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Principal Accountant/Auditor
San Bernardino CountyThroughout San Bernardino County, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Jul 2026
💰 $110,060/yr($79,940/yr – $110,060/yr)
About the role
Posting number: 26-09044-01
Department: Multiple County Departments
Job classification: Principal Accountant/Auditor
Posting type: Open
Categories: Accounting and Finance
Summary
Principal Accountant/Auditor banner with SB County Opportunity Works Here Logo and calculator, pen, and financial document in background.
The Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector office and the Human Services Auditing Division is recruiting for Principal Accountant/Auditors who perform the most complex professional accounting duties requiring preparation and interpretation of financial statements and reports; establishes new accounting procedures and controls; performs the most complex operational audits of departments, special districts, and programs; analyzes and advises management on a variety of fiscal matters.
The resulting eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies throughout the County as they occur.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Auditing Pay Differential - 2.0% above base rate of pay. (ATC and HS only)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Examples of duties
CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:EDUCATION
Must possess a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics OR a bachelor's degree in another field which must include 30 semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in accounting. (Transcripts with qualifying coursework is required if degree is in another field.)
EXPERIENCE
Must possess three (3) years of full-time equivalent professional-level auditing and/or accounting experience.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
EXPERIENCE
Professional-level experience is defined as occupations that require specialized knowledge usually acquired through principal work experience. Clerical/bookkeeping experience is not considered qualifying.
EDUCATION
Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.) For education evaluation services, refer to
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