaining good working relations with other City employees and the public. Skilled in flexibility, versatility and effective team building to achieve project goals and objectives. Ability to maintain integrity, objectivity, and independence and implement appropriate standards of care in all scopes of work. Ability to consider alternative ideas or points of view. Ability to maintain high ethical standards in difficult situations. Ability to manage project tasks, resources, and timelines in an effective manner for multiple projects at a time. Ability to recognize the risks inherent to the subject matter of the project. Ability to coach and train others regarding processes and skills. Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and growth through the development of new skills, pursuit of applicable professional certifications, and involvement in professional organizations. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * This position requires a 4-year degree in accounting, business, social sciences, public administration, or related field, and 4 years relevant experience, including 2 years of lead or supervisory experience. A Master's degree in a related field can substitute for 1 year of experience. CIA, CGAP, CPA, CISA, CFE or other relevant certification is required. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes No * Which of the following certifications do you currently hold? Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) None * Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties? Yes No * This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired. I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation. * Do you have experience working as a government auditor or internal auditor? Both - (6.0 points) Governmental Auditor - (3.0 points) Internal Auditor - (3.0 points) Neither - (0.0 points) * Do you have experience leading and/or assisting with fraud investigations? Both - (6.0 points) Leading - (4.0 points) Assisting - (2.0 points) Neither - (0.0 points) * Which of the following describes the highest-level Teammate, Teammate+, or other electronic working paper software user role you have been assigned? None (0.0 points) Observer. Has view-only access Test Reviewer. Has the ability to view all data and can mark the procedures under the project as reviewed - (2-0 points) Test Manager: Can add and manage the procedures under the project. Has full access over the procedures, workpapers, issues and recommendations, and coaching notes. - (3.0 points) Manager Reviewer: Can add and get and update objects, add or generate audit reports, etc. Can view all data, mark the objects under the project as reviewed, and create issues and coaching notes. - (4.0 points) Owner: Can perform any available action within the project including closing the project, updating the profile, adding and getting and updating objects, adding or generating audit reports, etc. - (5.0 points) System Administrator: Can create roles, groups, and manage the TeamMate, TeamMate+ or other electronic working paper application. - (10.0 points) Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents
CLARK COUNTY, NV
Clark County - Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
ABOUT THE POSITION The Clark County Audit Department is seeking qualified applicants to apply for the Information Systems Auditor position. As a member of our team, you will conduct information systems security audits and provide analytics support to audit teams. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently or in teams. The candidate will report to the Principal Auditor. This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources. Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process. This position is a non-union position and excluded from membership in the union. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, Business or Public Administration or a field related to the work AND three (3) years of full-time professional level experience in auditing, information technology security and/or management review and assessment. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment. Certification as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Information Systems Auditor and/or Certified Internal Auditor are desirable. Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Plans, directs and conducts complex, technical audits of County information systems, either as a leader or member of a team or on an individual basis. Acts as a consultative expert regarding automated accounting and financial information systems reporting and control systems; provides technical assistance to County departments as needed. Conducts fiscal, operational, organizational and other audits for County departments from the specific viewpoint of reviewing automated information control systems and risks; follows all normal audit procedures and guidelines, identifies and documents problems, verifies computer system integrity and weaknesses and tests and recommends possible solutions to such problems. Plans, directs and controls information systems audit activities within the Internal Audit department; develops plans, policies and procedures; reviews hardware and software options and makes recommendations for acquisition, and ensures that Internal Audit staff is fully apprised of the operational guidelines for such systems. Provides technical support to Internal Audit staff in areas involving automated systems. Reviews reports and recommendations prepared by staff for accuracy, reasonableness, quality assurance, and assures that the recommendations are supported by the data. Represents the unit and the County in meetings with other County departments and representatives of other agencies; provides technical advice and assistance to County departments with automated accounting and financial control systems; may assist legal staff with the preparation of cases and testify in court as required. Prepares and directs the preparation of a variety of written correspondence, reports, procedures and other written materials; directs the maintenance of accurate records and files. Plans, directs and reviews the work of assigned professional staff on a project and day-to-day basis; recommends selection of staff; trains staff and provides for their professional development; administers discipline as required. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Maintains accurate records and files related to work performed. Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; drives a personal or County motor vehicle to attend meetings and visit work locations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle in order to visit work sites and attend meetings; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation. Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options More Money in Your Pocket 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement No Social Security Deduction No State Income Taxes Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO) Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills) 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service Dental Vision Life Insurance - Employer Paid AD&D - Employer Paid Long Term Disability - Employer Paid Generous Leave Accruals that include: 13Paid Holidays includinga Floating Birthday Holiday Paid Vacation Leave Paid Sick Leave Holiday Leave Other leave options Catastrophic Leave Parental Leave - Up to 90 days Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance. Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care. Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan Employee Assistance Program Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit. Closing Date/Time: 4/27/2024 5:01 PM Pacific
Mar 27, 2024
Full Time
ABOUT THE POSITION The Clark County Audit Department is seeking qualified applicants to apply for the Information Systems Auditor position. As a member of our team, you will conduct information systems security audits and provide analytics support to audit teams. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently or in teams. The candidate will report to the Principal Auditor. This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources. Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process. This position is a non-union position and excluded from membership in the union. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, Business or Public Administration or a field related to the work AND three (3) years of full-time professional level experience in auditing, information technology security and/or management review and assessment. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment. Certification as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Information Systems Auditor and/or Certified Internal Auditor are desirable. Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Plans, directs and conducts complex, technical audits of County information systems, either as a leader or member of a team or on an individual basis. Acts as a consultative expert regarding automated accounting and financial information systems reporting and control systems; provides technical assistance to County departments as needed. Conducts fiscal, operational, organizational and other audits for County departments from the specific viewpoint of reviewing automated information control systems and risks; follows all normal audit procedures and guidelines, identifies and documents problems, verifies computer system integrity and weaknesses and tests and recommends possible solutions to such problems. Plans, directs and controls information systems audit activities within the Internal Audit department; develops plans, policies and procedures; reviews hardware and software options and makes recommendations for acquisition, and ensures that Internal Audit staff is fully apprised of the operational guidelines for such systems. Provides technical support to Internal Audit staff in areas involving automated systems. Reviews reports and recommendations prepared by staff for accuracy, reasonableness, quality assurance, and assures that the recommendations are supported by the data. Represents the unit and the County in meetings with other County departments and representatives of other agencies; provides technical advice and assistance to County departments with automated accounting and financial control systems; may assist legal staff with the preparation of cases and testify in court as required. Prepares and directs the preparation of a variety of written correspondence, reports, procedures and other written materials; directs the maintenance of accurate records and files. Plans, directs and reviews the work of assigned professional staff on a project and day-to-day basis; recommends selection of staff; trains staff and provides for their professional development; administers discipline as required. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Maintains accurate records and files related to work performed. Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; drives a personal or County motor vehicle to attend meetings and visit work locations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle in order to visit work sites and attend meetings; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation. Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options More Money in Your Pocket 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement No Social Security Deduction No State Income Taxes Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO) Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills) 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service Dental Vision Life Insurance - Employer Paid AD&D - Employer Paid Long Term Disability - Employer Paid Generous Leave Accruals that include: 13Paid Holidays includinga Floating Birthday Holiday Paid Vacation Leave Paid Sick Leave Holiday Leave Other leave options Catastrophic Leave Parental Leave - Up to 90 days Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance. Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care. Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan Employee Assistance Program Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit. Closing Date/Time: 4/27/2024 5:01 PM Pacific
City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
POSITION SUMMARY The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers. Under the general direction of the City Auditor, an Assistant City Auditor II performs routine to moderately complex auditing, technical writing and editing related to all aspects of audits and testimony engagements, in accordance with applicable standards; and, non-audit services, including investigations, City Commission support, management assistance, and litigation support. Researches applicable policies and industry (communication) trends. This position performs operational, performance, compliance, and financial audits of the various administrative departments, divisions and programs of the City in accordance with the professional standards of Internal Audit. NOTE: The duties of this position will include all of those duties set forth in the official job description. This position shall remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The City offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option, and requires a 3% contribution from employees. New hires are automatically enrolled in FRS. Say "Hello" to the City of Fort Lauderdale and Say "Goodbye" to Your Student Loan! That's right! Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness ( PSLF ) program, the remaining balance on your student loan may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time at the City of Fort Lauderdale! Please visit www.fortlauderdale.gov/PublicServiceLoanForgiveness for more information or to see if you qualify. This job classification is in Management Category I for benefits purposes, which includes Ten (10) additional Management Vacation days per calendar year and a monthly Employee Vehicle Allowance of $390.00. This is a Non-classified position appointed by the City Auditor and not subject to Civil Service Rules or any collective bargaining agreement. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position. Conducts audits, audit follow-ups and special projects per the annual audit plan or mandated requests from the City Auditor Responsible for assuring audit services are performed in accordance with the professional standards promulgated by Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) Ensures that documented work papers support all audit findings. Monitors changes to laws and regulations relevant to municipal finance Provides liaison with external auditors and City management relative to department objectives and audit recommendations Prepares reports of audit engagements and resulting findings and recommendations on numerous City programs and presents them to City Auditor, City Commission, and City Management in written and oral formats when required. Ensures that reports are accurate, objective, clear, concise, constructive, and timely Keeps the City Auditor informed regarding the status of audits in progress, targeted audit completion and scheduling of the entrance and exit meetings. Informs the City Auditor of important findings and developments. Makes oral or written presentations to City management on accounting controls, contacts, audit reports and recommendations, etc. JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration or closely related field is required; a relevant master's degree is preferred Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible auditing is required. An advanced degree may substitute for related experience on a year for year basis Certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferences: Knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing principles and procedures. Experience developing auditing programs and reports. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Non-Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency but may be required to work in some capacity after the declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work Environment Frequency Working in Designated Environment Office or similar indoor environment Frequently or Often Outdoor environment Frequently or Often Street environment (near moving traffic) Sometimes Construction site Frequently or Often Confined Space Seldom or Never In the community (homes, businesses, etc.) Sometimes Lab Seldom or Never Warehouse environment Sometimes PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time, but may walk or stand for brief periods of time. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. HOW TO APPLY/ VETERAN INFORMATION Applications will be reviewed, and the hiring authority will contact those applicants whose application reflects the best match of experience for the position. The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Click here for an overview of employment informationincluding our benefits package and click here for additional managementbenefits. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
POSITION SUMMARY The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers. Under the general direction of the City Auditor, an Assistant City Auditor II performs routine to moderately complex auditing, technical writing and editing related to all aspects of audits and testimony engagements, in accordance with applicable standards; and, non-audit services, including investigations, City Commission support, management assistance, and litigation support. Researches applicable policies and industry (communication) trends. This position performs operational, performance, compliance, and financial audits of the various administrative departments, divisions and programs of the City in accordance with the professional standards of Internal Audit. NOTE: The duties of this position will include all of those duties set forth in the official job description. This position shall remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The City offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option, and requires a 3% contribution from employees. New hires are automatically enrolled in FRS. Say "Hello" to the City of Fort Lauderdale and Say "Goodbye" to Your Student Loan! That's right! Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness ( PSLF ) program, the remaining balance on your student loan may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time at the City of Fort Lauderdale! Please visit www.fortlauderdale.gov/PublicServiceLoanForgiveness for more information or to see if you qualify. This job classification is in Management Category I for benefits purposes, which includes Ten (10) additional Management Vacation days per calendar year and a monthly Employee Vehicle Allowance of $390.00. This is a Non-classified position appointed by the City Auditor and not subject to Civil Service Rules or any collective bargaining agreement. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position. Conducts audits, audit follow-ups and special projects per the annual audit plan or mandated requests from the City Auditor Responsible for assuring audit services are performed in accordance with the professional standards promulgated by Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) Ensures that documented work papers support all audit findings. Monitors changes to laws and regulations relevant to municipal finance Provides liaison with external auditors and City management relative to department objectives and audit recommendations Prepares reports of audit engagements and resulting findings and recommendations on numerous City programs and presents them to City Auditor, City Commission, and City Management in written and oral formats when required. Ensures that reports are accurate, objective, clear, concise, constructive, and timely Keeps the City Auditor informed regarding the status of audits in progress, targeted audit completion and scheduling of the entrance and exit meetings. Informs the City Auditor of important findings and developments. Makes oral or written presentations to City management on accounting controls, contacts, audit reports and recommendations, etc. JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration or closely related field is required; a relevant master's degree is preferred Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible auditing is required. An advanced degree may substitute for related experience on a year for year basis Certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferences: Knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing principles and procedures. Experience developing auditing programs and reports. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Non-Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency but may be required to work in some capacity after the declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work Environment Frequency Working in Designated Environment Office or similar indoor environment Frequently or Often Outdoor environment Frequently or Often Street environment (near moving traffic) Sometimes Construction site Frequently or Often Confined Space Seldom or Never In the community (homes, businesses, etc.) Sometimes Lab Seldom or Never Warehouse environment Sometimes PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time, but may walk or stand for brief periods of time. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. HOW TO APPLY/ VETERAN INFORMATION Applications will be reviewed, and the hiring authority will contact those applicants whose application reflects the best match of experience for the position. The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Click here for an overview of employment informationincluding our benefits package and click here for additional managementbenefits. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Long Beach, CA
City of Long Beach, California, United States
DESCRIPTION The Long Beach Office of Police Oversight is recruiting for a Police Oversight Officer (Audit Officer). This is a management position that is responsible for conducting performance audits related to the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD), which could include but is not limited to, stratified random samples of administrative investigations , arrest, booking, and charging reports, use of force reports, motor vehicle and pedestrian stops, and police calls for service . SPECIAL NOTE This is an "at-will" position. The appointed candidate will serve at the discretion of the Director of Police Oversight, and can be released at any time. In such an event, the candidate is not afforded the right to any appeal or grievance procedure under any rule or regulation of the City of Long Beach. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Creates processes to accomplish the auditing functions of the Office of Police Oversight (OPO); Creates forms and template documents to be used for requests for information from the LBPD and/or other City departments to complete auditing functions of the OPO; Audits Police Department records to determine compliance with stated goals and objectives; Conducts periodic audits of stratified random samples; Performs fieldwork to obtain data relating to audits of Police Department programs and operations; Conducts comprehensive procedural and operational audits of Police Department programs, procedures, and activities; Meets with the Director and staff to discuss audit findings; Examines data and other related documents and reports relating to the work of the OPO; Prepares work papers and consolidates findings on prescribed forms for review by the supervisor, including source, purpose and conclusion; Conducts interviews and prepares supporting documentation; Prepares audit point sheets; Prepares draft and final written narrative reports; Recommends possible improvements in methods of operation and performance and/or record keeping; Acts as an audit liaison to other departmental personnel conducting audits; Prepares audit plans to meet stated audit objectives; Directs activities of small team of employees and will apply sound principles and techniques in maintaining an effective workforce; Coaches, evaluates, hires, trains and disciplines employees; Exercises good judgment, courtesy, and tact when interfacing with the LBPD Command and their staff, elected officials and their staff, subordinates, other Department employees, and members of the public; Understands and applies instructions, legal and contractual requirements to audit work; Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS TO FILE Two years of recent experience as an Investigator (Auditor) for either a public or private agency. Related training or education at a college may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Administrative Justice, Accounting or a related field. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to communicate in Spanish and/or other language. Experience developing audit procedures. Experience preparing and conducting field audits such as studies of specific operations requiring data development and interpretation of unusual factors. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). Knowledge of laws of arrest, search and seizure, legal rights of community members, constitutional law and Police Officer's Bill of Rights. Knowledge of California Criminal and Civil Codes SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL DEMONSTRATE: Effective interviewing, planning, organization and time management skills. Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people from all socioeconomic levels face-to-face, over the telephone, online and at public meetings. Excellent writing skills. Ability to pass an extensive background investigation. Solid managerial skills and ability to lead a team; Theory, principle and practice of auditing law enforcement organizations, including the methods and procedures used to examine, verify and analyze operation records, statements, and reports; standards for the professional practices of Internal Auditing (Institute of Internal Auditors); and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants); Report writing techniques; General research and analytical techniques; Relevant safety principles and practices; Principles of organization, methods of analysis including program evaluation, operational auditing, cost-benefit analysis, work measurement, and work simplification analysis; Principles of effective management and administration of law enforcement organizations; Police Department operations, practices and procedures; Statistical methods, including qualitative and quantitative analysis and statistical sampling; Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards; Ability to write concise reports; Ability to work independently; Ability to maintain strict confidentiality; Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; Proficiency with Microsoft 365, especially Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. SELECTION PROCEDURE This recruitment will close on Wednes day, April 24, 2024. To be considered, applicants must submit a complete application packet which includes an online application, supplemental questionnaire, proof of degree(s), and a cover letter and resume in PDF format. The application, cover letter and resume should highlight all areas in which applicants have developed expertise, matching their professional experience as it relates to the position. Incomplete application packets that clearly do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered. The most qualified applicants will be invited to continue in the selection process. The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender. The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act . This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-2200. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Office of the City Attorney two (2) business days prior to the interview(s) at (562) 570-2200. An Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have questions about this recruitment, please email cityattorney@longbeach.gov. For technical support with governmentjobs.com application, contact (855) 524-5627. Employee Benefits The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include: Retirement: California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit retirement plan, which is coordinated with Social Security. The benefit is 2.5% @55 for "Classic" members and 2%@62 for new members as defined by PEPRA. Subject to employee contribution. Both the City and the employee contributes toward CalPERS retirement contributions. The city also participates in Social Security. Health and Dental Insurance: The City offers the choice of HMO and PPO plans. The city pays major portion of the premium for employee and dependents depending on the health/ dental plan selected. Life Insurance: City-paid term life insurance policy equal to three (3) times annual salary to a maximum of $500,000. Disability Insurance: City-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance. Management Physical: Annual City-paid physical examination. Vacation: Twelve (12) vacation days after the first year of service; 15 days after four years, six months of service; 20 days after 19 years, six months of service. Executive Leave: Forty (40) hours Executive Leave per year. The City Manager has discretion to grant an additional 40 hours each year. Sick Leave: One day earned per month; unlimited accumulation; conversion upon retirement to cash credit toward health and/or dental insurance premiums, or to pension credits. Holidays: Eleven (11) designated holidays per year, plus four personal holidays to be used at the employee's discretion. Transportation Allowance: $450 per month. Deferred Compensation Plan: Optional for employee contribution to a supplementary retirement savings program available through Mission Square Retirement formerly ICMA-RC Retirement Corporation). City contributes 1% of employee's base pay to the employee's 401(a) plan; effective September 30, 2022, the City will contribute 2% of employee's base pay to the employee's 401(a) account. Employees may opt to contribute up to the IRS annual limits as well. Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Optional election for employees to reduce taxable income for payment of allowable childcare or medical expenses. Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule: Available (subject to City Manager approval). Paid Parental Leave: After six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17). Management positions - Refer to the Job Posting brochure included in the job posting. Closing Date/Time: 5/1/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Apr 11, 2024
Full Time
DESCRIPTION The Long Beach Office of Police Oversight is recruiting for a Police Oversight Officer (Audit Officer). This is a management position that is responsible for conducting performance audits related to the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD), which could include but is not limited to, stratified random samples of administrative investigations , arrest, booking, and charging reports, use of force reports, motor vehicle and pedestrian stops, and police calls for service . SPECIAL NOTE This is an "at-will" position. The appointed candidate will serve at the discretion of the Director of Police Oversight, and can be released at any time. In such an event, the candidate is not afforded the right to any appeal or grievance procedure under any rule or regulation of the City of Long Beach. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Creates processes to accomplish the auditing functions of the Office of Police Oversight (OPO); Creates forms and template documents to be used for requests for information from the LBPD and/or other City departments to complete auditing functions of the OPO; Audits Police Department records to determine compliance with stated goals and objectives; Conducts periodic audits of stratified random samples; Performs fieldwork to obtain data relating to audits of Police Department programs and operations; Conducts comprehensive procedural and operational audits of Police Department programs, procedures, and activities; Meets with the Director and staff to discuss audit findings; Examines data and other related documents and reports relating to the work of the OPO; Prepares work papers and consolidates findings on prescribed forms for review by the supervisor, including source, purpose and conclusion; Conducts interviews and prepares supporting documentation; Prepares audit point sheets; Prepares draft and final written narrative reports; Recommends possible improvements in methods of operation and performance and/or record keeping; Acts as an audit liaison to other departmental personnel conducting audits; Prepares audit plans to meet stated audit objectives; Directs activities of small team of employees and will apply sound principles and techniques in maintaining an effective workforce; Coaches, evaluates, hires, trains and disciplines employees; Exercises good judgment, courtesy, and tact when interfacing with the LBPD Command and their staff, elected officials and their staff, subordinates, other Department employees, and members of the public; Understands and applies instructions, legal and contractual requirements to audit work; Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS TO FILE Two years of recent experience as an Investigator (Auditor) for either a public or private agency. Related training or education at a college may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Administrative Justice, Accounting or a related field. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to communicate in Spanish and/or other language. Experience developing audit procedures. Experience preparing and conducting field audits such as studies of specific operations requiring data development and interpretation of unusual factors. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). Knowledge of laws of arrest, search and seizure, legal rights of community members, constitutional law and Police Officer's Bill of Rights. Knowledge of California Criminal and Civil Codes SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL DEMONSTRATE: Effective interviewing, planning, organization and time management skills. Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people from all socioeconomic levels face-to-face, over the telephone, online and at public meetings. Excellent writing skills. Ability to pass an extensive background investigation. Solid managerial skills and ability to lead a team; Theory, principle and practice of auditing law enforcement organizations, including the methods and procedures used to examine, verify and analyze operation records, statements, and reports; standards for the professional practices of Internal Auditing (Institute of Internal Auditors); and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants); Report writing techniques; General research and analytical techniques; Relevant safety principles and practices; Principles of organization, methods of analysis including program evaluation, operational auditing, cost-benefit analysis, work measurement, and work simplification analysis; Principles of effective management and administration of law enforcement organizations; Police Department operations, practices and procedures; Statistical methods, including qualitative and quantitative analysis and statistical sampling; Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards; Ability to write concise reports; Ability to work independently; Ability to maintain strict confidentiality; Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; Proficiency with Microsoft 365, especially Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. SELECTION PROCEDURE This recruitment will close on Wednes day, April 24, 2024. To be considered, applicants must submit a complete application packet which includes an online application, supplemental questionnaire, proof of degree(s), and a cover letter and resume in PDF format. The application, cover letter and resume should highlight all areas in which applicants have developed expertise, matching their professional experience as it relates to the position. Incomplete application packets that clearly do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered. The most qualified applicants will be invited to continue in the selection process. The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender. The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act . This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-2200. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Office of the City Attorney two (2) business days prior to the interview(s) at (562) 570-2200. An Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have questions about this recruitment, please email cityattorney@longbeach.gov. For technical support with governmentjobs.com application, contact (855) 524-5627. Employee Benefits The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include: Retirement: California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit retirement plan, which is coordinated with Social Security. The benefit is 2.5% @55 for "Classic" members and 2%@62 for new members as defined by PEPRA. Subject to employee contribution. Both the City and the employee contributes toward CalPERS retirement contributions. The city also participates in Social Security. Health and Dental Insurance: The City offers the choice of HMO and PPO plans. The city pays major portion of the premium for employee and dependents depending on the health/ dental plan selected. Life Insurance: City-paid term life insurance policy equal to three (3) times annual salary to a maximum of $500,000. Disability Insurance: City-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance. Management Physical: Annual City-paid physical examination. Vacation: Twelve (12) vacation days after the first year of service; 15 days after four years, six months of service; 20 days after 19 years, six months of service. Executive Leave: Forty (40) hours Executive Leave per year. The City Manager has discretion to grant an additional 40 hours each year. Sick Leave: One day earned per month; unlimited accumulation; conversion upon retirement to cash credit toward health and/or dental insurance premiums, or to pension credits. Holidays: Eleven (11) designated holidays per year, plus four personal holidays to be used at the employee's discretion. Transportation Allowance: $450 per month. Deferred Compensation Plan: Optional for employee contribution to a supplementary retirement savings program available through Mission Square Retirement formerly ICMA-RC Retirement Corporation). City contributes 1% of employee's base pay to the employee's 401(a) plan; effective September 30, 2022, the City will contribute 2% of employee's base pay to the employee's 401(a) account. Employees may opt to contribute up to the IRS annual limits as well. Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Optional election for employees to reduce taxable income for payment of allowable childcare or medical expenses. Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule: Available (subject to City Manager approval). Paid Parental Leave: After six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17). Management positions - Refer to the Job Posting brochure included in the job posting. Closing Date/Time: 5/1/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
WAKE COUNTY, NC
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
What You'll Be Doing Wake County Tax Administration is looking for a key player to join their team! While working a hybrid schedule as a Business Auditor , you'll play a crucial role in ensuring Wake County businesses comply with North Carolina General Statutes governing business personal property tax and applicable gross receipts taxes. Your responsibilities will include conducting audits, identifying reporting errors and providing expert guidance to both internal and external stakeholders. You'll have the opportunity to work independently and collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver top-notch service and performance. To support your performance and job satisfaction, we offer top-quality equipment, software, data resources and professional development opportunities. Our employee benefits package is among the best available. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy remote work and flexible schedule options, thriving in a supportive environment that values both professional success and personal well-being. If you're ready to join a team dedicated to excellence and making a positive impact on Wake County, we're excited to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Conduct business personal property and gross receipts tax audits Apply auditing and accounting principles and practices in examination of taxpayer records and returns Discover and list unreported and underreported property Value property using appraisal methodology and the NC Department of Revenue’s Cost Index and Depreciation Schedules Complete formal written audit reports and develop summary spreadsheets and tables Discuss and resolve complex ad valorem tax matters with professional judgment and adherence to NC General Statutes Provide technical guidance and assistance to Tax Administration and other staff Respond to inquiries from business taxpayers, accounting professionals and attorneys Prepare agenda items for appeal hearings Perform other duties as needed About Our Team Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? At the Wake County Department of Tax Administration, we're dedicated to serving the citizens of Wake County by listing, appraising and assessing real and personal property. With a focus on excellence, we strive to maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction while delivering quality work, including accurate valuations and comprehensive property listings. As leaders in property tax collection in the state, our team has been recognized for our innovative leadership and computer system advancements. We also oversee the billing and collection of local gross receipts taxes and our compliance reviews ensure uniformity in taxation for all. The Basics (Required Education and Experience) Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field Two years of experience in accounting or auditing Equivalent education and experience are accepted Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience) Certified Public Accountant with five years of experience in business and/or financial auditing Comprehensive knowledge of property and sales tax general statutes Strong communication, writing, computer and organizational skills Experience with Microsoft Excel Experience reviewing business personal property listings and examining financial records Ability to obtain certification from the North Carolina Department of Revenue as a Personal Property Appraiser within 2 years Valid North Carolina Driver’s License and safe driving record required How Will We Know You're 'The One'? Outstanding interpersonal, communication and customer service skills Strong analytical and business writing skills Advanced critical thinking abilities, enabling efficient multitasking and effective prioritization Demonstrated capacity to exercise independent and sound judgment in executing job responsibilities Extensive knowledge of accounting principles and business personal property and gross receipts taxation Exceptionally detail-oriented with robust analytical and problem-solving capabilities, adept at collaborating with individuals at all organizational levels About This Position Location: Justice Center Raleigh, NC 27610 Employment Type: Regular Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:15pm Hiring Range: $59,063 - $79,739 Market Range: 59,063.00 - 100,415.00 Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 4/25/2024 What Makes Wake Great Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package. Equal Opportunity Statement Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Background Check Statement Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Emergency Service Worker Statement In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.
Apr 11, 2024
What You'll Be Doing Wake County Tax Administration is looking for a key player to join their team! While working a hybrid schedule as a Business Auditor , you'll play a crucial role in ensuring Wake County businesses comply with North Carolina General Statutes governing business personal property tax and applicable gross receipts taxes. Your responsibilities will include conducting audits, identifying reporting errors and providing expert guidance to both internal and external stakeholders. You'll have the opportunity to work independently and collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver top-notch service and performance. To support your performance and job satisfaction, we offer top-quality equipment, software, data resources and professional development opportunities. Our employee benefits package is among the best available. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy remote work and flexible schedule options, thriving in a supportive environment that values both professional success and personal well-being. If you're ready to join a team dedicated to excellence and making a positive impact on Wake County, we're excited to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Conduct business personal property and gross receipts tax audits Apply auditing and accounting principles and practices in examination of taxpayer records and returns Discover and list unreported and underreported property Value property using appraisal methodology and the NC Department of Revenue’s Cost Index and Depreciation Schedules Complete formal written audit reports and develop summary spreadsheets and tables Discuss and resolve complex ad valorem tax matters with professional judgment and adherence to NC General Statutes Provide technical guidance and assistance to Tax Administration and other staff Respond to inquiries from business taxpayers, accounting professionals and attorneys Prepare agenda items for appeal hearings Perform other duties as needed About Our Team Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? At the Wake County Department of Tax Administration, we're dedicated to serving the citizens of Wake County by listing, appraising and assessing real and personal property. With a focus on excellence, we strive to maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction while delivering quality work, including accurate valuations and comprehensive property listings. As leaders in property tax collection in the state, our team has been recognized for our innovative leadership and computer system advancements. We also oversee the billing and collection of local gross receipts taxes and our compliance reviews ensure uniformity in taxation for all. The Basics (Required Education and Experience) Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field Two years of experience in accounting or auditing Equivalent education and experience are accepted Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience) Certified Public Accountant with five years of experience in business and/or financial auditing Comprehensive knowledge of property and sales tax general statutes Strong communication, writing, computer and organizational skills Experience with Microsoft Excel Experience reviewing business personal property listings and examining financial records Ability to obtain certification from the North Carolina Department of Revenue as a Personal Property Appraiser within 2 years Valid North Carolina Driver’s License and safe driving record required How Will We Know You're 'The One'? Outstanding interpersonal, communication and customer service skills Strong analytical and business writing skills Advanced critical thinking abilities, enabling efficient multitasking and effective prioritization Demonstrated capacity to exercise independent and sound judgment in executing job responsibilities Extensive knowledge of accounting principles and business personal property and gross receipts taxation Exceptionally detail-oriented with robust analytical and problem-solving capabilities, adept at collaborating with individuals at all organizational levels About This Position Location: Justice Center Raleigh, NC 27610 Employment Type: Regular Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:15pm Hiring Range: $59,063 - $79,739 Market Range: 59,063.00 - 100,415.00 Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 4/25/2024 What Makes Wake Great Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package. Equal Opportunity Statement Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Background Check Statement Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Emergency Service Worker Statement In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.
Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to accounting, twenty-four (24) college semester hours in accounting plus four (4) years of accounting experience. One (1) year of experience as lead or supervisor. A Master’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration may substitute for one (1) year of accounting experience. A CPA may substitute for the required four-year degree. Licenses or Certifications: None. Notes to Applicants This position is on the fixed assets and general reporting team within the Corporate Accounting group. Responsibilities include coordinating and reviewing updates to fixed assets and the general ledger, preparing, researching and analyzing complex financial transactions and reports, researching and presenting accounting standards, preparing and reviewing audit work papers, leading reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, providing leadership and training to other accountants, and coordinating and completing other duties as assigned. Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information. Employment Application: The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable. Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed. If you are selected as a top candidate: Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution. If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date. This position requires a criminal background investigation. Work Schedule: This position is categorized as Essential Personnel with the City of Austin. Essential staff are required to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Essential employees ensure the continuance of key operations for the City of Austin. Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends. Shifts may change according to departmental needs. Employee may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule. GOOD STANDING COA EMPLOYEES : Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employee must remain in Good Standing through the Top Candidate Selection phase at which time the Good Standing status will be re-verified. FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT : This position is considered FLSA Exempt. Exempt employees are salaried employees and, except as provided, are noteligible for overtime compensation. Pay Range Commensurate Hours Monday - Friday (8:00AM - 5:00PM) 50% Hybrid Schedule and Flexibility Work schedule may change according to departmental needs. Job Close Date 05/17/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 4815 Mueller Blvd, 78723 Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience: Licensed CPA (If not licensed in Texas, in the process of obtaining a CPA license within 1 year). Experience researching and presenting new and/or existing accounting standards. Experience preparing, analyzing, and presenting GAAP based financial statements. Experience preparing audit work papers for external auditors. Experience with the accounting close cycle and balance sheet reconciliations. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Provides coordination and oversees the collections of revenue and/or processing of customer payments; analysis, and clearing of delinquent accounts; notifying customers of insufficient payments; calculating/assessing delinquent fines/fees, etc. Prepares complex financial statements for external reporting or financial reports by preparing and/or overseeing the preparation of complex balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and reports; collecting, analyzing, and summarizing general ledger account information and trends; applying advanced skills and knowledge of accounting and reporting requirements of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, GAAP . Prepares audit work papers for annual external audit or special audit by preparing, reviewing, and/or overseeing the preparation of complex supporting work papers for assigned area(s); providing explanations of City policy and procedures and responding to auditor questions and requests for information in a timely and accurate manner. Carries out complex projects by researching new accounting standards and related reporting/ information requirements, organizing/summarizing research results, and presenting recommendations to management for timely implementation in the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Maintains accounting ledgers by posting/reviewing and/or approving the posting of account transactions; ensuring transactions are processed in accordance with GAAP , City policy, applicable laws and regulations, and sound business practices. Leads reconciliation of general ledger and/or bank accounts and resolves account discrepancies by reconciling and/or reviewing the reconciliation of statements and transactions and investigating documentation; issuing stop payments, payments, or adjustments, and by facilitating discrepancy resolutions for other accounting staff members. Assists departments and other internal or external customers by drafting procedural, financial, and/or other information and guidance with automated or manual accounting systems. Provides guidance and direction through the review of asset, liability, inventory, and/or capital accounting entries as prepared by internal/ external department staff, and provides City-wide accounting software training or proctors Continuing Professional Education ( CPE ) classes. Assesses internal accounting controls for effectiveness; presents procedural recommendations to management; maintains financial security by documenting the established internal accounting controls. Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: Provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Advanced knowledge of internal control systems. Advanced knowledge of financial reporting in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, GAAP . Advanced knowledge of financial reporting concepts and preferred business practices. Knowledge of manual and automated financial systems. Knowledge of the preparation process of complex financial statements and reports in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Skill in classifying complex fiscal data and compiling fund level statements and reports. Skill in effective verbal and written communications. Skill in managing and processing large volumes of financial transaction data. Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial records. Skill in utilizing personal computer. Skill in designing and maintaining complex spreadsheets and data bases utilizing word processing software. Ability to prepare accurate and complex financial reports and statements. Ability to resolve problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgement. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * The Accountant IV position requires: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to accounting, twenty-four (24) college semester hours in accounting plus four (4) years of accounting experience; one (1) year of experience as lead or supervisor; a Master's degree in Accounting or Business Administration may substitute for one (1) year of accounting experience; a CPA may substitute for the required four-year degree. Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position? Yes No * Are you currently a licensed CPA? Yes No * Are you a licensed CPA in the State of Texas, or if not licensed in Texas, are you in the process of obtaining a CPA license in Texas within one (1) year? Yes No * Do you have experience researching and presenting new and/or existing accounting standards? Yes No * Describe your experience preparing, analyzing, and presenting GAAP based financial statements. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience preparing audit work papers for external auditors. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience with the accounting close cycle and balance sheet reconciliations. (Open Ended Question) * This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired. I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation. Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Optional Documents
Apr 18, 2024
Full Time
Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to accounting, twenty-four (24) college semester hours in accounting plus four (4) years of accounting experience. One (1) year of experience as lead or supervisor. A Master’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration may substitute for one (1) year of accounting experience. A CPA may substitute for the required four-year degree. Licenses or Certifications: None. Notes to Applicants This position is on the fixed assets and general reporting team within the Corporate Accounting group. Responsibilities include coordinating and reviewing updates to fixed assets and the general ledger, preparing, researching and analyzing complex financial transactions and reports, researching and presenting accounting standards, preparing and reviewing audit work papers, leading reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, providing leadership and training to other accountants, and coordinating and completing other duties as assigned. Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information. Employment Application: The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable. Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed. If you are selected as a top candidate: Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution. If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date. This position requires a criminal background investigation. Work Schedule: This position is categorized as Essential Personnel with the City of Austin. Essential staff are required to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Essential employees ensure the continuance of key operations for the City of Austin. Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends. Shifts may change according to departmental needs. Employee may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule. GOOD STANDING COA EMPLOYEES : Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employee must remain in Good Standing through the Top Candidate Selection phase at which time the Good Standing status will be re-verified. FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT : This position is considered FLSA Exempt. Exempt employees are salaried employees and, except as provided, are noteligible for overtime compensation. Pay Range Commensurate Hours Monday - Friday (8:00AM - 5:00PM) 50% Hybrid Schedule and Flexibility Work schedule may change according to departmental needs. Job Close Date 05/17/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 4815 Mueller Blvd, 78723 Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience: Licensed CPA (If not licensed in Texas, in the process of obtaining a CPA license within 1 year). Experience researching and presenting new and/or existing accounting standards. Experience preparing, analyzing, and presenting GAAP based financial statements. Experience preparing audit work papers for external auditors. Experience with the accounting close cycle and balance sheet reconciliations. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Provides coordination and oversees the collections of revenue and/or processing of customer payments; analysis, and clearing of delinquent accounts; notifying customers of insufficient payments; calculating/assessing delinquent fines/fees, etc. Prepares complex financial statements for external reporting or financial reports by preparing and/or overseeing the preparation of complex balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and reports; collecting, analyzing, and summarizing general ledger account information and trends; applying advanced skills and knowledge of accounting and reporting requirements of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, GAAP . Prepares audit work papers for annual external audit or special audit by preparing, reviewing, and/or overseeing the preparation of complex supporting work papers for assigned area(s); providing explanations of City policy and procedures and responding to auditor questions and requests for information in a timely and accurate manner. Carries out complex projects by researching new accounting standards and related reporting/ information requirements, organizing/summarizing research results, and presenting recommendations to management for timely implementation in the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Maintains accounting ledgers by posting/reviewing and/or approving the posting of account transactions; ensuring transactions are processed in accordance with GAAP , City policy, applicable laws and regulations, and sound business practices. Leads reconciliation of general ledger and/or bank accounts and resolves account discrepancies by reconciling and/or reviewing the reconciliation of statements and transactions and investigating documentation; issuing stop payments, payments, or adjustments, and by facilitating discrepancy resolutions for other accounting staff members. Assists departments and other internal or external customers by drafting procedural, financial, and/or other information and guidance with automated or manual accounting systems. Provides guidance and direction through the review of asset, liability, inventory, and/or capital accounting entries as prepared by internal/ external department staff, and provides City-wide accounting software training or proctors Continuing Professional Education ( CPE ) classes. Assesses internal accounting controls for effectiveness; presents procedural recommendations to management; maintains financial security by documenting the established internal accounting controls. Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: Provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Advanced knowledge of internal control systems. Advanced knowledge of financial reporting in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, GAAP . Advanced knowledge of financial reporting concepts and preferred business practices. Knowledge of manual and automated financial systems. Knowledge of the preparation process of complex financial statements and reports in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Skill in classifying complex fiscal data and compiling fund level statements and reports. Skill in effective verbal and written communications. Skill in managing and processing large volumes of financial transaction data. Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial records. Skill in utilizing personal computer. Skill in designing and maintaining complex spreadsheets and data bases utilizing word processing software. Ability to prepare accurate and complex financial reports and statements. Ability to resolve problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgement. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * The Accountant IV position requires: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to accounting, twenty-four (24) college semester hours in accounting plus four (4) years of accounting experience; one (1) year of experience as lead or supervisor; a Master's degree in Accounting or Business Administration may substitute for one (1) year of accounting experience; a CPA may substitute for the required four-year degree. Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position? Yes No * Are you currently a licensed CPA? Yes No * Are you a licensed CPA in the State of Texas, or if not licensed in Texas, are you in the process of obtaining a CPA license in Texas within one (1) year? Yes No * Do you have experience researching and presenting new and/or existing accounting standards? Yes No * Describe your experience preparing, analyzing, and presenting GAAP based financial statements. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience preparing audit work papers for external auditors. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience with the accounting close cycle and balance sheet reconciliations. (Open Ended Question) * This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired. I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation. Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Optional Documents