This is the supplemental questionnaire for the classification of Supervising Accountant. Part I will be scored based on your checked responses. 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 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.
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Part I: Relevant Knowledge and Experience - Score 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.
Describe your experience directly supervising accounting professionals.
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 how many staff you supervised and their job titles.
2.
Describe your experience performing supervising responsibilities including providing performance feedback, reviewing the work of staff, monitoring workflow, and recommending and implementing disciplinary actions, as necessary.
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.
3.
Describe your experience preparing and/or monitoring a budget.
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 your role/level of responsibility.
4.
Describe your experience modifying and implementing a policy or procedure in response to a new or changing law, regulation, code, requirement, ordinance, and/or management directive.
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.
5.
Describe your experience implementing and working with internal accounting controls.
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.
6.
Describe your experience utilizing in-depth knowledge of governmental accounting, funding structures, GAAP, GASB, etc. while reviewing tasks assigned to the designated work unit(s).
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.
7.
Please check the following software that you have experience operating proficiently. For those checked, applicants may be requested to exhibit proficiency during the interview process. (Check all that apply)
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Access
Workday
Work Order applications
Project Management applications
Other Cloud-based applications (indicate specific program below)
If you indicated any experience, please describe the type of work products you’ve delivered.
Part II: Narrative Questions (Not Scored)
1.
Describe your experience in the budget preparation process, including, but not limited to:
a)preparing cost estimates or budget projections for assigned programs and appropriations;
b)submitting justifications with documentation for budget requests related to staff, equipment, and supplies; and
c)monitoring and controlling assigned budget(s) on an on-going basis.
2.
Describe your experience leading a team during an accounting fiscal month or year-end close process; include your communication approach with your direct supervisor.
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