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Senior Accounting Manager

Salary

$138,476.16 - $152,674.56 Annually

Location

Sacramento, CA

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

27564-C

Department

County Wide

Opening Date

01/27/2025

Closing Date

3/10/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

The Position

There is an additional 3.35% Management Differential which is added to the posted salary for this class.

This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

2/10/2025, 3/10/2025 (final)

Under general direction, Senior Accounting Managers direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate the work of staff responsible for professional accounting and fiscal work. Incumbents also provide strategic oversight to accounting processes; develop policies and procedures; and coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments, outside agencies, and the general public.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of management and organizational theory, including planning, organizational design, business finance, business development, project management, and organizational effectiveness

• Principles and practices of supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, and training

• Various professional accounting standards such as generally accepted auditing standards and generally accepted accounting principles, generally accepted governmental auditing standards, and standards set by the governmental accounting standards board, financial accounting standards board, general accounting office, and other regulatory agencies

• Accounting procedures and their application to a variety of accounting transactions

• Methods and procedures of governmental budget preparation and control

• Cost and revenue projecting, and cost allocation methods

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations such as the revenue and taxation codes

• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment

• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation

Ability to

• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff

• Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of subordinate staff

• Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues

• Plan, manage, and complete complex work assignments

• Work independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities and meet critical deadlines

• Develop, monitor and interpret budgets, contracts and other financial documents

• Collect, compile, and analyze a variety of statistical and financial data and information

• Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations; determine impact on accounting functions; and propose solutions and procedures

• Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing

• Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met

• Influence and persuade others to accept a particular viewpoint or follow a particular course of action

• Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of information

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Either: 1a. A Bachelor's Degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in Accountancy;

AND

1b. Two years of full-time, paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Accounting Manager or Audit Manager.

Or: 2a. A Bachelor's Degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in Accountancy;

AND

2b. Six years of full-time, paid professional public, management, and/or government accounting/auditing experience, including two years of full-time, paid experience supervising a professional accounting and/or auditing staff responsible for public, management, and/or government accounting/auditing and related fiscal work.

Note: Possession of a valid license as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from the State of California Board of Accountancy may substitute for the required bachelor's degree.

Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here (http://www.personnel.saccounty.net/Documents/EducationalDocumentsGuidelines.pdf) or speak to someone in our office before the final filing date listed in this notice.

General Qualifications

Criminal History and Background Checks:

The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

License Requirement:

A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, may be required for some positions at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.

Application and Testing Information

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here (http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sacramento) to apply.

County of Sacramento

Department of Personnel Services

Employment Services Division

700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net

Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

www.SacCountyJobs.net

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.

• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.

• A resume may be included with your application; however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.

Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.

• Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.

• If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.

• Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.

• If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.

• For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.

• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.

This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.

All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Click here (https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx) for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

For information regarding County jobs:

• www.saccountyjobs.net

  Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

  We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP).

GENERAL BENEFITS:

Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net.

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:

Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions.

SALARY STEP INCREASES:

The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.

PAY:

All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty.

VACATION:

Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.

HOLIDAYS:

14.5 holidays per year as recognized.

SICK LEAVE:

Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit.

PARENTAL LEAVE:

Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:

Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.

RETIREMENT:

Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage.

HEALTH INSURANCE:

The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs.

DENTAL INSURANCE:

The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person.

LIFE INSURANCE:

The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION:

The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:

• Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions

• Marriage or Family Relationships

• Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care

• Alcohol and Drug Abuse

WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:

The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:

The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.

• DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:

  Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.

• MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:

  The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION:

In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.

SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION:

The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction.

SELECTION AND PLACEMENT

Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age.

Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification.

"Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS:

If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications.

OPEN EXAMINATIONS:

Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply.

CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS:

Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received.

ELIGIBLE LISTS:

Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists.

EXAMINATION RATINGS:

Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director.

APPEAL PROCESS:

Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination.

Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx

OTHER INFORMATION

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:

Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes.

"Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.

Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.

CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT:

As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE:

Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest.

CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT:

No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position.

SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION):

Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:

Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and

The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING:

The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant.

DRIVER LICENSE:

Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months.

AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE:

Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either:

1. Become a union member;

2. Pay a fair share fee to the union; or,

3. Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity.

FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS:

Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions.

01

The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score.

Note: The Supplemental Questionnaire and the Application are administered as two separate documents. The Application is used only to determine if the minimum qualifications are met; and the Supplemental Questionnaire will be used only to determine your exam score.

In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as 'See Resume' as a response will not be scored.

By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

• I have read and understood the above instructions.

  02

  Provided you are reachable on the eligible list, your responses to this Supplemental Questionnaire may be reviewed by potential employers as the initial step of the interview process. During the interview process you may also be required to substantiate the responses you have provided.

• I have read and understood the above information.

  03

  Degree Requirement Information

A copy of your Bachelor degree in Accounting, Bachelor degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accountancy, or a copy of your valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license from the State of California Board of Accountancy must be submitted with your application, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

If you have already attached a copy of the aforementioned document(s) to your governmentjobs.com account, please make sure you select the document(s) to attach them to your application.

Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here (https://personnel.saccounty.net/documents/educationaldocumentsguidelines.pdf) or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date.

• I have read and understood the above instructions.

  04

  Select the one box that best describes how you meet the education component of the Senior Accounting Manager minimum qualifications.

• None

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Bachelor degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accountancy from an accredited college or university

• Working toward a Master's degree in Accountancy from an accredited college or university

• Master's Degree in Accountancy from an accredited college or university

• A valid license as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from the State of California Board of Accountancy

• Bachelor degree or higher in Accounting or Bachelor degree or higher in Business Administration with a concentration in Accountancy from an accredited college or university AND a valid license as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from the State of California Board of Accountancy

  05

  Select all the boxes that best indicate the active licensure/certification that you currently possess.

• None

• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

• Certified Fraud Examiner(CFE)

• Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO)

• Certified Internal Auditor(CIA)

• Certified Financial Manager(CFM)

• Certified Public Accountant from another state

• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)

• Governmental Audit Professional (CGAP)

• Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)

• Other applicable training, licensure, certification or continuing education not indicated above

  06

  Select the one box that best describes your supervisory/managerial experience performed for two years or more.

• None

• Supervisory experience over professional staff responsible for accounting, auditing or related fiscal operations

• Supervisory experience over multi-disciplined staff involved in accounting, auditing and related fiscal operations

• Manage a complex and/or multi-faceted accounting or auditing program, project, unit, etc. and is part of a management team

  07

  Select all the boxes that best describe your supervisory/managerial experience over professional, technical, and/or clerical accounting/auditing staff.

Note: Your specific supervisor/managerial duties should also be detailed on your application.

• None

• Provide and/or coordinate staff training in accordance with established policies and procedures

• Provide input regarding an employee's performance (performance evaluations)

• Prioritize and assign work activities and projects

• Monitor workflow to ensure work is being done timely and deadlines are being met

• Meet with staff to identify problems, correct deficiencies, and resolve problems

• Responsible for interviewing and selecting assigned personnel

• Recommend and/or implement discipline and termination procedures

  08

  Select all the boxes that best describe your professional accounting experience as it relates to the position of Senior Accounting Manager with the County of Sacramento.

Note: Selection(s) should be a continuous assignment performed for a year or more.

• None

• Analyze data to provide recommendations

• Negotiate, prepare, and/or monitor contracts, grants and proposals

• Implement, maintain, and evaluate a system of internal controls

• Coordinate between divisions/departments or levels of staffing regarding accounting issues

• Review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures

• Review and analyze federal, state, and other regulations including cost reimbursement policies and guidelines

• Act as a resource and technical expert for other departments, special districts, organization, etc.

• Evaluate and analyze expenditures to ensure they are in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standard accounting principles

• Direct and/or participate in the analysis of new and existing financial systems

  09

  Select all the boxes that best describe your professional auditing experience performed for one year or more.

• None

• Develop audit plans and testing using statistical analysis

• Prepare audit reports incorporating findings and recommendations for improvements

• Analyze, review, and ensure compliance with internal control procedures

• Facilitate, direct and review audits

• Evaluate and ensure audits are in compliance with generally accepted auditing standards

  10

  Select all the boxes that describe computerized systems you are proficient in using.

• None

• Auditing Software (e.g. TeamMate, Idea, CaseWare, etc.).

• Computerized Accounting Systems (e.g. Quick Books, Peach Tree, etc.)

• Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (e.g. SAP/COMPASS, Oracle)

• Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet software

• Microsoft Access or similar databases

• Microsoft Word or similar software

• Accela

• Virtual communication software (e.g., Skype, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.)

• Other applicable software

  11

  Select all the boxes that best describe your financial reporting experience performed on a regular and reoccurring basis.

• None

• Direct responsibility for preparing and/or reviewing complex financial reports for upper management and/or external customers

• Liaison between the department and various stakeholders by responding to and resolving difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints regarding accounting reports

• Provide financial analysis for department/division and communicate results and if applicable make recommendations

• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)

• Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR)

• Provide financial analysis for department/division and provide recommendations to management.

• Prepare ad hoc reports for management

• Prepare simple reports for standard reconciliations, lead schedules, etc.

• Assist in preparing and reviewing financial reports (e.g., grants, federal or state funding programs, etc.)

• Present financial reports to management teams, board members, counsel, stakeholders, etc.

• Other financial reports

  12

  Describe in detail your experience and level of responsibility regarding your selection(s) in Question #11. In your response, include the following.

• Type and complexity of report

• Specific duties performed

• Frequency (monthly, quarterly, annually)

• Users of the report

• Your responsibility communicating the report results

Also indicate your employer, employment dates and your job title. You may list more than one employer. If you have no experience in this area, please type "None."

13

Select the one box that best describes your level of responsibility developing, maintaining, and/or implementing accounting or auditing standards, policies, and/or procedures.

• None

• Provide recommendations for changes to existing policies and procedures

• Assist with developing, maintaining and/or implementing accounting/auditing policies and procedures

• Direct responsibility for developing and implementing accounting/auditing standards into new and/or existing policies and procedures

  14

  Provide a concise but detailed example which outlines your experience and level of authority interpreting, developing, maintaining, and implementing accounting/auditing standards, policies and procedures.

Also indicate your employer, employment dates and your job title. You may list more than one employer. If you have no experience in this area, please type "None."

15

Select all the boxes that best describe the budgetary duties you performed on a regular and recurring basis.

• None

• Oversee preparation of an organization, department, work unit or program annual budget

• Monitor and review budgeted revenues and expenditures

• Request changes in budget allocations during the fiscal year to determine or project fiscal impact and status

• Develop and/or review reports and provide recommendations regarding budgetary change request

• Prepare a budget for a unit or division by providing estimates of expenditures, projections of revenue, consolidation of sub-budgets, etc.

  16

  Describe in detail your experience and level of responsibility in each step of the budgetary process to include preparation, analysis, review and control. In your response, include the following.

• Type, complexity and amount of budgets

• Frequency

• Funding sources

• Reports developed and/or reviewed

Also indicate your employer, employment dates, and your job title. You may list more than one employer. If you have no experience in this area, please type "None."

17

Describe in detail your progressive professional experience, education and training which qualifies you for the position of Senior Accounting Manager with the County of Sacramento. Include in your response:

• Experience which details the different accounting activities you performed and/or are responsible for

• Experience which details the different auditing assignments/engagements that you have performed and/or are responsible for

• Provide an example that demonstrates your experience with contracts and/or grants

Also indicate your employer, employment dates and your job title. You may list more than one employer. If you have no experience in this area, please type "None."

18

Information pertaining to the requirements of the job are listed under the General Qualifications section of the job announcement.

• I have read and understand the General Qualifications as stated on the job announcement.

  19

  Criminal History and Background Checks:

The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

• I have read and understand the information stated above regarding criminal history and background checks.

  20

  The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment must pass a drug test administered by the County and at no cost to the applicant.

I understand, if offered conditional employment, I will be subject to a drug test administered by the County as described in Sacramento County Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.030.

• Yes

• No

  21

  Select the one box that best describes whether you have attended a career fair and/or job event where you have interacted with representatives from Sacramento County.

• Attended in the last one (1) – three (3) months

• Attended in the last four (4) – six (6) months

• Attended in the last seven (7) months – one (1) year

• Attended an event more than one (1) year ago

• Have attended a career fair and/or job event but did not interact with Sacramento County representatives

• Have not attended a career fair and/or job event

  22

  List the following for the career fair and/or job event you attended:

• Name of event

• Location of event

• Month and year of event

  If you have not attended an event where you interacted with representatives from Sacramento County, please type “None”.

  Required Question

Employer

County of Sacramento

Address

700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, California, 95814

Phone

(916) 874-5593

Website

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