The
Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector
office
and the
Human Services Auditing Division
is recruiting for
Principal Accountant/
Auditors
who perform the most complex professional accounting duties requiring preparation and interpretation of financial statements and reports; establishes new accounting procedures and controls; performs the most complex operational audits of departments, special districts, and programs; analyzes and advises management on a variety of fiscal matters.
For more detailed information, refer to the
Principal Accountant/Auditor
job description.
The resulting eligible list may also be used to fill future vacancies throughout the County as they occur.
COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS
Annual Across the Board Salary Increases on February 2025/2026*
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5%
up to Step 14
Auditing Pay Differential - 2.0%
above base rate of pay. (ATC and HS only)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Travel:
Travel throughout the County is required. Incumbents will be required to make provision for transportation. At time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the 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 Property Related Revenue and/or statewide
Realignment Sales Tax
Collections performance.
REQUIRED:
EDUCATION
Must possess
b
achelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or
closely related field .
Substitution:
An active California Certified Public Accountant license may substitute for the education requirements. You must list your license on the license/certification section on your application.
EXPERIENCE
Must possess three (3) years of
professional-level
auditing or accounting experience.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
EXPERIENCE
Professional-level
experience is defined as occupations that require specialized knowledge usually acquired through principal work experience. Clerical/bookkeeping experience is not considered qualifying.
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.)
Click
here
for more information on evaluation services.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, extensive governmental accounting/auditing experience and possess one of the following designations: California Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner or Certified Information Systems Auditor.
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 :
Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible as
this recruitment
may close at any time
.
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 , please click
HERE
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 the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA:
San Bernardino County is an
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the
Special Testing Accommodations Request Form
within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er)
who are not current County employees
may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click
here
for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
For important information on employment processes and submitting job applications, see links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
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