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.
1.
Do you possess two years of responsible, journey level professional accounting and/or financial auditing experience performing duties similar to an Accountant II or an Auditor II with Placer County?
Yes
No
2.
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 either of the above questions are encouraged to review the minimum qualifications section of the job posting 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 experience:
1.
Providing direct supervision to professional, technical, and clerical accounting/auditing staff.
No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 2 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
6 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe your specific responsibilities. Include the number of staff under your direction and the job titles/classifications of those staff.
2.
Providing leadership, direction, and training to a team of professional and technical staff.
No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 2 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
6 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe, including your approach to managing, motivating, and training staff members.
3.
Providing responsible, professional, and technical direction and assistance in the administration and implementation of accounting programs and integrated accounting and financial systems.
No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 2 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
6 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.
4.
Assuming responsibility for various departmental accounting functions (including financial statements, general ledger, monthly statements, and special project accounting) and conducting/preparing special studies and reports.
No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 2 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
6 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.
5.
Preparing a wide variety of financial and statistical reports (including year-end reporting, budgetary reports, and monthly financial statements) and assisting in the preparation of financial and custom reports, graphs, and schedules.
No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 2 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
6 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe, including the software programs used and level of proficiency with those programs.
6.
Participating in compiling and preparing the annual budget, including assisting with budget preparation, preparing and updating cash flow, cost projections, and estimated revenues and expenditures, and monitoring expenditures to ensure compliance with adopted budget.
No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 2 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
6 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.
7.
Monitoring and reviewing expenditures, revenues, and budget allocations to determine financial status.
No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 2 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
6 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe, indicating the tools and resources used.
8.
Interpreting, explaining, and applying general and governmental accounting/auditing principles, procedures, laws, and regulations affecting the more complex financial operations of the assigned department.
No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 2 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
6 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.
9.
Recording and maintaining appropriate controls for capital assets, including vehicles.
No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 2 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
6 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.
10.
Supervising annual inventory reconciliation, including inspections and reconciliation of discrepancies.
No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 2 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
6 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.
11.
Assisting in coordinating and scheduling audits, providing information and reporting for audits, and ensuring availability and accuracy of required reports and documentation.
No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 2 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
6 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.
12.
Maintaining and monitoring department grant funds, preparing grant applications, compiling and preparing financial and other data needed for claims, and ensuring compliance with regulations governing the use and accounting of each grant.
No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 2 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
6 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.
13.
Assisting with investments, portfolio management, cash management, debt management, new financing, annexations and subdivisions, and revenue and expense projections.
No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 2 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
6 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.
14.
Reviewing publications and attending meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions to remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in the accounting field.
No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 2 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
6 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.
15.
Briefly describe your level of experience using Microsoft Excel and provide some examples of how you've utilized this software.
16.
Briefly describe your level of experience working with accounting software systems and provide some examples of how you've utilized this software. Please note the names of the systems used.
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