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About Our Job Please apply as soon as you are able as we will close this position as soon as we receive a sufficient number of qualified candidates. The Office of the Controller keeps the City's ledgers and books, manages payroll and accounts payable; establishes and enforces Citywide financial policies, procedures and internal controls; produces the financial reports including the annually audited financial statements of the City; and works with agencies to improve financial skills. The Controller's Office is a dynamic environment that seeks innovative ideas that promote effective, efficient, and accountable government while maintaining the highest level of integrity. As an Accounting Technician II, you will provide financial management services to multiple City agencies. The services provided include financial record keeping, procurement/payables support, and processing financial transactions. The work will be fluid, dynamic, and require the highest level of customer service to our internal clients. Our team values innovative individuals with a strong commitment toward public service. We are looking for candidates who possess exceptional customer service skills, effective knowledge of business processes and the ability to thrive in a team environment. Additionally, you can expect too: Perform specialized clerical and technical level accounting activities requiring a detailed knowledge within Financial Services, which includes recordkeeping and reporting in support of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and procurement. Reconciles account balances, ledgers, and supplier statements. Performs analysis to identify problems with reconciliation and makes corrections. Prepares reports that define financial information used internally by other City agencies and other governmental organizations. Researches variances to determine possible causes and recommends corrective actions. Support client agency's budget process by helping with budget errors and match exceptions to ensure Agency payables are executed as effectively and efficiently as possible. Assist with the accounting processes of client agency duties including the completion of the monthly production board checklists, monthly reconciliations, general ledger journals and the completion of the annual inventory. Support client agencies in the procurement and payment for goods and services. Help the team find ways to improve the organization of the workplace, reduce waste, increase safety and quality, enable continuous improvement and make problems more visible to be able to create solutions. Ensure client agencies and suppliers receive excellent customer service. Develop and maintain positive relationships, based on trust and collaboration, with agency personnel. About You Our ideal candidate has: Accounts Payable experience Basic bookkeeping experience We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications: ​ Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate. Three (3) years of experience performing financial record keeping, reconciliation of accounting discrepancies, and making journal and ledger entries. A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements. About Everything Else Job Profile CV2359 Accounting Technician II To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here . Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $19.31 - $28.19 Starting Pay The hiring range for this position is: $19.31 - $22.00 hourly. Agency Department of Finance The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.

Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors First Day of Filing Filing opens on September 18, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. (PDT) and remains open until the needs of the Department are met. Filing may close at any time without prior notice. Exam Number H1099R Type of Recruitment Interdepartmental Promotional Opportunity This examination is restricted to permanent employees of the County of Los Angeles who have successfully completed their initial probationary period and meet the qualifying requirements. Current employees in the unclassified service who meet the following criteria also qualify to participate in this exam: Unclassified employees who have attained permanent County status on a classified position by successful completion of the initial probationary period, with no break in service since leaving the classified service. Full-time employees in the unclassified service with at least six months of full-time experience in the unclassified service at the time of filing. NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE LETTERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Withhold Information: Permanent employees who have completed their initial probationary period and hold a qualifying payroll title may file for this examination if they are within six months of meeting the experience requirements by the last day of filing. However, the names of such employees will be withheld from the eligible register until the required experience is fully met. About this Position: Positions allocable to this journey-level class typically work under the technical and administrative supervision of Head Board Specialist in the provision of highly specialized clerical work to the Executive Office, Assessment Appeals Boards, County Commissions and client departments. Work is varied and difficult but responsibility for the final work product is limited. Typical assignments include agenda and minute preparation, assessment appeal petition processing and scheduling, and procurement. Intermediate Board Specialists apply a considerable knowledge of departmental rules, policies, procedures, and special terminology associated with the area of assignment. Positions also require knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software and the operation of office equipment including fax machines, personal computers, and photocopiers. Essential Job Functions Composes agenda entries, minute entries, communications, and statements of proceedings, and legal notices for meetings of the Board of Supervisors. Participates in the clerical work affecting special districts and City boundary proceedings, such as filings with the Secretary of State and the State Board of Equalization, setting hearings before the Board of Supervisors, securing necessary resolutions from County Counsel, and calling elections. Processes assessment appeal petitions for the equalization of real and personal property assessments, schedules hearings before the Assessment Appeals Board, and clerks, records and communicates actions taken by the Boards and assessment hearing officers. Composes agendas, minutes, and letters of actions taken at various County commissions, Joint Power Authority Commissions, and non-profit corporations, and provides other support services including gathering data and compiling reports for presentation at meetings. Makes arrangements for and attends Board of Supervisors, commission and other meetings as required to obtain information needed and to communicate actions taken. Prepares the payroll data necessary to produce total pay using eHRand provides other payroll services for the department, various client departments and commissions. Participates in providing clerical work for various personnel and special services including budget projections, the County employee service recognition award program, temporary clerical services, and Closed Sessions luncheons. Participates in coordinating a considerable volume of procurement activities, including ordering, securing, and providing supplies and equipment and office services for the Board Offices, Executive Office and client departments and commissions. Composes letters and prepares reports and other material for signature or approval. Answers inquiries and procedural questions from operating departments, the Chief Executive Office, County Counsel, Board Offices, commissions, employees and the public. Maintains files of official records of the Board of Supervisors, Assessment Appeals Board, commissions and other groups and retrieves information when needed from these records. Receives, processes and routes mail to the proper Board Offices, Executive Office, Chief Executive Office, County Counsel, commissions or client departments. Participates in the review of State and County laws in order to implement new procedures that affect the Executive Officer-Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. Participates in discussing new procedures or procedural problems with departments or commissions affected and in reviewing procedures making changes where necessary. Operates office machines as required, such as personal computers, calculator, fax, etc. Requirements Minimum Requirements: Option I Two years office clerical experience, one year of which must have been in a specialized clerical, secretarial, or word processing capacity at the level of Intermediate Clerk*, Intermediate Typist Clerk**, or Secretary II***. OR Option II One year's experience at the level of Board Specialist**** in the service of the County of Los Angeles. License: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class: 2 - Light.Positions within this class require light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting.Considerable walking may be involved. Special Requirement Information: * The level of Intermediate Clerk is defined as: performs specialized clerical work. ** The level of Intermediate Typist-Clerk is defined as: does skilled typing and performs specialized clerical work. *** The level of Secretary II is defined as: functions as secretary to either (1) the head of a major section in a medium- sized County department or organization (2) the head of a major unit in a very large and complex County department or organization. **** The level of Board Specialist is defined as: performs specialized clerical work in the Board of Supervisors Department. Desirable Qualifications : Experience gathering data and composing reports, or preparing, proofreading and/or editing confidential correspondence, or agenda entries, or minutes, or statement of proceedings and legal notices for an agency and/or organization Experience working as a liaison with a public or private sector agency Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite(e.g., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, or Visio) to prepare official reports, correspondence, and/or records within the office of an elected official Additional Information Examination Content : This examination will consist of two (2) components: Part I: An Evaluation of Experience based on application information, Desirable Qualifications, and Supplemental Information Questionnaire form, weighted 50%. Each candidate'sbackground will be evaluated on the basis of information provided on his/her County of Los Angeles Employment Application and Supplemental Information Questionnaire form that pertains to the areas of MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS and DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS to determine the level and scope of the candidate's job preparation for this position. Part II: An Appraisal of Promotability weighted 50%. The Appraisal of Promotability will evaluate: oral and written communication; adaptability and dependability; time management and productivity; analytical thinking; interpersonal relations; achievement and professional potential. You will need to achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of the examination in order to be added onto the eligible register. Communication with Applicants: Any test invitation will be sent via email. Please provide a valid email address on your application. Please add echeang@bos.lacounty.gov to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. We will send final results via U.S. mail. Test scores cannot be given over the phone. Eligibility Information : We will process applications on an "as-received" basis. Those who receive a passing final score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names on the register will be active for a period of 12 months following the date of promulgation. No person may participate in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. Special Information : The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, we will not for information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. We will make an individualized assessment of whether a conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide conviction information, you do not need to disclose any convictions or court records that are exempted by a valid court order. Vacancy Information : We will use the resulting eligible register to fill vacancies in the Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors. Application and Filing Information : We only accept online applications submitted on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty. The application status may also be tracked on the same website. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. Please ensure that the application and any additional documents are submitted by 5:00 pm on or before the last filing date. Note: If there is any issue with submitting a document during online application filing, please email to echeang@bos.lacounty.gov. Please include the exam number and the exam title in the subject line. Provide any related job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of the employer, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. We do not accept applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person, and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official employment application online . Disqualifying Factors : Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after we have made an appointment. If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you may email the documents to Eileen Cheangat echeang@bos.lacounty.gov. Please include the exam number and the exam title in the subject line. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements in your description of duties will not be sufficient to meet the requirements. We may consider this an incomplete application, which may lead to disqualification. Social Security Number (SSN) : Please include your SSN for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a SSN.Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. Computer and Internet Access : If you do not have regular access to a computer or the internet, you may complete an online application using computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. No Sharing of Log-In Information : Candidates are required to use their own user ID and password on their online application. Using a relative's or friend's log-in information may erase the initial application record. Department Contact Name : EileenCheang echeang@bos.lacounty.gov (213) 974-1422 ADA Coordinator Phone : (213) 974-1422 Teletype Phone : (213) 974-1704 California Relay Services Phone : (800) 735-2922 Closing Date/Time:

Introduction This is a reinstatement, transfer or voluntary demotion opportunity for current and former regularly appointed employees of Alameda County. Reinstatement: Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 1744: On the request of a department head and approval of the Commission, a regularly appointed employee who resigned in good standing may, within three years after the effective date of his/her resignation, be reinstated in a position in the class from which he/she resigned or in a position in another class for which he/she may be eligible as determined by the Commission. Appointments by reinstatement following resignation are subject to the probationary period established for the class. You must have been a classified County employee in the same job code or in a job code at the same salary maximum and left the County in good standing. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. Transfer: You must be a current County classified employee in the same job code or in a job code with the same salary maximum for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. Voluntary Demotion: You must be a current County classified employee in a job code which is at a higher salary maximum than the vacancy for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY The Alameda County Library provides library services from ten libraries in the cities of Albany, Dublin, Fremont, Newark, and Union City and the unincorporated communities of Castro Valley and San Lorenzo. Additional services are provided through Mobile and Outreach Services, Education and Literacy Services, and Social Justice Services. The County Library was established in 1910 and is governed by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. The Alameda County Library Advisory Commission advises County Librarian, Cynthia Chadwick, and the Board of Supervisors on library services. The County Library is funded primarily by local property taxes, with additional revenue from State grants and contracts with cities for additional open hours and services. The Board of Supervisors allocates a portion of utility users and business license tax which is collected only in the unincorporated areas of the County to the Library for service to the unincorporated areas. The Alameda County Library Foundation and active Friends of the Library or Library League groups in each community support library programs and services. To learn more about the Alameda County Library, please visit their website at http://www.aclibrary.org . THE POSITION The Library is currently seeking a Specialist Clerk II to provide specialized procurement, electronic document, records and asset management support for the Technical Services (TSV) and Information Technology Strategy Division (ITSD). The Technical Services (TSV) Unit and the Information Technology Strategy Division (ITSD) provide vital support to the County Library. TSV staff select, order, catalog, process, and sort for delivery all the new materials for Library members to enjoy. ITSD procures, operates, and manages the Library's hardware and software systems. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will be skilled in Microsoft Office systems - Word, Access, and especially Excel. They will act as primary liaison among Library Technical Services, Information Technology Strategy Division, Finance, and outside vendors. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, organizational skills, and strong attention to detail. They will require minimal supervision and have had prior purchasing experience. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Either I The equivalent of one year of experience in the class of Specialist Clerk I or in an equivalent or higher level clerical class in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney's Office and the Hospital Authority.) Or II The equivalent of three years of full-time clerical experience. License: Some positions may require a valid California Driver's license. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of: • Modern office practices and procedures, including business correspondence, filing, and standard office equipment operations. • Thorough program knowledge of work requiring the application of a variety of rules, procedures, codes, calculations, and systems is required in some positions. • Techniques and practices for dealing with individuals from various socio-economic and ethnic groups, in person, via telephone, and through correspondence (may include contacts with irate and hostile individuals). Ability to: • Analyze and problem solve. • Communicate orally and in writing. • Make independent decisions and take initiative. • Demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity. • Plan, organize and coordinate work. • Work independently. • Adapt to challenging situations. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION CRITERIA: For positions requiring the ability to type at a speed of not less than 40 net words per minute from clear copy. Typing must occupy more than 10 percent of working time. Typing may be on a typewriter, or a personal computer. DEFINITIONS USED IN CRITERIA OF "DISTINGUISHING FEATURES": Specialized Knowledge: Indicates that a minimum of one year of specialized education or equivalent on-the-job training is necessary to acquire this specialized knowledge. General Knowledge: Indicates that information concerning a few of the more easily understood aspects from a variety of sources or complete understanding of all aspects from one source is required in order to perform the duties. Working Knowledge: Indicates an understanding of the usual finer points of general knowledge and an understanding of the details from a variety of sources is required in order to perform the duties. Thorough Knowledge: Indicates complete and broad understanding of all aspects and details of clerical work which requires the application of a variety of sources (i.e., codes, County and department policy, rules, systems, and procedures) is required in order to perform the duties. Clerical work: Work involving internal and external communications, recording and retrieval of data, and/or information and other paper work required in an office. ALTERNATE RANGE CRITERIA: 1. For positions requiring incumbents to take and transcribe dictation via shorthand or dictating machine recording; these duties must occupy more than 10 percent of working time. BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 11 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Catastrophic Sick Leave Employee Mortgage Loan Program Group Auto/Home Insurance 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 (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. Conclusion TO APPLY Please note this reinstatement & transfer opportunity may close at any time and we encourage you to apply immediately. 1. Complete an application template in JobAps through the following link: https://jobapscloud.com/Alameda/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=00&R2=AF000&R3=01 2. Submit a PDF copy of your completed application, along with a cover letter, to LibraryRecruitment@aclibrary.org prior to the closing date. 3. You will receive a confirmation of receipt within two (2) business days of submission. If you do not receive a confirmation, your application has not been submitted. If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please send your contact information and specific inquiries to LibraryRecruitment@aclibrary.org Closing Date/Time: Continuous