Auditor Pay Rate Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $83,137.60 - $117,332.80 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-09044-01
Department: Multiple County Departments
Opening Date: 04/25/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
The Job
The Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector office and theHuman Services Auditing Division is recruiting for Principal Accountant/Auditors who perform the most complex professional accounting duties requiring preparation and interpretation of financial statements and reports; establishes new accounting procedures and controls; performs the most complex 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 job description.
The resulting eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies throughout the County as they occur.
Auditing Pay Differential - 2.0% above base rate of pay. (ATC and HS only)
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
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 three (3) 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.
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 reviewedin lieu of the application materials.
Application Procedure:
Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application as soon as possible. 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 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 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 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 (All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application.)
For important details about the employment and application process, including helpful tips, review the links below:
Employment Hiring Process Information
SBC LevelUp - The Hiring Journey
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Administrative Services Unit
San Bernardino County 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 other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed on the Application in order to be evaluated.
(Do not refer to resume as it will NOT be reviewed. All questions should be answered appropriately.)

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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Qualifying Education: Indicate below in which you qualify.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or economics.
• Bachelor's degree in another field that includes 30 semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in accounting.
• None of the above, I do not possess the required education.

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If your degree was completed outside of the United States, you MUST attach your Education Equivalency Evaluation with your application so that we may properly review your qualifications.

• I have submitted my Education Equivalency Evaluation with my application.
• The Education Equivalency does not apply to me.

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Qualifying Employer: Provide the name of the employer and employment dates where you acquired your Accounting/Auditing experience. If none, indicate "N/A."
Employer referenced and all relevant experience MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
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Accounting/Auditing Experience: Clearly describe in detail your professional-level work experience performing complex Accounting and/or Auditing functions. Be sure to include the following:

Explicit details of duties and tasks performed

Level of responsibility (e.g., primary, assisted, participated),

Name of your employer(s),

Dates of employment where you gained the experience,

Title of your position(s).
If no experience, indicate "N/A."
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.

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Indicate the types of audits you have conducted that resulted in issued reports. Check all that apply.

• Financial
• Operational
• Compliance
• Fraud
• Information System
• None
• Other

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Clearly describe in detail the types of audits performed as indicated above and your role in the audit. Be sure to include the name of your employer(s), dates of employment where you gained the experience, and the title of your position(s). If no experience, indicate "N/A."
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
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Clearly describe in detail the standards used to complete your audit engagements which resulted in a written report. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
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Clearly describe in detail examples of duties and responsibilities performing financial, operational, fraud and information systems audits, internal or external audits, and/or compliance audits. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
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Fiscal Monitoring Experience: Clearly describe in detail your accounting/auditing experience that Includes: preparing or assisting in the preparation of fiscal monitoring and audit programs, performing detail testing, documenting results of testing in work papers, and making recommendations for corrective actions related to unfavorable conclusions or for improvement of internal controls or operations. Be sure to include the name of your employer(s), dates of employment where you gained the experience, and the title of your position(s). If no experience, indicate "N/A."
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
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Clearly describe in detail your experience in the use and application of computer programs in accounting and auditing. Include software, technology and/or systems used, and purpose (e.g., financial reporting, audits, account analysis, financial analysis/budgeting). If no experience, indicate "N/A."
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
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SAP Accounting Experience: Do you have accounting experience that includes navigation, data entry, execution, AND customization of reports for one or more of the following SAP Modules?

FI (Financial)

CM (Cash Management)

SRM (Purchasing)

HCM (Human Resources)

SAP Query (reporting/analysis), and/or Business Warehouse/Business Intelligence (custom reports).
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.

• Yes, I have accounting experience with SAP as described above.
• No, I do not have the SAP experience described above.

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If you indicated Yes to the question above, clearly demonstrate in detail experience with any of the SAP modules listed above. Be sure to include examples of duties and tasks performed and/or what each module was used for and name of employer where your SAP experience was utilized. If No, indicate "N/A."
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Lead/Supervisory Experience: Clearly describe in detail your work experience where you functioned as a regular, ongoing supervisor or lead (not as backup in case of absence). Be sure to provided explicit details supporting your answers of each experience to include the following:

Your title, employer, dates of employment

Number of people supervised and job titles

Duties and tasks performed as a lead/supervisor and scope of these duties

Level of responsibility (e.g., primary, assisted, participated)
If no experience, indicate "N/A."
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.

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Indicate below any of the certifications/licenses you possess.

• California Certified Public Accountant
• California Certified Internal Auditor
• California Certified Fraud Examiner
• California Certified Information Systems Auditor
• None

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided