City of Austin, TX
Austin, TX, United States
Minimum Qualifications Internal Auditor I : $26.61 - $31.87 Education and/or Equivalent Experience: 4-year degree in accounting, business, social sciences, public administration, or related field. L icenses and Certifications Required: None Internal Auditor II: $29.23 - $36.54 Education and/or Equivalent Experience: 4-year degree in accounting, business, social sciences, public administration, or related field 2 years relevant experience Masters in related field can substitute for 1 year of experience. Licenses and Certifications Required: None Internal Auditor III : $33.49 - $42.71 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 and Certifications Required: CIA , CGAP , CPA , CISA , CFE , or other relevant certification required Notes to Applicants Position Overview: Will perform auditing work which includes investigating, reviewing, and analyzing financial information, internal controls, operational performance, and management practices to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures and local, state, and federal laws, statutes, and guidelines. Who We Are: Our department provides a variety of financial services and programs. The Financial Services Department ( FSD ) serves residents, vendors, and City departments. Our mission is to serve as a trusted steward of public resources with integrity and accountability to ensure a fiscally sound city. Our staff supports a wide variety of financial processes, including preparing the annual budget and annual fiscal report, procurement processes, franchise agreements, real estate transactions, and overseeing the City’s investment portfolio and debt management. As an internal support function within the larger City organization, FSD is proud to serve and act as a leader in financial management to its partner departments. Click here to read more about us online! Why Join Us? Meaningful Work Contribute to projects that improve the lives of the people in our community. Innovation and Collaboration Collaborate with diverse and talented teams, leveraging technology, continuous improvement, and best practices to drive progress in a variety of financial programs. Professional Growth and Development Achieve your professional goals. FSD offers opportunities to advance in multiple career paths, as well as a wide variety of learning opportunities. Work-Life Balance Enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a city renowned for its quality of life, outdoor activities, and cultural experiences. Hybrid Work Environment: The City of Austin Flexible Work Arrangement Program is designed to empower employees and leaders to establish hybrid work arrangements that promote high levels of performance and engagement. Staff may be eligible to telework up to 50% within a two (2) week period. Work schedules are implemented to meet department requirements and are subject to change based on business needs. Health and Wellness The City of Austin is committed to providing cost-effective, sustainable benefits that assist employees in being physically and mentally well. For employees that are covered, this includes low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Click here to review the City of Austin’s Employee Benefits Guide . Click here to watch a short City of Austin Employment Video . Application Details: A detailed, complete COA employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine your salary if you are selected for this position. Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. A cover letter is required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position. A résumé is also required, but will not substitute for a complete COA employment application. When completing the City of Austin employment application, the Work experience listed must include a month, year, and a verifiable Supervisor or Human Resources phone number. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meets the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the Department or 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. Additional Details: The Financial Services Department may close this job posting at any time after it has been advertised for seven (7) days, please apply as soon as possible if interested. This position may require a skills assessment. If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED equivalent, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required. This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation ( CBI ). If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we may contact your current and former employer, as well as the references listed in your application. Please be sure you have listed at least 3 previous supervisors in the application with correct contact information. If you are identified as a top military candidate or a veteran, you must provide a copy of your DD-214. Salary Range: Internal Auditor I : $26.61 - $31.87 Internal Auditor II: $29.23 - $36.54 Internal Auditor III : $33.49 - $42.71 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. 90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy: When the same or an additional vacancy occurs within a department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the hiring department may offer the additional position to another candidate from the same candidate pool. Pay Range Please see Notes to Applicants. Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Telework opportunities may be available after an initial training period. Work schedules are implemented to meet department requirements and are subject to change based on business needs. Note: Effective October 1, 2023, non-executive staff that are eligible to telework are required to be in the office for a minimum of three (3) days per week. Job Close Date 09/30/2024 Type of Posting External Department Financial Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 124 W 8th Street, Austin Texas 78701 Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience: Experience leading audits and/or audit teams. Experience working as a government auditor or internal auditor. Excellent written and verbal communication skills 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 For the Duties, Functions and Responsibilities of this position, please click the appropriate job description below. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Internal Auditor I Internal Auditor II Internal Auditor III Knowledge, Skills and Abilities For the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of this position, please click the appropriate job description below. 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. Internal Auditor I Internal Auditor II Internal Auditor III 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. 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 (*). * The minimum qualification for this position is a 4-year degree in accounting, business, social sciences, public administration, or related field. Do you meet this minimum qualification? Yes No * Please provide a brief description of how you meet the minimum qualifications listed for this position to include meeting the educational requirements, years of related experience and substitutions. (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. * Do you have experience working as a government auditor or internal auditor? Both Governmental Auditor Internal Auditor Neither * Describe your experience leading audits and audit teams. (Open Ended Question) * Which of the following describes the highest level TeamMate, TeamMate+ or other electronic working paper software user role have you been assigned? None Observer: Has view-only access. Test Reviewer: Has the ability to view all data and can mark the procedures under the project as reviewed. Test Manager: Can add and manage the procedures under the project. Has full access over the procedures, work papers, issues and recommendations, and coaching notes. 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. 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. System Administrator: Can create roles, groups, and manage the TeamMate, TeamMate+ or other electronic working paper application. * This position requires strong written and verbal communication skills. Please describe how you have used these skills in your current or past work experience. (Open Ended Question) * Which of the following certifications do you currently hold? Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) Other relevant certification None * If you checked “Other relevant certification”, please list your current certification and describe how it is relevant to the Internal Auditor position. (Open Ended Question) * Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties? Yes No Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents
Minimum Qualifications Internal Auditor I : $26.61 - $31.87 Education and/or Equivalent Experience: 4-year degree in accounting, business, social sciences, public administration, or related field. L icenses and Certifications Required: None Internal Auditor II: $29.23 - $36.54 Education and/or Equivalent Experience: 4-year degree in accounting, business, social sciences, public administration, or related field 2 years relevant experience Masters in related field can substitute for 1 year of experience. Licenses and Certifications Required: None Internal Auditor III : $33.49 - $42.71 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 and Certifications Required: CIA , CGAP , CPA , CISA , CFE , or other relevant certification required Notes to Applicants Position Overview: Will perform auditing work which includes investigating, reviewing, and analyzing financial information, internal controls, operational performance, and management practices to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures and local, state, and federal laws, statutes, and guidelines. Who We Are: Our department provides a variety of financial services and programs. The Financial Services Department ( FSD ) serves residents, vendors, and City departments. Our mission is to serve as a trusted steward of public resources with integrity and accountability to ensure a fiscally sound city. Our staff supports a wide variety of financial processes, including preparing the annual budget and annual fiscal report, procurement processes, franchise agreements, real estate transactions, and overseeing the City’s investment portfolio and debt management. As an internal support function within the larger City organization, FSD is proud to serve and act as a leader in financial management to its partner departments. Click here to read more about us online! Why Join Us? Meaningful Work Contribute to projects that improve the lives of the people in our community. Innovation and Collaboration Collaborate with diverse and talented teams, leveraging technology, continuous improvement, and best practices to drive progress in a variety of financial programs. Professional Growth and Development Achieve your professional goals. FSD offers opportunities to advance in multiple career paths, as well as a wide variety of learning opportunities. Work-Life Balance Enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a city renowned for its quality of life, outdoor activities, and cultural experiences. Hybrid Work Environment: The City of Austin Flexible Work Arrangement Program is designed to empower employees and leaders to establish hybrid work arrangements that promote high levels of performance and engagement. Staff may be eligible to telework up to 50% within a two (2) week period. Work schedules are implemented to meet department requirements and are subject to change based on business needs. Health and Wellness The City of Austin is committed to providing cost-effective, sustainable benefits that assist employees in being physically and mentally well. For employees that are covered, this includes low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Click here to review the City of Austin’s Employee Benefits Guide . Click here to watch a short City of Austin Employment Video . Application Details: A detailed, complete COA employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine your salary if you are selected for this position. Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. A cover letter is required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position. A résumé is also required, but will not substitute for a complete COA employment application. When completing the City of Austin employment application, the Work experience listed must include a month, year, and a verifiable Supervisor or Human Resources phone number. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meets the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the Department or 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. Additional Details: The Financial Services Department may close this job posting at any time after it has been advertised for seven (7) days, please apply as soon as possible if interested. This position may require a skills assessment. If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED equivalent, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required. This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation ( CBI ). If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we may contact your current and former employer, as well as the references listed in your application. Please be sure you have listed at least 3 previous supervisors in the application with correct contact information. If you are identified as a top military candidate or a veteran, you must provide a copy of your DD-214. Salary Range: Internal Auditor I : $26.61 - $31.87 Internal Auditor II: $29.23 - $36.54 Internal Auditor III : $33.49 - $42.71 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. 90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy: When the same or an additional vacancy occurs within a department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the hiring department may offer the additional position to another candidate from the same candidate pool. Pay Range Please see Notes to Applicants. Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Telework opportunities may be available after an initial training period. Work schedules are implemented to meet department requirements and are subject to change based on business needs. Note: Effective October 1, 2023, non-executive staff that are eligible to telework are required to be in the office for a minimum of three (3) days per week. Job Close Date 09/30/2024 Type of Posting External Department Financial Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 124 W 8th Street, Austin Texas 78701 Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience: Experience leading audits and/or audit teams. Experience working as a government auditor or internal auditor. Excellent written and verbal communication skills 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 For the Duties, Functions and Responsibilities of this position, please click the appropriate job description below. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Internal Auditor I Internal Auditor II Internal Auditor III Knowledge, Skills and Abilities For the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of this position, please click the appropriate job description below. 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. Internal Auditor I Internal Auditor II Internal Auditor III 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. 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 (*). * The minimum qualification for this position is a 4-year degree in accounting, business, social sciences, public administration, or related field. Do you meet this minimum qualification? Yes No * Please provide a brief description of how you meet the minimum qualifications listed for this position to include meeting the educational requirements, years of related experience and substitutions. (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. * Do you have experience working as a government auditor or internal auditor? Both Governmental Auditor Internal Auditor Neither * Describe your experience leading audits and audit teams. (Open Ended Question) * Which of the following describes the highest level TeamMate, TeamMate+ or other electronic working paper software user role have you been assigned? None Observer: Has view-only access. Test Reviewer: Has the ability to view all data and can mark the procedures under the project as reviewed. Test Manager: Can add and manage the procedures under the project. Has full access over the procedures, work papers, issues and recommendations, and coaching notes. 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. 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. System Administrator: Can create roles, groups, and manage the TeamMate, TeamMate+ or other electronic working paper application. * This position requires strong written and verbal communication skills. Please describe how you have used these skills in your current or past work experience. (Open Ended Question) * Which of the following certifications do you currently hold? Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) Other relevant certification None * If you checked “Other relevant certification”, please list your current certification and describe how it is relevant to the Internal Auditor position. (Open Ended Question) * Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties? Yes No Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents
Monterey County Human Resources
Salinas, California, United States
Position Description Final Filing Date: Monday, October 14, 2024 Exam #: 24/20B22/09ND 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 direction, performs the most complex professional accounting duties involved in establishing, maintaining, analyzing, auditing, reconciling, and verifying financial records in support of County-wide programs; provides fiscal administrative support in preparing, analyzing, and monitoring accounting transactions and balances; prepares and audits a variety of accounting and complex financial, statistical, and budgetary reports, statements, and records utilizing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); and performs other work as required. Incumbents m ay be assigned the following professional specialized areas: • General Accounting • Property Tax • Accounts Payable • Auditing • Systems and Payroll. 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 Prepares the most complex accounting records and transactions; reviews accounting records and transactions for accuracy; analyzes records and transactions in order to project results; reviews large or complex federal or state claims; performs professional accounting and auditing duties. Calculates, posts, audits, and adjusts journal entries; updates accounts to reflect revenue and expenditures; audits accounts for errors and makes appropriate adjustments; reviews and reconciles different financial systems; reconciles various financial statements to ensure accurate fund accounting; matches financial statements with cash amounts; reviews and approves account transfers and other transactions. Provides complex technical accounting and auditing consultation to departments, divisions, or programs; responds to inquiries, resolves issues, and conflicts, and provides detailed and technical information concerning related standards, practices, pending legislation, laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures; attends and participates in various meetings, committees, and professional groups. Oversees the preparation of or prepares a variety of comprehensive financial, narrative, and statistical reports, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, state and federal reports, and special district reports; prepares and submits mandated reports within established timeframes. Ensures integrity of financial information provided to Board of Supervisors, County Administrative Officer, state and federal officials and 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. Assists Auditor-Controller Analysts and 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 Office staff. 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. Monitors and assesses budgetary and accounting systems, techniques, and procedures for financial effectiveness and operational efficiency; identifies, develops, and implements policies, procedures, techniques, and systems to enhance fiscal accuracy, operational efficiency, financial effectiveness, and compliance with established requirements. Communicates with County staff, governmental agencies, and outside organizations to exchange information, coordinate activities, and resolve issues and concerns. To view the complete job description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Accountant 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 (GAAP). Internal control systems, cost accounting, and general ledger. Methods, procedures, and terminology used in professional accounting. Principles and practices of governmental 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. Research and assessment techniques. Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures. Working knowledge of: Related computer hardware and applicable software. Principles and practices of management theory. Principles and practices of supervision, including work planning, scheduling, reviewing, evaluating, training, and corrective action. Skill and Ability to: Interpret, explain, and apply legal and procedural rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and requirements. Interpret and apply professional accounting and auditing principles and standards. Gather, organize, and evaluate data. Analyze highly complex fiscal data and operating procedures, making projections and recommendations. Review, reconcile, and analyze complex financial statements and reports. Prepare, analyze, and monitor funds, budgets, and accounts. Accurately perform professional accounting and auditing work. Apply principles and practices of governmental accounting. Analyze financial data; prepare reports, forecasts, and recommendations. Explain County financial processes and systems to departmental accounting and finance staff. Perform complex mathematical calculations. 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. 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, finance, business administration, or a related field. AND Experience : Three years of experience performing full working-level accounting/auditing duties with a CPA firm, a public agency or the private sector, or two years of experience at a level equivalent to an Accountant-Auditor II in 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. 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 Final Filing Date of Monday, October 14, 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: 10/14/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Description Final Filing Date: Monday, October 14, 2024 Exam #: 24/20B22/09ND 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 direction, performs the most complex professional accounting duties involved in establishing, maintaining, analyzing, auditing, reconciling, and verifying financial records in support of County-wide programs; provides fiscal administrative support in preparing, analyzing, and monitoring accounting transactions and balances; prepares and audits a variety of accounting and complex financial, statistical, and budgetary reports, statements, and records utilizing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); and performs other work as required. Incumbents m ay be assigned the following professional specialized areas: • General Accounting • Property Tax • Accounts Payable • Auditing • Systems and Payroll. 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 Prepares the most complex accounting records and transactions; reviews accounting records and transactions for accuracy; analyzes records and transactions in order to project results; reviews large or complex federal or state claims; performs professional accounting and auditing duties. Calculates, posts, audits, and adjusts journal entries; updates accounts to reflect revenue and expenditures; audits accounts for errors and makes appropriate adjustments; reviews and reconciles different financial systems; reconciles various financial statements to ensure accurate fund accounting; matches financial statements with cash amounts; reviews and approves account transfers and other transactions. Provides complex technical accounting and auditing consultation to departments, divisions, or programs; responds to inquiries, resolves issues, and conflicts, and provides detailed and technical information concerning related standards, practices, pending legislation, laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures; attends and participates in various meetings, committees, and professional groups. Oversees the preparation of or prepares a variety of comprehensive financial, narrative, and statistical reports, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, state and federal reports, and special district reports; prepares and submits mandated reports within established timeframes. Ensures integrity of financial information provided to Board of Supervisors, County Administrative Officer, state and federal officials and 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. Assists Auditor-Controller Analysts and 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 Office staff. 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. Monitors and assesses budgetary and accounting systems, techniques, and procedures for financial effectiveness and operational efficiency; identifies, develops, and implements policies, procedures, techniques, and systems to enhance fiscal accuracy, operational efficiency, financial effectiveness, and compliance with established requirements. Communicates with County staff, governmental agencies, and outside organizations to exchange information, coordinate activities, and resolve issues and concerns. To view the complete job description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Accountant 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 (GAAP). Internal control systems, cost accounting, and general ledger. Methods, procedures, and terminology used in professional accounting. Principles and practices of governmental 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. Research and assessment techniques. Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures. Working knowledge of: Related computer hardware and applicable software. Principles and practices of management theory. Principles and practices of supervision, including work planning, scheduling, reviewing, evaluating, training, and corrective action. Skill and Ability to: Interpret, explain, and apply legal and procedural rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and requirements. Interpret and apply professional accounting and auditing principles and standards. Gather, organize, and evaluate data. Analyze highly complex fiscal data and operating procedures, making projections and recommendations. Review, reconcile, and analyze complex financial statements and reports. Prepare, analyze, and monitor funds, budgets, and accounts. Accurately perform professional accounting and auditing work. Apply principles and practices of governmental accounting. Analyze financial data; prepare reports, forecasts, and recommendations. Explain County financial processes and systems to departmental accounting and finance staff. Perform complex mathematical calculations. 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. 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, finance, business administration, or a related field. AND Experience : Three years of experience performing full working-level accounting/auditing duties with a CPA firm, a public agency or the private sector, or two years of experience at a level equivalent to an Accountant-Auditor II in 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. 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 Final Filing Date of Monday, October 14, 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: 10/14/2024 11:59 PM Pacific