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Auditor

Introduction

READ THIS ENTIRE BULLETIN FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REAPPLY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT.

THIS IS A REOPENING OF A CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION. If you have previously applied or started an application for Auditor, Examination #22-0143-01, please read this entire bulletin. There are specific instructions on how to reapply for this position.

The scores and dispositions of candidates for this examination will be merged with previous exam participants. If you have previously submitted an application and choose to reapply, your new score/disposition will replace your current disposition.

Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.

Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.

Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted online.

PLEASE CONTACT THE EXAMINATION ANALYST, MARIA TABORA AT MARIA.TABORA@ACGOV.ORG TO HAVE YOUR PREVIOUS APPLICATION RELEASED BACK TO YOU.

*If you have previously applied or started an application for the Auditor, Examination #22-0143-01, to reapply for this recruitment, please contact the examination analyst, Maria Tabora, at MariaTabora@acgov.org to have your previous application released back to you. The scores and dispositions of candidates for this examination will be merged with previous exam participants. If you previously submitted an application and choose to reapply, your new score/disposition will replace your current disposition. If you do not wish to change your score/disposition, you are not required to reapply to this examination. Candidates who received a qualifying score cannot participate in the examination within six (6) months of their disposition notice. Candidates who did not qualify may reapply sixty (60) days from their disposition notice. Candidates who did not successfully pass any of the exam components (i.e., oral exam), may reapply sixty (60) days from the exam date.*

DESCRIPTION

THE AGENCY

The Alameda County Auditor-Controller Agency is a general government agency which provides direct services to County residents as well as administrative and operational support to County departments. The Agency develops and maintains the County’s accounting, payroll, audit, tax analysis, budget and grants, contract compliance, and cost plan systems and procedures. The Central Collections Department collects receivables mandated by State and federal laws and regulations. The Office of the Clerk-Recorder provides for the recording of all recordable documents and maps, collection and distribution of fees and taxes from recording documents, and maintenance of the vital statistics register.

For more detailed information about the agency, visit: Alameda County Auditor-Controller's Office.

THE POSITION

Under general direction, performs varied professional auditing, accounting and/or compliance assignments; records financial transactions and reports related information in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and County policies and procedures; conducts audits in compliance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS); reviews accounting methods and practices of County departments, Special Districts and County contractors; prepares financial, accounting and analytical reports; and performs related work as required.

For more information about the job classification, visit: Auditor (#0143).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER I

The equivalent of three years of full time experience in the class of Auditor Associate III in the Alameda County classified service.

OR II

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (180 quarter units or 120 semester units). Concentration in accounting, business administration, finance or closely related field is desired.

OR III

The equivalent of four years recent full-time experience in a professional position involving the exercise of auditing or accounting duties or closely related field.

OR IV

Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and relevant experience as described above in patterns I and II.

AND

License:

Some positions within this class may require the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Certificate:

Possession of one or more of the following certifications is desirable:

Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) issued by California Board of Accountancy or other state’s equivalent
Active Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Active Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) issued by the American Payroll Association
Fundamental Payroll Professional (FCP) issued by the American Payroll Association

Special Requirements:

Employees may be required to provide their own means of transportation to and from work assignments.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of:

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including theory, terminology and methods of application to a wide variety of accounting transactions and problems, including governmental accounting.
Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), including theory and practices for commercial and governmental agencies.
Technical and statistical report writing and formatting.
Methods of preparing, evaluating and interpreting financial statements and transactions.
Principles of implementing and maintaining internal controls.
Computer applications related to the work, including advanced computer spreadsheet, word processing, electronic work paper and financial management, payroll and accounting systems.
Analytical tools including triangulation of data, statistical analysis, etc.
Applicable laws, ordinances, regulations and court decisions governing financial operations of a County and its departments.
Project management techniques and systems.
English language (including spelling, vocabulary, sentence and paragraph structure) to prepare grammatically correct reports, letters and other written communications.

Ability to:

Properly apply GAAP in recording financial transactions and reporting financial results, and GAGAS in conducting audits.
Accurately record financial transactions, compile financial and operational reports.
Effectively assist in the audit of agencies, departments, functions, internal documents, and reports.
Review, analyze, balance, interpret and reconcile financial reports and transactions; make recommendations as necessary.
Identify deficiencies in fiscal controls or noncompliance with established accounting policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations; recommend modifications to enhance internal controls.
Analyze, evaluate and summarize simple to complex financial and statistical data and prepare recommendations; translate financial accounting information into a cohesive and comprehensive profile for an organization.
Use electronic work papers to document, organize and support results that meet audit objectives in accordance with professional audit standards and industry practices; maintain accurate and complete records and files.
Effectively prioritize work and resources in order to meet deadlines and plan work for maximum productivity.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing technical, financial and statistical accounting information, reports and correspondence to clients and the general public .
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, representatives from other governmental entities, departments/agencies and the public.
Work independently, as well as in a team.
Verbally express ideas, concepts or recommendations concerning job assignments with other staff, agencies and the public; facilitate productive communication by using tact and diplomacy.
Be proactive in analyzing issues and developing solutions to improve processes and procedures.
Read and understand technical accounting information.
Adapt to changing work situations.
Exercise sound decision making, judgment, initiative .
Utilize advanced computer systems and applications; including financial management, audit, electronic work paper and accounting software.

EXAMINATION COMPONENTS

The examination will consist of the following steps:

A review of candidates' application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.

A review of the candidates' Supplemental Questionnaires to select the best qualified to continue in the process.

An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.

Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS.

Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.

To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs.

Selection Plan

Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency:

TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN

Deadline for Filing:

Continuous

Review of Applications for Minimum Qualifications:

Second Wednesday of every month

Oral Examination*:

Week of September 11 and

Week of October 9, 2023

If designated as a combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an eligibility list, the oral interviews may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN.

Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes.

For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs.

BENEFITS

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

11 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Group Auto/Home Insurance
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
1st United Services Credit Union

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INDUSTRY

Municipal Agencies

TEAM SIZE

5001-10000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Oakland, CA

DATE POSTED

August 4, 2023