Auditor *Revised

Auditor Position

Please note there is a new final cut-off date for this recruitment. This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 1/28/26, 2/25/26, 3/25/26, 4/22/26, 5/20/26, *6/17/26 (final).

Under general supervision, the Auditor performs a wide variety of professional County-wide audit and attest duties such as reviewing account records and documents for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, preparing analytical, accounting and narrative reports; and fiscal monitoring for County departments, special districts, vendors, contractors and other parties that do business with the County of Sacramento.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of project management, including project planning, scheduling, and control mechanisms
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures related to accounting, audit and attest activities
• Various professional accounting and auditing standards such as the Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS)
• Professional accounting and auditing standards/guidelines established by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), the California State Controller's Office, and other regulatory agencies
• The Institute of Internal Auditors' (IIA) professional standard framework including: Code of Ethics, International Standards, and Practice Advisories
• Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards issued by U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
• Internal Control –Integrated Framework issued by Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) or Standards for Internal Control in Federal Government issued by GAO
• Accounting procedures and their application to a variety of accounting transactions
• Preparation of financial statements
• Methods and procedures of governmental budget preparation and control
• Financial schedules for external audit purposes
• Statistical methods, cost and revenue projecting, and cost allocation methods
• Applicable revenue and taxation codes
• Principles and practices of business law
• Current technology and trends in the audit profession
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including telephones, computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
• Ability to
  • Prepare and analyze statistical and financial data
  • Analyze and make effective recommendations regarding financial and accounting procedures and work flow
  • Acquire subject-matter expertise in the area of work assignment including the federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
  • Analyze laws, codes, regulations, and technical material to determine impact on accounting functions, and propose solutions and procedures
  • Participate in government contract and budget preparation and monitoring
  • Discern accounting situations requiring policy and procedural determinations by superiors
  • Use a personal computer, peripheral equipment, and various software, with emphasis on accounting applications
  • Organize and prioritize work efficiently to meet schedules and deadlines
  • Assist, train, and cooperate with non-accounting staff in preparation of accounting records and reports
  • Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of information
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
  • Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others

  Employment Qualifications

  Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor's Degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in Accountancy. Note: Possession of a current valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license from the State of California Board of Accountancy may substitute for the required bachelor's degree.

  Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the final filing or cut-off date listed in this notice.

  General Qualifications Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained. The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act. License Requirement: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, shall be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Working Conditions: Positions in this class may require the incumbents to: travel to vendor sites and corporate offices in or out of the County to conduct audit activities. Probationary Period: The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.

  Application and Testing Information

  APPLICATION

  Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date.

  County of Sacramento

  Department of Personnel Services

  Employment Services Division

  700 H Street, Room 4667

  Sacramento, CA 95814

  Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

  Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net

  Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

  www.SacCountyJobs.net

  • Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
  • Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
  • Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
  • Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
  • A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

  SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

  Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.

  Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

  • Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date