Supervising Accountant/Auditor

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 :

Two (2) full-time vacancies 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.

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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: 1/22/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• County of El Dorado

• 530-621-5565

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