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Placer County Human Resources Department
#2018-11760-01


Supplemental Questionnaire

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ACCOUNTANT AUDITOR - SUPERVISING

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

2018-11760-01



 

The following supplemental questionnaire is the examination for this recruitment and will be used to determine your examination score and placement on the eligible list.  Note: The supplemental questionnaire and the application are administered as two separate documents.  Panel members assigned to review written responses to the supplemental questionnaire will ONLY have access to these responses.  They will NOT have access to information contained in the application or resume. 

It is recommended that you respond to all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. Responses such as, "See Resume" or "See Application" will not be scored. 

Please note that indicating no experience in a specific area will not automatically disqualify you from consideration. 

By continuing in this examination process, you are certifying that all information provided in the supplemental questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.


 

I have read and understood the above instructions.

1.

Describe your professional experience and/or training in any of the following areas:

  • Cost accounting;
  • Fund accounting;
  • Enterprise accounting;
  • Internal audits;
  • Financial reporting; and/or
  • Government accounting.

In your response, please include your employer and dates of employment, as well as your specific duties and any specific accounting/finance related software application programs utilized.

2.

Describe your professional experience exercising direct and/or lead/technical supervision over staff performing accounting/fiscal related duties. In your response, include the number of staff you supervised, their classifications, and your specific level of responsibility/authority.

3.

Describe your experience overseeing and monitoring adherence to local, state, and/or federal laws and regulations related to accounting/finance. Include your strategies for keeping up to date on changing policies and how you have successfully identified and implemented program changes.

4.

Describe the tools and methods you have used to prepare and analyze financial statements including but not limited to balance sheets, profit and loss statements, budget to actual schedules, and statements of cash flow.

5.

Describe your experience providing technical advice and/or consultations to subordinate staff, co-workers, and/or clients/customers on various accounting/fiscal issues.


 

Thank you for completing the examination portion of the application process. We encourage applicants to review their answers for accuracy prior to submitting.

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