Accountant Auditor I/II

County of Shasta (CA)-posted 29 days ago
$4,284 - $6,331/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Redding, CA
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
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Accountant Auditor I: Under close supervision, to perform professional accounting and auditing fiscal analysis work; to prepare a variety of accounting, statistical and narrative reports; to review accounting methods and practices of County departments, special districts, and other agencies; directs a variety of complex accounting and related business management work; performs highly responsible staff assistance to the fiscal manager; and performs related work as required. Accountant Auditor II: Under general supervision, to perform professional accounting and auditing fiscal analysis work; to prepare a variety of accounting, statistical and narrative reports; to review accounting methods and practices of County departments, special districts and other agencies; involved in coordinating and overseeing various accounting activities in the preparation, maintenance, analysis, and verification of the department's fiscal and budget records; directs a variety of complex accounting and related business management work; performs highly responsible staff assistance to the fiscal manager; and performed related work as required.

  • Performs a variety of professional duties in the coordination and oversight of various accounting and/or auditing activities supporting department-wide operations
  • maintains accuracy of general, revenue, and expenditure ledgers and subsidiary financial systems
  • assists in annual budget preparation and monitors budget activities
  • assists in preparing the final budget document
  • prepares and reviews a variety of monthly, periodic, and annual financial, accounting, budgetary, and statistical studies and reports
  • may provide lead direction to paraprofessional and/or clerical employees engaged in maintaining department accounts and records and control of the approved budget
  • provides or coordinates staff training
  • oversees, reviews, audits, and posts accounts payable, cash receipts, payroll, and other accounting records and transactions
  • analyzes and audits transactions for proper account classification
  • prepares journal entries for recording in the accounting system
  • interprets budget policies in relation to the department's needs
  • advises superiors on the condition of accounts and the status of the approved budget, and makes recommendations to resolve specific problems
  • develops and implements improvements and changes in agency accounting procedures and methods
  • maintains special accounting systems that reflect the condition of agency and sub-vented or cooperative federal funds
  • prepares, analyzes, and reviews estimates for revenues, reimbursements, expenditures, and other accounts
  • provides responsible staff assistance to the fiscal manager
  • prepares special studies and reports
  • examines and audits accounting records, financial statements and other records
  • prepares working papers, reports, appropriate comments and financial statements
  • analyzes, develops and improves accounting systems and procedures
  • consults with department heads, government officials, business organizations and other interested parties on auditing and fiscal policy, practice and methods
  • examines fiscal documents such as vouchers, warrants, requisitions, purchase orders, receiving records and invoices
  • reviews posting to determine that correct accounting allocation has been made
  • checks whether expenditures have been made according to contractual requirements and authorized procedures, and that books are properly maintained
  • notes discrepancies
  • prepares reports and financial statements
  • Assists in preparation of financial statements and special reports as assigned for special districts, special funds, specific departments and other functions, including those required by the State and Federal governments
  • performs accounting for financial transactions of County departments
  • analyzes and investigates variances between actual and budgeted expenditures necessitating realignment of appropriations
  • analyzes and reconciles a variety of County, State and Federal accounting records which vary because of different grant and fiscal year periods, difference in payments and receipts
  • performs special accounting system development assignments, such as development of subsystems for recording of data necessary for control purposes
  • reconciles general ledger cash balance to the Treasurer's cash balance
  • assists in year-end closing of fiscal and accounting records
  • may supervise subordinate accounting clerical personnel
  • Knowledge of: General and cost accounting theory, principles, practices and procedures; basic governmental accounting and auditing practices and procedures; business law; basic uses and limitations of data processing applications to accounting operations; office procedures, practices and equipment.
  • Ability to: Prepare a wide variety of financial reports and statements for assignments in accounting and auditing; understand, interpret and apply provisions of Federal, State and local regulations and departmental policies and procedures pertinent to County fiscal matters; analyze and evaluate accounting and auditing problems and recommend appropriate changes or solutions; develop pertinent accounting and auditing data in the preparation of reports and statements; design and implement the less complex accounting systems modifications; express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
  • EITHER
  • The equivalent to graduation from college with a major in accounting or a closely related field, including at least fifteen (15) semester units in elementary and advanced accounting, management accounting and business law;
  • OR
  • Two (2) years of experience equivalent to an Accounting Technician with Shasta County and completion of at least fifteen (15) semester units in elementary and advanced accounting, management accounting and business law;
  • OR
  • Professional level accounting or auditing experience which would provide the required standards may be substituted for college course work on a year for year basis;
  • OR
  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. Successful completion of the Certified Public Accountant exam may be substituted for the required education;
  • OR
  • Successful completion of sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter college units from an accredited college or university, including fifteen (15) semester or twenty-two (22) quarter units in accounting; AND two (2) years of full-time experience comparable to an Accounting Technician, or two (2) years paraprofessional accounting experience.
  • One (1) year of experience equivalent to an Accountant Auditor I with Shasta County;
  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, or a closely related field; AND one (1) year of increasingly responsible professional-level accounting experience. Successful completion of the Certified Public Accountant exam may be substituted for the required education;
  • Successful completion of sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter college units from an accredited college or university, including fifteen (15) semester or twenty-two (22) quarter units in accounting; AND two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional-level accounting experience.
  • The ideal candidate will be highly organized, with exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical aptitude, and solid muti-tasking skills.
  • An extensive working knowledge of accounting principles and procedures as well as effective written and verbal communication skills are essential to this role.
  • Must be internally motivated with the ability to independently manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
  • The ideal candidate will be a positive team player that is comfortable collaborating with multiple entities on various projects.
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