Auditor I/II

Job Description:

Auditor I/II

Description

ABOUT US

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here . Read on to find out more about this opportunity:

The Marin County Department of Finance is responsible for the powers and duties of the offices of the auditor, controller, tax collector, treasurer, and public administrator. We serve as a collaborative partner and fiscal advisor to the County government in their consideration of fiscal decisions and planning. We strive to inspire and elevate public trust in County government by safeguarding the County’s financial integrity, advocating and implementing best practices, and ensuring compliance with mandates and fiduciary responsibilities.

ABOUT THE POSITION

There is currently one (1) full-time Auditor I/II vacancy in the Department of Finance. Candidates will be considered for the level (s) for which they meet minimum qualifications.

The Auditor I/II conducts professional accounting and auditing work of a varied nature, which may include County-wide accounting services, operations of county agencies, contractors and special districts, and state-mandated audits. In addition, they participate in policy development aligned with proper internal controls. The Auditor I/II consistently employs sound judgment, complies with professional standards at all times, and carries out routine audit functions and detailed work based upon the framework of generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards.

The Department of Finance has embraced a hybrid work schedule that considers that some duties of this position may be performed remotely. However, the successful candidate must be able to report to County facilities for meetings, work assignments, and/or disaster service work upon short notice, as needed and deemed appropriate. During the initial probationary period, the successful candidate will be required to work primarily onsite before establishing a hybrid work schedule.

ABOUT YOU

The Highly Qualified Candidate is organized, dependable, flexible, accurate and able to work independently. They have excellent oral and written communication skills with internal and external stakeholders. We are looking for someone who possesses journey-level audit experience in a government or private sector environment. They will have a thorough knowledge and understanding of governmental accounting and auditing standards and practices, and applicable State, Federal and local government laws and regulations influencing County operations and fiscal management.

The ability to work with a diverse group of County agencies and have strong analytical and project management skills is also highly desirable. If you are a proactive and self-motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.
QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE OF

• Considerable knowledge and application of generally accepted accounting principles, theory, terminology and methods of application to a wide variety of accounting transactions and problems, including governmental fund accounting.
• Automated accounting systems.
• Theory and practices of generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) for commercial and governmental agencies, including governmental auditing standards (GAS) and generally accepted governmental auditing standards (GAGAS).
• Technical and statistical report writing and formatting.
• Effective techniques in both written and oral communication.
• Cost accounting principles and terminology.
• Principles and methods of implementing and maintaining internal controls.
• Methods of preparing, evaluating and interpreting financial statements and transactions, including note disclosures.
• Organization, function and procedures related to a California County Auditor's Office.
• Applicable laws, ordinances, regulations and court decisions governing financial operations of a County and its departments.
• Computer applications related to the work, including spreadsheet, word processing, and general ledger software.
• Business mathematics.
• Standard office practices and procedures.

ABILITY TO

• Apply accounting and auditing principles and practices.
• Identify and use effective and efficient methods in completing audit tasks.
• Perform research required during the audit.
• Identify and use relevant sources of data giving priority to the highest and best source of evidence to meet the audit objectives.
• Establish a good rapport with fellow auditors and auditees and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Facilitate productive communication by using tact and assertiveness, avoiding provocative statements or adversarial positions, being sensitive to the needs and preference of others, and make significant improvements in communication under difficult circumstances.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing technical, financial and statistical accounting information to clients and the general public.
• Identify and document the existence or absence of adequate internal controls.
• Analyze and evaluate simple to complex financial and statistical data and prepare recommendations.
• Translate financial accounting information into a cohesive and comprehensive profile for an organization.
• Define the feasible objectives of the audit clearly and precisely and develop approaches and methodologies that fulfill those objectives.
• Accurately develop preliminary estimates of the resources necessary to complete an audit or audit segment, including staff hours, technical assistance and equipment.
• Perform mathematical computations including ratios, proportions, algebraic and other calculations applicable to auditing functions.
• Plan, schedule, assign and direct the work of subordinates through clear and concise instructions.
• Operate office computer software, County accounting systems and a 10 key calculator.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of other departments and agencies, co-workers and the public.
• Assemble, analyze, interpret and summarize financial and accounting information.
• Interpret, apply and explain laws, regulations and policies related to the County auditing function.
• Document and organize audit results in work papers that are complete and easy to follow, as well as maintain accurate records and files.
• Organize own work, meeting schedules and deadlines and working without direct supervision

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .

Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 5/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$70,975.42 - $98,607.81 Annually