Accountant - Auditor I

THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT AND CAN BE CLOSED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and future vacancies within the department of the Auditor -Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the office of the Auditor-Controller located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

This position is responsible, under general direction, to perform a variety of professional accounting and auditing responsibilities which may include maintaining accounting and financial records; development and implementation of accounting and financial procedures and systems; reporting on budget trends, financial transactions, or tax billings and collections; and conducting audits of departments, agencies, special districts, and funds kept in the County treasury.

Typical Duties

DUTY SAMPLE

• Prepare a variety of detailed accounting, auditing, financial, statistical, and narrative reports for the County and other agencies.
• Prepare and review ledgers and journal entries; balance and maintain complex accounting records such as trusts, funds, and claims; and maintain and balance tax trust accounts.
• Perform audit procedures and review existing accounting procedures and internal control methods to ensure compliance with standard accounting principles and governmental codes, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Develop, review, and implement accounting, auditing, and financial procedures and systems.
• Make recommendations to improve accounting procedures based on criteria, evidence, client processes, procedures, and audit plans and to minimize the organization’s audit risk.

For a full list of duties and all requirements for this position, please click here .

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education:

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major study in accounting, public or business administration including 15 semester units in accounting.

Knowledge of:

• General accounting principles.
• Financial and operational auditing principles and techniques, including audit workpaper preparation, report writing, and presentation.
• Principles and theories of internal control, including indicators of fraud and risk.
• Application and operation of computerized accounting systems and spreadsheets, using common accounting and spreadsheet software.

Skills/Ability to:

• Read and understand complex laws, regulations, and fiscal and accounting manuals.
• Identify and interpret technical and numerical information.
• Prepare and maintain a full range of standard accounting records and reports.
• Prepare written financial reports and statements accurately.
• Maintain knowledge of methods and practices of audit workpaper preparation and audit report writing.
• Analyze complex data and processes; identify discrepancies, errors, noncompliance, or inefficiencies; develop accurate and concise summaries and tables; and draw logical and appropriate conclusions.
• Conduct comprehensive financial, operational, compliance, and performance audits to determine fraud and risk and to make recommendations for improvements.

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of: Governmental accounting principles and practices; budgeting principles and practices; and cost accounting.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment:

• Candidates selected may be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.
• An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.
• Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act : This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bargaining Unit 20

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP). .

Retirement : The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave : 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual :

2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.

FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.

Sick Leave Accrual : 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Career Incentive Pay

Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation – 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below.

Years of Service

% Increase

Total

5

3%

3%

10

2%

5%

15

3%

8%

20

2%

10%

Group Term Life Insurance : $30,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Long Term Disability Insurance: A Long Term Disability plan is provided. This provides financial protection for you by paying a portion of your income while you are disabled. Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation : A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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• County of Tulare - HR&D

• 559-636-4900

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