Recruitment #2015-14624-01
Salary | Accountant-Auditor I $24.33 - $29.57/hour, Accountant-Auditor II $28.16 - $34.23/hour |
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Department | Countywide |
Job Type | Open |
Date Opened | 5/19/2015 06:00:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 6/7/2015 10:00:00 PM |
Employment Type |
Permanent/Full Time (40 hrs/week)
Permanent/Part Time (less than 40 hrs/week) Temporary/Extra Help |
Work Location |
Auburn, California (Applegate, Auburn, Colfax, Foresthill, Meadow Vista, Penryn)
Roseville, California (Granite Bay, Loomis, Lincoln, Rocklin, Roseville) |
Additional Forms Required |
Veterans DD214 (if applicable) |
HR Analyst | Janeen DuPree |
This is a multi-level recruitment for an Accountant-Auditor I and Accountant-Auditor II.
For ease of the application process:
This recruitment will be used to fill both open and promotional vacancies in various County departments as they arise, subject to specific position requirements and CEO approval.
There are current vacancies are in the following departments:
Auditor-Controller Department has an opening in the Property Taxes Unit. Duties include a variety of property taxes analyses including the creation of intricate spreadsheets, understanding and following legal code, creating and maintaining comprehensive written procedures and performing detailed reconciliations. Also required is the ability to process and create various types of roll corrections and refunds as well as processing the annual direct charge levies. This job involves working on numerous multipart tasks simultaneously, frequent written and oral communications and many deadlines. Property tax experience would be helpful.
Facility Services Department, Administration Division, is currently seeking candidates for Accountant Auditor I - II. The ideal candidate should have knowledge and/or experience in auditing complex cost accounting, as well as auditing vouchers, requisitions, invoices, and payroll. This individual should have knowledge and/or experience with reconciliations related to accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledgers, in addition to knowledge of Generally Acceptable Accounting Principles (GAAP) including various fund types. Job skills should include the ability to develop complex Excel spreadsheets.
To perform a variety of complex professional accounting and auditing work which depending on assignment may include any of the following; to review, analyze and maintain accounting and financial records; to develop and implement accounting and financial procedures and systems; to prepare complex financial reports; to monitor and report on budget trends, financial transactions, tax billings and collections, or accounts; to plan, coordinate and conduct audits of County departments, divisions, districts and funds; to provide recommendations for efficiencies and improvements; and may supervise or provide technical and clerical accounting and/or general clerical personnel.
Accountant - Auditor I
This is the entry level class in the Accountant–Auditor series. This class is distinguished from the journey level of Accountant-Auditor II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters allocated to the journey level. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. Employees work under immediate supervision progressing to general supervision while learning job tasks.
Accountant - Auditor II
This is the full journey level class within the Accountant-Auditor series. This class is distinguished from the entry level of Accountant-Auditor I by the assignment of the full range of duties of the class. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the entry level.
This class is distinguished from the Senior Accountant-Auditor in that the latter is a supervisory level with responsibility for a major accounting program or service area at the section or division level.
Accountant - Auditor I
Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel.
May exercise direct supervision over Account Clerk classifications or general clerical personnel.
Accountant - Auditor II
Receives direction from assigned supervisory or management personnel.
Typically exercises direct supervision over Account Clerk classifications or general clerical personnel. May exercise technical and functional supervision over Accounting Technician classification.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Accountant-Auditor I
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: No experience is required.
Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, or a related field.
NOTE: Depending on the area of assignment, additional governmental accounting, auditing and finance experience which involves the application of State and local laws and/or governmental accounting standards may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis if:
Experience used to substitute for the required degree cannot also be used to meet work experience requirements.
License or Certificate:
May need to possess a valid driver’s license as required by the position and in accordance with the California Vehicle Code. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.
ACCOUNTANT - AUDITOR II
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Two years of responsible accounting and/or audit experience performing duties similar to an Accountant–Auditor I with Placer County.
Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting or a related field.
NOTE: Depending on the area of assignment, additional governmental accounting, auditing and finance experience which involves the application of State and local laws and/or governmental accounting standards may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis if:
License or Certificate:
May need to possess a valid driver’s license as required by the position and in accordance with the California Vehicle Code. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.
Accountant - Auditor I
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Accountant - Auditor II
In addition to the qualifications for the Accountant-Auditor I:
Knowledge of:
Statutory laws, rules and regulations applicable to governmental accounting.
Ability to:
Effectively plan, direct and supervise the work of others.
Written Examination (100%)
The written examination may include multiple choice, true/false, fill-in, matching, and/or essay type questions directly related to the required knowledge and abilities for this classification.
All applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be required to respond to an online Conviction History Questionnaire, which will be sent as a link on their notification that minimum qualifications have been met. Failure to respond to this questionnaire within (3) three calendar days of the minimum qualification notification will result in disqualification from the examination.
Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination, which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation, sign a constitutional oath and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation and/or be bonded.
All new permanent employees, with the exception of sworn law enforcement and management, shall be required to join the employee organization or pay an 'Agency Fee' as a condition of employment.
The eligible list(s) resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied.
The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. It is advisable that applicants inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Personnel Department.
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06/08/2015 Minimum Qualifications Screening
06/11/2015 Conviction History Questionnaire Notice to be sent
06/14/2015 Conviction History Questionnaire Responses due
06/23/2015 and 06/24/2015 Tentative Exam Dates