Accountant-Auditor II Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/jobs/newprint/4822647) Apply  Accountant-Auditor II Salary $71,149.68 - $86,859.12 Annually Location Nevada City, CA Job Type Full Time Job Number 2025-0057 Department Auditor-Controller Opening Date 02/07/2025 Closing Date 2/24/2025 8:00 AM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions Definition and Class Characteristics INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF MARCH 3RD. We are currently seeking an Accountant-Auditor I and II and Administrative Analyst I and II. Please be sure to apply for all jobs and all levels of positions which you feel you may be qualified for. Join the professional and service oriented Auditor-Controller's office and complete a variety of complex accounting, statistical and narrative reports vital to producing accurate and timely financial statements for the County of Nevada and its partners! This opportunity requires outstanding judgment and the accounting skills needed to objectively review and process financial transactions related to the administration of property taxes. The position will be responsible for completing complex accounting transactions and preparing reports related to property tax assessments, payments, and audits. It will play a vital role in ensuring the County’s property tax processes are accurate, timely, and compliant with all applicable laws and regulations. Other key proficiencies include the ability to: + Maintain accurate and complete specialized accounting records + Prepare, analyze, and audit financial reports related to property tax assessments + Evaluate and design internal controls for property tax related processes and workflows + Reconcile property tax records with accounting systems and resolve discrepancies + Respond to inquiries from property owners, tax authorities, and state agencies + Maintain and update detailed records of property tax assessments and transactions + Monitor and analyze property tax law changes and assess their impact on the County’s property taxation and reporting. Our full-time staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including but not limited to a generous leave program, 11 standard holidays and 3 floating holidays, CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses, and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b) and Roth options. We also offer a tuition reimbursement program! Why Nevada County?Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides significant programming to keep us safe and healthy. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. To review the full job description click here. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1082434?keywords=&pagetype=classSpecifications) Education and Experience Required Level I: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 semester units in accounting. OR Associate's degree in Accounting or Business Administration from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 9 semester units in accounting and two years of experience performing duties equivalent to those of an Accounting Technician in Nevada County. OR Completion of a concentrated accounting certificate program that includes a minimum of 20 units of accounting from an accredited college or university (such as UC Davis's Certificate of Accounting program) and five years of work experience in the field of accounting comparable to Nevada County's classification of Accounting Technician. Level II (in addition to the above): Two years of accounting experience at a level equivalent to Nevada County's classification of Accountant-Auditor I, preferably in governmental accounting. Benefits Guide TheBenefits Guide (https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/492/Benefits) is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unitsummaries and agreements (MOUs) (https://nevadacountyca.gov/475/Memoranda-of-Understanding-MOUs) for additional benefit information. Health Insurance The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs. Health Insurance Plans + Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO + Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO + Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO + Blue Shield Trio HMO + Kaiser HMO + PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan) + PERS Platinum PPO + PORAC (Available to PORAC members only) Flexible Spending Accounts The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA. Life Insurance Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya: + Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment + Basic Term Life + Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans + Optional Dependent Term Life + Optional Term Life Dental & Vision Insurance Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider. Retirement The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions. CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62 CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page,www.calpers.ca.gov, to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you. NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice. Nevada County Human Resources Department 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2 Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov www.nevadacountyca.gov 01 Which of the following best describes your level of education? Please attach copies of diplomas or transcripts (unofficial are accepted) to be given full consideration. + Did not graduate High School or GED + High School or GED + Associate's Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree 02 Please let us know the major subject area of your college education. 03 How many semester units of college-level coursework do you have in Accounting-related subjects? Please provide copies of transcripts in order to be given full consideration. + None + Less than 9 units + 9 to 14 units + 15 or more units 04 Have you completed an accredited accounting certificate program that includes a minimum of 20 units of accounting from an accredited college or university? If so, please attach a copy of your certificate to be given full consideration. + Yes + No 05 Which of the following best describes your years of experience comparable to Nevada County's classification of Accounting Technician? + None + Less than 1 year + 1 year + 2 years + 3 years + 4 years + 5 or more years 06 Which of the following best describes your years of experience comparable to Nevada County's classification of Accountant-Auditor I? Governmental accounting experience is preferred. + None + Less than 1 year + 1 year + 2 years + 3 or more years 07 Please describe a complex spreadsheet or workbook you created. Describe the need you were trying to address and how your spreadsheet helped. 08 Please explain your familiarity with GAAP, GASB, Governmental Accounting and Reporting. 09 Please describe your experience (if any) with property taxation and administration. Required Question Employer County of Nevada Address 950 Maidu Avenue Nevada City, California, 95959 Phone 530 265 7010 Website https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email