Accounting Office Supervisor II

ACCOUNTING OFFICE SUPERVISOR II

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current/future Accounting Office Supervisor II vacancy within Auditor-Controller. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange. 

DEADLINE TO APPLY

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as the recruitment will close on
Monday, June 22, 2026, at 11:59 PM (PT).

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER

The mission of the Auditor-Controller Department is to promote public oversight, provide accountability, and support financial decision-making for the County. As the Auditor-Controller Department carries out its vision and mission, it will conduct business with the highest ethical and due diligence standards and demonstrate commitment to the public, other County departments and agencies, and its own employees.
   
You can learn more about the Auditor-Controller Department by clicking here.
   
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Accounting Office Supervisor II directly supervises a  group of accounting support positions performing routine to moderately difficult duties or supervises a smaller group performing specialized and/or complex accounting functions. The position responsibilities include overseeing accounts receivable processes, creating and/or reviewing/ approving cash receipts and journal vouchers in CAPS+, reviewing/ approving daily deposit, reconciling transactions across multiple systems, including CAPS+, Paradigm, and internal databases, performing monthly accounts receivable and bank reconciliations, preparing monthly accounts receivable reports, providing daily support to accounting staff and landfill staff for fee collection and adjustments, and providing customer service to the public.  This position also serves as a liaison between Accounting, IT and field operations to resolve system or data issues, processes year end revenue accruals, researches and prepares escheatment documentation, and assists with annual audit and financial reporting preparation.    

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES
 In addition to the minimum qualifications the ideal candidate will demonstrate knowledge and/or experience in the following core competencies:
   
Technical Knowledge | Technical Experience

• Performing difficult to complex accounting duties
• Understanding and interpreting legal requirements including contracts, agreements, minute orders, and memorandum of understanding
• Using accounting related applications, software and/or systems such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, CAPS+ Financial and Purchasing System, Electronic Report Management and Imaging (ERMI), and CAPS+ Data Warehouse

Leadership | Supervisory

• Possessing leadership or supervisory experience with knowledge of principles and practices of supervision including hiring, training, and evaluation of staff
• Leading and team building with a strong desire to coach and mentor others
• Conducting complex professional/technical research and analysis for assigned projects and to review the work of other staff.
• Motivating and persuading individuals and team members to achieve unit objective

Problem Solving | Analytical Skills

• Developing alternate solutions for consideration, identifying areas for improvement, seeking creative solutions, achieving measurable results and implementing best business practices
• Evaluating and using independent decision-making and judgment to address issues as they arise and keeping management informed at an appropriate level
• Researching, organizing and analyzing relevant data and preparing complex and detailed reports for management and agencies
• Establishing and maintaining effective accounting and other complex records and accounts

Oral | Written Communication Skills

• Communicating effectively and tactfully with clients and agencies/departments and work collaboratively with staff to achieve unit objectives
• Demonstrating strong verbal and written communications skills; writing with excellent grammar skills and articulating ideas in an organized and effective manner
• Communicating technical and complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Strong ability to effectively communicate rules and regulations to staff, vendors, the public, or those unfamiliar with county procedures.
• Listening effectively to others and shares technical knowledge with others

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Please click here to learn about the minimum qualifications for the Accounting Office Supervisor II classification.
   
NOTE: Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.).
   
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.
   
Application Screening(Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those candidates that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.
   
Online Assessments (Weighted 100%)
Candidates whose applications reflect the most job-related experience and training will be invited to online assessments. Only the most qualified candidates will be referred to the next step.

Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP)
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.   

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. Candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.