ATC Senior Supervising Accountant/Auditor*

The Job

The Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (ATC) is recruiting for an ATC Senior Supervising Accountant/Auditors who is responsible for overseeing complex governmental accounting, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, and managing staff performance and workload. This position supervises a team that performs high-level financial analysis/reporting and plays a key leadership role in the preparation of the County's Financial Report and related financial deliverables.

Primary duties may include but are not limited to:

• Supervises the compilation of state-mandated reimbursements.
• Supervises the compilation of various county internal service funds' annual financial statements and mid-year reviews.
• Acts as a liaison between county departments, state, and federal agencies in filing disaster cost recovery claims.
• Supervise, mentor, and review the work of Senior Accountant/Auditor and other assigned accounting staff.
• Lead the preparation and review of the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), including oversight of GASB implementation and compliance with applicable reporting requirements.
• Prepare and review various financial statements.
• Oversee complex accounting and financial reporting, including debt, general obligation bonds, capital assets, interest apportionments, retirement prepayments, cash flow analyses, fair market value calculations, and sales tax.
• Coordinate with departments, external auditors, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial information and audit support.
• Identify process improvements, provide technical guidance, and ensure internal controls and accounting procedures are maintained and enhanced.
• Represent the division in high-level meetings and act as a subject matter expert on complex accounting and auditing issues.

*Official Title: Senior Supervising Accountant/Auditor

For more detailed information, refer to the Senior Supervising Accountant/Auditor job description.

The resulting eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies within the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (ATC) office only.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The office of the San Bernardino County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (ATC) is committed to serving the citizens of the County by processing, safeguarding, and providing information regarding the finances and public records of the County. Our well-trained and accountable staff perform these functions with integrity, independent judgment, and outstanding service. We value accuracy, timeliness, courtesy, innovation, and efficiency with the goal of providing the citizens of the County with a better quality of life under a shared Countywide Vision that creates a broad range of choices for its residents in how they work, live, and play.

Be a part of a team that promotes continuous learning and professional growth and commitment to providing diverse career path opportunities. ATC aims to cultivate a workforce that thrives on innovation and excellence, enabling team members to achieve their full potential while contributing to department's shared success. Follow this link to learn more information about the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector's office.

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS

Annual Across the Board Salary Increase on February 2026*
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to max step

Auditing Pay Differential - 2.0% above base rate of pay.

Certified Public Accountant Stipend - $750 annual CPA stipend for employees who attain and maintain a valid CPA License.

HEALTH BENEFITS

PAID TIME OFF

RETIREMENT PERKS

• Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
• Vision: Employee Coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 40 hours annual leave
• 40 hours admin leave with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect Attendance Leave
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)

• Generous pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available!
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement

Review the job-specific Benefit Summary by following this link .

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.

*Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.

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 three (3) years of professional-level auditing or accounting experience that includes financial statement, financial analysis and reporting tasks AND one (1) year of full-scope supervisory experience OR two (2) years of lead 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.) Follow this link for more information on evaluation services.

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.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure :
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

Application Procedure :

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, August 29, 2025 .

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information . (All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application .)

For more important details, review the links below:

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Supervisory Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 8/29/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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