Human Resource Services
Alameda Skyline

Auditor

Recruitment #17-0143-01

Introduction

THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended.

Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Applications will only be accepted online.

Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.

DESCRIPTION

THE AGENCY

The Alameda County Auditor-Controller Agency is offering an exciting entry-level career opportunity as an Auditor. The Alameda County Auditor-Controller Agency is a general government agency which provides direct services to County residents as well as administrative and operational support to County departments. The department has approximately 200 full-time employees and an estimated budget of $35.9 million. The Agency develops and maintains the County’s accounting, payroll, audit, tax analysis, budget and grants, contract compliance, and cost plan systems and procedures. The Central Collections Department collects receivables mandated by State and federal laws and regulations. The Office of the Clerk-Recorder provides for the recording of all recordable documents and maps, collection and distribution of fees and taxes from recording documents and maintenance of the vital statistics register.

THE POSITION

Under general direction, performs varied professional auditing, accounting and/or compliance assignments; records financial transactions and reports related information in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and County policies and procedures; conducts audits in compliance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS); reviews accounting methods and practices of County departments, Special Districts and County contractors; prepares financial, accounting and analytical reports; and performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER I

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (180 quarter units or 120 semester units). Concentration in accounting, business administration, finance or closely related field is desired.

OR II

The equivalent of four years recent full-time experience in a professional position involving the exercise of auditing or accounting duties or closely related field.

OR III

Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and relevant experience as described above in patterns I and II.

AND
License:


Some positions within this class may require the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Certificate:

Possession of one or more of the following certifications is desirable:

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) issued by California Board of Accountancy or other state’s equivalent
• Active Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
• Active Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) issued by the American Payroll Association
• Fundamental Payroll Professional (FCP) issued by the American Payroll Association 


Special Requirements:

Employees may be required to provide their own means of transportation to and from work assignments.

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, skills and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Duties" section of this specification.

Knowledge of:

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including theory, terminology and methods of application to a wide variety of accounting transactions and problems, including governmental accounting
• Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), including theory and practices for commercial and governmental agencies
• Technical and statistical report writing and formatting
• Methods of preparing, evaluating and interpreting financial statements and transactions
• Principles of implementing and maintaining internal controls
• Computer applications related to the work, including advanced computer spreadsheet, word processing, electronic work paper and financial management, payroll and accounting systems
• Analytical tools including triangulation of data, statistical analysis, etc.
• Applicable laws, ordinances, regulations and court decisions governing financial operations of a County and its departments
• Project management techniques and systems
• English language (including spelling, vocabulary, sentence and paragraph structure) to prepare grammatically correct reports, letters and other written communications

Ability to:

• Properly apply GAAP in recording financial transactions and reporting financial results, and GAGAS in conducting audits
• Accurately record financial transactions, compile financial and operational reports
• Effectively assist in the audit of agencies, departments, functions, internal documents, and reports
• Review, analyze, balance, interpret and reconcile financial reports and transactions; make recommendations as necessary
• Identify deficiencies in fiscal controls or noncompliance with established accounting policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations; recommend modifications to enhance internal controls
• Analyze, evaluate and summarize simple to complex financial and statistical data and prepare recommendations; translate financial accounting information into a cohesive and comprehensive profile for an organization
• Use electronic work papers to document, organize and support results that meet audit objectives in accordance with professional audit standards and industry practices; maintain accurate and complete records and files
• Effectively prioritize work and resources in order to meet deadlines and plan work for maximum productivity
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing technical, financial and statistical accounting information, reports and correspondence to clients and the general public
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, representatives from other governmental entities, departments/agencies and the public
• Work independently, as well as in a team
• Verbally express ideas, concepts or recommendations concerning job assignments with other staff, agencies and the public; facilitate productive communication by using tact and diplomacy
• Be proactive in analyzing issues and developing solutions to improve processes and procedures
• Read and understand technical accounting information
• Adapt to changing work situations
• Exercise sound decision making, judgment, initiative
• Utilize advanced computer systems and applications; including financial management, audit, electronic work paper and accounting software

EXAMINATION COMPONENTS

The examination will consist of the following steps:

1. A review of the candidates’ applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.

2. A review of the Supplemental Questionnaire to determine the best qualified; only the best qualified candidates will be invited to the oral interview process.

3. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.

CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS

Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments many be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.

To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs.

Selection Plan

Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency:

TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN

 

Deadline for Filing:

Monday, November 13, 2017

Review of Minimum Qualifications:

Tuesday, December 5, 2017**

Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified:

Wednesday, December 6, 2017**

Oral Interviews*:

December 19-20, 2017**

 

*If designated as a combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an eligibility list, the oral interviews may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification.

**Dates have been updated

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN

Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statues. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statues.

For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs

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 & Welfare Benefits

  • Medical – HMO & PPO Insurance
  • Dental – PPO & DHMO Insurance  
  • Vision
  • Basic Life Insurance 
  • Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage) 
  • County Allowance
  • Health Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
  • Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

  • Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan – (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
  • Deferred Compensation Plan

For your Work/Life Balance

  • 11 paid holidays
  • Vacation and sick leave accrual
  • Vacation purchase program
  • Management Paid Leave**
  • Group Auto/Home
  • 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
  • 1st 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.

** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.

Conclusion

All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @acgov.org and alamedacountyHR@acgov.org as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page.

Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.

NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box alamedacountyHR@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the bulletin for the recruitment for which you have applied.

For any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Satjit Dale, Decentralized Exam Coordinator, Auditor-Controller's Office directly at 510-272-6527.

Jordan Grow, Human Resources Analyst
Human Resource Services, County of Alameda
510-208-3954
www.acgov.org/hrs



Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer