INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD AUGUST 25-27, 2025.

We are currently seeking an Accountant-Auditor I Limited Term and Accountant-Auditor II Limited Term. Please be sure to apply for all levels which you feel you may be qualified for.

The County of Nevada, California, is in search of an Accountant-Auditor I/II.

The professional and dynamic Auditor-Controller's Office is looking for motivated candidates ready to complete a variety of sophisticated financial reporting projects, statistical and narrative reports, and directly support the implementation efforts of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software system.

The position is limited term through December 2026. Even though it is limited term, candidates will be offered all the benefits and perks of full-time employment.

We need additional staff support to help us plan and implement the new ERP software system - Workday. The new ERP software system will replace the County’s outdated financial management system and improve business processes, financial reporting, treasury management, and payroll/employee administration to allow stakeholders to have more precise financial information for timely decisions. The project requires significant department resources to directly participate in the implementation of this innovative new system, while maintaining core accounting and financial reporting functions of the Auditor-Controller’s office, which is where you come in.

So, if you have training and experience in design and evaluation of internal controls, processing of Accounts Payable or Payroll, compilation of financial statements, or design/implementation of accounting information systems, we want to hear from you!

Main Duties:
Depending on your unique demonstrated strengths and experience, this position will either be primarily focused on direct support of the daily operations of the Auditor-Controller’s office or directly participate in design and implementation of Workday. Examples of the daily activities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with compilation of financial statements and footnotes for the County Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
• Review and post journal entries
• Assist with preparation of the Countywide Cost Allocation Plan
• Assist with the implementation of new GASB pronouncements
• Configure and maintain the County’s Chart of Accounts
• Design and evaluate the effectiveness of financial processes and workflows
• Test newly designed processes and workflows and communicate the results to stakeholders and the integration team
• Assist with processing of County payroll

The ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of accounting principles and standards, be highly proficient in the use of spreadsheets and accounting information systems and programs, be a good critical thinker, be a quick learner, and be comfortable taking on a variety of assignments with limited training. Familiarity with GASB pronouncements or project management experience is a plus. Familiarity with Workday application will be given preference during the screening process.

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 significant programming to keep us safe and balanced.

Our staff members enjoy an extensive benefits package including, but not limited to, a generous sick time/vacation/leave benefit; 11 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays; CalPERS retirement; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; a flexible spending account (FSA); a dependent care account (DCA); and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b) and Roth options. The County also participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

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. Read more about the job classification and minimum requirements here.

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.