San Bernardino County is recruiting for a Senior Accountant/ Auditors who perform complex professional accounting duties requiring preparation and interpretation of financial statements and reports; establishes new accounting procedures and controls; performs complex compliance and operational audits of departments, special districts, and programs; analyzes and advises management on a variety of fiscal matters. For more detailed information, refer to the Senior 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/ 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 San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts Department. Applicants will be asked to indicate their availability and preference for referral to the different agencies in the Supplemental Questionnaire. The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts Department are separate entities from San Bernardino County, and as such, compensation and benefits for their positions are set forth in a different compensation plan. The salary for San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (Accountant (Fire Department)) is $75,067 - $103,542 annually (range N 39). For additional details, refer to the Fire Auxiliary Services Unit MOU and Benefits Summary. The salary for Special Districts (Accountant III (Special Districts)) is $75,046 - $108,721 annually (range N 39). 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. Background: Candidates selected for this position must pass a background investigation and medical examination including drug screening; candidates selected for law enforcement departments, public safety positions, or positions where legally required, must pass a more stringent background check. 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 two (2) years 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, extensive 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.