Auditor-Appraiser I

Auditor-Appraiser I

Salary

$64,750.40 - $91,166.40 Annually

Location

Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-01663-02

Department

Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk

Opening Date

10/24/2026

Closing Date

11/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Job

AUDITOR-APRAISERS I AUTOMATICALLY PROMOTE TO AUDITOR-APPRAISER II - Up to $106,308 ANNUALLY. *

The Office of the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk is recruiting for Auditor-Appraiser I. Positions in this classification work under supervision conducting a wide range of audit-appraisals. Duties include analyzing and auditing ledgers, journals, financial statements, past income tax returns and other accounting information in order to conduct audit-appraisals of a wide range of commercial-industrial business concerns; reviewing annual Business Property Statements to arrive at an appraisal for personal property; inspecting business personal property including office equipment, merchandise, machinery and reconciling differences from accounting records.

For more detailed information, refer to the Auditor-Appraiser I job description.

Note: Applications are also being accepted for Auditor-Appraiser Trainee. A separate application is required for each level. Auditor-Appraiser Trainee and I may be filled at any level. In order to increase your opportunities, you are encouraged to apply for all levels in which you feel you meet the minimum qualifications.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Promotion: Auditor-Appraiser I are eligible for promotion to Auditor-Appraiser II ($75,483 - $106,308 annually) upon meeting the minimum qualifications for that class including obtaining, within one year of employment, a valid, permanent Appraisers Certificate issued by the State Board of Equalization and receiving a satisfactory work performance evaluation. Incumbents must qualify for promotion within 18 months or be terminated.

Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Employees in this class may be required to use personal vehicles and show proof of automobile liability insurance.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

CANDIDATES MUST MEET FOLLOWING REQUIREMENT:

EXPERIENCE

Must possess one (1) year of full-time professional level accounting or auditing experience primarily performing analysis, evaluation and interpretation of financial statements and records.

CANDIDATES MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTION REQUIREMENTS IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT.

OPTION A

Must possess completed/awarded Bachelors degree in accounting or Bachelors degree in another field with 18 semester (27 quarter) units of completed accounting and auditing courses. Transcripts must be included with the application if your degree is not in accounting.

OPTION B

Must be a licensed accountant in the State of California, with a combination of higher education and relevant experience totaling four (4) years. License number and expiration date must be listed on the application.

OPTION C

Current or past possession of a permanent appraiser certificate for property tax purposes issued by the California Board of Equalization AND experience performing mandatory audits. Per Revenue & Taxation Code Section 469.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION (Must be attached):EDUCATIONA copy of legible transcripts required if your degree is not in accounting.

Required documentation MUST be attached to your application or submitted via email to employment@hr.sbcounty.gov Subject: Auditor-Appraiser I. Failure to provide the requested documents at the time of application submittal may result in disqualification of the application.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

All work experience and education information must be clearly detailed and demonstrated on the application AND supplemental questionnaire to ensure qualifications are properly considered (resumes are not reviewed). All information must be current and up to date.

Applications will also be accepted from candidates currently enrolled in or having completed the last semester/quarter prior to graduating with a Bachelors degree (as indicated above). A letter from the school indicating graduation date must be submitted with the application. Proof of degree conferred must be provided at time of hire.

EDUCATION

Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.) For education evaluation services, refer to Naces.

Selection Process

Examination:

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to take the online assessment. The assessment will consist of an evaluation of skills and knowledge in the following areas (practice materials not available):

• Accounting Principles and Practices
• Auditing Techniques
• Report Writing
• Public Contact

Important: The ability to take pre-employment tests online is a privilege. Please do not take advantage of this benefit. Also, be aware that applicants may be required to take parallel versions of these tests in a proctored setting in order to confirm their identities as the original test takers.

Application Procedure:

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 PM, November 06, 2026.It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans Preference Information. (All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application.)

For important details about the employment and application process, including helpful tips, review the links below:

Employment Hiring Process Information

SBC LevelUp - The Hiring Journey

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Administrative Services Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

• Retirement benefits subject to change.

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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used in a determination of qualifications. Accurate responses should be provided for each question and all experience must be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.

(Do not refer to resume as it will NOT be reviewed. All questions should be answered appropriately.)

• I have read and understand the above statements.

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Education/Certification: Select the response that best describes your qualifying education.

• I have a bachelors degree in accounting.
• I have a bachelors degree in another field with 18 semester (27 quarter) units in accounting and auditing courses. (Transcripts MUST be attached.)
• I am currently enrolled and completing the last semester/quarter prior to graduating with a bachelors degree. (Letter required.)
• I have a Certified Public Accountant license issued by the State of California.
• I have a permanent appraiser certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization.
• None of the above, I do not possess the required education and/or certification/license.

03

If degree has not yet been conferred, list date of expected graduation AND attach letter from school indicating graduation date (must be last semester/quarter). If this question does not apply to you, indicate "N/A."

04

If your degree was completed outside of the United States, be sure to attach your Education Equivalency Evaluation with your application so that we may properly review your qualifications. Failure to submit may result in disqualification.

• I have submitted my Educational Evaluation with my application.
• The Educational Evaluation does not apply to me.

05

Option B/C: If you are qualifying under one of these options, indicate below your license/certification number and expiration date. If none, indicate "N/A."

06

Qualifying Employer: Provide the name of the Employer where you acquired your qualifying experience. If no experience, indicate "N/A."

Employer referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.

07

Required Experience: Clearly describe accounting or auditing experience that involves primarily performing analysis, evaluation and interpretation of financial statements and records. Be sure to provide examples of duties and tasks performed. If no experience, indicate "N/A."

Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.

08

Experience: Clearly describe any experience related to accounting or mandatory audits. Include name of employer. If no experience, indicate "N/A."

Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.

09

Do you have experience researching, entering, and/or locating property information utilizing Property Information Management Systems (PIMS)?

• Yes
• No

10

If you answered Yes to the question above, clearly describe your work experience and duties performed as it relates to the tasks indicated above. Be sure to include name of employer. If No, indicate "N/A."

Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human Resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.)

Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statement.

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ATTENTION GMAIL USERS

We have become aware of an increase in Gmails spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.

For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. To access the guide, download the Gmail Filter Setup Instructions (PDF). Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

• I understand.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

Required Question

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