NOTICE OF CHANGE: This recruitment will be open until filled. First considerations on March 13, 2024 at 5pm PT.
The Auditor-Controller's Office is currently accepting applications to fill three (3) full-time vacancies in Santa Barbara for a Financial Accounting Analyst. We are establishing one employment list to fill current and future vacancies for full-time and part-time positions.
BENEFITS: For more information on County benefits, please click In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:
After a reasonable training and orientation period, the incumbent may be offered a hybrid work schedule and/or flexible workweek in accordance with our office policy. However, it is required that the incumbent be within reasonable travel distance to accommodate regular and infrequent in-person meetings and to support the in-office team culture.
Under general direction, performs highly complex professional accounting tasks related to the payroll, property tax, or financial accounting section of the Auditor-Controller's office; oversees the development and implementation of standards, procedures, and financial systems to ensure accuracy and compliance with all applicable regulations and laws; and performs other related duties as required.
CAREER PROGRESSION: The class of Financial Accounting Analyst is found only in the Auditor-Controller's Office. Incumbents in this class may be assigned accounting duties in the Operations, Financial Reporting, the Workday Support Organization or Financial Systems Divisions of the Auditor-Controller's Office, or may be assigned auditing duties in the Internal Audit Division.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This classification is distinguished from the Accountant-Auditor III by its responsibility for the operations of the payroll, property tax, or financial accounting functions of the Auditor Controller's Office and by the greater complexity and consequence of error associated with interpreting and implementing the requirements imposed by various accounting standards, regulations, and laws specific to the area of assignment. It is distinguished from the Auditor-Controller Division Chief class in that incumbents in the Financial Accounting Analyst class are primarily responsible for the day-to-day operations of one of the above functions, whereas the Division Chief is responsible for the direction of all functions and programs within a division.
The IDEAL CANDIDATE will possess:
Candidates must pass every step in the selection process and receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the application ranking assessment to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list.
Recruiters will communicate with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.
Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check, which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. Appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.
Statement of Commitment
The County of Santa Barbara is dedicated to cultivating and sustaining an environment that exhibits equity and inclusion everywhere, and at all levels of our organization. The County believes equity is a fundamental principle that must be imbedded in policies, institutional practices and systems. The County recognizes the negative impacts of systemic racism and is committed to eliminating the barriers affecting our Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and Asian community members, as well as people of other diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. We envision a world where society and its systems (e.g. education, criminal justice, and health care, housing the economy) are just, fair, and inclusive, enabling all people to participate and reach their full potential.
We celebrate community and employee diversity, strive for inclusion and belonging, and promote empowered participation. We aspire to build a workforce that is reflective of these values and the communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will resolutely uphold federal, California state law and/or Santa Barbara County ordinances.
We believe equity and inclusion are vital to fulfill the County's mission and to embody a culture of "One County, One Future." Expanding the full range of employee talent allows the County to deliver our best to all our community members.
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APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: Open until filled with first considerations on March 13, 2024 at 4:59 PM PST; Postmarks are not accepted. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at .
Leza Patatanian, Employment Analyst II,