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Placer County Human Resources Department
#2022-14624-01


Supplemental Questionnaire

Last Name First Name
 

 

Accountant - I

Supplemental Questionnaire

(2022-14624-01)



 

 

Part I -  Minimum Qualifications (Not Scored)

This section will not be scored or used for determining minimum qualifications but is provided to the applicant for informational purposes prior to completing the questionnaire. Applicants are required to demonstrate how they meet the minimum qualifications for this position on their application.

 


 

Do you possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, or a closely related field?

Yes No

 

Applicants who reported a "no" response to the above question are encouraged to review the minimum qualifications section of the job posting, including substitution criteria, for this position before proceeding.



 

 

Part II -  Training and Experience Examination (Scored)

This supplemental questionnaire will serve as the Civil Service examination for this recruitment and 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. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the items in the supplemental questionnaire. In addition, responses to this questionnaire will not be used for determining minimum qualifications for this position.

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 I understand the above instructions.


 

INSTRUCTIONS: For the following questions, please indicate your level of knowledge and/or experience:


1.

Preparing accounting reports and records (e.g., balance sheets, income statements, trial balances, journal entries, and related backup documentation).

I have no knowledge/experience or a very limited amount of knowledge/experience in this area.
I have been trained on and/or taken course work in this area.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others performing this task.
 

If you indicated knowledge/experience in this area, please briefly describe.

2.

Performing cost accounting, fund accounting, enterprise accounting, and financial reporting.

I have no knowledge/experience or a very limited amount of knowledge/experience in this area.
I have been trained on and/or taken course work in this area.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others performing this task.
 

If you indicated knowledge/experience in this area, please briefly describe.

3.

Applying statutory laws, rules, and regulations applicable to governmental accounting, auditing, finance, and fiscal operation.

I have no knowledge/experience or a very limited amount of knowledge/experience in this area.
I have been trained on and/or taken course work in this area.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others performing this task.
 

If you indicated knowledge/experience in this area, please briefly describe.

4.

Applying 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/experience or a very limited amount of knowledge/experience in this area.
I have been trained on and/or taken course work in this area.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others performing this task.
 

If you indicated knowledge/experience in this area, please briefly describe.

5.

Recording and reviewing transactions in subsidiary and general ledgers and preparing trial balances, reconciliations, and worksheets.

I have no knowledge/experience or a very limited amount of knowledge/experience in this area.
I have been trained on and/or taken course work in this area.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others performing this task.
 

If you indicated knowledge/experience in this area, please briefly describe.

6.

Applying principles and theories of internal control, including indicators of fraud and risk.

I have no knowledge/experience or a very limited amount of knowledge/experience in this area.
I have been trained on and/or taken course work in this area.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others performing this task.
 

If you indicated knowledge/experience in this area, please briefly describe.

7.

Providing a high level of customer service in a work environment.

I have no knowledge/experience or a very limited amount of knowledge/experience in this area.
I have been trained on and/or taken course work in this area.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others performing this task.
 

If you indicated knowledge/experience in this area, please briefly describe.

8.

Managing and prioritizing multiple projects to meet deadlines.

I have no knowledge/experience or a very limited amount of knowledge/experience in this area.
I have been trained on and/or taken course work in this area.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others performing this task.
 

If you indicated knowledge/experience in this area, please briefly describe.

9.

Working as a lead or supervisor over clerical or technical staff.

I have no knowledge/experience or a very limited amount of knowledge/experience in this area.
I have been trained on and/or taken course work in this area.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others performing this task.
 

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.

10.

Please select all programs in which you are proficient.

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Word
Workday
I am not proficient in any of the above programs.

 

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