Auditor-Appraiser Trainee

Job Description:

Auditor-Appraiser Trainee

Description

The Job

AUDITOR-APRAISER TRAINEES AUTOMATICALLY PROMOTE THROUGH THE SERIES UP TO AUDITOR-APPRAISER II - Up to $95,846 ANNUALLY. *

The Office of the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk is recruiting for Auditor-Appraiser Trainee's who work under close supervision in a training capacity to learn how to apply prior accounting and auditing knowledge to develop an audit of reported costs. Essential duties include analyzing and auditing ledgers, journals, financial statements, past income tax returns and other accounting information in order to conduct audit-appraisals of a wide range of commercial-industrial business concerns; reviewing annual Business Property Statements to arrive at an appraisal for personal property; inspecting business personal property including office equipment, merchandise, machinery; and reconciling differences from accounting records.

For more detailed information, refer to the Auditor-Appraiser Trainee job description.

Note: Applications are also being accepted for Auditor-Appraiser I.Review announcement and requirements on our website. A separate application is required for each level. Auditor-Appraiser Trainee and I may be filled at any level. In order to increase your opportunities , you are encouraged to apply for all levels in which you feel you meet the minimum qualifications.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

*Promotion: Auditor-Appraiser Trainees are eligible for promotion to Auditor-Appraiser I ($59,820 - $82,180 annually) upon meeting the minimum qualifications for that class including obtaining, within one year of employment, a valid, permanent Appraiser's Certificate issued by the State Board of Equalization and receiving a satisfactory work performance evaluation. Incumbents must qualify for promotion within 18 months or be terminated. Likewise, Auditor-Appraisers I are eligible for promotion to Auditor-Appraiser II ($69,721 - $95,846 annually) within 18 months or employment will be terminated. Regular status can only be achieved at the Auditor-Appraiser II level.

Travel: Travel within and outside the state as well as throughout the County is required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation within the County. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation. Mileage reimbursement is available.

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

REQUIRED: (Must meet one of the following options:) OPTION A

Must possess completed/awarded Bachelor's degree in accounting** or bachelor's degree in another field with 18 semester (27 quarter) units of completed accounting and auditing courses. Transcripts must be included with the application if your degree is not in accounting.

OPTION B
Must be a licensed accountant in the State of California, with a combination of higher education and relevant experience totaling four (4) years. License number and expiration date must be listed on the application.

OPTION C
Current or past possession of a permanent appraiser certificate for property tax purposes issued by the California Board of Equalization AND experience performing mandatory audits. Per Revenue & Taxation Code Section 469.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION (Must be attached): EDUCATION A copy of legible transcripts required if your degree is not in accounting.
Required documentation MUST be attached to your application or submitted via fax to (909) 387-5819 Attn: Auditor-Appraiser Trainee or email to employment@hr.sbcounty.gov Subject: Auditor-Appraiser Trainee. Failure to provide the requested documents at the time of application submittal may result in disqualification of the application.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
All work experience and education information must be clearly detailed and demonstrated on the application AND supplemental questionnaire to ensure qualifications are properly considered (resumes are not reviewed). All information must be current and up to date.

** Applications will also be accepted from candidates currently enrolled in or having completed the last semester/quarter prior to graduating with a Bachelor's degree. A letter from the school indicating graduation date must be submitted with the application. Proof of degree conferred must be provided at time of hire .

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.) Click here for more information on evaluation services.

Selection Process

Examination :

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to take the online assessment. The assessment will consist of an evaluation of skills and knowledge in the following areas:

• Accounting Principles and Practices
• Auditing Techniques
• Report Writing
• Public Contact

Important: The ability to take pre-employment tests online is a privilege. Please do not take advantage of this benefit. Also, be aware that applicants may be required to take parallel versions of these tests in a proctored setting in order to confirm their identities as the original test takers.

Application Procedure :
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, November 15, 2024. 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. 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, please click HERE 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 the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

For important information on employment processes and submitting job applications, see links below:

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Administrative Services 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/ .

Closing Date/Time: 11/15/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$49,566.40 - $66,539.20 Annually