Auditor - Accountant Associate III

County of Shasta•Redding, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, incumbents perform a wide variety of complex professional auditing, accounting, and fiscal functions in the maintenance of financial and accounting records for departments, funds, and budgets. The Auditor-Accountant Associate III will review accounting methods and practices of County departments, special districts, and other agencies; and will report on compliance. The current vacancy is on the Internal Audit/Financial Reporting team within the Auditor-Controller’s office. The incumbent will serve as a staff accountant on a team of professional accountants who will work under general supervision. Assignments can include, but are not limited to: Audit and approval of all journal entries submitted by County Departments and Special Districts, Audit of grant claims submitted by County Departments, Prepare sections of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Citizens’ Report, Prepare sections of the California State Controller’s Financial Report, Prepare the Countywide Cost Allocation Plan, Compile the County Master Fee Schedule, Perform various internal audits, Assist with countywide budget compilation.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and generally accepted auditing principles related to public sector financial administration; general and cost accounting principles and practices, standard business law, and governmental accounting principles and practices relating to a variety of fund accounting operations; Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), State Controller’ Guide to Accounting for Counties, and Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) standards and recommended practices and policies; project and grant management principles and techniques; principles and practices of accounting and mathematical computations; principles and techniques of statistical modeling and public sector budgets; Shasta County organization, operations, policies, and procedures; Shasta County accounting and budget systems; personal computers utilizing a variety of software applications; office methods, procedures, and equipment; procedures, practices, and terminology used in bookkeeping, financial, and statistical record keeping; business English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; principles and techniques of supervision and training.
Ability to: Read, interpret, understand, and apply accounting standards and procedures, applicable federal rules and regulations, and Shasta County policies and procedures; effectively lead, organize, coordinate, direct, delegate, and evaluate the work of subordinates, analyze terms and conditions of contracts and agreements. prepare, analyze, and interpret a wide variety of financial reports and statements. correct and update financial and accounting information systems; work under pressure of deadlines and be able to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands; recommend work improvements as necessary; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other departments, cities, schools, special districts, outside agencies, coworkers, and the public; communicate effectively orally and in the development of written documents, reports, and financial information; train and schedule the work of staff; maintain confidentiality; type and 10-key accurately at a moderate rate of speed, interact with the public, County departments, schools, cities, special districts, and other agencies; handle multiple tasks with shifting priorities.
One (1) year of experience as an Auditor-Accountant Associate II or equivalent with Shasta County; OR A bachelor’s degree in accounting, public administration, business administration, or related field, with at least 15 units in accounting courses AND two (2) years of professional level accounting, fiscal, or financial record keeping in a position where the duties were comparable to an Auditor-Accountant Associate II AND two (2) years of business-related computer experience
Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Education, professional training, professional certificates, or additional years of experience that are directly related to the knowledge and abilities standards may be substituted.

Responsibilities

Processes and reconciles revenues, expenditures, and technical transactions for the County in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and County rules, regulations, and ordinances; performs highly responsible administrative and professional accounting work and assists in the preparation of annual reports; audits and analyzes technical transactions and financial models to resolve questions and validate data; assures fiscal accountability and fund integrity for all transactions, allocations, distributions, and required documentation; participates in fiscal compliance audits with multiple funding sources and controls; coordinates information and assures effective communications between County departments; clarifies and reconciles issues relating to County funds, budgets, and accounting procedures; provides and explains technical and financial information to external agencies and County financial staff and management; maintains financial information system database; records and approves expenditures; prepares billings and collections; processes and audits journal entries, etc.; reconciles and allocates revenues and expenses/expenditures according to schedules; reconciles and resolves differences; transfers funds as authorized; assures the accuracy of the financial records; submits recommendations for improving the organization's functions and processes; reviews source documents for compliance with rules and regulations; determines proper handling of financial and technical transactions and approves transactions within designated limits; reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in statistical models, financial entries, transactions, documents, and reports; monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and County procedures; maintains professional competence in accounting principles and techniques; reviews and applies new or revised laws, regulations, and accounting standards, prepares monthly, quarterly, and year-end budgets, statistical models, financial, and technical statements; assists with research, testing, and implementation of upgrades to the finance and/or payroll modules of the countywide financial system; provides orientation, assistance, and ongoing training for department and special district fiscal staff regarding the County’s financial system and procedures; provides technical assistance and accounting support for County departments and special districts; when assigned as a supervisor or lead, plans, prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; monitors work, develops staff skills, and evaluates performance; identifies training needs and provides training for staff; performs other related duties as assigned.