Monterey County Human Resources
Salinas, California, United States
Position Description Exam: #20/20B22/01ND Final Filing Date: Open Until Filled Priority Screening Date: Friday, January 31, 2020 All application materials must be received by the priority screening date for a guaranteed review. Applications received after this date will be considered on an as needed basis. THE POSITION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION : The Monterey County Auditor-Controller seek a highly motivated professional with thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to perform professional level accounting duties preparing, maintaining, analyzing, auditing, reconciling, and verifying financial records and to perform other work as required. The current vacancy is in the General Accounting Division of the Auditor-Controller's Office. DEPARTMENT : The Auditor-Controller is an elected official who provides the County of Monterey with financial leadership and expert advice on a wide range of fiscal matters and advocates financial integrity and accountability in all County business practices. The department consists of five divisions: Administration, Systems, General Accounting, Internal Audit, and Disbursements (Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Property Tax). Examples of Duties PARAMOUNT DUTIES Prepares complex accounting records and transactions; reviews accounting records and transactions for accuracy; analyzes records and transactions in order to project results; prepares large or complex federal or state claims; performs professional accounting and auditing duties; ensures financial solvency of assigned accounts. Oversees the preparation of or prepared a variety of comprehensive financial, narrative, and statistical reports, including the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, internal audit reports, state and federal reports and special district reports; prepares and submits mandated reports within established timeframes. Assists Auditor-Controller division chiefs with the implementation, oversight and auditing of accounting, budgetary, operational and other fiscal-related policies and procedures. Provides consulting services for departmental executive staff, finance and accounting managers, and CAO budget staff. Analyzes, reconciles, and issues sales and use tax payments; reviews and disburses vehicle license fees and sales tax realignments; documents, maintains, and monitors a variety of logs, procedures, and process to ensure accurate financial records. Calculates, posts, audits, and adjusts journal entries; updates accounts to reflect revenue and expenditures; audits accounts for errors and makes appropriate adjustments; coordinates and reconciles different computer financial systems; reconciles various financial statements to ensure accurate fund accounting; matches financial statements with cash amounts; reviews and approved account transfers and other transactions. Communicates with County staff, governmental agencies, and outside organizations to exchange information, coordinate activities, and resolves issues and concerns. Assists with preparation of Annual Continuing Disclosure Reports and other debt-related matters. Assists Auditor-Controller Analyst with gathering reports and analyzing data for the preparation of the County-Wide Cost Allocation Plan. Maintains current knowledge of and complies with applicable laws, codes, rules, regulations, established policies and procedures, and with generally accepted accounting principles; ensures accuracy of input and output data. Ensures integrity of financial information provided to the Board of Supervisors, County Administrative Officer, state and federal officials, auditors, and county staff; makes corrections to balance sheet accounts; reviews reconciliations; such as, warrants, payables, cash, and investments; performs variance analysis and makes appropriate corrections. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Thorough knowledge of: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Internal control systems and general ledger Methods, procedures, and terminology used in professional accounting. Financial statement and report analysis; techniques of financial forecasting. Principles, practices, and techniques of financial and statistical recordkeeping. Principles, practices, methods, and techniques in preparing financial statements and comprehensive accounting reports Working knowledge of: Principles and practices of governmental accounting (from thorough knowledge) Skill and Ability to: Interpret, explain, and apply legal and procedural rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and requirements. Interpret and apply professional and accounting principles and standards. Gather, organize, and evaluate data. Review, reconcile, and analyze financial statements and reports. Apply principles and practices of governmental accounting. Perform mathematical calculations. Meet schedules and timelines. Operate standard office equipment, including a computer and standard software. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; Provide excellent and courteous customer services and establish and maintain effective working relationships. Examples of Experience/Education/Training The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above may be acquired through various types of experience, education or training. Typical ways to acquire the required knowledge, skills, and abilities are listed below: Education: Completion of the requirements for a bachelor's degree, from an accredited college or university, in accounting, auditing, or a related field with an emphasis in accounting or auditing AND Experience : Three (3) years of experience performing full working-level accounting/auditing duties with a CPA firm, a public agency or private sector, of two years of experience at a level equivalent to an Accountant-Auditor II in Monterey County. Visit the Monterey County website to view the complete Job Description: http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/personnel/specifications.asp Additional Information BENEFITS: Monterey County offers an excellent benefits package. To view the "X" Unit Benefit Summary please visit our website. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing. NOTES: As a condition of employment, prospective employees will be required to submit to a background investigation to include fingerprinting and a credit check and may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of criminal conviction. Employees must have and show their Social Security Card on the first day of work. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary. If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please call Nairi Davis at (831) 755-5092. APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES Apply On-line! Our Website: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/montereycounty Applications may be obtained from and submitted to: Monterey County Auditor-Controller Department Attn: Nairi Davis, Senior Personnel Analyst 168 W. Alisal Street, 3rd Floor, Salinas, CA 93901 Email: davisn@co.monterey.ca.us Phone: (831) 755-5092 The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. The competitive selection process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application packet will include: A completed County of Monterey Employment Application Responses to all the Supplemental Questions Priority Screening Date: Friday, January 31, 2020 Applicants who fail to provide all required materials will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the process may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercises, performance exam, and/or written examination. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County provides reasonable accommodations for the disabled. If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please call the Human Resources Analyst at (831) 755-5092 Closing Date/Time:
Jul 01, 2020
Full Time
Position Description Exam: #20/20B22/01ND Final Filing Date: Open Until Filled Priority Screening Date: Friday, January 31, 2020 All application materials must be received by the priority screening date for a guaranteed review. Applications received after this date will be considered on an as needed basis. THE POSITION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION : The Monterey County Auditor-Controller seek a highly motivated professional with thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to perform professional level accounting duties preparing, maintaining, analyzing, auditing, reconciling, and verifying financial records and to perform other work as required. The current vacancy is in the General Accounting Division of the Auditor-Controller's Office. DEPARTMENT : The Auditor-Controller is an elected official who provides the County of Monterey with financial leadership and expert advice on a wide range of fiscal matters and advocates financial integrity and accountability in all County business practices. The department consists of five divisions: Administration, Systems, General Accounting, Internal Audit, and Disbursements (Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Property Tax). Examples of Duties PARAMOUNT DUTIES Prepares complex accounting records and transactions; reviews accounting records and transactions for accuracy; analyzes records and transactions in order to project results; prepares large or complex federal or state claims; performs professional accounting and auditing duties; ensures financial solvency of assigned accounts. Oversees the preparation of or prepared a variety of comprehensive financial, narrative, and statistical reports, including the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, internal audit reports, state and federal reports and special district reports; prepares and submits mandated reports within established timeframes. Assists Auditor-Controller division chiefs with the implementation, oversight and auditing of accounting, budgetary, operational and other fiscal-related policies and procedures. Provides consulting services for departmental executive staff, finance and accounting managers, and CAO budget staff. Analyzes, reconciles, and issues sales and use tax payments; reviews and disburses vehicle license fees and sales tax realignments; documents, maintains, and monitors a variety of logs, procedures, and process to ensure accurate financial records. Calculates, posts, audits, and adjusts journal entries; updates accounts to reflect revenue and expenditures; audits accounts for errors and makes appropriate adjustments; coordinates and reconciles different computer financial systems; reconciles various financial statements to ensure accurate fund accounting; matches financial statements with cash amounts; reviews and approved account transfers and other transactions. Communicates with County staff, governmental agencies, and outside organizations to exchange information, coordinate activities, and resolves issues and concerns. Assists with preparation of Annual Continuing Disclosure Reports and other debt-related matters. Assists Auditor-Controller Analyst with gathering reports and analyzing data for the preparation of the County-Wide Cost Allocation Plan. Maintains current knowledge of and complies with applicable laws, codes, rules, regulations, established policies and procedures, and with generally accepted accounting principles; ensures accuracy of input and output data. Ensures integrity of financial information provided to the Board of Supervisors, County Administrative Officer, state and federal officials, auditors, and county staff; makes corrections to balance sheet accounts; reviews reconciliations; such as, warrants, payables, cash, and investments; performs variance analysis and makes appropriate corrections. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Thorough knowledge of: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Internal control systems and general ledger Methods, procedures, and terminology used in professional accounting. Financial statement and report analysis; techniques of financial forecasting. Principles, practices, and techniques of financial and statistical recordkeeping. Principles, practices, methods, and techniques in preparing financial statements and comprehensive accounting reports Working knowledge of: Principles and practices of governmental accounting (from thorough knowledge) Skill and Ability to: Interpret, explain, and apply legal and procedural rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and requirements. Interpret and apply professional and accounting principles and standards. Gather, organize, and evaluate data. Review, reconcile, and analyze financial statements and reports. Apply principles and practices of governmental accounting. Perform mathematical calculations. Meet schedules and timelines. Operate standard office equipment, including a computer and standard software. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; Provide excellent and courteous customer services and establish and maintain effective working relationships. Examples of Experience/Education/Training The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above may be acquired through various types of experience, education or training. Typical ways to acquire the required knowledge, skills, and abilities are listed below: Education: Completion of the requirements for a bachelor's degree, from an accredited college or university, in accounting, auditing, or a related field with an emphasis in accounting or auditing AND Experience : Three (3) years of experience performing full working-level accounting/auditing duties with a CPA firm, a public agency or private sector, of two years of experience at a level equivalent to an Accountant-Auditor II in Monterey County. Visit the Monterey County website to view the complete Job Description: http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/personnel/specifications.asp Additional Information BENEFITS: Monterey County offers an excellent benefits package. To view the "X" Unit Benefit Summary please visit our website. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing. NOTES: As a condition of employment, prospective employees will be required to submit to a background investigation to include fingerprinting and a credit check and may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of criminal conviction. Employees must have and show their Social Security Card on the first day of work. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary. If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please call Nairi Davis at (831) 755-5092. APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES Apply On-line! Our Website: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/montereycounty Applications may be obtained from and submitted to: Monterey County Auditor-Controller Department Attn: Nairi Davis, Senior Personnel Analyst 168 W. Alisal Street, 3rd Floor, Salinas, CA 93901 Email: davisn@co.monterey.ca.us Phone: (831) 755-5092 The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. The competitive selection process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application packet will include: A completed County of Monterey Employment Application Responses to all the Supplemental Questions Priority Screening Date: Friday, January 31, 2020 Applicants who fail to provide all required materials will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the process may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercises, performance exam, and/or written examination. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County provides reasonable accommodations for the disabled. If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please call the Human Resources Analyst at (831) 755-5092 Closing Date/Time:
Alameda County
Livermore, California, United States
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. Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted on-line. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY Zone 7 provides treated drinking water to four major water retailers serving around 220,000 residents and businesses. The retailers are: the City of Pleasanton; the City of Livermore; California Water Service Company - Livermore; and Dublin San Ramon Services District, which provides water service to Dublin and the Dougherty Valley area of San Ramon. THE POSITION This is an advanced journey level position located in the Accounting section of Zone 7 Water Agency. The class of Senior Auditor/Accountant, Zone 7 is distinguished from the class of Accounting Manager, Zone 7 in that the latter class has overall responsibility for the fiscal program of the Agency. Under general direction, perform and manages complex professional governmental and enterprise accounting work; performs audits of internal accounting systems and operations; prepares a variety of statistical and narrative reports; and performs other related duties as required. IDEAL CANDIDATE • A highly responsible and motivated professional who exercises judgement, initiative, and plays a key role in the Accounting section. • Independently performs the full range of routine to highly complex professional accounting work requiring advanced knowledge of governmental accounting fundamentals and substantial professional experience ensuring daily accounting operations are carried out by established accounting principles, policies, procedures, and objectives. • Actively participates as a member of a team committed toward the continuous improvement in accuracy, efficiency, and service levels. • Understands the interrelationships among the accounting functions and oversees the performance of these functions. • Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel with an ability to accurately and professionally illustrate and present complex and relevant financial information in a comprehensible format. • Takes ownership of software systems that support timekeeping, cost accounting, and financial reporting. • Experience interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies, and agreements related to governmental accounting practices and principles. • Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills. For a detailed listing of the Senior Auditor/Accountant, Zone 7 duties and essential competency requirements, please click on the link to see the complete job description. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER I Experience : The equivalent of two (2) years full-time experience as an Accountant/Auditor, Zone 7. OR II Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. AND Experience : The equivalent of five (5) years full-time professional governmental accounting or auditing experience. NOTE : The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of : General and governmental accounting and financial reporting principles and practices. Cost accounting and financial information systems. Development of overhead and allocation rates. Generally accepted auditing standards. Laws and regulations controlling Agency fiscal operations. Principles of personnel and public administration. Utility rate-making methodologies and legal requirements. Computer technology and spreadsheet proficiency as applied to accounting systems. Ability to : Apply general and governmental accounting principles and practices. Analyze multifaceted data and present data clearly. Create, maintain, and utilize complex financial spreadsheets. Evaluate and resolve accounting, financial information system, and timekeeping problems. Plan, manage and perform auditing and accounting tasks. Assign, review, train and supervise the work of others. Communicate clearly and effectively in writing and orally. Adapt to changing work situations. Work with the public and other staff. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS The examination will consist of the following steps: A review of candidates' application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine the best qualified. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments many be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable noticein advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency: TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN Deadline for Filing: 5:00 p.m., Friday,June 19, 2020 Wednesday, July 22, 2020 Review of Minimum Qualifications: by Wednesday,June24 , 2020 Monday, July 27, 2020 Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified: by Friday July10,2020 Monday, August 10, 2020 Oral Interview with Situation Exercises: Week of August 03, 2020 TBD *Updated on 6/18/2020 (EB) Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs 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) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance 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 Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave 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. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add@jobaps.com, acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the "My applications" button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to insure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Erika Beams, Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda Erika.Beams@acgov.org (510) 272-6393 Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.Closing Date/Time: 7/22/2020 5:00:00 PM
Jul 01, 2020
Full Time
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. Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted on-line. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY Zone 7 provides treated drinking water to four major water retailers serving around 220,000 residents and businesses. The retailers are: the City of Pleasanton; the City of Livermore; California Water Service Company - Livermore; and Dublin San Ramon Services District, which provides water service to Dublin and the Dougherty Valley area of San Ramon. THE POSITION This is an advanced journey level position located in the Accounting section of Zone 7 Water Agency. The class of Senior Auditor/Accountant, Zone 7 is distinguished from the class of Accounting Manager, Zone 7 in that the latter class has overall responsibility for the fiscal program of the Agency. Under general direction, perform and manages complex professional governmental and enterprise accounting work; performs audits of internal accounting systems and operations; prepares a variety of statistical and narrative reports; and performs other related duties as required. IDEAL CANDIDATE • A highly responsible and motivated professional who exercises judgement, initiative, and plays a key role in the Accounting section. • Independently performs the full range of routine to highly complex professional accounting work requiring advanced knowledge of governmental accounting fundamentals and substantial professional experience ensuring daily accounting operations are carried out by established accounting principles, policies, procedures, and objectives. • Actively participates as a member of a team committed toward the continuous improvement in accuracy, efficiency, and service levels. • Understands the interrelationships among the accounting functions and oversees the performance of these functions. • Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel with an ability to accurately and professionally illustrate and present complex and relevant financial information in a comprehensible format. • Takes ownership of software systems that support timekeeping, cost accounting, and financial reporting. • Experience interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies, and agreements related to governmental accounting practices and principles. • Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills. For a detailed listing of the Senior Auditor/Accountant, Zone 7 duties and essential competency requirements, please click on the link to see the complete job description. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER I Experience : The equivalent of two (2) years full-time experience as an Accountant/Auditor, Zone 7. OR II Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. AND Experience : The equivalent of five (5) years full-time professional governmental accounting or auditing experience. NOTE : The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of : General and governmental accounting and financial reporting principles and practices. Cost accounting and financial information systems. Development of overhead and allocation rates. Generally accepted auditing standards. Laws and regulations controlling Agency fiscal operations. Principles of personnel and public administration. Utility rate-making methodologies and legal requirements. Computer technology and spreadsheet proficiency as applied to accounting systems. Ability to : Apply general and governmental accounting principles and practices. Analyze multifaceted data and present data clearly. Create, maintain, and utilize complex financial spreadsheets. Evaluate and resolve accounting, financial information system, and timekeeping problems. Plan, manage and perform auditing and accounting tasks. Assign, review, train and supervise the work of others. Communicate clearly and effectively in writing and orally. Adapt to changing work situations. Work with the public and other staff. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS The examination will consist of the following steps: A review of candidates' application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine the best qualified. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments many be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable noticein advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency: TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN Deadline for Filing: 5:00 p.m., Friday,June 19, 2020 Wednesday, July 22, 2020 Review of Minimum Qualifications: by Wednesday,June24 , 2020 Monday, July 27, 2020 Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified: by Friday July10,2020 Monday, August 10, 2020 Oral Interview with Situation Exercises: Week of August 03, 2020 TBD *Updated on 6/18/2020 (EB) Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs 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) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance 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 Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave 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. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add@jobaps.com, acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the "My applications" button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to insure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Erika Beams, Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda Erika.Beams@acgov.org (510) 272-6393 Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.Closing Date/Time: 7/22/2020 5:00:00 PM
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA
San Jose, California, United States
Under direction, supervises audit staff and assists in planning and executing the activities of the Internal Audit division. Typical Tasks Directs audit projects to ensure that professional standards and Division policies and procedures are applied in the planning and performance of audit projects and studies; Selects, supervises, directs, evaluates and disciplines staff, and ensures their orientation, training and development; Supervises internal auditors in the preparation of audit programs and time estimates related to preliminary survey and the performance of substantive testing; Evaluates and confirms the adequacy of internal controls and the evaluation of risks after these have been identified by an in-charge auditor; Reviews audit work to determine whether: a) work conforms to generally accepted auditing standards; b) audit programs were followed; c) sufficient evidence was examined to support conclusions; d) working papers adequately support findings and conclusions; e) audit objectives were accomplished; Reviews and advises auditors regarding the preparation of interim and final reports; Directs and instructs assistants assigned, and reviews their work for sufficiency of scope and for accuracy; Participates in entrance and exit conferences with department and County management; Maintains current knowledge of professional standards, laws, directives, and professional literature applicable to governmental accounting and operations and auditing; Recommends use of audit software; Performs research on governmental accounting principles and auditing techniques and standards; Advises Manager regarding changes needed to Division's policies and procedures; Conducts on-the-job and in-house training; May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required; Performs related duties as required. Employment Standards Sufficient education and experience to demonstrate the possession and application of the following knowledge and abilities: Experience Note : The required knowledge and abilities are attained through possession of a Bachelors degree in Accounting, Internal Audit, Finance, Business, Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field and four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience as an internal auditor or public accountant, including two (2) years experience equivalent to that of a Santa Clara County Senior Internal Auditor. Full supervisory or lead experience is desirable. OR Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in any field and five (5) years of internal audit or public accountant experience, including two (2) years experience equivalent to that of a Santa Clara County Senior Internal Auditor. Full supervisory or lead experience is desirable. Possession of a California Drivers license required prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Driver's Permit. Possession of one or more of the following certifications is desirable: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors Certified Public Accountant (CPA) issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) issued by ISACA Knowledge of: Financial and performance auditing; Principles of finance and business law; Governmental accounting, including the Government Accountability Office (GAO); Current laws, directives, and professional literature applicable to auditing and governmental accounting; Principles and applications of internal controls; Common office computer applications, including word processing and spreadsheets; Use of computers and automation techniques in the audit process; Internal controls related to information technology environments; Statistical sampling; Principles of organization and management. Ability to: Maintain a current knowledge of professional standards, laws, directives and professional literature applicable to auditing and governmental accounting; Apply auditing, accounting and management principles in sensitive audit situations; Understand complex computer systems and applications of the computer in auditing; Gather and analyze data and reason logically to reach valid conclusions; Effectively prioritize work and meet deadlines; Maintain effective working relations with County Management; Apply principles and practices of supervision; personnel management and training; Meet with and obtain the cooperation of others under adverse and sensitive circumstances; Supervise the activities of auditors and obtain conformance with professional audit standards, plans, budgets and schedules; Plan, organize and direct the work of assigned staff; Speak and write effectively; Write clear and concise reports. Closing Date/Time: 7/26/2020 11:59 PM Pacific
Jul 01, 2020
Full Time
Under direction, supervises audit staff and assists in planning and executing the activities of the Internal Audit division. Typical Tasks Directs audit projects to ensure that professional standards and Division policies and procedures are applied in the planning and performance of audit projects and studies; Selects, supervises, directs, evaluates and disciplines staff, and ensures their orientation, training and development; Supervises internal auditors in the preparation of audit programs and time estimates related to preliminary survey and the performance of substantive testing; Evaluates and confirms the adequacy of internal controls and the evaluation of risks after these have been identified by an in-charge auditor; Reviews audit work to determine whether: a) work conforms to generally accepted auditing standards; b) audit programs were followed; c) sufficient evidence was examined to support conclusions; d) working papers adequately support findings and conclusions; e) audit objectives were accomplished; Reviews and advises auditors regarding the preparation of interim and final reports; Directs and instructs assistants assigned, and reviews their work for sufficiency of scope and for accuracy; Participates in entrance and exit conferences with department and County management; Maintains current knowledge of professional standards, laws, directives, and professional literature applicable to governmental accounting and operations and auditing; Recommends use of audit software; Performs research on governmental accounting principles and auditing techniques and standards; Advises Manager regarding changes needed to Division's policies and procedures; Conducts on-the-job and in-house training; May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required; Performs related duties as required. Employment Standards Sufficient education and experience to demonstrate the possession and application of the following knowledge and abilities: Experience Note : The required knowledge and abilities are attained through possession of a Bachelors degree in Accounting, Internal Audit, Finance, Business, Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field and four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience as an internal auditor or public accountant, including two (2) years experience equivalent to that of a Santa Clara County Senior Internal Auditor. Full supervisory or lead experience is desirable. OR Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in any field and five (5) years of internal audit or public accountant experience, including two (2) years experience equivalent to that of a Santa Clara County Senior Internal Auditor. Full supervisory or lead experience is desirable. Possession of a California Drivers license required prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Driver's Permit. Possession of one or more of the following certifications is desirable: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors Certified Public Accountant (CPA) issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) issued by ISACA Knowledge of: Financial and performance auditing; Principles of finance and business law; Governmental accounting, including the Government Accountability Office (GAO); Current laws, directives, and professional literature applicable to auditing and governmental accounting; Principles and applications of internal controls; Common office computer applications, including word processing and spreadsheets; Use of computers and automation techniques in the audit process; Internal controls related to information technology environments; Statistical sampling; Principles of organization and management. Ability to: Maintain a current knowledge of professional standards, laws, directives and professional literature applicable to auditing and governmental accounting; Apply auditing, accounting and management principles in sensitive audit situations; Understand complex computer systems and applications of the computer in auditing; Gather and analyze data and reason logically to reach valid conclusions; Effectively prioritize work and meet deadlines; Maintain effective working relations with County Management; Apply principles and practices of supervision; personnel management and training; Meet with and obtain the cooperation of others under adverse and sensitive circumstances; Supervise the activities of auditors and obtain conformance with professional audit standards, plans, budgets and schedules; Plan, organize and direct the work of assigned staff; Speak and write effectively; Write clear and concise reports. Closing Date/Time: 7/26/2020 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Information THIS RECRUITMENT IS PROMOTIONAL ONLY. YOU MUST PRESENTLY BE A FULL- OR PART-TIME REGULAR OR PROBATIONARY COUNTY OF SONOMA, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, SONOMA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, OR SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY EMPLOYEE IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION. The Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters Office (CRA)has requested a department promotional certification to fill a Supervising Auditor-Appraiserposition. Only qualified permanent and/or probationary CRA employees on the eligible list may be eligible for referral to the department for the advertised position. The Supervising Auditor-Appraiser plans, supervises, and directs the work of technical audit and clerical staff in the CRA's Assessor's division, which is responsible for assessing values on all business and personal property, boats, and aircraft in the County. As a Supervising Auditor-Appraiser you will: Lead a team that values and assesses a diverse volume of business and personal property Supervise, coordinate,and providetraining and assistancetothe assigned unit's technical and clerical staff Coordinate, enhance, and maintainupdates to tax assessment policies and procedures relative to the valuation of business and personal property Direct and coordinate the preparation and presentation of assessment appeals cases Communicate with the general public, property owners, and business representatives regarding business and personal property assessment matters The ideal candidate will possess: Significant experience assessing business propertyin a California Assessor's Office Business Property Division Lead-level experience equivalent to that of the Senior Auditor-Appraiser California Board of Equalization Auditor-Appraiser Certification Extensive experienceconducting large and complex business audits Thorough knowledge of California laws and rules governing the audit and assessment of business and personal property, property statement filing, and assessment appeals Coursework/training and team building skillsin supervising and/or managing teams including experience in employee performance management and setting employee performance goals The Board of Equalization (BOE) is responsible for the certification of state and county assessors' personnel performing appraisals for property tax purposes. Statues require the BOE to certify an Auditor-Appraiser before they perform these duties. The certification includes an initial evaluation of the candidate's education and experience, andthe successful completion of a qualifying examination. Please visit http://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/castraining.htm for the certification requirements. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience*: Any combination of education and work experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed herein. Normally, this would include a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, including courses in basic, intermediate and advanced accounting and auditing OR an active licensed accountant in the State of California, AND at least four years responsible recent experience in performing property tax audits preferably in a California Assessor's office or in the State Board of Equalization's Property Tax Department. Two years of this experience must have been at a level comparable to an Auditor-Appraiser II, and lead-level experience equivalent to that of the Senior Auditor-Appraiser is highly desirable. *The qualifications for this classification are subject to the California State Board of Equalization's current standards. 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. Certificate : A permanent certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization as an appraiser for property tax purposes must be obtained within the one year probationary period. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Considerable knowledge of : accounting, auditing, and assessment principles and practices and techniques. Knowledge of : property appraisal principles, practices and concepts; principles and practices of supervision. Ability to : supervise and participate in the collection and analysis of audit-appraisal data and apply it to an assessment program; analyze reports and recognize the various factors affecting property values; present facts clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; meet and deal tactfully with property owners and the public; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, the public and other county employees; keep accurate records and prepare and present clear, concise recommendations and reports; communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 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 Jobwith the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the application, examination, and department selection processes. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Responses to supplemental questions maybe scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses which 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 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 are 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 on-line 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 prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people.Please view the County's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for further information. HR Analyst: AK HR Technician: RR
Jul 10, 2020
Full Time
Position Information THIS RECRUITMENT IS PROMOTIONAL ONLY. YOU MUST PRESENTLY BE A FULL- OR PART-TIME REGULAR OR PROBATIONARY COUNTY OF SONOMA, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, SONOMA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, OR SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY EMPLOYEE IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION. The Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters Office (CRA)has requested a department promotional certification to fill a Supervising Auditor-Appraiserposition. Only qualified permanent and/or probationary CRA employees on the eligible list may be eligible for referral to the department for the advertised position. The Supervising Auditor-Appraiser plans, supervises, and directs the work of technical audit and clerical staff in the CRA's Assessor's division, which is responsible for assessing values on all business and personal property, boats, and aircraft in the County. As a Supervising Auditor-Appraiser you will: Lead a team that values and assesses a diverse volume of business and personal property Supervise, coordinate,and providetraining and assistancetothe assigned unit's technical and clerical staff Coordinate, enhance, and maintainupdates to tax assessment policies and procedures relative to the valuation of business and personal property Direct and coordinate the preparation and presentation of assessment appeals cases Communicate with the general public, property owners, and business representatives regarding business and personal property assessment matters The ideal candidate will possess: Significant experience assessing business propertyin a California Assessor's Office Business Property Division Lead-level experience equivalent to that of the Senior Auditor-Appraiser California Board of Equalization Auditor-Appraiser Certification Extensive experienceconducting large and complex business audits Thorough knowledge of California laws and rules governing the audit and assessment of business and personal property, property statement filing, and assessment appeals Coursework/training and team building skillsin supervising and/or managing teams including experience in employee performance management and setting employee performance goals The Board of Equalization (BOE) is responsible for the certification of state and county assessors' personnel performing appraisals for property tax purposes. Statues require the BOE to certify an Auditor-Appraiser before they perform these duties. The certification includes an initial evaluation of the candidate's education and experience, andthe successful completion of a qualifying examination. Please visit http://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/castraining.htm for the certification requirements. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience*: Any combination of education and work experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed herein. Normally, this would include a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, including courses in basic, intermediate and advanced accounting and auditing OR an active licensed accountant in the State of California, AND at least four years responsible recent experience in performing property tax audits preferably in a California Assessor's office or in the State Board of Equalization's Property Tax Department. Two years of this experience must have been at a level comparable to an Auditor-Appraiser II, and lead-level experience equivalent to that of the Senior Auditor-Appraiser is highly desirable. *The qualifications for this classification are subject to the California State Board of Equalization's current standards. 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. Certificate : A permanent certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization as an appraiser for property tax purposes must be obtained within the one year probationary period. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Considerable knowledge of : accounting, auditing, and assessment principles and practices and techniques. Knowledge of : property appraisal principles, practices and concepts; principles and practices of supervision. Ability to : supervise and participate in the collection and analysis of audit-appraisal data and apply it to an assessment program; analyze reports and recognize the various factors affecting property values; present facts clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; meet and deal tactfully with property owners and the public; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, the public and other county employees; keep accurate records and prepare and present clear, concise recommendations and reports; communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 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 Jobwith the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the application, examination, and department selection processes. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Responses to supplemental questions maybe scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses which 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 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 are 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 on-line 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 prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people.Please view the County's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for further information. HR Analyst: AK HR Technician: RR
Monterey County Human Resources
Salinas, California, United States
Position Description Final Filing Date: Open Until Filled Exam #19/20B97/08ND Priority Screening Date: Friday, February 7, 2020 All application materials must be received by the priority screening date for a guaranteed review. Applications received after this date will be considered on an as needed basis. THE POSITION DESCRIPTION The Monterey County Auditor-Controller seeks a results oriented professional to manage, plan, organize and direct the work of the department's Internal Audit Division. The incumbent must represent the Auditor-Controller's Office with tact, diplomacy, and professionalism. The Auditor-Controller is an elected official who provides the County of Monterey with financial leadership and expert advice on a wide range of fiscal matters, and advocates financial integrity and accountability in all County business practices. The department consists of five divisions: Administration, Systems, General Accounting, Internal Audit, and Disbursements (Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Property Tax). PARAMOUNT DUTIES Plans, organizes, directs, and manages the activities and functions of the Internal Audit Division of the Auditor-Controller's Office and performs complex operational, financial, and compliance audits. Develops methods and procedures to achieve objectives. Selects, supervises, trains and evaluates the performance of subordinate professional and technical staff. Coordinates division activities and those of other divisions, department, and agencies. Develops, writes, reviews and implements policies and procedures for use by divisional, departmental, County and other agency staff. Reviews new legislation, regulations and laws, researches special financial, accounting, auditing and related problems and conducts highly complex studies. Prepares and presents written reports of audit findings and recommendations to improve internal controls and/or procedures for effectiveness and efficiency. Provides consultation to County staff and outside agencies. Performs annually Risk Assessment and Audit Plan. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE Will have a proven track record demonstrating knowledge of : Governmental accounting and auditing principles, practices, and procedures. Practices, standards, and methods relating to financial, compliance, and performance audits. The principles and methods of public finance administration. The principles and methods of management, including work planning, analysis, and organization. The principles and practices of supervision and training. Computerized data processing as it relates to auditing, accounting, and fiscal operations and management information systems. State and Federal laws and regulations governing the financial operations of local government, including those affecting fiscal operations, public finance, and financial reporting. Quantitative and qualitative analysis and business statistics. The successful applicant will have the skill and ability to : Plan, organize, direct, and manage the activities and functions of the Internal Audit Division of the Auditor-Controller's Office and performs complex operational, financial, and compliance audits. Develop methods and procedures to achieve objectives. Select, supervise, train, and evaluate the performance of professional and technical staff. Prepare clear and concise audit, accounting, financial, and narrative reports. Analyze, evaluate, and solve complex and difficult audit, fiscal, accounting and administrative problems. Develop, prepare, review, interpret, explain, and apply complex fiscal data and reports. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships and provide excellent customer service. Examples of Experience/Education/Training Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of ways these requirements might be acquired is: Education : Equivalent to completion of a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, Management, Finance, Economics, Public Administration or a closely related field with course work in accounting, finance and business administration. Experience : Five years of increasingly responsible professional accounting or auditing experience that includes one year of experience as a supervisor. Highly Desired : Possession of a valid certificate issued by the California Board of Accountancy to practice as a certified public accountant (CPA). Visit the Monterey County website to view the complete Job Description: http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/personnel/specifications.asp Additional Information BENEFITS Monterey County offers an excellent benefits package. To view the "X" Unit Benefit Summary please visit our website. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing. NOTES As a condition of employment, prospective employees will be required to submit to a background investigation to include fingerprinting and a credit check and may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of criminal conviction. Employees must have and show their Social Security Card on the first day of work. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary. If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please call Nairi Davis at (831) 755-5092. APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES Apply On-line! http://agency.governmentjobs.com/montereycounty Applications may be obtained from and submitted to: Monterey County Auditor-Controller Department Attn: Nairi Davis, Senior Personnel Analyst 168 W. Alisal Street, 3rd Floor, Salinas, CA 93901 Email: davisn@co.monterey.ca.us Phone: (831) 755-5092 The selection process is tentative and applicants will be notified if changes are made. The competitive selection process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application packet will include: A completed County of Monterey Employment Application Responses to all of the Supplemental Questions Priority Screening Date: Friday, February 7, 2020 Applicants who fail to provide all required materials will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the process may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercises, performance exam, and/or written examination. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County provides reasonable accommodations for the disabled. If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please call the Human Resources Analyst at (831) 755-5092 Closing Date/Time:
Jul 01, 2020
Full Time
Position Description Final Filing Date: Open Until Filled Exam #19/20B97/08ND Priority Screening Date: Friday, February 7, 2020 All application materials must be received by the priority screening date for a guaranteed review. Applications received after this date will be considered on an as needed basis. THE POSITION DESCRIPTION The Monterey County Auditor-Controller seeks a results oriented professional to manage, plan, organize and direct the work of the department's Internal Audit Division. The incumbent must represent the Auditor-Controller's Office with tact, diplomacy, and professionalism. The Auditor-Controller is an elected official who provides the County of Monterey with financial leadership and expert advice on a wide range of fiscal matters, and advocates financial integrity and accountability in all County business practices. The department consists of five divisions: Administration, Systems, General Accounting, Internal Audit, and Disbursements (Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Property Tax). PARAMOUNT DUTIES Plans, organizes, directs, and manages the activities and functions of the Internal Audit Division of the Auditor-Controller's Office and performs complex operational, financial, and compliance audits. Develops methods and procedures to achieve objectives. Selects, supervises, trains and evaluates the performance of subordinate professional and technical staff. Coordinates division activities and those of other divisions, department, and agencies. Develops, writes, reviews and implements policies and procedures for use by divisional, departmental, County and other agency staff. Reviews new legislation, regulations and laws, researches special financial, accounting, auditing and related problems and conducts highly complex studies. Prepares and presents written reports of audit findings and recommendations to improve internal controls and/or procedures for effectiveness and efficiency. Provides consultation to County staff and outside agencies. Performs annually Risk Assessment and Audit Plan. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE Will have a proven track record demonstrating knowledge of : Governmental accounting and auditing principles, practices, and procedures. Practices, standards, and methods relating to financial, compliance, and performance audits. The principles and methods of public finance administration. The principles and methods of management, including work planning, analysis, and organization. The principles and practices of supervision and training. Computerized data processing as it relates to auditing, accounting, and fiscal operations and management information systems. State and Federal laws and regulations governing the financial operations of local government, including those affecting fiscal operations, public finance, and financial reporting. Quantitative and qualitative analysis and business statistics. The successful applicant will have the skill and ability to : Plan, organize, direct, and manage the activities and functions of the Internal Audit Division of the Auditor-Controller's Office and performs complex operational, financial, and compliance audits. Develop methods and procedures to achieve objectives. Select, supervise, train, and evaluate the performance of professional and technical staff. Prepare clear and concise audit, accounting, financial, and narrative reports. Analyze, evaluate, and solve complex and difficult audit, fiscal, accounting and administrative problems. Develop, prepare, review, interpret, explain, and apply complex fiscal data and reports. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships and provide excellent customer service. Examples of Experience/Education/Training Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of ways these requirements might be acquired is: Education : Equivalent to completion of a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, Management, Finance, Economics, Public Administration or a closely related field with course work in accounting, finance and business administration. Experience : Five years of increasingly responsible professional accounting or auditing experience that includes one year of experience as a supervisor. Highly Desired : Possession of a valid certificate issued by the California Board of Accountancy to practice as a certified public accountant (CPA). Visit the Monterey County website to view the complete Job Description: http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/personnel/specifications.asp Additional Information BENEFITS Monterey County offers an excellent benefits package. To view the "X" Unit Benefit Summary please visit our website. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing. NOTES As a condition of employment, prospective employees will be required to submit to a background investigation to include fingerprinting and a credit check and may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of criminal conviction. Employees must have and show their Social Security Card on the first day of work. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary. If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please call Nairi Davis at (831) 755-5092. APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES Apply On-line! http://agency.governmentjobs.com/montereycounty Applications may be obtained from and submitted to: Monterey County Auditor-Controller Department Attn: Nairi Davis, Senior Personnel Analyst 168 W. Alisal Street, 3rd Floor, Salinas, CA 93901 Email: davisn@co.monterey.ca.us Phone: (831) 755-5092 The selection process is tentative and applicants will be notified if changes are made. The competitive selection process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application packet will include: A completed County of Monterey Employment Application Responses to all of the Supplemental Questions Priority Screening Date: Friday, February 7, 2020 Applicants who fail to provide all required materials will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the process may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercises, performance exam, and/or written examination. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County provides reasonable accommodations for the disabled. If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please call the Human Resources Analyst at (831) 755-5092 Closing Date/Time:
Sacramento County, CA
Sacramento, CA, United States
The Position This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on : 1/27/20, 2/24/20, 3/23/20, 4/20/20,5/18/20,6/15/20, 7/13/20, 8/10/20, 9/7/20, 10/5/20, 11/2/20, 12/7/20 (final) Under general supervision, leads, plans, schedules and oversees the work of Auditors while performing the same and/or more difficult and sensitive County-wide audit and attest duties as those being led; ensures completion of tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures; communicates policies, procedures and job expectations; and provides training to staff. Explore your career with purpose Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Principles and practices of organizational theory, including planning, organizational design, business finance, business development, project management, and organizational effectiveness Principles and practices of leadership, mentoring, and training Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures related to accounting, audit and attest activities Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned programs and functions Various professional accounting and auditing standards such as the Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS) Professional accounting and auditing standards/guidelines established by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), the California State Controller's Office and other regulatory agencies The Institute of Internal Auditors' (IIA) professional standard framework including: Code of Ethics, International Standards, and Practice Advisories Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards issued by U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Internal Control -Integrated Framework issued by Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) or Standards for Internal Control in Federal Government issued by GAO Accounting procedures and their application to a variety of accounting transactions Preparation of financial statements Methods and procedures of governmental budget preparation and control Financial schedules for external audit purposes Statistical methods, cost and revenue projecting, and cost allocation Applicable revenue and taxation codes Principles and practices of business law Current technology and trends in the profession English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation Office procedures, methods, and equipment including telephones, computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment Ability to Lead and train professional and clerical staff on audit projects and activities Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of staff Provide work direction and instruction Organize and prioritize work efficiently to meet schedules and deadlines Research and evaluate work problems, and recommend solutions Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met Analyze statistical and financial data Analyze laws, codes, regulations and technical material to determine impact on accounting functions, and propose solutions and procedures Participate in government contract and budget preparation and monitoring Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of information Analyze and make effective recommendations regarding financial and accounting procedures and workflow Acquire subject-matter expertise in the area of work assignment including the federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations Discern accounting situations requiring policy and procedural determinations by superiors and discuss with other staff Use a personal computer, peripheral equipment, and various software, with emphasis on accounting applications Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in Accountancy; AND Two years of full-time, paid audit experience. Note: Possession of a current valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license from the State of California Board of Accountancy may substitute for the required bachelor's degree. General Qualifications Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures B-5, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained. The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act. Driver's License: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher,shall be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Working Conditions: Positions in this class may require the incumbents to: Travel to vendor sites and corporate offices in or out of the County to conduct audit activities. Probationary Period: The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net Closing Date/Time: 12/7/2020 5:00 PM Pacific
Jul 01, 2020
The Position This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on : 1/27/20, 2/24/20, 3/23/20, 4/20/20,5/18/20,6/15/20, 7/13/20, 8/10/20, 9/7/20, 10/5/20, 11/2/20, 12/7/20 (final) Under general supervision, leads, plans, schedules and oversees the work of Auditors while performing the same and/or more difficult and sensitive County-wide audit and attest duties as those being led; ensures completion of tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures; communicates policies, procedures and job expectations; and provides training to staff. Explore your career with purpose Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Principles and practices of organizational theory, including planning, organizational design, business finance, business development, project management, and organizational effectiveness Principles and practices of leadership, mentoring, and training Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures related to accounting, audit and attest activities Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned programs and functions Various professional accounting and auditing standards such as the Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS) Professional accounting and auditing standards/guidelines established by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), the California State Controller's Office and other regulatory agencies The Institute of Internal Auditors' (IIA) professional standard framework including: Code of Ethics, International Standards, and Practice Advisories Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards issued by U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Internal Control -Integrated Framework issued by Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) or Standards for Internal Control in Federal Government issued by GAO Accounting procedures and their application to a variety of accounting transactions Preparation of financial statements Methods and procedures of governmental budget preparation and control Financial schedules for external audit purposes Statistical methods, cost and revenue projecting, and cost allocation Applicable revenue and taxation codes Principles and practices of business law Current technology and trends in the profession English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation Office procedures, methods, and equipment including telephones, computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment Ability to Lead and train professional and clerical staff on audit projects and activities Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of staff Provide work direction and instruction Organize and prioritize work efficiently to meet schedules and deadlines Research and evaluate work problems, and recommend solutions Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met Analyze statistical and financial data Analyze laws, codes, regulations and technical material to determine impact on accounting functions, and propose solutions and procedures Participate in government contract and budget preparation and monitoring Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of information Analyze and make effective recommendations regarding financial and accounting procedures and workflow Acquire subject-matter expertise in the area of work assignment including the federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations Discern accounting situations requiring policy and procedural determinations by superiors and discuss with other staff Use a personal computer, peripheral equipment, and various software, with emphasis on accounting applications Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in Accountancy; AND Two years of full-time, paid audit experience. Note: Possession of a current valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license from the State of California Board of Accountancy may substitute for the required bachelor's degree. General Qualifications Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures B-5, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained. The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act. Driver's License: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher,shall be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Working Conditions: Positions in this class may require the incumbents to: Travel to vendor sites and corporate offices in or out of the County to conduct audit activities. Probationary Period: The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net Closing Date/Time: 12/7/2020 5:00 PM Pacific
