About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Public Sector — County Government (Health & Human Services).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position overview

Confidential Client is hiring for an Accountant Auditor I/II to join the Health & Human Services Administration branch in Keswick, CA. This is a full-time public-sector accounting role supporting departmental budgeting, fund accounting, audits, financial reporting, and internal controls. This posting covers two levels: Accountant Auditor I (entry/trainee) and Accountant Auditor II (journey-level). Responses to supplemental questions are required. Final filing date: October 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

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What you’ll do

Typical responsibilities include (accountabilities vary by level):

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger, revenue, and expenditure ledgers and subsidiary financial systems.
• Prepare and review monthly, periodic, and annual financial, accounting, budgetary, and statistical reports.
• Assist with annual budget preparation, monitor budget activities, and recommend appropriation adjustments.
• Examine and audit accounting records, vouchers, warrants, purchase orders, invoices, payroll and other fiscal documents.
• Prepare journal entries, working papers, and financial statements; assist with year-end closing.
• Support grant and fund accounting—analyze reimbursements, revenue estimates and federal/state reporting requirements.
• Develop, implement, and improve accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Provide staff training and may lead or supervise paraprofessional/clerical staff (primarily at Level II).
• Consult with department managers, government officials, and other stakeholders on fiscal policy and accounting methods.
• Prepare the County’s cost allocation plan and perform cost calculations (primarily Level II).

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Compensation & schedule

• Employment type: Full time.
• Salary ranges (as posted by the client):
  • Accountant Auditor I: $4,457 — $5,690 per month (approx. $53,484 — $68,280 per year)
  • Accountant Auditor II: $5,160 — $6,587 per month (approx. $61,920 — $79,044 per year)
  • Representative combined range for this posting: $53,484 — $79,044 per year.
• This position is covered by the client’s bargaining unit and retirement/benefits program (e.g., CalPERS where applicable). See the client’s benefits materials for details.

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Minimum qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge and abilities:

Accountant Auditor I (examples — one of the following):

• Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in accounting or a related field (including at least 15 semester units in accounting and business law);
• OR two years of experience equivalent to an Accounting Technician with the client plus 15 semester units in accounting;
• OR equivalent professional accounting/auditing experience substituting for coursework on a year-for-year basis.

Accountant Auditor II (examples — one of the following):

• One year of experience equivalent to Accountant Auditor I with the client;
• OR bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance plus one year of progressively responsible professional accounting experience;
• OR 60 semester units (or 90 quarter units) including required accounting units plus two years of increasingly responsible accounting experience.

Applicants must identify on their application how they meet the minimum qualifications. Supplemental questions listed by the client must be answered with the application.

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Ideal candidate

• Familiarity with governmental/fund accounting, cost allocation, and state & federal reporting requirements.
• Experience preparing and monitoring budgets, performing audits, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial statements.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced public-sector environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with managers and external stakeholders.

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Special requirements & working conditions

• Some positions may require possession of a valid California driver’s license and acceptable driving record for county business. Reasonable accommodations for disabilities will be considered.
• Typical office work environment with moderate noise level. Regularly required to sit, use hands, reach, occasionally lift up to 25 lbs., and perform close vision tasks.
• As part of the selection process, background checks (including fingerprinting) and, if applicable, drug/alcohol testing may be required. The client participates in E-Verify.

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Selection process & important dates

• Responses to supplemental questions are required and will be used in screening.
• Final filing date: October 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM (per client notice). Oral exam is tentatively scheduled for October 2026 for qualified candidates.
• Applicants will be screened; those best qualified may be invited to written/oral exams or interviews. Meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee selection.

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What we value

• Commitment to public service and serving diverse populations.
• Integrity, accountability, and a collaborative approach to problem solving.
• Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to learn new systems and processes.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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