Sr. Accountant​/Auditor

SR. ACCOUNTANT/AUDITOR

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Sr. Accountant/Auditor positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will close on Friday, October 9, at 11:59 P.M. (PST).

The Auditor-Controller Department is committed to serving Orange County by ensuring accountability over public spending, transparency of taxpayer dollars, and engaging the public in government. We carry out our vision and mission by conducting the Public's business with the highest ethical and due diligence standards by supporting ethical and responsible financial decisions throughout the County.

The Senior Accountant/Auditor for the Auditor-Controller will perform accounting/auditing duties including accounts payable, payroll, claims, financial reporting, budget, general accounting, capital assets, audit, and/or cost accounting. This position must be familiar with policies, rules, and regulations related to accounting/auditing. The Senior Accountant/Auditor may perform financial and/or operational audits of County departments, districts, outside contractors, or lessees. They will also prepare audit reports with constructive recommendations based upon findings.

In addition, they will exercise a considerable degree of independent judgement in supervising and planning work assigned to them, and receive only general guidance concerning responsibilities.

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will also have extensive experience in the following core competencies:

Technical Knowledge

• Experience with financial statements, data analysis, and/or an understanding of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
• Completing complex auditing tasks.
• Preparing and presenting complex reports in an appropriate format to various levels of staff including management and executives.
• A valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and/or Certified Internal Systems Auditor (CISA) certification is highly desired but not required.

Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.).

Problem Solving | Analytical Skills

• Assessing and analyzing complex and challenging issues associated with changes to accounting or auditing practices and communicate information and actions needed in a timely and responsive manner.
• Independently conduct research and accurately interpret relevant data to formulate recommendations for modifying program policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Working in a fast-paced environment while handling and prioritizing multiple projects and meeting deadlines with an accurate and complete work product.
• Analyzing and supporting planning efforts for identifying future resource needs and business process improvements.

Leadership | Supervision

• Supervising, training, assigning work to staff, monitor activities, and evaluate staff performance.
• Providing clear and concise instructions to staff and others to ensure operational compliance.
• Leading and reviewing the work of team members on multiple projects.
• Leading a high performance and forward-focused team of accounting professionals by inspiring, motivating, and empowering them to achieve agency…