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Supplemental Questionnaire

Last Name First Name
 

 

Accountant I

Supplemental Questionnaire

This is the supplemental questionnaire for the classification of Accountant I.  Part I will be scored based on your checked responses. Narratives in Part I and Part II 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: Relevant Knowledge and 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.

Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated nor considered as responses to the items in this supplemental questionnaire. In addition, responses to this questionnaire will not be used for determining minimum qualifications for this position.


1.

Indicate your level of knowledge of preparing accounting reports and records (such as balance sheets, income statements, trial balances, journal entries, and related backup documentation):

I have no knowledge or a very limited amount of knowledge in this area.
I have been trained and/or taken course work in this area.
I have applied this knowledge to perform tasks under close supervision.
I have applied this knowledge to perform tasks independently.
I have applied this knowledge in a lead / supervisory capacity.
 

If you indicated knowledge, please briefly describe below.

2.

Indicate your level of experience researching and applying your knowledge regarding cost accounting, fund accounting, enterprise accounting and financial reporting:

I have no knowledge or a very limited amount of knowledge in this area.
I have been trained and/or taken course work in this area.
I have applied this knowledge to perform tasks under close supervision.
I have applied this knowledge to perform tasks independently.
I have applied this knowledge in a lead / supervisory capacity.
 

If you indicated knowledge, please briefly describe below.

3.

Indicate your level of knowledge regarding statutory laws, rules, and regulations applicable to governmental accounting, auditing and finance, and fiscal operation:

I have no knowledge or a very limited amount of knowledge in this area.
I have been trained and/or taken course work in this area.
I have applied this knowledge to perform tasks under close supervision.
I have applied this knowledge to perform tasks independently.
I have applied this knowledge in a lead / supervisory capacity.
 

If you indicated knowledge, please briefly describe below.

4.

Indicate your level of knowledge related to accounting standards such as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) set forth by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and auditing procedures:

I have no knowledge or a very limited amount of knowledge in this area.
I have been trained and/or taken course work in this area.
I have applied this knowledge to perform tasks under close supervision.
I have applied this knowledge to perform tasks independently.
I have applied this knowledge in a lead / supervisory capacity.
 

If you indicated knowledge, please briefly describe below.

5.

Indicate your level of knowledge recording and reviewing transactions in subsidiary and general ledgers, preparing trial balances, reconciliations, and worksheets:

I have no knowledge or a very limited amount of knowledge in this area.
I have been trained and/or taken course work in this area.
I have applied this knowledge to perform tasks under close supervision.
I have applied this knowledge to perform tasks independently.
I have applied this knowledge in a lead / supervisory capacity.
 

If you indicated knowledge, please briefly describe below.

6.

Indicate your level of knowledge regarding principles and theories of internal control including indicators of fraud and risk:

I have no knowledge or a very limited amount of knowledge in this area.
I have been trained and/or taken course work in this area.
I have applied this knowledge to perform tasks under close supervision.
I have applied this knowledge to perform tasks independently.
I have applied this knowledge in a lead / supervisory capacity.
 

If you indicated knowledge, please briefly describe below.

7.

Indicate your level of experience providing a high level of customer service in a work environment:

I have no experience or very limited experience performing these tasks.
I have some experience performing these tasks but would need additional training.
I have performed these tasks independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing these tasks and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these tasks.
 

If you indicated experience, please briefly describe below.

8.

Indicate your level of experience managing and prioritizing multiple projects in order to meet deadlines:

I have no experience or very limited experience performing these tasks.
I have some experience performing these tasks but would need additional training.
I have performed these tasks independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing these tasks and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these tasks.
 

If you indicated experience, please briefly describe below.

9.

Do you have experience utilizing the following software programs? Check all that apply.

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Word
Workday
None of the above
 

If you indicated experience, please briefly describe below. Please note that candidates may be asked to show proficiency with those checked above during the selection process.


 

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