Under general direction, to perform a variety of complex accounting, fiscal analysis, and auditing in the preparation, maintenance, and analysis of County fiscal records and financial transactions; to provide direction and coordination for fiscal support and payroll staff; and to do related work as required. This classification is a for cause, non-exempt position

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the first experienced journey level in the Accountant/Auditor class series. Incumbents perform a variety of complex accounting and auditing work requiring substantial knowledge and background. Incumbents may be assigned to a special work areas as dictated by the needs of the Auditor/Controller/Recorder's Office. This class is distinguished from Accountant/Auditor I by performing a wide variety of more complex fiscal management and analysis work in the Auditor/Controller/Recorder Office and exercising some responsibility in the coordination of the computerized financial management, payroll, and property tax systems. It is distinguished from Accountant/Auditor III in that Accountant/Auditor III's perform the most complex fiscal management and analysis work and exercise a higher level of responsibility in coordinating the County's computerized financial management, payroll, and property tax systems. This classification may be flexibly staffed, if allocated to the hiring department as flexibly staffed. 

REPORTS TO

Supervising Accountant/Auditor, Internal Auditor, Assistant Auditor/Controller/Recorder, Auditor/Controller/Recorder.

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED

Incumbents may provide work direction and coordination for fiscal support staff and payroll staff.

DEFINITION

Under general direction, to perform a variety of the most complex accounting, fiscal analysis, and auditing in the preparation, maintenance, and analysis of county fiscal records and financial transactions; to provide direction and coordination for fiscal support and payroll staff; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the advanced journey level in the Accountant/Auditor class series. This classification is a for cause, non-exempt position. Incumbents perform a variety of the most complex accounting and auditing work requiring substantial knowledge and background. Incumbents may be assigned to a special work areas as dictated by the needs of the Auditor/Controller/Recorder's office. This class is distinguished from Accountant/Auditor II by performing a wide variety of the most complex fiscal management work in the Auditor/Controller/Recorder office and exercising considerable responsibility in the coordination of the computerized financial management, payroll, and property tax systems.

REPORTS TO

Supervising Accountant/Auditor, Assistant Auditor/Controller/Recorder, Auditor/Controller/Recorder.

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED

This is not a supervisory position. Incumbents may provide lead direction for fiscal support staff and payroll staff.

Accountant/Auditor II:

Essential Duties:

Performs complex accounting work in the establishment and maintenance of County fiscal records; maintains a variety of ledgers and journals; reviews fiscal records to ensure proper disbursement of funds; maintains and balances revenue information; oversees employee insurance administration; audits financial records and prepares information for final audits; prepares a variety of financial reports and statements; assists with the development and control of County budget information; oversees and coordinates County payroll functions; performs special financial analysis assignments; coordinates balancing of County cash accounts with the banks and Treasurer/Tax Collector's Office; coordinates posting of journal entries; reconciles problem accounts; oversees contract administration; provides work direction, coordination, and training for fiscal support staff in the Auditor/Controller's Office and County departments; serves as a liaison with other government agencies, auditors, and the public; provides first line contact with contract auditors, preparing and providing documentation for the annual audit; performs verification of draft financial audit reports; performs adjusting entries, after verification as requested in audit reports; provides other County staff with a variety of information regarding fiscal processes and procedures; provides coordination with the Assessor's Office and Tax Collector's regarding property tax administration; exercises some responsibility in coordination of the County's computerized financial management, payroll, and property tax systems, may provide direction and coordination for the Auditor/Controller/Recorder's Officer in the absence of the Auditor/Controller/Recorder and the Assistant Auditor/Controller Recorder. 

Knowledge of:

• General accounting theory, principles, and practices and their application to a variety of accounting transactions and problems.
• Laws, rules, regulations, and policies affecting the financial operations and transactions of the County.
• Government cost accounting and budgeting.
• Auditing theory, principles, and techniques and their application to government finance.
• Principles of account classification.
• Budget development and control.
• The County's computerized financial management, payroll, and property tax systems and computerized spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.
• Principles of work direction, work coordination, and training.

Desired Skills:

• Perform a variety of complex accounting and financial transaction work.
• Provide basic coordination for the County's computerized financial management, payroll, and property tax systems.
• Proficiently use a variety of computerized spreadsheet, word processing, and data base software.
• Analyze and evaluate financial information, researching and gathering appropriate information to resolve problems.
• Provide lead direction, work coordination and training for other staff.
• Monitor and update fiscal records.
• Prepare a variety of financial reports and statements.
• Gather, organize, analyze, and present a variety of information.
• Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
• Use a computerized financial management system.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Performs the most complex accounting work in the establishment and maintenance of county fiscal records; maintains a variety of ledgers and journals; reviews fiscal records to ensure proper disbursement of funds; maintains and balances revenue information; oversees employee insurance administration; audits financial records and prepares information for final audits; prepares a variety of financial reports and statements; assists with the development and control of county budget information; performs special financial analysis assignments; coordinates balancing of county cash accounts with the banks and Treasurer/Tax Collector's office; coordinates posting of journal entries; reconciles problem accounts; oversees contract administration; provides lead direction, coordination, and training for fiscal support staff in the Auditor/Controller's office and county departments; serves as a liaison with other government agencies, auditors, and the public; prepares and provides documentation for the annual audit; performs verification of draft financial audit reports; performs adjusting entries, after verification as requested in audit reports; provides other county staff with a variety of information regarding fiscal processes and procedures; provides coordination with the Assessor and Tax Collector regarding property tax administration; exercises considerable responsibility in coordination of the county's computerized financial management, payroll, and property tax systems, may provide direction and coordination for the Auditor/Controller/Recorder's office in the absence of the Auditor/Controller/Recorder, Assistant Auditor/Controller/ Recorder, and the Senior Accountant/Auditor.

Knowledge of: 

• Principles of account classification.
• Budget development and control.
• The county's computerized financial management, payroll, and property tax systems.
• Principles of work direction, work coordination, and training.

Desired Skills:

• Perform a variety of the most complex accounting and financial transaction work.
• Provide a high level of coordination for the county's computerized financial management, payroll, and property tax systems.
• Analyze and evaluate financial information, researching and gathering appropriate information to resolve problems.
• Provide lead direction, work coordination and training for other staff.
• Monitor and update fiscal records.
• Prepare a variety of financial reports and statements.
• Gather, organize, analyze, and present a variety of information.
• Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
• Use a computerized financial management system.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Accountant/Auditor II:

Training and Experience:

Any combination of training or experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the listed duties is qualifying. A typical way, but not required, to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:

- Two years of increasingly responsible fiscal management experience comparable to that of an Accountant/Auditor I with Siskiyou County.

Special Requirements:

None.

Training and Experience:

Any combination of training or experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the listed duties is qualifying. A typical way, but not required, to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:

-Two years of increasingly responsible fiscal management experience comparable to that of an Accountant/Auditor II with Siskiyou County.

 Special Requirements:

None.

Accountant/Auditor II/III:

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office environment; continuous contact with other staff.