Senior Accountant-Auditor Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/jobs/newprint/4825820) Apply  Senior Accountant-Auditor Salary $78,612.96 - $95,970.24 Annually Location Nevada City, CA Job Type Full Time Job Number 2025-0067 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. Nevada County is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant Auditor for its Auditor-Controller's Office. This is a lead supervisory position where individuals will exercise direct supervision over lower level Accountant-Auditor positions and Accounting Technician personnel. Individuals will perform and/or coordinate the most complex accounting and financial analyses related to the administration of property taxes. This position will be responsible for preparing most complex accounting transactions and reports related to property tax assessments and apportionment of property taxes to various agencies and special districts. Other skills and abilities include: + Maintain accurate and complete specialized accounting records + Provide oversight and maintenance of records and reports related to property tax assessments + Design internal controls for property tax related processes + Prepare correspondence, interpret and explain policies to the County taxpayers + Oversee audits of property tax processes by various tax authorities and state agencies + Research and resolve errors related to tax rates, prepare analyses for annexations + Analyze changes to Revenue & Taxation Code, implement new regulations + Train new employees; evaluate the performance of individuals and programs A Senior Accountant Auditor is an integral part of Auditor-Controller's Office whose mission is to maintain financial records and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting! This position is crafted for individuals who have a Bachelor's degree with major coursework in accounting, auditing or related field and three years of progressively responsible accounting or auditing experience. If you have knowledge of principles of supervision and training, that's a plus! Why Nevada County?Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and clear 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 relevant programming to keep us safe and healthy. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. 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 learn more about this position pleaseclick here. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1082935?keywords=senior%20accountant%20audi&pagetype=classSpecifications) Education and Experience Required Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with major coursework in accounting, auditing or related field AND Three years of progressively responsible, professional or journey level accounting or auditing experience, 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 Which of the following best represents the total number of years of experience that you have in progressively responsible, professional or journey level accounting or auditing experience (preferably in governmental accounting)? + None + Less than 1 year + 1 year + 2 years + 3 or more years 03 Please describe a complex spreadsheet or workbook you created. Describe the need you were trying to address and how your spreadsheet helped. 04 Please explain your familiarity with GAAP, GASB, Governmental Accounting and Reporting. 05 Please describe your experience (if any) with property taxation and administration. 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