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Supplemental Questionnaire

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ACCOUNTANT AUDITOR - SUPERVISING

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

2020-11760-01



 

This is the supplemental questionnaire for the classification of Supervising Accountant Auditor.  Part I is not scored and is provided for the applicant to determine whether they meet the minimum qualifications. Part II will be scored based on your checked responses. Narratives will not be scored but will be available to the hiring authority and may be utilized for interview and selection determinations.

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.

If selected for interview, you may be required to display and respond to questions to validate your responses to this exam.


 

I have read and understand the above instructions.


 

Part I: Minimum Qualification Screening (Non-Scored)


1.

Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college with major course work in accounting or a related field?

Yes No
2.

Do you possess two years experience performing the duties similar to a Sr. Accountant or Sr. Auditor? Or do you have four years experience performing duties similar to an Accountant II or Auditor II?

Yes No

 

Part II: Relevant Experience – Scored Examination

This section of the supplemental questionnaire is the Civil Service examination for this position. This supplemental questionnaire will be scored based on your checked responses below. Narratives provided by applicants describing training and/or experience will not be scored, but will be available to the hiring authority and may be utilized for interview and selection determination. Scores received from this section will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.

For the items in this section, please indicate your level of training and experience and then provide a brief description of your related experience in the space provided.

NOTE: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the items in this supplemental questionnaire.


1.

Describe your professional experience exercising direct and/or lead/technical supervision over staff performing accounting/fiscal related duties.

No experience
Less than two years of experience
2 to 4 years of experience
4 to 5 years of experience
5 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe. In your response, include the number of staff you supervised, their classifications, and your specific level of responsibility/authority.

2.

Describe your experience providing proactive and informational performance feedback to employees on an on-going basis and conducting performance evaluations.

No experience
Less than two years of experience
2 to 4 years of experience
4 to 5 years of experience
5 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
 

If you indicated any training or experience, please briefly describe.

3.

Describe your experience performing difficult and complex financial accounting and reporting tasks.

No experience
Less than two years of experience
2 to 4 years of experience
4 to 5 years of experience
5 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe. In your answer discuss your knowledge and experience with governmental accounting, County funding structures, GAAP, and GASB.

4.

Describe your experience planning, performing, and supervising internal and external audits.

No experience
Less than two years of experience
2 to 4 years of experience
4 to 5 years of experience
5 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe. In your answer discuss your knowledge and experience with auditing standards such as IIA, AICPA, and GAGAS.

5.

Describe your experience overseeing and monitoring adherence to local, state, and/or federal laws and regulations related to accounting/finance.

No experience
Less than two years of experience
2 to 4 years of experience
4 to 5 years of experience
5 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
 

If you indicated any training or experience, please briefly describe.

6.

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

No experience
Less than two years of experience
2 to 4 years of experience
4 to 5 years of experience
5 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
 

If you indicated any training or experience, please briefly describe.


 

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