• Job Description

  Req#: 4987487
  The County of Siskiyou is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
  We welcome applicants of any race, religion, or ancestry.

  For exact salary information please refer to the current salary schedule, County website.

  DEFINITION
  
  Under general direction, to assist the Auditor/Controller with planning, organizing, directing, and managing the functions and operations of the County Auditor/Controller Office; to provide supervision and training for the staff in the County Auditor/Controller Office; to perform a variety of difficult, complex, and specialized assignments in the auditing of County financial records and fiscal and budget administration; to provide general assistance and answer questions regarding Auditor/Controller/Recorder functions, policies, and procedures; and to do related work as required. This classification is an at-will, exempt position.
  
  DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
  This is a full supervisory and management class for providing day-to-day direction, supervision, and oversight of the functions of the County Auditor/Controller Office. The incumbent also performs a variety of complex auditing and fiscal and budget administration assignments.
  
  REPORTS TO
  Auditor/Controller
  
  CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED
  Internal Auditor, Accountant/Auditor I, II, III, Payroll Specialist, Fiscal Support Coordinator, and Fiscal Technician

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  Assists with planning, organizing, and coordinating the functions of the County Auditor/Controller Office; supervises, trains, and evaluates the work of assigned staff; plans and coordinates Department work assignments; performs complex financial auditing work; develops and implements financial record keeping methods and procedures; directs financial analysis and record keeping work related to the collection, disbursement, and proper allocation of County funds; works with County management and special district officials to provide advice and consultation on budget procedures and expenditures; assists with compiling and preparing the annual County budget; oversees and assists with balancing journals and ledgers; develops and coordinates the implementation of cost tracking systems, including maintaining information for State Mandated Cost billings; keeps abreast of legislative changes and legal issues involving County government; oversees the development, preparation, and submission of financial statements and reports; assists with the development and control of the Department budget; provides advice on code and law changes to other staff; represents the Auditor/Controller with the public, boards, commissions, and representatives of other government agencies as delegated.

  KNOWLEDGE OF:

  • Operations, policies, procedures, and legal requirements of the County Auditor/Controller Office.
  • General accounting theory, principles, and practices and their application to a variety of accounting transactions and problems.
  • California property tax law.
  • Organization and functions of local, state, and federal government entities, especially as they relate to County fiscal functions.
  • Laws, rules, regulations, and policies affecting the financial operations, financial transactions, and payroll system of the County.
  • Government cost accounting and budgeting.
  • Fiscal and program auditing theory, principles, and techniques and their application to government finance and operations.
  • Principles of account classification.
  • Budget development and control.
  • Computerized financial management systems, payroll and property tax system.
  • Principles of supervision, training, work evaluation, and management

  DESIRED SKILLS:

  • Assist with planning, directing, coordinating, and managing the functions of the County Auditor/Controller Office.
  • Perform a variety of complex accounting, auditing, and financial transaction work.
  • Analyze and evaluate financial, program, and operational information, researching and gathering appropriate information to resolve problems.
  • Provide supervision, training, and work evaluation for assigned staff.
  • Monitor and update fiscal, operational, and program records.
  • Develop objective analyses and recommendations for use by County management.
  • Oversee the preparation and prepare a variety of financial and audit reports and statements.
  • Gather, organize, analyze, and present a variety of information.
  • Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
  • Assist with the development and utilization of computerized financial management system, payroll, and property tax systems.
  • Effectively represent the County Auditor/Controller with County management and staff, boards and commissions, the public, and representatives of other government agencies.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

  Training and Experience:

  Any combination of training or experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the listed duties is qualifying. A typical way, but not required, to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:

  -Five years of responsible professional work experience in accounting, auditing, and financial analysis work, preferably including at least two years in a lead or supervisory capacity.

  TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.

  TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

  Work is performed in an office environment; continuous contact with other staff.

• About the company

  Siskiyou County is a county in the northernmost part of the US state of California.

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