Accountant/Auditor
San Bernardino
Saturday, 11 April 2026
San Bernardino County is recruiting for Accountant/ Auditors who perform a variety of professional accounting and auditing duties; prepares factual and analytical statements and reports; analyzes and evaluates financial records; performs compliance and operational audits; prepares audit reports with findings and recommendations. For more detailed information, refer to the Accountant/ Auditor job description. The resulting eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies throughout the County as they occur. EXCELLENT BENEFITS - To review job-specific benefits, refer to:Summary of Benefits. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)Auditing Pay Differential - 2.0% above base rate of pay. (ATC and HS only)Certified Public Accountant Stipend - $750 annual CPA stipend for employees who attain and maintain a valid CPA License. The eligible list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill vacancies in the Special Districts Department. Applicants will be asked to indicate their availability and preference for referral to the different agencies in the Supplemental Questionnaire. The Special Districts Department is a separate entity from San Bernardino County, and as such, compensation and benefits for their positions are set forth in a different compensation plan. The salary for Special Districts (Accountant II (Special Districts)) is $63,148 - $91,436 annually (range 32). For additional details, refer to the Non-Represented Employee Compensation Plan and Benefits Summary. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained. Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION - Must possess a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics OR a bachelor's degree in another field which must include 30 semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in accounting. (Transcripts with qualifying coursework is required if degree is in another field.)EXPERIENCE Must possess one (1) year of full-time equivalent professional-level auditing and/or accounting experience. IMPORTANT NOTES:EXPERIENCE - Professional-level experience is defined as occupations that require specialized knowledge usually acquired through principal work experience. Clerical/bookkeeping experience is not considered qualifying. EDUCATION - Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.) For education evaluation services, refer to Naces.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting along with governmental accounting/auditing experience and possess one of the following designations: California Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner or Certified Information Systems Auditor.