Accountant-Auditor I is the entry level in the Accountant-Auditor series.  Incumbents learn to perform professional financial, accounting, and auditing duties for countywide programs and activities.  Since this class is used as a training class, incumbents may have only limited related work experience.

The Accountant-Auditor I is distinguished from the Accountant-Auditor II by the former’s performance of the more routine professional tasks and duties in a learning and developmental capacity.  Positions assigned to this level are not expected to function at the same skill level as the Accountant-Auditor II and exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.  Work is supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern.

NOTE: The current recruitment is to fill a full-time regular position.  However, this recruitment may also be used to fill limited-term and extra-help positions as vacancies occur and/or the need arises.

Accounting Specialty:
 
Learns to review and recommend to management for approval various Federal/State grant claims, SB 90 Claims, and other cost and financial reports submitted by other departments. 

Participates in the preparation of complex financial reports, such as the Cost Allocation Plan, Property Tax Administration Fee, Daily Jail Rate, and Booking Fees.
 
Learns to develop revenue and expenditure projections for other departments and outside agencies for budgetary and/or financial data analysis, which have major county-wide impact.
 
Assists in the development and formulation of county-wide fiscal policies, procedures, and guidelines with regards to cost reporting and Grants accounting in conformity with established standards, laws, rules, and regulations.
 
Distributes countywide property taxes, special assessments, bond payments; apportions the interest earnings from the Treasurer’s investments to various funds and agencies.
 
Learns to analyze a variety of periodic complex reports and/or fiscal problems involving cost accounting, statistics, and legal research. 

Provides direct technical support to the CAO, Board of Supervisors, courts, grand jury, and the public on matters relating to budgets, analysis of statistical and financial data, and other special projects; interviews staff at all levels to gather information for use in specialized accounting projects. 

Learns to plan/recommend procedures for the compilation and calculation of building and equipment usage, allocation of costs based on workflow and staffing patterns, space utilization for various functions. 

Performs analytical review of costs and fiscal data; learns to prepare complex and difficult adjusting entries and transfers appropriations. 

May review or supervise the work of clerical personnel in making entries, reconciliations or performing other fiscal functions.
 
Auditing Specialty:
 
Assists the audit manager in conducting the annual risk assessment used in developing the annual audit plan and in updating the division’s long-range strategic plan; learns to identify risk factors and vulnerability risks. 

Meets with county management and audit manager to develop/identify the audit scope and objective; interviews staff at all levels to gather preliminary information for use in planning the audit.
 
Learns to develop and perform tests of the internal controls and identify opportunities to improve internal controls.
 
Learns to develop and perform audit tests and procedures which include but are not limited to analysis and/or reconciliation of financial information; analysis of operational and performance information; verification of financial transactions and balances for accuracy, completeness and validity; observation of controls and/or processes, confirmation with outside organizations.

Analysis may involve the use of statistical and/or quantitative methodologies performed manually or by using various automated audit tools.
 
Learns to document and independently and objectively evaluates the audit evidence and the results of audit tests to draw a conclusion regarding the objectives of the audit; identifies the possible causes and any contributing factors of any conditions that negatively impact the county’s ability to meet its objectives.
 
Learns to develop feasible and cost-effective recommendations concerning identified weaknesses or conditions. 

Prepares and presents written reports to county management and outside agencies based on the independent assessment of documented audit evidence.
 
Prepares financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
 
Reviews and makes recommendations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of accounting systems and procedures; reviews the corrective action/determine status of audit findings. 
  

Experience:
Some bookkeeping, accounting, and/or auditing experience desirable.
 
Education/Training:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required in business administration, preferably in finance, financial management, auditing or accounting.  Course work must have included 30 semester or 45 quarter units of upper division courses in accounting, and/or auditing.

All candidates must submit a copy of their college degree (verifying the degree, date earned and it must clearly show area of specialization) or transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed).  Failure to submit your degree or transcripts within 5 days from the final filing date will disqualify you from the recruitment.  Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service.  The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment.  Please contact your local college or university to learn where you can obtain this service.
 
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
Any applicant, who indicates that they have a college degree or have taken any college units, must provide proof, even though the position may not require a degree or college units.
 
Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service.  The results must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment.  Please contact your local college or university to learn where you can obtain this service.

There are no supplemental questions for this recruitment.

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver’s license is required. 

Independent travel may be required.

Incumbents of this class should demonstrate necessary knowledge and abilities to be promoted to Accountant-Auditor II within 24 months of appointment.
 
This class may be used to underfill positions allocated to other classes in the series for training, budgetary or staffing purposes. 

We are recruiting for an Accountant-Auditor I until the position is filled.  This recruitment is subject to close at anytime without notice.  Applications will be screened periodically.  You will be notified of your recruitment status within 2-3 weeks from the date you applied.

Reminder: If additional application materials are request (i.e., copies of diplomas and/or transcripts, certificates, DD-214, etc.) then they must be submitted with the Document Cover Sheet and are due within five (5) days from the date you submitted your application.

Solano County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

SALARY POLICIES - The starting salary is ordinarily the first rate shown on the front of the announcement.  After satisfactory completion of approximately six months, a 5% salary advancement may be authorized.  Thereafter, further increases are possible upon completion of additional periods of six months, twelve months, and eighteen months, assuming satisfactory service.  Longevity, shift differential, bilingual, call back and stand by pay are provided for some classifications.  Effective December 1, 1998, all new hires are required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program. 

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phases of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of a resume screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview, or any combination. Candidates will need to successfully pass a post-offer drug screening test prior to employment.  Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. These provisions are subject to change.

All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement, (ie. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, certificates, DD-214) must be submitted with the Document Cover Sheet and are due within five (5) calendar days of the final filing date or within five (5) calendar days from application submittal if the recruitment is Open & Continuous or Open until Filled.  Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com to apply.  Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources, (707) 784-6170 open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  Paper applications may be completed in person during office hours. EOE/AA

To be eligible, you must be an applicant for initial County employment, have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.  A COPY OF YOUR DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE, MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITHIN FIVE DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION.  If you have a service connected disability, you must submit a recent award letter from the VA stating you are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.  Disability must be rated at least 10% to be eligible for disabled veteran's points.  Veteran's preference 5 points Disabled Veterans 10 points.

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

PLEASE NOTE: All persons hired will be required to participate in the direct deposit program.