Senior Auditor *Revised

The Position

Under general supervision, leads, plans, schedules and oversees the work of Auditors while performing the same and/or more difficult and sensitive County-wide audit and attest duties as those being led; ensures completion of tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures; communicates policies, procedures and job expectations; and provides training to staff.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of organizational theory, including planning, organizational design, business finance, business development, project management, and organizational effectiveness
• Principles and practices of leadership, mentoring, and training
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures related to accounting, audit and attest activities
• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned programs and functions
• Various professional accounting and auditing standards such as the Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS)
• Professional accounting and auditing standards/guidelines established by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), the California State Controller's Office and other regulatory agencies
• The Institute of Internal Auditors' (IIA) professional standard framework including: Code of Ethics, International Standards, and Practice Advisories
• Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards issued by U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
• Internal Control Integrated Framework issued by Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) or Standards for Internal Control in Federal Government issued by GAO
• Accounting procedures and their application to a variety of accounting transactions
• Preparation of financial statements
• Methods and procedures of governmental budget preparation and control
• Financial schedules for external audit purposes
• Statistical methods, cost and revenue projecting, and cost allocation
• Applicable revenue and taxation codes
• Principles and practices of business law
• Current technology and trends in the profession
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including telephones, computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment

Ability to

• Lead and train professional and clerical staff on audit projects and activities
• Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of staff
• Provide work direction and instruction
• Organize and prioritize work efficiently to meet schedules and deadlines
• Research and evaluate work problems, and recommend solutions
• Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others
• Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met
• Analyze statistical and financial data
• Analyze laws, codes, regulations and technical material to determine impact on accounting functions, and propose solutions and procedures
• Participate in government contract and budget preparation and monitoring
• Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of information
• Analyze and make effective recommendations regarding financial and accounting procedures and workflow
• Acquire subject-matter expertise in the area of work assignment including the federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations
• Discern accounting situations requiring policy and procedural determinations by superiors and discuss with other staff
• Use a personal computer, peripheral equipment, and various software, with emphasis on accounting applications
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in Accountancy;

AND

Two years of full-time, paid audit experience.

Note: Possession of a current valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license from the State of California Board of Accountancy may substitute for the required bachelor's degree.

Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here (Download PDF reader) or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

General Qualifications Criminal History and Background Checks:

The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

Driver's License: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, shall be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Working Conditions: Positions in this class may require the incumbents to:

• Travel to vendor sites and corporate offices in or out of the County to conduct audit activities.

Probationary Period: The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.