County of Shasta
Accountant Auditor I/II
County of Shasta, Los Angeles, California, United States,
THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 2024SKILLS OR EXPERIENCES LISTED UNDER THE IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT MAY ALSO BE USED TO SCREEN APPLICATIONSSEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENT” SECTION REGARDING POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSERESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIREDFINAL FILING DATE: SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 AT 5:00 PM
SALARY INFORMATION
ACCOUNTANT AUDITOR I: $4,284.00 - $5,469.00 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY / $24.72 - $31.55 APPROXIMATE HOURLYACCOUNTANT AUDITOR II: $4,960.00 - $6,331.00 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY / $28.62 - $36.53 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*Please refer to the appropriate Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding for potential future salary increases.ABOUT SHASTA COUNTYShasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.ABOUT THE DEPARTMENTPublic Works vision is to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective facilities and services to the residents of Shasta County.Facilities Management takes care of about one million square feet of County buildings. They also take care of landscaping and grounds. Public Works is in charge of capital projects, such as new County buildings and remodels. The County uses consultants for most design services. Contracts are managed by County staff.ABOUT THE POSITION
Accountant Auditor I: Under close supervision, to perform professional accounting and auditing fiscal analysis work; to prepare a variety of accounting, statistical and narrative reports; to review accounting methods and practices of County departments, special districts and other agencies; directs a variety of complex accounting and related business management work; performs highly responsible staff assistance to the fiscal manager; and performs related work as required.Accountant Auditor II: Under general supervision, to perform professional accounting and auditing fiscal analysis work; to prepare a variety of accounting, statistical and narrative reports; to review accounting methods and practices of County departments, special districts and other agencies; involved in coordinating and overseeing various accounting activities in the preparation, maintenance, analysis, and verification of the department's fiscal and budget records; directs a variety of complex accounting and related business management work; performs highly responsible staff assistance to the fiscal manager; and performed related work as required.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Accountant Auditor I: This is the entry-level class for assignments in accounting and/or auditing. Incumbents work under close supervision and are gradually given more independence as they acquire additional standards.Accountant Auditor II: This is the journey-level class. Incumbents are expected to perform a full range of accounting and/or auditing assignments, direct related business management work, and have substantial accounting and auditing knowledge and background.IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be highly organized, with exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical aptitude, and solid multi-tasking skills. An extensive working knowledge of accounting principles and procedures as well as effective written and verbal communication skills are essential to this role. Must be internally motivated with the ability to independently manage multiple projects and competing priorities. The ideal candidate will be a positive team player that is comfortable collaborating with multiple entities on various projects.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Accountant Auditor I: Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:The equivalent to graduation from college with a major in accounting or a closely related field, including at least fifteen (15) semester units in elementary and advanced accounting, management accounting and business law;OR Two (2) years of experience equivalent to an Accounting Technician in Shasta County and completion of at least fifteen (15) semester units in elementary and advanced accounting, management accounting and business law;OR Professional level accounting or auditing experience which would provide the required standards may be substituted for college course work on a year for year basis;OR A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. Successful completion of the Certified Public Accountant exam may be substituted for the required education;OR Successful completion of sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter college units from an accredited college or university, including fifteen (15) semester or twenty-two (22) quarter units in accounting; AND two (2) years of full-time experience comparable to an Accounting Technician or two (2) years paraprofessional accounting experience.Accountant Auditor II: Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:One (1) year of experience equivalent to an Accountant Auditor I with Shasta County;OR A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, or a closely related field; AND one (1) year of increasingly responsible professional-level accounting experience. Successful completion of the Certified Public Accountant exam may be substituted for the required education;OR Successful completion of sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter college units from an accredited college or university, including fifteen (15) semester or twenty-two (22) quarter units in accounting; AND two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional-level accounting experience.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Some positions in this classification may require possession of a valid California driver's license. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver's license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.APPLICATION PROCESS
Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 5:00 p.m., on September 19, 2024. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter.” Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted.SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERShasta County Personnel1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515
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ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 2024SKILLS OR EXPERIENCES LISTED UNDER THE IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT MAY ALSO BE USED TO SCREEN APPLICATIONSSEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENT” SECTION REGARDING POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSERESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIREDFINAL FILING DATE: SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 AT 5:00 PM
SALARY INFORMATION
ACCOUNTANT AUDITOR I: $4,284.00 - $5,469.00 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY / $24.72 - $31.55 APPROXIMATE HOURLYACCOUNTANT AUDITOR II: $4,960.00 - $6,331.00 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY / $28.62 - $36.53 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*Please refer to the appropriate Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding for potential future salary increases.ABOUT SHASTA COUNTYShasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.ABOUT THE DEPARTMENTPublic Works vision is to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective facilities and services to the residents of Shasta County.Facilities Management takes care of about one million square feet of County buildings. They also take care of landscaping and grounds. Public Works is in charge of capital projects, such as new County buildings and remodels. The County uses consultants for most design services. Contracts are managed by County staff.ABOUT THE POSITION
Accountant Auditor I: Under close supervision, to perform professional accounting and auditing fiscal analysis work; to prepare a variety of accounting, statistical and narrative reports; to review accounting methods and practices of County departments, special districts and other agencies; directs a variety of complex accounting and related business management work; performs highly responsible staff assistance to the fiscal manager; and performs related work as required.Accountant Auditor II: Under general supervision, to perform professional accounting and auditing fiscal analysis work; to prepare a variety of accounting, statistical and narrative reports; to review accounting methods and practices of County departments, special districts and other agencies; involved in coordinating and overseeing various accounting activities in the preparation, maintenance, analysis, and verification of the department's fiscal and budget records; directs a variety of complex accounting and related business management work; performs highly responsible staff assistance to the fiscal manager; and performed related work as required.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Accountant Auditor I: This is the entry-level class for assignments in accounting and/or auditing. Incumbents work under close supervision and are gradually given more independence as they acquire additional standards.Accountant Auditor II: This is the journey-level class. Incumbents are expected to perform a full range of accounting and/or auditing assignments, direct related business management work, and have substantial accounting and auditing knowledge and background.IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be highly organized, with exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical aptitude, and solid multi-tasking skills. An extensive working knowledge of accounting principles and procedures as well as effective written and verbal communication skills are essential to this role. Must be internally motivated with the ability to independently manage multiple projects and competing priorities. The ideal candidate will be a positive team player that is comfortable collaborating with multiple entities on various projects.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Accountant Auditor I: Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:The equivalent to graduation from college with a major in accounting or a closely related field, including at least fifteen (15) semester units in elementary and advanced accounting, management accounting and business law;OR Two (2) years of experience equivalent to an Accounting Technician in Shasta County and completion of at least fifteen (15) semester units in elementary and advanced accounting, management accounting and business law;OR Professional level accounting or auditing experience which would provide the required standards may be substituted for college course work on a year for year basis;OR A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. Successful completion of the Certified Public Accountant exam may be substituted for the required education;OR Successful completion of sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter college units from an accredited college or university, including fifteen (15) semester or twenty-two (22) quarter units in accounting; AND two (2) years of full-time experience comparable to an Accounting Technician or two (2) years paraprofessional accounting experience.Accountant Auditor II: Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:One (1) year of experience equivalent to an Accountant Auditor I with Shasta County;OR A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, or a closely related field; AND one (1) year of increasingly responsible professional-level accounting experience. Successful completion of the Certified Public Accountant exam may be substituted for the required education;OR Successful completion of sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter college units from an accredited college or university, including fifteen (15) semester or twenty-two (22) quarter units in accounting; AND two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional-level accounting experience.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Some positions in this classification may require possession of a valid California driver's license. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver's license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.APPLICATION PROCESS
Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 5:00 p.m., on September 19, 2024. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter.” Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted.SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERShasta County Personnel1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515
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