What are the responsibilities and job description for the Auditor Analyst I/II/III position at County of San Luis Obispo?
Why Join The Team? Be part of a dedicated team that upholds the principles of transparency, integrity, and ethical financial management. As a key player in the County's financial operations, you’ll contribute to informed decision-making, the long-term fiscal health of the County, and transparent, accurate financial reporting that meets both regulatory and community expectations.
This position is assigned to the Enterprise Financial System Operations (EFS) Team. This team plays a pivotal role in ensuring the financial integrity of our County. As a core function of the County's financial operations, the EFS team manages critical components including the General Ledger, Cost Accounting, and Budgetary Accounting for the County government and its special agencies. This dynamic and collaborative team ensures the highest standards in financial reporting, compliance, and transparency. Through their expertise, they provide essential accounting training and guidance, ensuring adherence to financial policies and ethical practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Oversight & Budget Management: Ensure the accurate preparation, oversight, and tracking of the County’s annual budget, working closely with departments to allocate funds in alignment with strategic goals. Monitor budget performance and provide detailed variance analysis to senior leadership, highlighting any risks or opportunities.
- Monthly & Year-End Close: Lead the monthly and year-end financial close processes, ensuring that all financial transactions are accurately recorded, reconciled, and compliant with accounting standards. Provide oversight of the timely preparation of financial statements, working closely with other departments to ensure completeness and accuracy for external reporting.
- Maintain Accurate Financial Records: Ensure that all records are kept up-to-date and in compliance with regulatory requirements and auditing standards, enabling transparency and accountability across the County’s financial operations.
- Support Debt Administration: Assist with debt management activities, including debt issuances, refunding efforts, credit agency reviews, and related financial disclosures, ensuring effective stewardship of public funds.
- Capital Asset Management: Oversee the accurate reporting and management of capital assets, collaborating on the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) footnotes and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards.
- Specialized Financial Reporting: Prepare key financial reports such as the Public Facilities Fees Plan, Quimby, TC-31, and 50/50, providing insightful data that supports long-term fiscal planning.
- Disaster Recovery & Grant Administration: Provide critical disaster recovery support, including management of FEMA claims and the oversight of related grant administration processes.
- Fiscal Year-End Book Closures & Policy Updates: Lead the year-end book closing activities, ensuring that all transactions are finalized, reconciled, and reported accurately in alignment with County policies. Additionally, assist with the ongoing update and refinement of County financial policies, ensuring they remain current and effective in managing public funds.
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Auditor-Analyst I
Auditor-Analyst II
Auditor-Analyst III
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong Accounting Acumen: A deep understanding of accounting principles, practices, and financial systems with the ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data effectively.
- Self-Starter & Analytical Thinker: A proactive, independent, and solution-oriented individual who is comfortable taking initiative and solving complex financial challenges with attention to detail. Must possess the ability to think critically, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
- Excellent Customer Service Skills: Provide top-tier support to internal departments by ensuring clear communication, quick response times, and tailored solutions to meet their unique financial needs. Demonstrates a commitment to fostering positive relationships and ensuring that the financial operations team is seen as a trusted partner across the County.
A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:
Auditor-Analyst II: In addition, two years of experience at a level equivalent to Auditor-Analyst I.
Auditor-Analyst III: In addition, two years of experience at a level equivalent to Auditor-Analyst II.
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.
This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.
Salary : $64,958 - $120,494
