County of San Bernardino, CA
Accountant/Auditor Trainee
County of San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino, California, United States, 92409
Salary :
$49,566.40 - $66,539.20 Annually
Location :
Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type:
Full-time
Job Number:
24-09040-02
Department:
Multiple County Departments
Opening Date:
11/23/2024
Closing Date:
12/2/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
San Bernardino County is recruiting for
Accountant/
Auditor Trainees
who work under the supervision of higher-level accountants or auditors while developing the required knowledge and skills to independently perform journey-level accounting or auditing duties. Essential duties include preparing and analyzing accounting and financial statements, making adjusting entries in several subsystems of a departmental accounting system, and performing specialized accounting functions such as tax or cost accounting; performs compliance and operational audits; prepares audit reports with findings and recommendations.
For more detailed information, refer to the 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)
Certified Public Accountant Stipend - $750
annual CPA stipend for employees who attain and maintain a valid CPA License.
The eligible list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill vacancies throughout the County as well as in the
County Fire Department
and
Special Districts Department . Applicants will be asked to indicate their availability and preference for referral to the different agencies in the Supplemental Questionnaire.
The
County Fire Department and Special Districts Department
are separate entities from San Bernardino County, and as such, compensation and benefits for their positions are set forth in a different compensation plan. The salary for County Fire and Special Districts is $58,344 - $84,468 annually (range 32); for additional details, refer to the and
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.
Promotion:
Accountant/Auditor Trainee
is the trainee level within the accounting series; incumbents are eligible for promotion to
Accountant/Auditor
( $58,760 - $80,745 Annually) upon successful completion of a training program and receipt of a satisfactory work performance evaluation. Incumbents
must promote within 24 months or be terminated .
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. Minimum Requirements
REQUIRED: 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 .
**No experience required.**
IMPORTANT NOTES: Transcripts MUST be attached if qualifying with a degree in another field or you may submit them to by the deadline.
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.
Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to take the
online assessment . The assessment will consist of an evaluation of skills and knowledge in the following areas:
Accounting Principles and Practices Fiscal Analysis Details of the online assessment process will be emailed.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email .
Important:
The ability to take pre-employment tests online is a privilege. Please do not take advantage of this benefit. Also, be aware that applicants may be required to take parallel versions of these tests in a proctored setting in order to confirm their identities as the original test takers.
Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 PM, Monday, December 02, 2024 .
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.
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 to review the Government Jobs 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 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 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 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
Administrative Services 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
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
01
Availability:
Please indicate your availability and preference for referral to vacancies in the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District. We recommend that you review the compensation plans and MOU's applicable to these positions. They are available at the San Bernardino County Employee Relations website or by clicking .
I am available for referral to County vacancies only. I am available for referral to Fire and Special Districts Department vacancies only. I am available for referral to both County and Special Districts/Fire Protection District vacancies.
02
INSTRUCTIONS:
The information on the Application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a
determination of qualifications . Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and
all work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed on the Application in order to be evaluated .
(Do not refer to resume as it will NOT be reviewed. All questions should be answered appropriately.)
I have read and understand the above statement. 03
Education:
Select the response that best describes your qualifying education.
I possess a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or economics. I possess a bachelor's degree in another field which includes 30 semester (45 quarter) units in accounting. (Transcripts MUST be attached.) None of the above, I do not possess the required education.
04
If your degree was completed outside of the United States, be sure to upload your Education Equivalency Evaluation with your application so that we may properly review your qualifications.
I have submitted my Education Equivalency Evaluation with my application. The Education Equivalency does not apply to me.
05
Experience:
Clearly describe any work and/or internship experience performing
Accounting, Auditing and/or Fiscal Monitoring
duties and functions. Be sure to indicate your level of responsibility (e.g., primary, assisted, participated), name of employer where experience was gained, and dates of employment. If you do not have experience, indicate "N/A".
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
06
Clearly describe in detail
your experience in the use and application of
computer programs
related to accounting, auditing or fiscal monitoring/budgets. Include software, technology and/or systems used, and purpose (e.g., financial reporting, audits, account analysis, financial analysis/budgeting, SAP). If you do not have experience, indicate "N/A".
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
07
Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email:
As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.
08
**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note:
If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
I understand.
09
Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete:
Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted.
Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.
I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
Required Question
$49,566.40 - $66,539.20 Annually
Location :
Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type:
Full-time
Job Number:
24-09040-02
Department:
Multiple County Departments
Opening Date:
11/23/2024
Closing Date:
12/2/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
San Bernardino County is recruiting for
Accountant/
Auditor Trainees
who work under the supervision of higher-level accountants or auditors while developing the required knowledge and skills to independently perform journey-level accounting or auditing duties. Essential duties include preparing and analyzing accounting and financial statements, making adjusting entries in several subsystems of a departmental accounting system, and performing specialized accounting functions such as tax or cost accounting; performs compliance and operational audits; prepares audit reports with findings and recommendations.
For more detailed information, refer to the 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)
Certified Public Accountant Stipend - $750
annual CPA stipend for employees who attain and maintain a valid CPA License.
The eligible list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill vacancies throughout the County as well as in the
County Fire Department
and
Special Districts Department . Applicants will be asked to indicate their availability and preference for referral to the different agencies in the Supplemental Questionnaire.
The
County Fire Department and Special Districts Department
are separate entities from San Bernardino County, and as such, compensation and benefits for their positions are set forth in a different compensation plan. The salary for County Fire and Special Districts is $58,344 - $84,468 annually (range 32); for additional details, refer to the and
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.
Promotion:
Accountant/Auditor Trainee
is the trainee level within the accounting series; incumbents are eligible for promotion to
Accountant/Auditor
( $58,760 - $80,745 Annually) upon successful completion of a training program and receipt of a satisfactory work performance evaluation. Incumbents
must promote within 24 months or be terminated .
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. Minimum Requirements
REQUIRED: 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 .
**No experience required.**
IMPORTANT NOTES: Transcripts MUST be attached if qualifying with a degree in another field or you may submit them to by the deadline.
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.
Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to take the
online assessment . The assessment will consist of an evaluation of skills and knowledge in the following areas:
Accounting Principles and Practices Fiscal Analysis Details of the online assessment process will be emailed.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email .
Important:
The ability to take pre-employment tests online is a privilege. Please do not take advantage of this benefit. Also, be aware that applicants may be required to take parallel versions of these tests in a proctored setting in order to confirm their identities as the original test takers.
Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 PM, Monday, December 02, 2024 .
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.
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 to review the Government Jobs 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 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 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 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
Administrative Services 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
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
01
Availability:
Please indicate your availability and preference for referral to vacancies in the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District. We recommend that you review the compensation plans and MOU's applicable to these positions. They are available at the San Bernardino County Employee Relations website or by clicking .
I am available for referral to County vacancies only. I am available for referral to Fire and Special Districts Department vacancies only. I am available for referral to both County and Special Districts/Fire Protection District vacancies.
02
INSTRUCTIONS:
The information on the Application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a
determination of qualifications . Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and
all work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed on the Application in order to be evaluated .
(Do not refer to resume as it will NOT be reviewed. All questions should be answered appropriately.)
I have read and understand the above statement. 03
Education:
Select the response that best describes your qualifying education.
I possess a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or economics. I possess a bachelor's degree in another field which includes 30 semester (45 quarter) units in accounting. (Transcripts MUST be attached.) None of the above, I do not possess the required education.
04
If your degree was completed outside of the United States, be sure to upload your Education Equivalency Evaluation with your application so that we may properly review your qualifications.
I have submitted my Education Equivalency Evaluation with my application. The Education Equivalency does not apply to me.
05
Experience:
Clearly describe any work and/or internship experience performing
Accounting, Auditing and/or Fiscal Monitoring
duties and functions. Be sure to indicate your level of responsibility (e.g., primary, assisted, participated), name of employer where experience was gained, and dates of employment. If you do not have experience, indicate "N/A".
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
06
Clearly describe in detail
your experience in the use and application of
computer programs
related to accounting, auditing or fiscal monitoring/budgets. Include software, technology and/or systems used, and purpose (e.g., financial reporting, audits, account analysis, financial analysis/budgeting, SAP). If you do not have experience, indicate "N/A".
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
07
Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email:
As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.
08
**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note:
If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
I understand.
09
Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete:
Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted.
Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.
I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
Required Question