County of Tulare · 2 days ago
Accountant - Auditor I
Visalia, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelCounty of Tulare is establishing an employment list for the position of Accountant - Auditor I within the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector department. This role involves performing various professional accounting and auditing responsibilities, including maintaining financial records, conducting audits, and implementing accounting procedures.
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Responsibilities
Prepare a variety of detailed accounting, auditing, financial, statistical, and narrative reports for the County and other agencies
Prepare and review ledgers and journal entries; balance and maintain complex accounting records such as trusts, funds, and claims; and maintain and balance tax trust accounts
Perform audit procedures and review existing accounting procedures and internal control methods to ensure compliance with standard accounting principles and governmental codes, laws, rules, and regulations
Develop, review, and implement accounting, auditing, and financial procedures and systems
Make recommendations to improve accounting procedures based on criteria, evidence, client processes, procedures, and audit plans and to minimize the organization’s audit risk
Qualification
Required
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major study in accounting, public or business administration including 15 semester units in accounting
General accounting principles
Financial and operational auditing principles and techniques, including audit workpaper preparation, report writing, and presentation
Principles and theories of internal control, including indicators of fraud and risk
Application and operation of computerized accounting systems and spreadsheets, using common accounting and spreadsheet software
Read and understand complex laws, regulations, and fiscal and accounting manuals
Identify and interpret technical and numerical information
Prepare and maintain a full range of standard accounting records and reports
Prepare written financial reports and statements accurately
Maintain knowledge of methods and practices of audit workpaper preparation and audit report writing
Analyze complex data and processes; identify discrepancies, errors, noncompliance, or inefficiencies; develop accurate and concise summaries and tables; and draw logical and appropriate conclusions
Conduct comprehensive financial, operational, compliance, and performance audits to determine fraud and risk and to make recommendations for improvements
Preferred
Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practices
Knowledge of budgeting principles and practices
Knowledge of cost accounting
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement
Paid Holiday Leave
Vacation Accrual
Sick Leave Accrual
Career Incentive Pay
Group Term Life Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Deferred Compensation
Company
County of Tulare
County of Tulare is a governmental portal that offers information, outreach events, resource packets, food, and water services.
Founded in 1852
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas W. Degn
Chief Deputy - Hearing Officer
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