ASSOCIATE AUDITOR [Temporary]

Introduction

THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.

Agency

The Alameda County Auditor-Controller Agency is a general government agency that provides direct services to County residents as well as administrative and operational support to County departments. The Agency develops and maintains the County’s accounting, payroll, audit, tax analysis, budget and grants, contract compliance, and cost plan systems and procedures, and operates the Central Collections and Office of the Clerk-Recorder departments.

Position

Under general supervision, the position involves routine and moderately difficult clerical work requiring independent judgment within established policies and procedures. Incumbents respond to public inquiries, maintain various records, monitor and compile data from multiple sources, and perform related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Option I

Two (2) years of full‑time experience in the Clerk II classification or an equivalent or higher level clerical classification in Alameda County classified service.

Option II

Two (2) years of full‑time clerical experience, including one (1) year performing duties of a complex and technical nature applying legal statutes and rules that require expertise and specialized knowledge.

Substitution

One (1) year of education from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience on a year‑for‑year basis; one (1) year of education equals either 30 semester or 45 quarter units.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

Business arithmetic

Business correspondence, filing, and standard office equipment operations

Techniques and practices for dealing with individuals from diverse socioeconomic and ethnic groups, including stressful or hostile contact

Modern office methods and equipment, including spreadsheets, word processing, and centralized financial and personnel/payroll programs (preferably ALCOLINK/HRMS)

Ability to:

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and co‑workers

Prioritize work and coordinate several activities to meet critical deadlines

Operate common modern office machines, including calculator, computer, printer, and fax

Locate and analyze data in large accounting and payroll systems, such as those maintained by the Auditor Agency

Prepare periodic and special accounting and payroll reports

Identify and correct errors in mathematical computations and financial/payroll documents

Work independently when given specific instructions

Apply rules and regulations to specific cases

Communicate effectively orally and in writing

Research and correct documents for errors

Maintain accurate records

Examination Components

Review of applicants’ applications and supplemental questionnaire to verify possession of minimum requirements.

Written component (qualifying only, pass/fail).

Oral interview (100% of final examination score; may include situational exercises).

CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION.

Recruitment and Selection Plan

Deadline for Filing: 5:00 p.m., Thursday, May 7, 2026.

Review of Minimum Qualifications: Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Written Examination: Monday, June 15, 2026 and Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

Oral Examination / Hiring Interview: Week of July 27, 2026 (combined oral examination and hiring interview may serve as final selection interview).

We reserve the right to make changes to the announced recruitment & selection plan.

Benefits

The County offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health care, retirement, disability, and various flexible benefit options.

Medical & Health:

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans

Dental – HMO & PPO Plans

Vision or Vision Reimbursement

Share the Savings

Basic Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance (optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)

Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

County Allowance Credit

Flexible Spending Accounts – Health FSA, Dependent Care, Adoption Assistance

Short‑Term Disability Insurance

Long‑Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Financial:

Retirement Plan – Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Deferred Compensation Plan – 457 Plan or Roth Plan

Work‑Life Balance:

12 paid holidays

Floating holidays

Vacation and sick leave accrual

Vacation purchase program

Catastrophic sick leave

Pet insurance

Commuter benefits program – Guaranteed Ride Home

Employee wellness program (e.g., At Work Fitness, incentive‑based programs, gym membership discounts)

Employee discount program – theme parks, cell phone, etc.

Child care resources

United Services Credit Union membership

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Alameda County is an equal‑opportunity employer. The County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other factor protected by federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation

Alameda County will accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities or medical conditions in accordance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and applicable statutes. Applicants may request accommodation during the examination/selection process by contacting the Human Resources department before the last date of filing.

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