Supervising Systems Accountant

The Job

San Bernardino County is recruiting for Supervising Systems Accountants who supervise Systems Accountants that design, revise, and maintain accounting systems, procedures and work methods for departments . Essential duties include assisting departments in identifying, defining, and analyzing accounting and financial problems; developing and recommending a variety of departmental accounting systems; preparing procedures for and instructing departments in the implementation of new or modified systems; evaluating the feasibility of accounting systems; and coordinating the conversion of existing systems and procedures.

Current vacancy exists at the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (ATC) office. The resulting eligible list may also be used to fill future vacancies throughout the County as they occur.

For more detailed information, refer to the Supervising Systems Accountant job description.

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS

Annual Across the Board Salary Increases on February 2026*
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 14

Certified Public Accountant Stipend - $750 annual CPA stipend for employees who attain and maintain a valid CPA License.

HEALTH BENEFITS

PAID TIME OFF

RETIREMENT PERKS

• Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
• Vision: Employee Coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 40 hours annual leave
• 40 hours admin leave with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect Attendance Leave
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)

• Generous pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available!
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement

Review the job-specific Benefit Summary by following this link .

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1) Applicant must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.

2) Travel throughout the County may be required. Employees will be required to make provision for such 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 assessed values for previous fiscal year.

Minimum Requirements

CANDIDATES MUST MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION
Must possess a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics OR a bachelor's degree in another field which must include 30 semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in accounting . (Transcripts with qualifying coursework is required if degree is in another field.)

EXPERIENCE

Must possess five (5) years of professional-level accounting experience analyzing, designing, implementing, and/or maintaining computerized accounting systems . Experience must include documenting business requirements, functionality, systems controls, issues, procedures, and/or end-user training materials . Relevant accounting experience must have been obtained within the last five (5) years. (Note: Experience as an end-user of accounting systems is not considered qualifying.)

SUPERVISORY/LEAD EXPERIENCE
Must possess one (1) year of full-scope supervisory duties OR two (2) years of lead experience.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION (Must be attached):
EDUCATION
If qualifying with a Bachelor’s degree in another field, a copy of legible transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) MUST be attached to your application or submitted via fax to (909) 387-5819 Attn: Supervising Systems Accountant or email to employment@hr.sbcounty.gov Subject: Supervising Systems Accountant. Failure to provide the requested documents at the time of application submittal may result in disqualification of the application.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

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.) Follow this link for more information on evaluation services.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have extensive professional-level accounting experience analyzing, designing, implementing, and maintaining accounting systems ; procedures; maintaining system security and workflow; maintaining master data; developing training materials; implementing modules or enhancements to existing accounting systems, as well as strong oral and written communication skills enabling them to communicate and translate complex technical accounting system topics in a clear and concise manner.

Ability to understand system security measures required to help protect or prevent fraud or collusion while ensuring segregation of duties and improving internal efficiencies.

Ability to troubleshoot system issues and design and/or script temporary or permanent solutions to ongoing system errors or workflow issues.

Knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards as they are applied and/or integrated into an automated financial system is highly desirable.

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 reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

Application Procedure :

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, June 06, 2025 .

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, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide 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 your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information .

For more important details, review the links below:

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Supervisory 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 here .

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 hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 6/6/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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