Senior Supervising Accountant/Auditor

San Bernardino County is recruiting for a Senior Supervising Accountant/ Auditors who supervises difficult professional accounting work or supervises and participates in financial, operational, and compliance audits; reviews and performs extensive and complex accounting work involving the complete fiscal activities of a department; recommends audit priorities and schedules; confers with management on sensitive problems; analyzes and proposes procedures to increase efficiency . For more detailed information, refer to the Senior Supervising Accountant/Auditor job description. The resulting eligible list may also be used to fill future vacancies throughout the County as they occur.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Auditing Pay Differential - 2.0% above base rate of pay. (ATC and HS only) Certified Public Accountant Stipend - $750 annual CPA stipend for employees who attain and maintain a valid CPA License.

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.

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 AND one (1) year of full-scope supervisory experience OR two (2) years of lead 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 . 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.

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 reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

Application Procedure :

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, May 08, 2026 . 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 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 your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

EEO/ADA:

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 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 Special Testing Accommodations Request Form 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 Veterans' Preference Policy . (All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application .) For more important details, review the links below: Guide to Completing a County Job Application Applicant Information and the County Employment Process