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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.
Want to learn more about the Auditor-Controller’s Office, click on the following link:
Auditor-Controller Department
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 auditing experience, knowledge of general accounting principles and auditing standards, 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, or independently perform the most difficult or complex audits
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?
Benefits Summary
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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Benefits Summary
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.
