Santa Barbara County
Accountant-Auditor I
Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara, California, us, 93190
Entry-Level Accountant-Auditor I position
with an opportunity for career advancement!Office of the Auditor-Controller
is seeking entry-level Accountant-Auditors to take part in the New Auditor Training and Development Program in
Santa Barbara . The New Auditor Training and Development Program (NATD) provides a unique opportunity for entry-level Accountant-Auditors. Not only does it provide a useful overview of the Auditor-Controller’s Office, it also provides an understanding of the role of the Auditor-Controller’s Office within the county organization. The NATD Program rotates new Accountant-Auditors over a 2 to 4-year period (depending on the candidate’s professional track) through the divisions within the Office of the Auditor-Controller to gain experience in accounting, auditing, and financial reporting.We are currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time vacancy, and one (1) long-term temporary vacancy with benefits. We are also accepting applications to establish one employment list for future Full-Time, Part-Time, Extra-Help (temporary) and 1414 vacancies.BENEFITS:
For more information on County benefits, please click
HERE . In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:Retirement reciprocityTime and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rateApplicants who are currently in their final year of study leading to the required degree are encouraged to apply.After a reasonable training and orientation period, the incumbent may be offered a hybrid work schedule and/or flexible workweek in accordance with our office policy. However, it is required that the incumbent be within reasonable travel distance to accommodate regular and infrequent in-person meetings and to support the in-office team culture.ACCOUNTANT-AUDITOR I is the entry-level
in this professional series . Incumbents learn departmental and County accounting policies, procedures, and systems; Generally Accepted Auditing Standards; departmental and County auditing policies, procedures, and systems; and practices associated with governmental accounting. Incumbents at this level may supervise clerical and paraprofessional accounting staff.CAREER PROGRESSION:
Accountant-Auditor I/II/III is a flexibly staffed series. The class of Accountant-Auditor is found only in the Auditor-Controller's Office. Incumbents in this class may be assigned accounting duties in the Operations, Financial Reporting, or Financial Systems Divisions of the Auditor-Controller's Office, or may be assigned auditing duties in the Internal Audit Division.In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards. Please ensure all university transcripts and degrees are attached to your application.Possession of a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field; or,possession of an associate degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field, AND two years of paraprofessional accounting experience performing duties equivalent to a full-charge bookkeeper or to a Financial Office Professional III with Santa Barbara County; or,three years of paraprofessional experience performing duties equivalent to a full-charge bookkeeper or to a Financial Office Professional III with Santa Barbara County, supplemented by professional training or college coursework in accounting or bookkeeping; or,a combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.Knowledge of:
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, including internal control systems, cost accounting, and general ledger; personal computer applications; Standard English grammar and usage.Ability to:
gather, organize and analyze data; learn, interpret, and apply legal and procedural requirements; interpret and apply professional principles and standards; perform mathematical calculations; learn County financial processes and systems; learn principles and practices of government accounting; learn principles of management theory; explain regulations, principles, guidelines, procedures, and processes to others; establish and maintain working relationships with vendors and departmental staff and management; maintain impartiality and objectivity; learn to analyze fiscal data and operating procedures of routine complexity and make projections and recommendations; learn principles of supervision, including selection, training, evaluation, and discipline; write narrative reports.APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:Review applications and supplemental questionnaire
to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.Microsoft Excel 2019 Skills Assessment:
Candidates will be notified by email with instructions on obtaining and taking the Excel 2019 skills assessment. The deadline to complete the assessment will be clearly stated in the invitation e-mailed to applicants. All candidates must complete and pass the assessment in order to advance to the next step in the selection process.Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking:
Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the employment list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting.VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS:
Veteran’s preference credit is applicable for this recruitment (5 points for veterans, 10 points for disabled veterans).APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE:
Monday, September 16, 2024 by 5pm PT; Postmarks not accepted. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at
www.sbcountyjobs.com .
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with an opportunity for career advancement!Office of the Auditor-Controller
is seeking entry-level Accountant-Auditors to take part in the New Auditor Training and Development Program in
Santa Barbara . The New Auditor Training and Development Program (NATD) provides a unique opportunity for entry-level Accountant-Auditors. Not only does it provide a useful overview of the Auditor-Controller’s Office, it also provides an understanding of the role of the Auditor-Controller’s Office within the county organization. The NATD Program rotates new Accountant-Auditors over a 2 to 4-year period (depending on the candidate’s professional track) through the divisions within the Office of the Auditor-Controller to gain experience in accounting, auditing, and financial reporting.We are currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time vacancy, and one (1) long-term temporary vacancy with benefits. We are also accepting applications to establish one employment list for future Full-Time, Part-Time, Extra-Help (temporary) and 1414 vacancies.BENEFITS:
For more information on County benefits, please click
HERE . In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:Retirement reciprocityTime and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rateApplicants who are currently in their final year of study leading to the required degree are encouraged to apply.After a reasonable training and orientation period, the incumbent may be offered a hybrid work schedule and/or flexible workweek in accordance with our office policy. However, it is required that the incumbent be within reasonable travel distance to accommodate regular and infrequent in-person meetings and to support the in-office team culture.ACCOUNTANT-AUDITOR I is the entry-level
in this professional series . Incumbents learn departmental and County accounting policies, procedures, and systems; Generally Accepted Auditing Standards; departmental and County auditing policies, procedures, and systems; and practices associated with governmental accounting. Incumbents at this level may supervise clerical and paraprofessional accounting staff.CAREER PROGRESSION:
Accountant-Auditor I/II/III is a flexibly staffed series. The class of Accountant-Auditor is found only in the Auditor-Controller's Office. Incumbents in this class may be assigned accounting duties in the Operations, Financial Reporting, or Financial Systems Divisions of the Auditor-Controller's Office, or may be assigned auditing duties in the Internal Audit Division.In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards. Please ensure all university transcripts and degrees are attached to your application.Possession of a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field; or,possession of an associate degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field, AND two years of paraprofessional accounting experience performing duties equivalent to a full-charge bookkeeper or to a Financial Office Professional III with Santa Barbara County; or,three years of paraprofessional experience performing duties equivalent to a full-charge bookkeeper or to a Financial Office Professional III with Santa Barbara County, supplemented by professional training or college coursework in accounting or bookkeeping; or,a combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.Knowledge of:
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, including internal control systems, cost accounting, and general ledger; personal computer applications; Standard English grammar and usage.Ability to:
gather, organize and analyze data; learn, interpret, and apply legal and procedural requirements; interpret and apply professional principles and standards; perform mathematical calculations; learn County financial processes and systems; learn principles and practices of government accounting; learn principles of management theory; explain regulations, principles, guidelines, procedures, and processes to others; establish and maintain working relationships with vendors and departmental staff and management; maintain impartiality and objectivity; learn to analyze fiscal data and operating procedures of routine complexity and make projections and recommendations; learn principles of supervision, including selection, training, evaluation, and discipline; write narrative reports.APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:Review applications and supplemental questionnaire
to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.Microsoft Excel 2019 Skills Assessment:
Candidates will be notified by email with instructions on obtaining and taking the Excel 2019 skills assessment. The deadline to complete the assessment will be clearly stated in the invitation e-mailed to applicants. All candidates must complete and pass the assessment in order to advance to the next step in the selection process.Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking:
Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the employment list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting.VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS:
Veteran’s preference credit is applicable for this recruitment (5 points for veterans, 10 points for disabled veterans).APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE:
Monday, September 16, 2024 by 5pm PT; Postmarks not accepted. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at
www.sbcountyjobs.com .
#J-18808-Ljbffr