Senior Auditor *Revised

Overview

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 7/31/25, 8/28/25, 9/25/25, 10/23/25,
* 11/20/25,
* 12/18/25 (final).

Under general supervision, leads, plans, schedules and oversees the work of Auditors while performing the same and/or more difficult and sensitive County-wide audit and attest duties as those being led; ensures completion of tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures; communicates policies, procedures and job expectations; and provides training to staff.

• Principles and practices of organizational theory, including planning, organizational design, business finance, business development, project management, and organizational effectiveness
• Principles and practices of leadership, mentoring, and training
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures related to accounting, audit and attest activities
• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned programs and functions
• Various professional accounting and auditing standards such as GAAS, GAAP, GAGAS
• Professional accounting and auditing standards/guidelines established by GAO, FASB, GASB, the California State Controller's Office and other regulatory agencies
• IIA code of ethics, standards and practice advisories
• OMB Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
• COSO Internal Control Framework or GAO Internal Control in Federal Government
• Accounting procedures and their application to a variety of accounting transactions
• Preparation of financial statements
• Budget preparation and control, governmental
• Financial schedules for external audit purposes
• Statistical methods, cost and revenue projecting, and cost allocation
• Applicable revenue and taxation codes
• Principles and practices of business law
• Current technology and trends in the profession
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including software applications related to area of assignment

• Lead and train professional and clerical staff on audit projects and activities
• Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of staff
• Provide work direction and instruction
• Organize and prioritize work efficiently to meet schedules and deadlines
• Research and evaluate work problems, and recommend solutions
• Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others
• Interpret and apply applicable laws, codes, and regulations
• Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure commitments are met
• Analyze statistical and financial data
• Analyze laws, codes, regulations and technical material to determine impact on accounting functions, and propose solutions and procedures
• Participate in government contract and budget preparation and monitoring
• Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of information
• Analyze and make effective recommendations regarding financial and accounting procedures and workflow
• Acquire subject-matter expertise in the area of work assignment including the federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations
• Discern accounting situations requiring policy and procedural determinations by superiors and discuss with other staff
• Use a personal computer and accounting software applications
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others

A Bachelor s Degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in Accountancy; and

Two years of full-time, paid audit experience.

Note:

Possession of a current valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license from the State of California Board of Accountancy may substitute for the required bachelor s degree.

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience…