Senior Accountant-Auditor na County of Nevada, CA

About the Department

INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2025

We are currently seeking an Accountant-Auditor I, II or Senior. Please be sure to apply for all jobs and all levels of positions which you feel you may be qualified for.

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. Individuals will perform and/or coordinate the most complex accounting and financial analyses related to the general accounting and financial reporting. This position will be responsible for preparing most complex accounting transactions and reports, including financial statements and footnotes, conversion entries, and participating in annual audits of financial statements. Other skills and abilities include:

• Maintain accurate and complete specialized accounting records
• Provide oversight and maintenance of records and reports
• Design internal controls for financial transactions including projects and grants
• Prepare correspondence, interpret and explain accounting policies to county departments
• Oversee audits of the county financial statements by independent auditors and state agencies
• Research and resolve errors related to financial transactions and statements
• Analyze and implement new GASB pronouncements
• 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.

Other Qualifications

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.