Deputy Auditor-Controller I

Stockton, California, United States Introduction This examination is being given to fill one vacancy in the Auditor-Controller's office and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Please be advised that Human Resources will only be accepting online applications for this recruitment. Resumes and paper applications will not be accepted in lieu of an online application. A completed application must be received online by the final filing deadline. Note on Promotion PLEASE NOTE: This is a departmental promotion. Qualified applicants must currently be employed with San Joaquin County Auditor-Controller's department and meet the promotional eligibility requirements as stated in Civil Service Rule 10, Section 3-Eligibility for Promotional Examinations. Typical Responsibilities Performs routine professional accounting and/or auditing work in accordance with prescribed standards and systems, performing the tasks necessary to meet all deadlines and information requirements of the department. Learns to perform internal audits of other County departments or related governmental agencies; participates in audits as assigned; learns to define scope and goals of proposed audit; learns to design audit plans; learns to research specific statutes and regulations pertaining to the department being audited; learns to perform detailed analyses of departmental financial operations utilizing standard auditing procedures; learns to identify problems and recommend solutions to appropriate staff and department personnel; may assist in the preparation of audit recommendations and reports. Analyzes and/or maintains routine accounts and related ledgers; helps prepare and provide figures and periodic accounting and fiscal reports to federal, state, and local agencies, private auditing firms, other County departments, or as required by governing agencies. Analyzes and/or maintains routine records of financial transactions of County funds, proprietary funds, school district funds, special district funds, and active trust and agency funds; ensures that all money received in the County Treasury is credited to the proper fund; details the source of revenue in accordance with predetermined revenue estimates. May review financial documents such as vouchers, requisitions, purchase orders, vendor invoices, contracts, and other fiscal documents for accuracy and completeness of information and to ensure that proper cost centers are charged, that expenditures are recorded in the proper classifications, and that purchases and other transactions by the department are proper and in accordance with their approved budget. Prepares routine journals and/or records of encumbrances of funds; computes property tax amounts and direct assessments according to tax rate formulas and arranges for posting of result to tax rolls. May help provide up-to-date, detailed cost accounting information to County departments to be used for budgeting and cost control purposes by that department, Federal or State agencies, or the County Administrator's Office. May direct clerical or technical personnel working on related projects; may prepare monthly, quarterly, or annual accounting and fiscal reports based on records maintained. Minimum Qualifications Ability to obtain a valid California Driver's License if required by nature of assignment. Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with specialization in accounting. Knowledge Basic accounting and auditing theory, principles, and practices, and their application to a wide variety of financial transactions; basic laws, ordinances and regulations governing the financial operations of the County and its departments; basic principles of account classification; modern office management procedures, practices, and equipment, particularly as they apply to accounting operations. Ability Analyze and evaluate routine accounting and auditing problems; prepare routine financial reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials and other employees. Physical/Mental Requirements Mobility – frequent operation of keyboards, sitting; occasional walking, standing and driving may be required. Lifting – frequently 5 lbs. or less. Vision – frequent use of good overall corrected vision; frequent reading and close‑up work. Dexterity – frequent writing and repetitive motion. Hearing/Talking – frequent hearing and talking on the telephone and in person. Emotional/Psychological – frequent public contact, decision making, concentration; may require occasional overtime, weekend or evening work. ADA Accommodation San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Benefits Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021. Health Insurance: San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available. Dental Insurance: The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care‑Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee‑only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance: The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee‑only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Life Insurance: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service – $1,000. 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service – $3,000. 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service – $5,000. 10 years of continuous service or more – $10,000. Employees may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan: This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre‑tax dollars to pay for health‑related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2,550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5,000 annual limit). Retirement Plan: Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. Deferred Compensation: The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation: Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holidays: Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Sick Leave: 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive: An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one‑half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave: 3 days of paid leave for the death of a qualifying family member; 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of the employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase: New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Educational Reimbursement Program: Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career‑related coursework up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1,600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities: Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Closing Date/Time: 7/13/2026 11:59:00 PM #J-18808-Ljbffr