Auditor-Accountant Associate I

$4,474 - $5,711 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $25.81 - $32.95 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

*Please refer to the appropriate Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding for potential future salary increases* Please visit https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel/page/labor-agreements-mous  

 

Shasta 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.

 

The Auditor-Controller serves as the chief accounting officer for the County. The office acts as ex-officio Auditor and/or Controller for various schools, special districts, and County joint powers agencies. The Auditor-Controller's office also draws warrants from and makes deposits to the County treasury, prepares County and some district payrolls, and provides accounting supervision over all County departments and districts maintaining funds in the County treasury. The Auditor-Controller's Office also tabulates the County Budget, accounts for property taxes and special assessments, apportions collections, and prepares financial reports and audits.

Under close supervision, performs a variety of audit and accounting duties involved in the maintenance of financial and accounting records. The Auditor-Accountant Associate I performs the more difficult and technical para-professional auditing and accounting work required in the examination and maintenance of fiscal and statistical records; prepares and assists in the preparation of financial statements, documents, analysis, and reports; audits and maintains accounting records and reports, using both manual or computer based accounting systems; and examines accounting and financial documents for accuracy and compliance. This position is the subject matter expert in the areas assigned and assists fiscal staff from other departments, schools, and special districts in learning the requirements for these processes.

An incumbent in this class serves in the Auditor-Controller’s office and has the responsibility for a variety of audit and accounting support functions. This position is considered a bridge class involving paraprofessional work by an incumbent who has completed two years of the accounting education normally required to enter the professional accounting field. It is distinguished from the next higher professional entry class of Auditor-Accountant Associate II in that the latter has broader or more technical assignments which entail work of a more evaluative and analytical nature and regular application of the knowledge of accounting theories, principles, and systems. It is distinguished from the next lower class, in that, in addition to the characteristics listed in the Auditor-Accountant Technician II, the consequence of error is greater, assignments are technically more complex and responsible, and the work requires greater knowledge of accounting practices and principles. Incumbents may supervise a small unit of professional staff or act as team leaders.

 

Incumbents serve in the Auditor-Controller’s office and are required to have a broad knowledge of the functions of individual County departments and are responsible for the review, audit, correction, and feedback of work submitted by others in the County, cities, schools, or special districts. Training and feedback to members outside of the Auditor-Controller’s office is a critical function of all audit positions.

 

 

The ideal candidate will have experience supervising a team or serving as a lead worker.

Processes and reconciles revenues, expenditures, and technical transactions for the County in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and County rules, regulations and ordinances; reviews source documents for compliance with rules and regulations; determines proper handling of financial and technical transactions and approves transactions within designated limits; coordinates information and communications between the Auditor-Controller’s department, other County departments, and external agencies; clarifies issues relating to County funds and accounting; maintains financial information system database; records and approves expenditures; prepares billings and collections; prepares and audits journal entries, etc.; reconciles and allocates revenues and expenses according to schedules; reconciles and resolves differences; transfers funds as authorized; assures the accuracy of the financial records; reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in statistical models, financial entries, transactions, documents, and reports; assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and yearend financial and technical statements, such as consolidated financial reports, statements of revenues and expenditures, and fund or grant budgets; independently performs complex and technical audits based on analysis and interpretation of financial information; monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and County procedures; assist with research, testing, and implementation of upgrades to the finance and/or payroll modules of the countywide financial system; provides orientation, assistance, and ongoing training for department and special district fiscal staff regarding the County’s financial system and procedures; provides technical assistance and accounting support for County departments and special districts; when assigned as a supervisor or lead, plans, prioritizes, and assigns tasks and projects; monitors work, develops staff skills, and evaluates performance; identifies training needs and provides training for staff; performs other related duties as assigned.

Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:

Knowledge of: Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and State Controller’ Guide to Accounting for Counties and Generally Accepted Auditing Principles related to Public Sector financial administration; Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), State Controller’ Guide to Accounting for Counties, and Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) standards and recommended practices and policies; principles and practices of accounting and mathematical computations; County organization, operations, policies, and procedures; Shasta County accounting and budget systems; personal computers utilizing a variety of software applications; office methods, procedures, and equipment; procedures, practices, and terminology used in bookkeeping, financial, and statistical record keeping; business English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; principles and techniques of supervision and training may be required for certain assignments.

Ability to: Read, interpret, understand, and apply accounting standards and procedures, applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations, and Shasta County policies and procedures; apply audit and accounting principles and standards; correct and update financial and accounting information systems; analyze terms and conditions of contracts and agreements; assume responsibility for complex records utilizing computerized and/or manual systems; make decisions in procedural matters and provide corrective feedback; perform paraprofessional accounting work with minimal supervision; assemble and organize data and prepare and maintain accurate and complete financial and statistical records and reports; recommend work improvements as necessary; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other departments, cities, schools, special districts, outside agencies, coworkers, and the public; correct and update financial and accounting information systems; work under pressure of deadlines and be able to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands; recommend work improvements as necessary; communicate effectively orally and in the development of written documents, reports, and financial information; train and schedule the work of staff; maintain confidentiality; type and 10-key accurately at a moderate rate of speed; interact with the public, County departments, schools, cities, special districts, and other agencies; handle multiple tasks with shifting priorities.

Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.

 

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 talk or hear. The employee is required to speak fluent English. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision.

 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

 

Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 5:00 p.m., on February 06, 2023. 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,” or “See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered. 

 

Veterans' Credit: Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran MUST provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at apply online or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.

 

Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.