Health Services Supervising Accountant

Position Information

The Department of Health Services seeks a Supervising Accountant to lead with expertise, drive financial excellence!

Starting salary up to $60.22/hour ($125,686/year) and a competitive total compensation package!*

The Department of Health Services seeks a highly skilled and motivated Supervising Accountant to join their team. This role involves overseeing accounting staff, managing complex fiscal activities, and ensuring compliance with audits and grant-related financial processes. The Supervising Accountant will work closely with the Department Accounting Manager, organize project teams, and provide financial insights to various teams. Some additional responsibilities include:

• Supervising a team of accountants and staff
• Assisting the Department Accounting Manager during the fiscal year-end closing
• Reviewing grant claims and financial reports for accuracy
• Training staff on various accounting procedures and issues
• Performing and reviewing complex fiscal activities
• Coordinating the department's compliance with the Single Audit Act
• Addressing financial audit issues as needed
• Preparing financial projections and reports for team projects and fiscal year-end
• Managing grant drawdowns
• Advising project teams on fiscal impacts related to their projects

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership abilities and extensive accounting knowledge. Additionally, they will have:

• Public agency experience working in financial operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting
• The ability to effectively lead, mentor, and manage staff, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, fiscal management, and auditing standards, with the ability to handle complex financial transactions
• Capacity to analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Experience with grant compliance, financial reporting, and managing grants
• Comprehensive understanding of accounting software, financial systems, and data analysis tools, essential for effective financial management

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

• Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment
• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,000 and ongoing education/training opportunities
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

*Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Salary Resolution (SalRes) and our Employee Benefits Directory .

This recruitment is being conducted to fill a Health Services Supervising Accountant position in the Department of Health Services. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. The Civil Service Title for this position is Supervising Accountant.

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Training and/or experience which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, two years of full-time paid work experience in a position comparable to Accountant III or Accountant-Auditor II in a local government agency, or four years in a professional level auditing or accounting position which demonstrates competency in the many different facets of accounting and/or auditing theory.

Education: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, possession of a Certified Public Accountant's Certificate, or possession of a college degree in accounting, finance, or business administration with at least 21 semesters or 28 quarter units of accounting, including principles of accounting, intermediate accounting, advanced accounting, governmental accounting, cost accounting or auditing; would provide such opportunity.

OR

Four years of experience in governmental auditing and/or accounting at a position comparable to an Accountant III or Accountant-Auditor II with at least 21 semester units of accounting, including principles of accounting, intermediate accounting, advanced accounting, governmental accounting, cost accounting or auditing would provide such opportunity.

License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Extensive knowledge of: accounting and auditing principles, theories, and practices as they apply to a wide variety of accounting transactions and fiscal troubleshooting activities.

Thorough knowledge of: the principles, techniques and procedures used in governmental accounting, auditing, and budgetary analysis; the laws, ordinances and regulations which regulate county fiscal operations; modern supervisory practices and principles.

Considerable knowledge of: modern office management, including the application and use of standard office and electronic data processing equipment; expertise in word processing, spreadsheet and database software.

Ability to: plan, coordinate and direct the work of a complex accounting or auditing entity which is composed of diverse fiscal functions; set up, revise, review and maintain complex accounting systems using different accounting and/or auditing functions; coordinate the accounting and/or auditing of division activities; interpret laws and regulations, and apply to a wide variety of fiscal operations; effectively supervise professional, technical and clerical personnel assigned to perform accounting and/or auditing duties; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers, subordinates and others as required; present ideas in a clear, logical fashion in writing or orally.

Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

• Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
• You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.

Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination(weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.

Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.

COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS: MANAGEMENT*

These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:

Paid Time Off :Competitive vacation accrual and sick leave accruals; additional management leave annually; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.

Health Plan :Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generousCounty contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.

Retirement :Fully integrated with Social Security.For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired .

IRS 457 Plan :Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical :County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.

Student Loan Debt Relief :County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.

Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.

For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331.Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/employee-relations/labor-agreements-and-salary-resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-2900.

*IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 10/21/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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