Senior Accountant-Auditor

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　　Senior Accountant-Auditor

　　Salary

　　$74,869.44 - $91,400.28 Annually

　　Location

　　Nevada City, CA

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Number

　　2024-0005

　　Department

　　Auditor-Controller

　　Opening Date

　　01/04/2024

　　Closing Date

　　Continuous

　　Description

　　Benefits

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　　Definition and Class Characteristics

　　Join the highly professional Auditor-Controller's office and complete a variety of complex accounting, statistical and narrative reports vital to producing accurate and timely financial statements for the County of Nevada. This advanced lead level opportunity requires outstanding judgment and accounting skills critical to the review and audit of County departments' financial records. Other key proficiencies include the ability to:

　　Perform and coordinate complex accounting and financial analyses

　　Identify and interpret technical and numerical information

　　Observe and solve operational or procedural problems

　　Analyze and evaluate accounting systems and financial programs

　　Design improvements and controls for assigned operations

　　Interpret and apply legal, regulatory and administrative controls to accounting functions

　　Train, mentor, and assist with evaluation of subordinates

　　Demonstrate effective written and spoken communication

　　Establish and maintain effective working relationships

　　A Senior Accountant-Auditor is an integral part of the Auditor-Controller's team! This position is crafted for individuals who have a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. Also, three years of progressively responsible, professional or journey level accounting or auditing experience is required. Experience with governmental accounting or auditing is preferred!

　　Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides significant programming to keep us safe and healthy.

　　Our staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to, a generous sick time/vacation/leave benefit; 11 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays; CalPERS retirement; medical, dental, vision and life insurance; a flexible spending account (FSA); a dependent care account (DCA); and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b) and Roth options. The County also offers a tuition reimbursement program and participates in thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) .

　　We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

　　Read more about the job classification and minimum requirementshere (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1082935?keywords=senior%20acc&pagetype=classSpecifications) .

　　Benefits Guide

　　The Benefits Guide (https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/50968/Nevada-County-2024-Open-Enrollment-Benefits-Guide) is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) (https://nevadacountyca.gov/475/Memoranda-of-Understanding-MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.

　　Health Insurance

　　The County sponsored plan for 2024 is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.

　　2024 Health Insurance Plans

　　Anthem Select HMO

　　Anthem Traditional HMO

　　Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO

　　Blue Shield Trio HMO

　　Kaiser HMO

　　PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)

　　PERS Platinum PPO

　　PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

　　Flexible Spending Accounts

　　The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.

　　Life Insurance

　　Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:

　　Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment

　　Basic Term Life

　　Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans

　　Optional Dependent Term Life

　　Optional Term Life

　　Dental & Vision Insurance

　　Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Delta Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.

　　Retirement

　　The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

　　CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers:

　　Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55

　　Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60

　　Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62

　　CalPERS Safety tiers:

　　Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50.

　　Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55.

　　Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57.

　　We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page,www.calpers.ca.gov, to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

　　NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

　　Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.

　　Nevada County Human Resources Department

　　950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2

　　[email protected]

　　www.nevadacountyca.gov

　　01

　　Which of the following best describes your level of education? Please note that failure to attach college level transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) or degree will result in disqualification.

　　High School Diploma or GED

　　Less than 60 college units

　　Associates Degree

　　Bachelor's Degree

　　Master's Degree

　　02

　　Please let us know the subject area of your college education.

　　Public Administration

　　Business Administration

　　Economics

　　Accounting/Auditing

　　Other

　　Not Applicable-No Degree

　　03

　　Please describe any major coursework you have in accounting, auditing, or a related field.

　　04

　　Which of the following best describes your years of experience performing advanced journey-level professional accounting and/or auditing work?

　　No experience

　　Less than one year

　　1 year to less than 2 years

　　2 years to less than 3 years

　　3 years to less than 4 years

　　4 years to less than 5 years

　　5 or more years

　　05

　　Please describe a complex spreadsheet or workbook you created. Describe the need you were trying to meet and how your spreadsheet helped.

　　06

　　Please explain your familiarity with GAAP, GASB, Single Audit, Governmental Accounting and Governmental Reporting.

　　07

　　Please describe your experience with financial statement preparations.

　　Required Question

　　Agency

　　County of Nevada

　　Address

　　950 Maidu Avenue

　　Nevada City, California, 95959

　　Phone

　　530 265 7010

　　Website

　　https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/

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