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, Local Government — Health & Human Services (County-level).

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

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Position summary

Confidential Client (Health & Human Services) is hiring for an Accountant Auditor I/II in Keswick, CA. This is a public‑sector accounting/auditing role supporting fiscal operations, budget preparation, audits, and financial reporting for the Health & Human Services administrative branch. The recruitment is open to both entry-level (I) and journey-level (II) candidates; appointment level will depend on qualifications and experience.

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Salary & Employment Type

Confidential Client offers:

• Accountant Auditor I: $53,484 – $79,044 per year (approx. $4,457–$5,690 monthly; $25.72–$32.83 hourly)

• Accountant Auditor II: $61,920 – $79,044 per year (approx. $5,160–$6,587 monthly; $29.77–$38.00 hourly)

• Employment type: Full time

• Bargaining unit: Public employees collective bargaining (as applicable)

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What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

Typical duties may include:

• Maintain and analyze general, revenue, and expenditure ledgers and subsidiary systems
• Assist with annual budget preparation, monitoring, and revisions
• Prepare, analyze, and review financial, accounting, budgetary, and statistical reports
• Examine and audit accounting records, vouchers, invoices, and payroll for accuracy and compliance
• Prepare journal entries, working papers, and financial statements; assist with year‑end closings
• Develop and recommend improvements to accounting procedures and internal controls
• Prepare cost allocation plans and allocate costs across departments (primarily Level II)
• Provide staff training and may lead or supervise paraprofessional/clerical personnel (primarily Level II)
• Consult with department heads and external stakeholders on fiscal policy and reporting

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Who You Are (Knowledge & Skills)

You should have:

• Knowledge of accounting theory, principles, and governmental accounting practices
• Experience with fund accounting, cost allocation, budget monitoring, and financial reporting
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to interpret Federal, State, and local fiscal regulations and apply policies
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present findings
• Familiarity with accounting systems and basic data processing applications

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Minimum Qualifications

Accountant Auditor I — one of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in accounting/finance (including at least 15 semester units in elementary and advanced accounting, management accounting, and business law);
• OR two years equivalent experience to an Accounting Technician plus 15 semester units in specified accounting coursework;
• OR equivalent professional accounting/auditing experience substituting for education on a year‑for‑year basis;
• OR 60 semester units (with specified accounting units) plus two years paraprofessional accounting experience.

Accountant Auditor II — one of the following:

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

(Applicants must document how they meet minimum qualifications in their application materials.)

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Special Requirements

• Some positions require possession of a valid California driver’s license and acceptable driving record for job‑related travel. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for applicants with disabilities.
• Background check, fingerprinting, and possibly a medical exam/drug test may be required after a conditional offer.

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Supplemental Questions & Recruitment Timeline

• Responses to supplemental questions (education, coursework, experience) are required as part of screening.
• Final filing date (recruitment timeline): September 08, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Candidate selection may include written and/or oral exams and additional screening steps.

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Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Regularly required to sit, use hands/fingers, and reach; occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, or lift up to 25 lbs.
• Typical office environment with moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations available per the ADA.

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Other Considerations

• Direct deposit for paychecks is required for new hires.
• The position may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement and the public employee pension system as applicable.
• The employer participates in E‑Verify and follows fair chance hiring practices; convictions will be considered in accordance with applicable law.

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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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