Sr. Accountant/Auditor

Sr. Accountant/Auditor

Salary

$86,819.20 - $116,854.40 Annually

Location

Orange County

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

7810SM-0926-003 (O)

Department

Auditor-Controller

Opening Date

09/22/2026

Closing Date

10/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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CAREER DESCRIPTION

SR. ACCOUNTANT/AUDITOR

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidates qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Sr. Accountant/Auditor positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will close on Friday, October 9, at 11:59 P.M. (PST).

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER

The Auditor-Controller Department is committed to serving Orange County by ensuring accountability over public spending, transparency of Taxpayer dollars, and engaging the public in government. We carry out our vision and mission by conducting the Publics business with the highest ethical and due diligence standards by supporting ethical and responsible financial decisions throughout the County.

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THE OPPORTUNITY

The Senior Accountant/Auditor for the Auditor-Controller will perform accounting/auditing duties including accounts payable, payroll, claims, financial reporting, budget, general accounting, capital assets, audit, and/or cost accounting. This position must be familiar with policies, rules, and regulations related to accounting/auditing. The Senior Accountant/Auditor may perform financial and/or operational audits of County departments, districts, outside contractors, or lessees. They will also prepare audit reports with constructive recommendations based upon findings. In addition, they will exercise a considerable degree of independent judgement in supervising and planning work assigned to them, and receive only general guidance concerning responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will also have extensive experience in the following core competencies:

Technical Knowledge

• Experience with financial statements, data analysis, and/or an understanding of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
• Completing complex auditing tasks.
• Preparing and presenting complex reports in an appropriate format to various levels of staff including management and executives.
• A valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and/or Certified Internal Systems Auditor (CISA) certification is highly desired but not required.

Problem Solving | Analytical Skills

• Assessing and analyzing complex and challenging issues associated with changes to accounting or auditing practices and communicate information and actions needed in a timely and responsive manner.
• Independently conduct research and accurately interpret relevant data to formulate recommendations for modifying program policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Working in a fast-paced environment while handling and prioritizing multiple projects and meeting deadlines with an accurate and complete work product.
• Analyzing and supporting planning efforts for identifying future resource needs and business process improvements.

Leadership | Supervision

• Supervising, training, assigning work to staff, monitor activities, and evaluate staff performance.
• Providing clear and concise instructions to staff and others to ensure operational compliance.
• Leading and reviewing the work of team members on multiple projects.
• Leading a high performance and forward-focused team of accounting professionals by inspiring, motivating, and empowering them to achieve agency goals and performance measures.
• Coaching and inspiring peers and subordinates to be results-oriented and manage day-to-day issues in support of maintaining a productive, creative, flexible, and innovative work environment.
• Taking responsibility for making decisions fairly and consistently that fosters a supportive working environment for maintaining the integrity of agency operations and delivering responsive and quality services.

Oral | Written Communication Skills

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Please click here for details on the Sr. Accounting/Auditor classification, including the physical, mental, environmental and working conditions.

NOTE: Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.).

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

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.

Structured Oral Interview | SOI (Weighted 100%)

The Structured Oral Interview is a timed assessment. Applicants will provide answers to job-related questions, which will be rated by a panel of subject matter experts using standardized evaluation criteria. Only the most qualified candidates will move advance to the next step in the recruitment process or will be placed on the eligible list.

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.

Based on the Countys needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

Veterans Employment Preference

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 here to review the policy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The County of Orange is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should notify the recruiter listed on the job posting as soon as possible. Documentation supporting the accommodation request may be required.

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 www.governmentjobs.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Sarah Correa at sarah.correa@ocauditor.gov or 714-834-3116.

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please note that Extra Help employees are not eligible for the benefits listed.

Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.

http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information

01

The information you provide will be used to evaluate your qualifications for the position. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing these questions. By selecting Yes below, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this application requirement.

• Yes
• No

02

Select the answer which best describes your level of education and experience.

• I have at least one year experience as a County of Orange Accountant/Auditor II.
• I have graduated with a bachelors degree in Accounting, Business, Public Administration, Economics, or a related specialized field to have included twenty-four (24) semester or equivalent quarter units in elementary, intermediate, advanced accounting, auditing, cost accounting, and governmental accounting courses AND two (2) years of professional accounting and/or auditing experience.
• Non of the above

03

If using education to supplement the required experience as defined in the Senior Accountant/Auditor minimum qualifications, 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. Please enter N/A if you are not using education to substitute experience.

04

If you are substituting education for experience, you must attach an official or unofficial transcript to your application in order to validate the information you provided above. 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.)

• Yes I understand and have attached my transcripts
• Not applicable as I am not submitting education to substitute experience.

05

Please select all areas in which you have at least two years of professional level experience

• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Mandated Costs/Grants
• Trust Fund and Fiduciary Accounting
• Collections
• Property Tax
• Payroll
• Claims
• Financial Reporting
• Budget
• General Accounting
• Capital Assets
• Audit
• Cost Accounting
• None of the above

06

Please describe your experience and education for all areas selected in Question #3. Include the title of position, number of years/months of experience, and description of job duties.

07

Describe your experience supervising, training, and evaluating subordinate employees, who reported to you. Include in your response, your years of experience and the scope of your supervisory responsibilities.

08

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 Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• None of the above

Required Question

Employer County of Orange

Address 400 W CIVIC CENTER DRIVE

Santa Ana, California, 92701

Phone 714-834-2555

Website https://hrs.oc.gov