What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervising Accountant/Auditor position at The County of El Dorado?
THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICS AGENCY
The El Dorado County Health And Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Their programs and services include: Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community and Social Services. Their over 600 employees are dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of those in their communities.
THE OPPORTUNITY
You will have the opportunity to supervise a team of accountants and supporting fiscal staff responsible for the accounting and reporting functions of the agency. You will perform professional internal auditing and accounting work associated with payroll, accounts payables, accounts receivables and the general ledger relating to County records and procedures.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Ideal candidate should demonstrate attention to detail, sound knowledge of accounting practices and principles, as well as strong leadership skills. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience in fund accounting, cost allocation, monitoring budgets, working in a fast-paced environment, meeting multiple deadlines and multi-tasking.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:
- Review and analyze departmental and County accounting procedures for conformance with laws, regulations and accepted accounting practices; recommend improvements to such procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
- Prepare and direct the preparation of audits, financial statements and varied fiscal reports.
- Review accounting documents to ensure accuracy of information and calculations and make correcting entries.
- Examine supporting documentation to establish proper authorization and conformance with agreements, contracts, and state and federal regulations.
- Prepare and maintain control and subsidiary accounting records involving a variety of transactions and accounts.
- Supervise internal auditing and related support staff and activities; plan, schedule and assign work.
- Participate in the hiring of assigned staff; train staff in County and departmental policies and procedures.
- Evaluate employee performance, counsel employees and effectively recommend initial discipline and other personnel decisions.
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, economics or a closely related field
AND
Either two years of internal auditing experience at a level equivalent to the County's class of Accountant/Auditor OR three years of journey-level accounting experience at a level equivalent to the class of Accountant II.
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Supervising Accountant/Auditor, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Supervising Accountant Auditor. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months.
- One (1) full-time vacancy in the Health and Human Services Department, Administration Division, located in Placerville, CA.
- 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
- 50 miles from Sacramento Airport
- 129 miles to San Francisco
- Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Live Music and Music Festivals
- Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
- El Dorado County Fair
- Placerville Speedway
- Farm to Fork Restaurants
- Local Shopping Gems
Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here for more information.
Salary : $84,510 - $102,710
