Accountant/Auditor

Salary : $58,760.00 - $80,745.60 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-09032-01
Department: Auditor/Controller
Opening Date: 02/24/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
The Job
San Bernardino Countyis 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 - $750annual 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 and
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 a bachelor'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 herefor 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
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 reviewedin 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 to review the Government Jobs 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 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 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 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
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
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Availability: Please indicate your availability and preference for referral to vacancies in the County Fire and Special Districts Department. We recommend that you review the compensation plans and MOU's applicable to these positions. They are available at the County of San Bernardino/Employee Relations website or by clicking .

• I am available for referral to County vacancies only.
• I am available for referral to Fire and Special Districts Department vacancies only.
• I am available for referral to both County and Special Districts/Fire Department vacancies.

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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed on the Application in order to be evaluated.
(Do not refer to resume as it will NOT be reviewed. All questions should be answered appropriately.)

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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Qualifying Education/License: Indicate below in which you qualify.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or closely related field.
• California Certified Public Accountant license.
• None of the above, I do not possess the required education or license.

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If your degree was completed outside of the United States, be sure to upload your Education Equivalency Evaluation with your application so that we may properly review your qualifications.

• I have submitted my Education Equivalency Evaluation with my application.
• The Education Equivalency does not apply to me.

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Qualifying Employer: Provide the name of the Employer and dates where you acquired your qualifying experience. If none, indicate "N/A".
Employer referenced and all relevant experience MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
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Accounting/Auditing Experience: Clearly describe in detail your professional-level work experience performing Accounting and/or Auditing duties and functions. Be sure to indicate your level of responsibility (e.g., primary, assisted, participated).
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
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Indicate the types of audits you have conducted that resulted in issued reports. Select all that apply.

• Financial
• Operational
• Compliance
• Fraud
• Information System
• None
• Other

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Clearly describe in detail the types of audits performed as indicated above and your role in the audit. If none, indicate "N/A".
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
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Clearly describe in detail the standards used to complete your audit engagements which resulted in a written report.
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
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Fiscal Monitoring Experience: Clearly describe in detail your accounting/auditing experience that Includes: preparing or assisting in the preparation of fiscal monitoring and audit programs, performing detail testing, documenting results of testing in work papers, and making recommendations for corrective actions related to unfavorable conclusions or for improvement of internal controls or operations.
The response must include the name of your employer(s), dates of employment where you gained the experience, and the title of your position(s).
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
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Clearly describe in detail your experience in the use and application of computer programs in accounting and auditing. Include software, technology and/or systems used, and purpose (e.g., financial reporting, audits, account analysis, financial analysis/budgeting)..
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
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SAP Accounting Experience Do you have accounting experience that includes navigation, data entry, execution, AND customization of reports for one or more of the following SAP Modules? FI (Financial) CM (Cash Management) SRM (Purchasing) HCM (Human Resources) SAP Query (reporting/analysis), and/or Business Warehouse/Business Intelligence (custom reports).
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.

• Yes, I have accounting experience with SAP as described above. I have included this experience in my work history.
• No, I do not have the SAP experience described above.

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Special Skills: Some positions require specialized work experience. To be considered for a special skill, indicate the area(s) in which you have professional-level accounting and/or auditing experience.
For each area selected, experience MUST be clearly demonstrated in the work experience section of your application.

• Cost Accounting
• Auditing
• Compliance Auditing
• Property Tax
• Grant Accounting
• Payroll
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Budgeting/Fiscal Monitoring
• Hospital/Healthcare Accounting
• None of the above

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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• I understand.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is.Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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