Accountant III - Forensic Auditor

JOB Final Filing Deadline: February 4, 2024Exam #: 23/20B12/12SA The Office of the District Attorney is responsible for attending court and conducting all local criminal prosecutions.
The District Attorney is a State Constitutional Officer when prosecuting crimes defined under State Law.
Additionally, the office provides legal advice to all law enforcement agencies and provides training programs for their personnel; thus, increasing the probability of successful prosecutions.
The mission of the Office is to promote justice, ensure that the rights of victims are upheld by treating them with dignity, respect and compassion, and aggressively and fairly prosecute those who violate the law.
IDEAL CANDIDATEThe Monterey County District Attorney’s Office Accountant III - Forensic Auditor will primarily work in our Civil Division, out of the Monterey Office.
The Accountant III - Forensic Auditor will be responsible for analyzing financial records to determine if laws have been violated.
They will analyze financial records and determine where money originated from and where it has been transferred to, in order to determine discrepancies.
They will assist attorneys in interviewing suspects to obtain information regarding financial activities, as well as provide expert testimony in court regarding their findings and accounting procedures.
They will provide attorneys and investigators assistance in preparing cases for trial by determining which financial records should be subpoenaed, as well as assist in executing search warrants.
The candidate will also determine the defendant’s financial ability to pay penalties and restitution.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Performs professional accounting and budgetary duties involved in establishing, analyzing, reviewing, reconciling, monitoring, and maintaining financial records and reports; ensures financial activity of assigned accounts.
Prepares or verifies a variety of simple to complex accounting, statistical, and narrative statements or reports, requiring analysis and interpretation of data.
Prepares, reviews, and monitors grants, contracts, claims, and other financial agreements and proposals; prepares financial statements, balance sheets, income and expense reports, and cash flow analysis.
Reviews, analyzes, and documents a variety of accounts and transactions; reconciles general ledger, cash, and other designated accounting reports and statements with financial records; compares manual and automated records and transactions; identifies errors; verifies account balances; adjusts accounts; initiates transfers; and makes corrections.
Provides specific accounting and budgetary consultation to departments, divisions, or programs; responds to inquiries, resolves issues and conflicts, and provides detailed and technical information concerning related standards, practices, pending legislation, laws, codes, regulations, polices, and procedures; attends and participates in various meetings, committees, and professional groups.
Prepares, analyzes, evaluates, and monitors a program, a division, or the department’s budget, and other designated budgets; prepares income and expenditure projections for budget preparation; analyzes program and project costs; provides recommendations.
Calculates, posts, and adjusts journal entries; updates accounts to reflect revenue and expenditures; audits accounts for errors and makes appropriate adjustments; coordinates and reconciles different computer financial systems; reconciles various financial statements to ensure accurate fund accounting; matches financial statements with cash amounts; initiates account transfers and other transactions as needed; utilizes manual and computerized recordkeeping systems.
Maintains current knowledge of and complies with applicable laws, codes, rules, regulations, established policies and procedures, and with generally accepted accounting principles; ensures accuracy of input and output data.
Communicates with County staff, governmental agencies, and outside organizations to exchange information, coordinate activities, resolves issues and concerns; prepares and submits mandated reports within established timeframes.
To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Accountant III THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATEWill have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Thorough Knowledge of: Methods, procedures, and terminology used in professional accounting.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Principles and practices of governmental accounting.
Analysis of complex financial statements and reports.
Principles and practices of financial and statistical recordkeeping.
Principles and practices of financial statement preparation and comprehensive accounting reports.
Principles and practices of budget preparation, monitoring, and controlling.
Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Principles and practices of research and statistical evaluation.
Principles, practices, and techniques of financial analysis and forecasting.
Working Knowledge of: Related computer hardware and applicable software.
Skill and Ability to: Perform complex professional accounting and budgetary work involved in preparing, analyzing, reconciling, and maintaining financial records and reports.
Prepare, analyze, and monitor funds, budgets, and accounts.
Reconcile internal financial reports.
Interpret, apply, and explain financial rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Maintain accounting systems and prepare accounting reports.
Analyze financial data and draw logical conclusions; prepare reports, forecasts, and recommendations.
Detect possible weaknesses in internal controls or standard accounting procedures and recommend corrective action.
Understand administrative policies and their impact on complex accounting functions.
Perform complex mathematical calculations.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Operate standard office equipment, including a computer and associated software.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Provide excellent and courteous customer service and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTThe required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following: Some positions may require candidate to successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.
Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
BENEFITS: The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package.
Please visit our website to view the X-Unit Benefit Summary Sheet.
This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract.
The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
NOTES: As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.
S.
; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.
Application and Selection ProceduresApply On-Line at https://www.
governmentjobs.
com/careers/montereycounty, by Sunday, February 4, 2024, 11:59 PM(PST)orHard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours,Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting: County of Monterey Attn: Stephanie Ahumada, Associate Personnel Analyst 168 W.
Alisal Street, 3rd FloorSalinas, CA 93901Phone: (831) 755-5238 Fax: (831) 757-5792 The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made.
To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination.
The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials.
A complete application package will include: A completed County of Monterey Employment ApplicationResponses to the Supplemental QuestionsApplicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered.
Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials.
All required application materials will be competitively evaluated.
Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONMonterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer.
The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity.
Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
To request reasonable accommodation, contact Stephanie Ahumada, Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 755-5238, or ahumadas@co.
monterey.
ca.
us.