Job Details

Salary : $46,550.40 - $58,406.40 Annually
Location : Orange County
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 0810CL-0226-003 (O)
Department: Auditor/Controller
Opening Date: 02/02/2026
Closing Date: 2/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

CAREER DESCRIPTION
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT II
SALARY INFORMATION

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

This recruitment will establish an Open eligible list used to fill current vacancies and may also be used to fill any future vacancies in Auditor-Controller and/or any other agencies within the County of Orange. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications.
DEADLINE TO APPLY

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as the recruitment will close onWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25,2026, at 11:59 PM (PST).
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER
The Auditor-Controller Department is committed to serving Orange County by ensuring accountability over public spending, transparency of Taxpayer dollars, and engaging the public in government. We carry out our vision and mission by conducting the Public's business with the highest ethical and due diligence standards by supporting ethical and responsible financial decisions throughout the County.

You can learn more about the Auditor-Controller Department by clicking

THE OPPORTUNITY
Under general supervision, Accounting Assistant II's perform a variety of duties and responsibilities in the receipt and processing of accounting data including recording, classifying, reviewing, and summarizing data for use at a higher level. The position maintains ledgers, journals, logs, files and other accounting records. Accounting Assistant II's calculate totals and balances accounting documents to ledgers. They may recommend and/or process penalty cancelations and refunds. In addition, they may monitor revenues, expenditures, and appropriations to ensure compliance with established requirements and verify accurate distribution of revenue and costs. The position will work with the public and various agency staff in order to complete tasks. The Accounting Assistant II's will review, process, and submit various routine requests utilizing several forms and logs to ensure completion and other duties as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES

In addition to the minimum qualifications the ideal candidate will also possess extensive knowledge and/or experience in the following core competencies

Technical Knowledge | Technical Experience

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and terminology
• Software proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• interpreting basic contracts/invoices and use available resources for problem solving
• Interpreting regulations, procedures, and contractual or other legal requirements for the purpose of determining the appropriate procedure/regulation or formula to apply
• Preparing a variety of accounting documents including statements, delinquency notices, purchase orders, requisitions, or monetary issuances
• Performing a variety of mathematical calculations; compute charges, interest, penalties, direct deposits, refunds, and other financial data

Communication Skills

• Working effectively with various levels of organization, including staff, supervisors, and management
• Demonstrating strong verbal and written communications skills; writing with excellent grammar skills and articulating ideas in an organized and effective manner
• Communicating technical information in a clear and concise manner
• Listening effectively to others and shares technical knowledge with others

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please click here to learn about the minimum qualifications for the Accounting Assistant 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 (100% Weighted)
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.

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

Please note: The information you provide on your application and/or response to the supplemental questions may be used as a scoring device, so please be thorough and complete in your response. "See Resume" is not a qualifying response and will not be scored in lieu of the required information.

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 to review the policy.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Click for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Sam Apraku at 714-###-#### or at

EEO INFORMATION
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
Click for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.
01

Please select the option which best describes your education and/or experience:

• One year of experience in the maintenance and review of fiscal, financial or statistical records.
• 18 months office support experience which included at least six months in the accounting area.
• Six months of accounting experience in an office setting and 12 months of experience substituted by education (One year of office support experience may be substituted by completion of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in a combination of accounting, business math, business education or a related field from a recognized college OR completion of 360 hours of training from a recognized occupational training program in accounting or a closely related field.).
• Completion of 12 semester or 18 quarter units in accounting, business math, bookkeeping, or a closely related field, substituting for one year of experience in the maintenance and review of fiscal, financial and statistical records.
• Six months of accounting experience in an office setting, and Possession of an Associate in Arts Degree or an Accounting Certificate which represents completion of all required course work in an accounting curriculum.
• None of the above.

02

If you are substituting education for experience in office support experience which included at least six months in the accounting area with semester or quarter unit classes in accounting, business math, bookkeeping, or a closely related field. Note: You must attach an official or unofficial transcript to your application in order to validate the information you provided above. Failure to do so will cause your application to be incomplete.By selecting you agree, you are certifying that you understand if you do not submit your transcript, in the case you would like to utilize the education substitution, your application will be rendered incomplete and you will not proceed within this recruitment?

• I Agree

03

EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION: If you are using education to substitute the required experience, please select the option that applies best. Note: Please attach your transcripts, certificate, or degree to your application. You must attach an official or unofficial transcript to your application in order to validate the information you provided above. **TRANSCRIPT MUST BE ATTACHED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CREDIT. ** Failure to do so will cause your application to be incomplete. 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.)**

• Completion of 12 semester or 18 quarter units in accounting, business math, bookkeeping, or a closely related field.
• Completion of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in a combination of accounting, business math, business education or a related field from a recognized college.
• Completion of 360 hours of training from a recognized occupational training program in accounting or a closely related field.
• Possession of an Associate in Arts Degree or an Accounting Certificate which represents completion of all required course work in an accounting curriculum.
• I am NOT substituting my experience with education.

04

Please indicate all specialty areas for which you have work experience by checking the applicable box(es) below.

• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable
• Posting Charges
• Reviewing Invoices
• Monthly Reconciliations
• Journal Vouchers
• Filing and Record Keeping
• Cash Handling
• Preparing Receipts
• Medical Billing
• None of the above

05

If you selected that you have experience in any of the specialty areas in question number 4, please provide details on the position you held, years of service, as well as full details of the work you preformed. If you marked "none of the above" to questions 4, please type "NA".
Required Question