1634 Principal Account Clerk Controller's Office Supplemental Questionnaire (Minimum Qualifications)
All applicants are required to complete the supplemental questionnaire as part of the on-line application process. The purpose of this supplemental is to obtain a clear and concise summary of your professional and educational background as it relates to the 1634 Principal Account Clerk for the Controller's Office. The questionnaire will be used to verify candidate's possession of the meeting the Minimum Qualifications and Special Conditions for this position. The information you provide on this questionnaire should be consistent with the information on your application and will be verified. Applicants will be required to submit verification of qualifying experience.
The Minimum Qualifications for class 1634 Principal Account Clerk per the terms of this announcement are:
Minimum Qualifications
These minimum qualifications are to be used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which may be required for employment in the class. Although these minimum qualifications are typical of the class, additional minimum qualifications and special conditions may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the job announcement.
1. Two (2) years (equivalent to 4,000 hours) of verifiable experience in a position supervising and directing accounting and/or financial transaction functions. OR
2. Fours (4) years (equivalent to 8,000 hours) of verifiable experience processing financial and accounting matters (e.g., cost records, deposits, expenditures, allocations), bookkeeping, and/or financial record keeping. Such experience typically includes verifying correctness of financial documents, maintaining expenditure records and reconciling subsidiary accounts.
Substitution of Experience:
30 semester units / 45 quarter units of coursework from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 12 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) in accounting may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience as described in #1 or #2.
How many years of experience (40-hour a week full-time equivalent) do you possess processing financial and accounting matters, bookkeeping, and/or financial record keeping?
I possess 0 years to 11 months of experience.
I possess 1 year to 1 year and 11 months of experience.
I possess 2 years to 2 years and 11 months of experience.
I possess 3 years to 3 years and 11 months of experience.
I possess 4 years or more of experience.
How many years of experience (40-hour a week full-time equivalent) do you have supervising and directing accounting and/or financial transaction functions?
I possess 0 to 11 months of experience
I possess 1 year to 1 year and 11 months of experience
I possess 2 years or more of experience
I do not possess any experience
Based on your education, please select the option that best matches your HIGHEST educational attainment:
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Attended one (1) year of college (30 semester units/45 quarter units).
Attended two (2) years of college (60 semester units/90 quarter units).
Attended three (3) years of college (90 se,ester units/135 quarter units).
Completion of Baccalaureate Degree or higher from an accredited college, university, or business school.
None of the above.
How many semester units/quarter units of accounting courses have you completed from an accredited college or university? Units must be in accounting courses and not finance, economics, business, or similar area of study.
I have 3 semester units/4.5 quarter units of accounting coursework
I have 6 semester units/9 quarter units of accounting coursework
I have 9 semester units/13.5 quarter units of accounting coursework
I have 12 semester units/18 quarter units or more of accounting coursework
I have not completed any accounting cousework.
CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that all information is true and based on my education, training, skills, and experience. I understand that any false or incorrect statement may result in my disqualification of the selection process for this position and/or dismissal from employment with the City and County of San Francisco. I also understand and agree that any information provided is subject to verification.
Department of Human Resources