This is the supplemental questionnaire for the classification of Accountant II. 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 experience preparing and reviewing ledgers and journal entries:
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.
2.
Indicate your level of experience maintaining and balancing accounting records such as tax trusts, funds, and claims:
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.
3.
Indicate your level of experience participating in the compilation and preparation of an annual budget:
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.
4.
Indicate your level of experience preparing a wide variety of financial, statistical, and narrative reports, including year-end, budgetary, monthly financial statements, cash flow, and investments:
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.
5.
Indicate your level of experience performing quality control and review procedures to ensure accounting documents are prepared accurately and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and internal policies.
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.
6.
Indicate your level of experience recording and reviewing transactions in subsidiary and general ledgers, preparing trial balances, reconciliations, and worksheets:
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.
7.
Do you have experience utilizing the following software programs? Check all that apply.
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Word
Workday
Specific accounting software
None of the above
If you indicated experience, please briefly describe below.
8.
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.
9.
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.
10.
Indicate your level of experience working as a lead or supervisor over clerical or technical staff:
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.
Part II: Non-Scored Narrative Questions
This section will not be scored but may be used by the hiring department when determining assignment.
Please note: Applicants without experience in the areas below will still be considered for employment and are encouraged to apply.
1.
Describe your experience performing payroll functions such as preparation of quarterly payroll taxes, year-end reporting such as W2 and W3, garnishments, liability payment and reconciliation.
2.
Describe your experience in financial reporting, financial statement preparation, capital asset tracking and depreciation calculation, general accounting such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entry, and general ledger reconciliation.
3.
Describe your experience with property taxes, such as working with direct charges, calculating tax rates, processing roll corrections, apportioning collections, obtaining collections on delinquent tax bills, applying legal code or handling redevelopment calculations.
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