Position Description

Final filing date: Monday, September 9, 2024

Exam #24/20B32/08ND
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).

Position Summary
Under general direction, performs complex professional-level fiscal, financial, compliance, operational, performance, and information systems audits and studies to ensure compliance with established requirements and program goals; performs Transient Occupancy Tax Audits and other related work as required.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

Examples of Duties

• Performs complex internal audits; analyzes financial records, operating procedures, management practices, and/or program performance to evaluate the fairness of financial statement presentations, compliance with legal requirements, adequacy of internal controls, and effectiveness and efficiency of program operations.
• Determines scope of audit in consultation with management and within time constraints and staff availability; schedules and leads formal audit meetings with affected staff; and develops audit plans and timetables.
• Performs detailed testing, utilizing statistical sampling techniques when appropriate, to verify the accuracy of data and effectiveness of accounting procedures and controls.
• Documents findings in work papers; makes corrective action recommendations; prepares written reports of audit findings and recommendations to improve internal controls or operational effectiveness and efficiency; prepares and submits mandated reports within established timeframes; and confers with management regarding unfavorable audit findings and specific problems.
• Provides consultation to departments, divisions, or programs; assists departments and agencies to develop performance measures; responds to inquiries, resolves issues, and conflicts, and provides detailed and technical information concerning related standards, practices, pending legislation, laws, codes, regulations, polices, and procedures; attends and participates in various meetings, committees, and professional groups.
• Performs special research projects and assists with the performance of complex external audits.
• Maintains current professional accounting and auditing knowledge and complies with legislation, applicable laws, codes, professional ethics, rules, regulations, established policies and procedures associated with best business practices, internal controls, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards; attends and participates in various meetings, committees, and professional groups.
• Assigns, directs, and reviews the work of professional and para-professional staff; interviews and selects employees; provides training; reviews work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established requirements; evaluates work performance; and recommends transfers, reassignment, and discipline.
• Communicates with County staff, governmental agencies, and outside organizations to exchange information, coordinate activities, resolves issues and concerns.
• Travels to client sites or other locations, as deemed necessary, to examine financial records and other pertinent records, conduct the internal audits of various departments and agencies or receive training.

To view the complete job description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Internal Auditor III

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Thorough knowledge of :

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, practices, standards, and methods
• Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, practices, and methods
• Generally accepted government auditing standards
• Principles and practices relating to financial, compliance, and performance audits
• Methods, procedures, and terminology used in professional accounting and auditing
• Automated accounting system concepts and audit control
• Analysis of complex financial statements and reports
• Principles and practices of financial and statistical recordkeeping techniques
• Research and assessment techniques
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Work paper techniques
• Professional audit report writing
• Professional ethics requirements

Working knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of supervision, including work planning, scheduling, reviewing, evaluating, training, and corrective action
• Information technology control principles and practices
• Related computer hardware and applicable software

Skill and Ability to:

• Interpret and apply legal and procedural requirements
• Interpret and apply professional principles and standards
• Explain County financial processes and systems to departmental and outside agency accounting and finance staff
• Perform complex analytical and critical examination of governmental operations and activities
• Maintain the confidence of departmental and agency staff, and other officials during audits and while resolving difficult problems
• Maintain impartiality, objectivity, and independence
• Write accurate and concise audit reports
• Prepare and give public presentations for decision-making bodies
• Meet schedules and timelines
• Operate standard office equipment, including a computer and associated software
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Provide excellent and courteous customer service 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, typically:

Education: Completion of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or auditing

AND
Experience: Three years of experience performing full working-level auditing duties with a public agency or private CPA firm, which included the supervision of auditors or two years of experience at a level equivalent to an Internal Auditor II with the County of Monterey.

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.
• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.

BENEFITS:
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit X Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the County of Monterey 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 Online at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/montereycounty

by the Final Filing Date of Monday, September 9, 2024, by 11:59 PM (PST)

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:

County of Monterey, Auditor-Controller’s Office

Attn: Nairi Davis, Senior Personnel Analyst

168 W. Alisal Street, 3rd Floor, Salinas, CA 93901

Phone: 831-755-5040 Email: davisn@countyofmonterey.gov Fax: 831-796-6046

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes the submittal of required application materials. A complete application packet will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline 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 who are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The County of Monterey 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. The County of Monterey is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Nairi Davis, Senior Personnel Analyst, at (831) 755-5092 or email davisn@countyofmonterey.gov

http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet

Closing Date/Time: 9/9/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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