Accountant/Auditor Trainee

Job Description:

Accountant/Auditor Trainee

Description

The Job

San Bernardino Countyis recruiting for Accountant/Auditor Trainees who work under the supervision of higher-level accountants or auditors while developing the required knowledge and skills to independently perform journey-level accounting or auditing duties. Essential duties include preparing and analyzing accounting and financial statements, making adjusting entries in several subsystems of a departmental accounting system, and performing specialized accounting functions such as tax or cost accounting; performs compliance and operational audits; prepares audit reports with findings and recommendations.

For more detailed information, refer to the Accountant/Auditor Trainee job description.

The resulting eligible list may also 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)

Auditing Pay Differential - 2.0% above base rate of pay. (ATC/HS only)

Certified Public Accountant Stipend - $750 annual CPA stipend for employees who attain and maintain a valid CPA License.

The eligible list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill vacancies throughout the County as well as in the Special Districts Department. Applicants will be asked to indicate their availability and preference for referral to the different agencies in the Supplemental Questionnaire.

The Special Districts Department is a separate entity from San Bernardino County, and as such, compensation and benefits for their positions are set forth in a different compensation plan. The salary for County Fire and Special Districts Accountant I (Special Districts) is $46,196 - $62,233 annually (range 21T). Accountant I (Special Districts) is the trainee level within the accounting series; incumbents are eligible for promotion to Accountant II (Special Districts) ($60,694 - $87,880 annually) upon successful completion of a training program and receipt of a satisfactory work performance evaluation . For additional details, refer to the Non-Represented Employee Compensation Plan and Benefits Summary .

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. Incumbents will be required to make provision for transportation. At time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation.

Promotion: Accountant/Auditor Trainee is the trainee level within the accounting series; incumbents are eligible for promotion to Accountant/Auditor ( $61,131 - $83,990 annually) upon successful completion of a training program and receipt of a satisfactory work performance evaluation. Incumbents must promote within 24 months or be terminated .

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENT:

EDUCATION
Must possess a completed/awarded 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 .)

**No experience required.**

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Transcripts MUST be attached if qualifying with a degree in another field or you may submit them to employment@hr.sbcounty.gov by the deadline.

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 Naces .

Selection Process

Examination Procedure :

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to take the online assessment. The assessment will consist of an evaluation of skills and knowledge in the following areas (practice materials not available):

• Accounting Principles and Practices
• Fiscal Analysis

Details of the online assessment process will be emailed. All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email .

Important: The ability to take pre-employment tests online is a privilege. Please do not take advantage of this benefit. Also, be aware that applicants may be required to take parallel versions of these tests in a proctored setting in order to confirm their identities as the original test takers.

Application Procedure :

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 PM, February 06, 2026 . It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information . (All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application .)

For more important details, review the links below:

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Administrative Services Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 2/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$51,563.20 - $69,222.40 Annually