Supervising Accountant/Auditor
Salary
$81,120.00 - $111,800.00 Annually
Location
Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-09043-01
Department
Multiple County Departments
Opening Date
04/25/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
The Job
San Bernardino County is recruiting for Supervising Accountant/Auditors who perform advanced, complex cost accounting work or perform the most difficult and complex integrated financial, operational, compliance and/or fraud audits; reviews and performs extensive and complex accounting work involving the complete fiscal activities of a department; recommends audit priorities and schedules; confers with management on sensitive problems; analyzes and proposes procedures to increase efficiency.
For more detailed information, refer to the Supervising Accountant/Auditor job description.
A current vacancy exists at the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (ATC) office. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the County.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Auditing Pay Differential - 2.0% above base rate of pay. (ATC and HS only)
Certified Public Accountant Stipend - $750 annual CPA stipend for employees who attain and maintain a valid CPA License.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
Background: Candidates selected for this position must pass a background investigation and medical examination including drug screening; candidates selected for law enforcement departments, public safety positions, or positions where legally required, must pass a more stringent background check.
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 THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION
Must possess a bachelors degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics OR a bachelors degree in another field which must include 30 semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in accounting. (Transcripts with qualifying coursework is required if degree is in another field.)
EXPERIENCE
Must possess two (2) years of full-time equivalent professional-level accounting or auditing experience, of which one (1) year must be equivalent to a Senior Accountant/Auditor with San Bernardino County.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
EXPERIENCE
Professional-level experience is defined as occupations that require specialized knowledge usually acquired through principal work experience. Clerical/bookkeeping experience is not considered qualifying.
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.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a bachelors degree in accounting, lead or supervisory experience over professional-level accounting staff, an active CPA license, and/or extensive governmental accounting experience.
Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, 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.
Application Procedure:
Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application as soon as possible. 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, follow this link to 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 Policy. (All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application.)
For more important details, review the links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Supervisory 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.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed on the Application in order to be evaluated.
(Do not refer to resume as it will NOT be reviewed. All questions should be answered appropriately.)
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Qualifying Education: Indicate below in which you qualify.
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If your degree was completed outside of the United States, please upload your Education Equivalency Evaluation with your application so that we may properly review your qualifications.
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Qualifying Employer: Provide the name of the employer and employment dates where you acquired your Accounting/Auditing experience. If none, indicate "N/A."
Employer referenced and all relevant experience MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
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Accounting/Auditing Experience: Clearly describe in detail your professional-level work experience performing complex Accounting and/or Auditing functions. Be sure to include the following:
Explicit details of duties and tasks performed Level of responsibility (e.g., primary, assisted, participated), Name of your employer(s), Dates of employment where you gained the experience, Title of your position(s).
If no experience, indicate "N/A."
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
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Indicate the types of audits you have conducted that resulted in issued reports. Check all that apply.
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Clearly describe in detail the types of audits performed as indicated above and your role in the audit. Be sure to include the name of your employer(s), dates of employment where you gained the experience, and the title of your position(s). If none, indicate "N/A".
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
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Clearly describe in detail the standards used to complete your audit engagements which resulted in a written report. If none, indicate "N/A".
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
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Fiscal Monitoring Experience: Clearly describe in detail your accounting/auditing experience that Includes: preparing or assisting in the preparation of fiscal monitoring and audit programs, performing detail testing, documenting results of testing in work papers, and making recommendations for corrective actions related to unfavorable conclusions or for improvement of internal controls or operations. Be sure to include the name of your employer(s), dates of employment where you gained the experience, and the title of your position(s). If none, indicate "N/A".
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
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Clearly describe in detail your experience in the use and application of computer programs in accounting and auditing. Include software, technology and/or systems used, and purpose (e.g., financial reporting, audits, account analysis, financial analysis/budgeting). If none, indicate "N/A.
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
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SAP Accounting Experience Do you have accounting experience that includes navigation, data entry, execution, AND customization of reports for one or more of the following SAP Modules?FI (Financial)CM (Cash Management)SRM (Purchasing) HCM (Human Resources)SAP Query (reporting/analysis), and/or Business Warehouse/Business Intelligence (custom reports).
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
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If you indicated Yes to the question above, clearly demonstrate in detail your experience with any of the SAP modules listed above. Be sure to include examples of duties and tasks performed and/or what each module was used for and name of employer where used. If No, indicate "N/A".
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Lead/Supervisory Experience: Clearly describe in detail your work experience where you functioned as a regular, ongoing supervisor or lead (not as backup in case of absence). Be sure to provided explicit details supporting your answers of each experience to include the following:
Your title, employer, dates of employment Number of people supervised and job titles Duties and tasks performed as a lead/supervisor and scope of these duties Level of responsibility (e.g., primary, assisted, participated)
If no experience, indicate "N/A."
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
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Special Skills: Some positions require specialized work experience. To be considered for a special skill, indicate the area(s) in which you have professional-level accounting and/or auditing experience. Check all that apply.
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Briefly describe examples of the duties and tasks performed for the items checked above and include the name of the employer. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
For each area selected, experience MUST be clearly demonstrated in the work experience section of your application.
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Indicate below any of the certifications/licenses you possess.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Employer San Bernardino County
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