Accountant-Auditor II/III DOQ

Recruitment #23-303080-01

Introduction


The Auditor-Controller's office exercises general supervision of the financial information and accounts of all departments, districts and agencies under the control of the Board of Supervisors; establishes accounting policies; interacts with other County management in identifying countywide opportunities that affect fiscal and administrative policies; and manages the countywide accounting system.

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THE POSITION

Accountant-Auditor II/Accountant Auditor III (DOQ)

The Auditor-Controller's Office is seeking candidates with strong analytical and communication skills, and a desire to be challenged. Ideal candidates will have accounting experience, knowledge of general accounting principles and research and information-gathering skills. 

Accountant-Auditor II - Performs professional level financial, accounting and auditing duties for county-wide programs and activities; prepares financial reports; conducts analytical review of financial information; prepares projections; performs research and analysis of accounting and statistical data. 

Accountant-Auditor III - Performs complex professional financial, accounting and auditing duties for county-wide programs and activities.  Incumbents in this advanced journey level class perform or lead major specialized accounting activities such as implementation of new accounting standards assists in developing countywide fiscal policies and procedures and carries out necessary activities without direction except as new or unusual circumstances.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will also be used to fill part-time and full-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.  


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

ACCOUNTANT-AUDITOR II 

Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university is required in business administration, accounting, auditing, finance, financial management, or closely related field. Course work must have included at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units in accounting.

AND

Experience: Two (2) years of professional accounting or auditing experience in accounting, performing internal, financial and operational auditing and preparing/writing audit reports.


ACCOUNTANT-AUDITOR III

Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university is required in business administration, accounting, auditing, finance, financial management or closely related field. Course work must have included at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units in accounting.

AND

Experience: Three (3) years of professional accounting or auditing experience in accounting, performing internal, financial and operational auditing and preparing/writing audit reports.

Additional Requirements: 

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid class C California's driver's license may be required.  Independent travel may be required.

Background Checks: The County may conduct a background d check and a reference check on candidates prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include the State of California Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Child Abuse Central Index and criminal checks in any City/County where the applicant has live, worked or gone to school.

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Accountant-Auditor II 

Accountant Auditor III 

BENEFITS/ WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?



Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage is $1,900.58 per month for 2023 calendar year. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage.  The County may offer a supplemental contribution for employees enrolled in Employee plus Two or More coverage.

Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County. 

Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security. 

The County observes twelve (12) full day fixed and two (2) half day fixed paid holidays per year. Additionally, employees in this bargaining unit receive two (2) floating paid holiday(s) per year.  

Vacation is accrued at approximately ten (10) days per year. Sick leave accrues at approximately 3.70 hours per pay period. 

Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years. Effective the first pay period of July 2023, employees who complete 15 years of continuous service are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay. 

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CULTURE OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Solano County is committed to “Invest In and For the Future” by providing training resources to encourage employee professional development and growth within our organization. While employed with Solano County, employees have the opportunity to pursue their career goals, interests, and develop the competencies on the Solano County Leadership Development Model by participating in the following programs: 

  • Tuition Reimbursement Program 
  • Annual Education Fair 
  • County Mentoring Program 
  • Leadership Academy 
  • Supervisory Trainings 
  • Skill Development Trainings 
  • Self-paced learning opportunities

SELECTION PROCESS

04/27/2023 5:00 PM - Deadline to submit application and required education documents (First Review)

05/15/2023-05/19/2023 - Tentative dates for interviews 

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced. All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted.  These provisions are subject to change.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change. 

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

HOW TO APPLY

Please click on "Apply Online" at the bottom of this posting.

Applications must be submitted through the JobAps system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com.  Be sure to include the recruitment title (Accountant-Auditor II/III DOQ) and the recruitment number (23-303080-01) in your email or fax, and are due by the application review date. 

Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA.

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A Bachelor’s degree is required for this position including specific units. All candidates must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) and official/unofficial transcripts (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com.  Be sure to include the recruitment title (Accountant-Auditor II/III DOQ) and the recruitment number (23-302050-01) in your email or fax. 

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position and assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely.  Omitted information will not be considered or assumed.  Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank.  Please note that the experience in your answers must be reflected in your employment history.


1.

Do you have at least two (2) years of professional accounting or auditing experience in accounting, performing internal, financial and operational auditing and preparing/writing audit reports? 

Yes No
2.

What is the highest level of education you have completed? 

 High School Diploma
 Associate's Degree
 Bachelor's Degree
 Master's Degree
3.

A Bachelor's Degree is required in Business Administration, Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Financial Management or closely related (Course work must have included at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units in Accounting). Will you be submitting proof of education? If so, how will you be submitting proof of education (transcripts, copy of degree, etc.)? 

 Attached to this application
 Via email at recruitment@solanocounty.com
 I will not be submitting educational documents

VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.  A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DEADLINE.  Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.  

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score.  Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score.  Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations. 

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:  Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: 

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment.  Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

SOLANO COUNTY


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OUR COMMUNITY

Solano County is the ideal place to live, learn, work and play…  The America's Promise Alliance has named Solano County as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People for six straight yearsthe only California community with that distinction.

· Live – Solano County as well as cities within the County have ranked in the top 15 hottest markets across the country and within the Bay Area due to prime location and affordability.

· Learn – Higher education abounds! Within the County, education choices include: Solano Community College, CSU Maritime Academy, Brandman University, and Touro University. Bordering our County is the renowned University of California Davis.

· Work – The blend of agriculture, corporate business and pleasant lifestyle enhance the attraction of Solano County. Blessed with a thriving agricultural economy, the county is also home to biotechnology and other growth industries.

· Play - Situated midway between San Francisco and Sacramento—the State capitol, Solano County is home to rolling hillsides, waterfronts and fertile farmland. County residents can enjoy day trips to the San Francisco Bay area, Lake Tahoe region and the Napa and Sonoma Valleys.

County Population (2019): 447,643

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.  

SOLANO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER