ASSISTANT AUDITOR-CONTROLLER I/II/III

Recruitments for County positions are typically conducted to establish eligibility lists to fill countywide vacancies that occur during the active status of those lists (approximately 3 -12 months).  Any person on a promotional eligibility list will be considered first by the hiring department(s) before persons on an open eligibility list. 

 The County of Lake only accepts applications for permanent positions when actively recruiting.  Only online applications are accepted.  It is the responsibility of each applicant to review the full job description and requirements.

 The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer.  Veteran's Preference.

To apply for County examinations - All applications for County examinations must be submitted through the County's online application system.  A completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each online application.  All permanent County recruitments will be posted at www.co.lake.ca.us with a link to the online application. The County of Lake reserves the right to limit the number of applications that will be accepted for any open recruitment, and any such limit will be included on the job posting.  When a limit is posted, the recruitment is subject to close at any time prior to the final filing date.  Completed online application packets must be submitted by the close of business on the date that the recruitment closes.  All relevant experience must be included on the application to be considered – resumes and other attached documents will not be used to qualify an applicant.  Relevant experience and/or education may be substituted at a ratio of 2 to 1 for the purpose of meeting minimum qualifications and applicants should contact the Human Resources department for details.  Important Notice - The provisions listed on job postings, job descriptions, or other recruitment materials do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.  Benefits may vary between bargaining units.  Any provisions contained within job postings, job descriptions or other recruitment material may be modified or revoked without notice. All County of Lake applicants who are given a conditional employment offer must comply with the County's pre-employment medical review program before they may be appointed to the County position.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED-APPLY IMMEDIATELY-POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME
 

ASSISTANT AUDITOR – CONTROLLER I

Training and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Education equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with a major in accounting, finance, or business administration, which included at least 21 semester units or 28 quarter units of Accounting coursework, including any combination of courses in elementary, intermediate, and advanced accounting, managerial accounting, financial accounting, cost accounting, auditing, accounting information systems, governmental accounting, and business law is required.

Four (4) years of responsible professional work experience in accounting, auditing, and financial analysis work at a level equivalent to an Accountant-Auditor or Property Tax Accountant with the County of Lake and at least two (2) years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity (may be inclusive of the 4 years).

OR

Completion of education equivalent to a two (2) year degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a directly related field is required.

At least seven (7) years of responsible, professional work experience in accounting, auditing, and financial analysis work at a level equivalent to an Accountant-Auditor or Property Tax Accountant with the County of Lake, and at least two (2) years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity (may be inclusive of the 7 years).

Special Requirements:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License.

ASSISTANT AUDITOR-CONTROLLER II

Training and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Pattern 1 – Non-CPA:

Five (5) years of responsible professional work experience in accounting, auditing, and financial analysis work at a level equivalent to an Accountant-Auditor or Property Tax Accountant with the County of Lake, including at least two years in a supervisory or management capacity.

Education equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with a major in accounting, finance,  or business administration, which included at least 21 semester units or 28 quarter units of Accounting coursework, including any combination of courses in elementary, intermediate and advanced accounting, managerial accounting, financial accounting, cost accounting, auditing, accounting information systems, governmental accounting,  and business law is required.

Pattern 2 – Certified Public Accountant:

Education equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with a major in accounting, finance, or business administration, which included at least 21 semester units or 28 quarter units of Accounting coursework, including any combination of courses in elementary, intermediate, and advanced accounting, managerial accounting, financial accounting, cost accounting, auditing, accounting information systems, governmental accounting, and business law is required.

Three (3) years of responsible professional work experience in accounting, auditing, and financial analysis work at a level equivalent to an Accountant-Auditor or Property Tax Accountant with the County of Lake and at least two (2) years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity (may be inclusive of the 3 years).

And possession of an active and clear California Certified Public Accountant license.

Special Requirements:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License.

ASSISTANT AUDITOR-CONTROLLER III

Training and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Five (5) years of responsible professional work experience in accounting, auditing, and financial analysis work at a level equivalent to an Accountant-Auditor or Property Tax Accountant with the County of Lake, including at least two years in a supervisory or management capacity.

Education equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with a major in accounting, finance,  or business administration, which included at least 21 semester units or 28 quarter units of Accounting coursework, including any combination of courses in elementary, intermediate and advanced accounting, managerial accounting, financial accounting, cost accounting, auditing, accounting information systems, governmental accounting,  and business law is required.

Special Requirements:

Possession of an active and clear California Certified Public Accountant license.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License.

ASSISTANT AUDITOR – CONTROLLER I

DEFINITION

Under general direction, to assist the County Clerk/Auditor-Controller with planning, organizing, directing and managing one or more functions and operations of the County Clerk/Auditor-Controller Office; to provide supervision and training for assigned staff in the County Clerk/Auditor-Controller Office; to perform a variety of difficult, complex and specialized assignments in the accounting and auditing of County financial records and conducting fiscal and budget administration; to provide general assistance and answer questions regarding Clerk/Auditor-Controller functions, policies, and procedures; to act as the Clerk/Auditor-Controller, as assigned; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a full supervisory and management class which provides assistance to the County Clerk/Auditor-Controller, as well as providing day-to-day direction, supervision, and oversight for delegated functions and staff in the County Clerk/Auditor-Controller Office.  Incumbents also perform a variety of complex accounting and auditing, as well as fiscal and budget administration and analysis assignments.  The Assistant Auditor-Controller I is distinguished from the Assistant Auditor-Controller II in that the Assistant Auditor-Controller II either has responsibility for a broader range of delegated functions or possesses an active and clear Certified Public Accountant license issued by the State of California, and may be assigned accounting and auditing functions that require a CPA.  Incumbents in this class series are assigned to the appropriate level and scope of responsibility based on experience, education, licensure and agency needs.  The incumbent in this management position serves at the pleasure of his/her appointing authority.

REPORTS TO

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED (Subject to change based on allocated positions and/or assignment)

Account Clerk I, II; Accounting Technician; Senior Accounting Technician; Accountant-Auditor I, II, III; Accountant-Auditor – CPA I, II, III; Supervising Accountant-Auditor I, II; Payroll Coordinator I, II; Property Tax Coordinator I, II, III.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES (The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.) Incumbent may perform some or all of the following duties, as assigned.

Assists with planning, organizing, and coordinating the functions of the County Clerk/Auditor-Controller Office; assists with the hiring, supervising, evaluating, and training of department staff in accordance with County personnel rules; plans and coordinates delegated Department work functions; performs complex financial auditing work; develops and implements financial record-keeping methods and procedures; directs financial analysis and record-keeping work related to the collection, disbursement, and proper allocation of County funds; works with County management and special district officials to provide advice and consultation on budget procedures and expenditures; assists with compiling and preparing the annual County budget; oversees and assists with balancing journals and ledgers; develops and coordinates the implementation of cost tracking systems, including maintaining information for State Mandated Cost billings; keeps abreast of legislative changes and legal issues involving County government; oversees the development, preparation, and submission of financial statements and reports; assists with the development and control of the Department budget; provides advice on code and law changes to other staff; represents the County Clerk/Auditor-Controller with the public, boards, commissions, and representatives of other government agencies, as delegated; may serve as County Clerk/Auditor-Controller, as assigned.

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.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Operations, policies, procedures, and legal requirements of the County Clerk/Auditor-Controller Office.

General accounting theory, principles, and practices and their application to a variety of accounting transactions and problems.

California property tax law.

Organization and functions of local, state, and federal government entities, especially as they relate to County fiscal functions.

Laws, rules, regulations, and policies affecting the financial operations, financial transactions, and payroll system of the County.

Generally accepted accounting principles.

Governmental Accounting Standards Board pronouncements.

Governmental accounting and budgeting.

Fiscal and program auditing theory, principles, and techniques and their application to government finance and operations.

Payroll laws and administration.

Principles of account classification.

Budget development and control.

Computerized financial management systems, payroll and property tax systems.

Principles of management, supervision, training, and employee evaluation.  

Ability to:

Assist with planning, directing, coordinating, and managing the functions of the County Clerk/Auditor-Controller Office.

Perform a variety of complex accounting, auditing, and financial transaction work.

Analyze and evaluate financial, program, and operational information, researching and gathering appropriate information to resolve problems.

Provide supervision, training, and timely work evaluations for assigned staff.

Monitor and update fiscal, operational, and program records.

Develop objective analyses and recommendations for use by County management.

Oversee the preparation and prepare a variety of financial and audit reports and statements.

Gather, organize, analyze, and present a variety of information.

Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.

Assist with the development and utilization of computerized financial management system, payroll, and property tax systems.

Effectively represent the County Clerk/Auditor-Controller with County management and staff, boards and commissions, the public, and representatives of other government agencies.

Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.

Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients.                         

Training and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Education equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with a major in accounting, finance, or business administration, which included at least 21 semester units or 28 quarter units of Accounting coursework, including any combination of courses in elementary, intermediate, and advanced accounting, managerial accounting, financial accounting, cost accounting, auditing, accounting information systems, governmental accounting, and business law is required.

Four (4) years of responsible professional work experience in accounting, auditing, and financial analysis work at a level equivalent to an Accountant-Auditor or Property Tax Accountant with the County of Lake and at least two (2) years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity (may be inclusive of the 4 years).

OR

Completion of education equivalent to a two (2) year degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a directly related field is required.

At least seven (7) years of responsible, professional work experience in accounting, auditing, and financial analysis work at a level equivalent to an Accountant-Auditor or Property Tax Accountant with the County of Lake, and at least two (2) years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity (may be inclusive of the 7 years).

Special Requirements:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License.

ASSISTANT AUDITOR-CONTROLLER II

DEFINITION

Under general direction, to assist the County Clerk/Auditor-Controller with planning, organizing, directing and managing one or more functions and operations of the County Clerk/Auditor-Controller Office; to provide supervision and training for assigned staff in the County Clerk/Auditor-Controller Office; to perform a variety of difficult, complex and specialized assignments in the accounting and auditing of County financial records and conducting fiscal and budget administration; to provide general assistance and answer questions regarding Clerk/Auditor-Controller functions, policies, and procedures; to act as the Clerk/Auditor-Controller, as assigned; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a full supervisory and management class for providing direct assistance to the County Clerk/Auditor-Controller, as well as exercising day-to-day direction, supervision, and oversight for delegated functions and staff in the County Clerk/Auditor-Controller Office.  Incumbents also perform a variety of complex accounting and auditing, as well as fiscal and budget administration and analysis assignments.  This classification is distinguished from the Assistant Auditor Controller I in that an Assistant Auditor-Controller II incumbent is responsible for a broader range of delegated functions, or possesses an active and clear Certified Public Accountant license issued by the State of California, and may be assigned accounting and auditing functions that require a CPA.  The incumbent in this management position serves at the pleasure of his/her appointing authority.

REPORTS TO

County Clerk/Auditor-Controller

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED (Subject to change based on allocated positions and/or assignment)

Account Clerk I, II; Accounting Technician; Senior Accounting Technician; Accountant I, II; Accountant-Auditor I, II, III; Accountant-Auditor - CPA I, II, III; Supervising Accountant-Auditor I, II; Payroll Coordinator I, II; Property Tax Coordinator I, II, III; and other positions, as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES (The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)  Incumbent may perform some or all of the following duties, as assigned.

Assists with planning, organizing, and coordinating the functions of the County Clerk/Auditor-Controller Office; assists with the hiring, supervising, evaluating, and training of department staff in accordance with County personnel rules; plans and coordinates delegated Department work functions; may perform a variety of accounting and auditing functions that require a CPA license; performs complex financial auditing work; develops and implements financial record-keeping methods and procedures; directs financial analysis and record-keeping work related to the collection, disbursement, and proper allocation of County funds; works with County management and special district officials to provide advice and consultation on budget procedures and expenditures; assists with compiling and preparing the annual County budget; oversees and assists with balancing journals and ledgers; develops and coordinates the implementation of cost tracking systems, including maintaining information for State Mandated Cost billings; keeps abreast of legislative changes and legal issues involving County government; oversees the development, preparation, and submission of financial statements and reports; assists with the development and control of the Department budget; provides advice on code and law changes to other staff; represents the County Clerk/Auditor-Controller with the public, boards, commissions, and representatives of other government agencies, as delegated; may serve as County Clerk/Auditor-Controller, as assigned.

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.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Operations, policies, procedures, and legal requirements of the County Clerk/Auditor-Controller Office.

General accounting theory, principles, and practices and their application to a variety of accounting transactions and problems.

California property tax law.

Organization and functions of local, state, and federal government entities, especially as they relate to County fiscal functions.

Laws, rules, regulations, and policies affecting the financial operations, financial transactions, and payroll system of the County.

Generally accepted accounting principles.

Governmental Accounting Standards Board pronouncements.

Governmental accounting and budgeting.

Fiscal and program auditing theory, principles, and techniques and their application to government finance and operations.

Payroll laws and administration.

Principles of account classification.

Budget development and control.

Computerized financial management systems, payroll and property tax systems.

Principles of management, supervision, training, and employee evaluation.  

Ability to:    

Assist with planning, directing, coordinating, and managing the functions of the County Clerk/Auditor-Controller Office.

Perform a variety of complex accounting, auditing, and financial transaction work.

Analyze and evaluate financial, program, and operational information, researching and gathering appropriate information to resolve problems.

Provide supervision, training, and timely work evaluations for assigned staff.

Monitor and update fiscal, operational, and program records.

Develop objective analyses and recommendations for use by County management.

Oversee the preparation and prepare a variety of financial and audit reports and statements.

Gather, organize, analyze, and present a variety of information.

Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.

Assist with the development and utilization of computerized financial management system, payroll, and property tax systems.

Effectively represent the County Clerk/Auditor-Controller with County management and staff, boards and commissions, the public, and representatives of other government agencies.

Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.

Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients.                                 

Training and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Pattern 1 – Non-CPA:

Five (5) years of responsible professional work experience in accounting, auditing, and financial analysis work at a level equivalent to an Accountant-Auditor or Property Tax Accountant with the County of Lake, including at least two years in a supervisory or management capacity.

Education equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with a major in accounting, finance,  or business administration, which included at least 21 semester units or 28 quarter units of Accounting coursework, including any combination of courses in elementary, intermediate and advanced accounting, managerial accounting, financial accounting, cost accounting, auditing, accounting information systems, governmental accounting, and business law is required.

Pattern 2 – Certified Public Accountant:

Education equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with a major in accounting, finance, or business administration, which included at least 21 semester units or 28 quarter units of Accounting coursework, including any combination of courses in elementary, intermediate, and advanced accounting, managerial accounting, financial accounting, cost accounting, auditing, accounting information systems, governmental accounting, and business law is required.

Three (3) years of responsible professional work experience in accounting, auditing, and financial analysis work at a level equivalent to an Accountant-Auditor or Property Tax Accountant with the County of Lake and at least two (2) years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity (may be inclusive of the 3 years).

And possession of an active and clear California Certified Public Accountant license.

Special Requirements:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License.

ASSISTANT AUDITOR-CONTROLLER III

DEFINITION

Under general direction, to assist the County Clerk/Auditor-Controller with planning, organizing, directing and managing one or more functions and operations of the County Clerk/Auditor-Controller Office; to provide supervision and training for assigned staff in the County Clerk/Auditor-Controller Office; to perform a variety of difficult, complex and specialized assignments in the accounting and auditing of County financial records and conducting fiscal and budget administration; to provide general assistance and answer questions regarding Clerk/Auditor-Controller functions, policies, and procedures; to act as the Clerk/Auditor-Controller, as assigned; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a full supervisory and management class for providing direct assistance to the County Clerk/Auditor-Controller, as well as exercising day-to-day direction, supervision, and oversight for delegated functions and staff in the County Clerk/Auditor-Controller Office.  Incumbents also perform a variety of complex accounting and auditing, as well as fiscal and budget administration and analysis assignments.  This classification is distinguished from the Assistant Auditor-Controller II in that an Assistant Auditor-Controller III incumbent performs a broader range of delegated functions and possess an active and clear Certified Public Accountant license issued by the State of California, and may be assigned accounting and auditing functions that require a CPA.  The incumbent in this management position serves at the pleasure of his/her appointing authority.

REPORTS TO

County Clerk/Auditor-Controller

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED (Subject to change based on allocated positions and/or assignment)

Account Clerk I, II; Accounting Technician; Senior Accounting Technician; Accountant I, II; Accountant-Auditor I, II, III; Accountant-Auditor - CPA I, II, III; Supervising Accountant-Auditor I, II; Payroll Coordinator I, II; Property Tax Coordinator I, II, III; and other positions, as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES (The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)  Incumbent may perform some or all of the following duties, as assigned.

Assists with planning, organizing, and coordinating the functions of the County Clerk/Auditor-Controller Office; assists with the hiring, supervising, evaluating, and training of department staff in accordance with County personnel rules; plans and coordinates delegated Department work functions; performs complex financial auditing work; performs a variety of accounting and auditing functions that require a CPA license; develops and implements financial record-keeping methods and procedures; directs financial analysis and record-keeping work related to the collection, disbursement, and proper allocation of County funds; works with County management and special district officials to provide advice and consultation on budget procedures and expenditures; assists with compiling and preparing the annual County budget; oversees and assists with balancing journals and ledgers; develops and coordinates the implementation of cost tracking systems, including maintaining information for State Mandated Cost billings; keeps abreast of legislative changes and legal issues involving County government; oversees the development, preparation, and submission of financial statements and reports; assists with the development and control of the Department budget; provides advice on code and law changes to other staff; represents the County Clerk/Auditor-Controller with the public, boards, commissions, and representatives of other government agencies, as delegated; may serve as County Clerk/Auditor-Controller, as assigned.

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

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Operations, policies, procedures, and legal requirements of the County Clerk/Auditor-Controller Office.

General accounting theory, principles, and practices and their application to a variety of accounting transactions and problems.

California property tax law.

Organization and functions of local, state, and federal government entities, especially as they relate to County fiscal functions.

Laws, rules, regulations, and policies affecting the financial operations, financial transactions, and payroll system of the County.

Generally accepted accounting principles.

Governmental Accounting Standards Board pronouncements.

Governmental accounting and budgeting.

Fiscal and program auditing theory, principles, and techniques and their application to government finance and operations.

Payroll laws and administration.

Principles of account classification.

Budget development and control.

Computerized financial management systems, payroll and property tax systems.

Principles of management, supervision, training, and employee evaluation.  

Ability to:    

Assist with planning, directing, coordinating, and managing the functions of the County Clerk/Auditor-Controller Office.

Perform a variety of complex accounting, auditing, and financial transaction work.

Analyze and evaluate financial, program, and operational information, researching and gathering appropriate information to resolve problems.

Provide supervision, training, and timely work evaluations for assigned staff.

Monitor and update fiscal, operational, and program records.

Develop objective analysis and recommendations for use by County management.

Oversee the preparation and prepare a variety of financial and audit reports and statements.

Gather, organize, analyze, and present a variety of information.

Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.

Assist with the development and utilization of computerized financial management system, payroll, and property tax systems.

Effectively represent the County Clerk/Auditor-Controller with County management and staff, boards and commissions, the public, and representatives of other government agencies.

Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.

Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients.

Training and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Five (5) years of responsible professional work experience in accounting, auditing, and financial analysis work at a level equivalent to an Accountant-Auditor or Property Tax Accountant with the County of Lake, including at least two years in a supervisory or management capacity.

Education equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with a major in accounting, finance,  or business administration, which included at least 21 semester units or 28 quarter units of Accounting coursework, including any combination of courses in elementary, intermediate and advanced accounting, managerial accounting, financial accounting, cost accounting, auditing, accounting information systems, governmental accounting,  and business law is required.

Special Requirements:

Possession of an active and clear California Certified Public Accountant license.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License.

The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment.  The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein.  The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice.  Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a "meet and confer" process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.