Accountant-Auditor II

Overview

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The Auditor-Controller's office exercises general supervision of the financial information and accounts of all departments, districts and agencies under the control of the Board of Supervisors; establishes accounting policies; interacts with other County management in identifying countywide opportunities that affect fiscal and administrative policies; and manages the countywide accounting system.

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This is the journey level of the Accountant-Auditor series characterized by the responsibility to perform professional level financial, accounting and auditing duties for county-wide programs and activities. Individuals prepare financial reports; conduct analytical reviews of financial information; prepare projections; and performs research and analysis of accounting and statistical data.

This class is distinguished from that of the Accountant-Auditor I class in that it is the entry level in the series and from the Accountant Auditor III class in that it performs or leads major specialized accounting activities, or independently performs the most difficult or complex audits. Individuals ensure that activities are executed according to established policies, procedures, laws and regulations, and assist in formulating and recommending fiscal policies and guidelines.

Accountant-Auditor II is the journey level in the Accountant-Auditor series, performing a full range of moderately complex professional auditing and accounting functions. Individuals assigned to the Accountant-Auditor II class are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative and receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise. Individuals are expected to become fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

The class of Accountant-Auditor is found only in the Auditor-Controller’s Office. The Accountant-Auditor class is distinguished from the Accountant class in that the duties of the Accountant-Auditor is broader in scope, encompasses county-wide responsibilities for financial activities, and may be assigned auditing duties.

For purposes of staff development, individuals in this class will be rotated among a variety of accounting and auditing assignments, and may be assigned accounting duties in the General Accounting, Property Tax Grants, or Financial Systems Divisions of the Auditor-Controller’s Office, or may be assigned auditing duties in the Internal Audit Division.

The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.

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Experience: Two (2) years of professional accounting or auditing experience in accounting, performing internal, financial and operational auditing and preparing/writing audit reports.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required in business administration, accounting, auditing, finance, financial management or closely related field. Course work must have included at least 12 semester or 18 quarter in accounting.

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver’s license is required. Independent travel may be required.

Deadline to submit application: 10/14/25 – Applications will be reviewed periodically thereafter. Based on information provided, qualified applicants may be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement. The process may include an initial application screening, mandatory information meeting, supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed.

Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms. Information herein does not constitute a contract.

Minimum score: A minimum score of 70% is…