Accountant/Auditor I

Salary : $70,886.40 - $88,108.80 Annually
Location : Orange County
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 7806GE-1024-003 (O)
Department: Auditor/Controller
Opening Date: 10/07/2024
Closing Date: 11/11/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
CAREER DESCRIPTION
Accountant/Auditor I
SALARY INFORMATION
In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive a salary range increase on the following date:
Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
POSITION INFORMATION
The class of Accountant/Auditor I is the trainee/entry level of the Accountant/Auditor Series. As incumbents become more proficient in their skills, they are promoted to the Accountant/Auditor II level. Positions are not budgeted at this level, and there is no permanent status in this class. Incumbents who do not promote to Accountant/Auditor II at the end of the one-year probationary period will have failed probation and/or employment with the County of Orange.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment will establish an open eligible list. The eligible list established through this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Accountant/Auditor I vacancies. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.
DEADLINE TO APPLY
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as the recruitment will close onMONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2024 BY 11:59 PM PST.
ABOUT THE COUNTY OF ORANGE: Whether it's manicured beach towns or celebrated theme parks, all framed by oceanfront towns and luxury yachts, Orange County is commonly known as "The OC" and stands out as one of the state's most iconic destinations. With a population of over three million residents, Orange County is the sixth largest county in the United States. Residents enjoy over 42 miles of pristine beaches, three major harbors, vast wilderness parks, beautiful nature preserves, and approximately 402 miles of riding and hiking trails. The OC is a destination region rich with top-notch universities and colleges, some of the highest quality public and private schools in the nation, many corporate headquarters and technology firms, and four international airports within an hour's drive. Many world-class meeting and entertainment venues, convention centers, and some of the state's most popular attractions such as Disneyland and California Adventure Resorts, Knott's Berry Farm, and major sports franchises including the Anaheim Angels Baseball, Anaheim Ducks Hockey, the U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team, and the 2012 Olympic Games Silver Medal winning U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team call the OC home. Orange County embraces vibrant, historic, and diverse neighborhoods, and welcomes millions of visitors per year, truly making it where the world comes to live, work, and play.
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AUDITOR-CONTROLLER
The mission of the Auditor-Controller Department is to promote public oversight, provide accountability, and support financial decision-making for the County. As the Auditor-Controller Department carries out its vision and mission, it will conduct business with the highest ethical and due diligence standards and demonstrate commitment to the public, other County departments and agencies, and its own employees.
You can learn more about the Auditor-Controller Department by clicking
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Auditor-Controller is seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic, and results-oriented accounting and auditing professionals. This challenging and rewarding position will require you to assist County departments in preparing grant claims and annual cost reports, assisting in the preparation of budgets, performing monthly financial reconciliations, preparing analytical accounting, statistical and narrative reports, reconciling cash postings to banking records, checking compliance with investment purchases to government code and approved investment policy statements, assisting in preparing investment related financial statement footnotes, preparing interest accrual and payment entries and other duties.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will either:
OPTION I
Possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Business or Public Administration, Economics or a related specialized field to have included twenty-four (24) semester or equivalent quarter units in elementary, intermediate and advanced accounting, auditing, cost accounting, and governmental accounting courses.
OR
Expected to graduate within the next six (6) months from college with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or Public Administration, Economics or a related specialized field to have included 24 semester or equivalent quarter units in elementary, intermediate and advanced accounting, auditing, cost accounting, and governmental accounting courses.
*Candidates who qualify under this option must provide proof of degree prior to being appointed to a position.
OPTION II
Graduation from college with a BA or BS degree in any field AND one year of professional accounting and/or auditing experience.
Applicable professional experience/training includes performing duties such as developing financial forecasts and statements, preparing managerial and analytical accounting reports, preparing cost studies, analyzing variances and complex statistical data, developing and flow charting procedures, posting journal entries, auditing accounts, records and subsidiary ledgers, and determining account classifications.
In addition to the minimum qualifications the ideal candidate will also possess extensive knowledge and/or experience in the following core competencies:
Technical Knowledge | Technical Experience

• Technical knowledge of accounting and auditing theory and principles.
• Understanding methods and procedures involved in conducting audits of accounts and financial records.
• Strong computer proficiency with Excel.

Problem Solving | Analytical Skills

• Acting decisively and show good judgment within a professional ethical framework.
• Applying mathematical techniques and concepts involved in collecting, organizing, interpreting, summarizing, analyzing and graphically presenting numerical data including statistical sampling techniques and flow-charting methods.
• Working in a fast-paced environment, to multi-task, while handling and prioritizing multiple projects and to meet deadlines with accurate and complete work products.
• Paying strong attention to detail and demonstrating a high level of accuracy.

Oral | Written Communication Skills

• Working effectively with various levels of organization, including staff, supervisors, and upper-level management.
• Demonstrating strong verbal and written communications skills; writing with excellent grammar skills and articulating ideas in an organized and effective manner.
• Communicating technical and complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Listening effectively to others and shares technical knowledge with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please click here to learn about the minimum qualifications for the Accountant/Auditor I classification.
NOTE: Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.).
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After the screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment.
Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.
Online Assessment(s) (100% Weighted)
Candidates whose applications reflect the most job-related experience and training will be invited to online assessments. Only the most qualified candidates will be referred to the next step. All candidates will be notified via email of their status in the process.
Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP)
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click to review the policy.
Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
Please note: The information you provide on your application and/or response to the supplemental questions may be used as a scoring device, so please be thorough and complete in your response. "See Resume" is not a qualifying response and will not be scored in lieu of the required information.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19 related requirements.
Effective April 3, 2023, it is strongly recommended that County employees working in health care settings and correctional facilities follow vaccination and booster guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please click to see the latest guidance for more details.
EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Sam Apraku at 714-834-3116 or at
EEO INFORMATION
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information you provide may be used to evaluate your qualification(s) for the position. You are required to provide a full and complete response to the questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing these questions. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Responses of "See Work History" or copying and pasting of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be scored in lieu of the required information. Incomplete applications will result in a lower score or will not advance in the process. By selecting yes below, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the requirements above.

• Yes

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Please select the option which best describes your education/experience even though more than one option may apply.

• Graduation from college with a Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or public administration, economics or a related specialized field to have included 24 semester or equivalent quarter units in elementary, intermediate and advanced accounting, auditing, cost accounting, and governmental accounting courses.
• I expect to graduate within the next six (6) months from college with a Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or public administration, economics or a related specialized field to have included 24 semester or equivalent quarter units in elementary, intermediate and advanced accounting, auditing, cost accounting, and governmental accounting courses.
• Graduation from college with a BA or BS degree in any field AND one year of professional accounting and/or auditing experience.
• None of the above

03
Please indicate all accounting, and auditing courses you have completed. Specifically list the following information: a) descriptive title of each class, b) the number of units, and c) whether the units were semester or quarter units for each course. Example: Accounting 101, Beginning Accounting, 3 semester units; Accounting 501, Auditing, 4 quarter units. Note: You must attach an official or unofficial transcript to your application in order to validate the information you provided above OR if you possess a degree in accounting, business/public administration, or economics you may attach a copy of your degree. **TRANSCRIPT MUST BE ATTACHED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CREDIT. ** Failure to do so will cause your application to be incomplete. Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.)**
04
Please indicate below if you possess any of the professional licenses/certifications listed (please select all that apply). For each license/certification selected, please ensure you list it (along with the applicable license number) in the "Certificates and Licenses" section of your application.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Deputy Purchasing Agent (DPA)
• None of the above

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Please select additional areas in which you have at least 1 year of experience:

• Departmental/Agency Accounting
• General Accounting
• Compliance
• Financial Reporting
• Accounting Information Systems
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Bank Reconciliations
• Investment Accounting
• Treasury
• Cash Flow Forecasting
• Bank Account Types and related Controls
• Preparing Deposits
• Preparing Journal vouchers
• Performing month-end closing duties
• ACH/NACHA regulations and PCISS compliance
• Quantum Treasury Management system
• Preparing fiscal year end accruals
• Payroll Processing
• Cash handling or banknote paper audits
• None of the above

Required Question