Auditor - Oakland, United States - Alameda County

Alameda County

Verified Company

Oakland, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Date Opened

5/13/2024 09:00:00 AM

Filing Deadline

6/7/2024 5:00:00 PM

Salary
- $ $49.78/hour; $79, $97,071.00/year

Employment Type

Permanent Full-Time Employment
HR Analyst
Rosario Jones

Department

Auditor-Controller

Work Location

Oakland

Introduction:

THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.

_Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted online._

DESCRIPTION:

THE AGENCY:

The Alameda County Auditor-Controller/Clerk-Recorder Agency is a general government agency which provides direct services to County residents as well as administrative and operational support to County departments. The Agency develops and maintains the County's accounting, payroll, audit, tax analysis, budget and grants, contract compliance, and cost plan systems and procedures. The Central Collections Department collects receivables mandated by State and federal laws and regulations. The Office of the Clerk-Recorder provides for the recording of all recordable documents and maps, collection and distribution of fees and taxes from recording documents, and maintenance of the vital statistics register.
For more detailed information about the agency, visit: Alameda County Auditor-Controller's Office.

THE POSITION

Under general direction, performs varied professional auditing, accounting and/or compliance assignments; records financial transactions and reports related information in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and County policies and procedures; conducts audits in compliance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS); reviews accounting methods and practices of County departments, Special Districts and County contractors; prepares financial, accounting and analytical reports; and performs related work as required.
This class is located in the Auditor-Controller Agency and is the entry class into the professional auditor series. Incumbents in this class perform professional auditing, accounting and/or compliance work relating to the County and its operations. Auditor is flexibly staffed to Senior Auditor with flexible staffing promotions made according to policies and procedures approved by the Human Resource Services Department. The Auditor class consists of incumbents initially working under close direction while performing auditing, compliance or professional technical governmental accounting functions within the Auditor Agency. After gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications of the Senior Auditor level, incumbents are eligible to promote to the higher level. Incumbents at the Auditor level are expected to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities needed in order to perform the full range of professional auditor tasks with mínimal assistance or supervision. This class is distinguished from the Senior Auditor class which handles the more complex auditing assignments and may lead audit teams or be given lead responsibilities for paraprofessional and clerical staff in the Auditor-Controller Agency.

For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Auditor (#0143)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EITHER I

The equivalent of three years of full time experience in the class of Auditor Associate III in the Alameda County classified service.

OR II

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (180 quarter units or 120 semester units). Concentration in accounting, business administration, finance or closely related field is desired.
OR III
The equivalent of four years recent fulltime experience in a professional position involving the exercise of auditing or accounting duties or closely related field.
OR IV
Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and relevant experience as described above in patterns I and II.

AND

License:

Some positions within this class may require the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Certificate:

Possession of one or more of the following certifications is desirable:

Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) issued by California Board of Accountancy or other state's equivalent

Active Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Active Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) issued by the American Payroll Association
Fundamental Payroll Professional (FCP) issued by the American Payroll Association

Special Requirements: