Salary : $73,694.40 - $103,792.00 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-09042-01
Department: Multiple County Departments
Opening Date: 04/11/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
The Job
San Bernardino Countyis 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 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/HS only)
Certified Public Accountant Stipend - $750 annual CPA stipend for employees who attain and maintain a valid CPA License.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
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 N39). For additional details, refer to the and
The salary for Special Districts (Accountant III (Special Districts)) is $75,046 - $108,721 annually (range N39). For additional details, refer to the and
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.
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 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 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 as indicated above.
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If your degree was completed outside of the United States, please upload 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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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: Provide the name of the employers, dates of employment and your titles for each job where you worked as a supervisor or lead worker; indicate the number of people supervised, their job titles,
and the duties you performed as a lead/supervisor. 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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