ACCOUNTANT III - COUNTYWIDE PROMOTIONAL - EXAM 7026



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ACCOUNTANT III - COUNTYWIDE PROMOTIONAL - EXAM 7026
Employer

Kern County

Salary

$4,868.67 - $5,943.64 Monthly

Location

Depending on Assignment, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

7026

Department

GENERAL

Opening Date

09/11/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

Amended: 1/09/17
                   9/22/17
                   9/15/17


Under general direction, performs the most difficult accounting and auditing work; may supervise staff engaged in departmental accounting, auditing and clerical functions.
 
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
 
This is the lead level in the Accountant series and is distinguished from Accountant II by the level of knowledge and skill required including the degree of difficulty of work performed. The emphasis on essential functions performed may vary according to assignment. Accountant III may conduct and supervise audits for the Auditor­ Controller-­County Clerk's, Office, or may have responsibility for accounting activities in a County department.

Essential Functions

  • Conducts field audits of County departments and other agencies as assigned.
  • Prepares and reviews cost allocation plans.
  • Reviews and verifies year­ end revenue and expenditure accruals and depreciation schedules.
  • Performs financial monitoring of contracted service providers.
  • Plans, performs, supervises and reviews a variety of accounting or auditing activities.
  • Prepares reports and recommends improvements in general and cost accounting and audit systems.
  • Assists with accounting and/or auditing program implementation.
  • Provides supervision, direction, and training to subordinate accountants and other personnel; evaluates the job performance of subordinates.
  • Analyzes division or departmental workloads and work flow and recommends redistribution of work assignments.
  • Prepares a variety of complex reports involving statistics, legal requirements, cost and general accounting, and auditing.
  • Prepares periodic financial statements/cost and written reports and/or assists in the preparation of the County's annual comprehensive financial statement.
  • May prepare the departmental budget and monitor revenues and expenditures.
  • May confer with county officials and departmental personnel on accounting and auditing matters.
  • Operates a personal computer using a variety of software applications including accounting, spreadsheet, word processing, and database applications as well as task specific applications.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Employment Standards

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field. If the major has been in a field other than accounting, at least 15 semester or 25 quarter units of college level accounting courses must have been completed
OR
Evidence of having passed all four parts of the Uniform Certified Public Accountant examination  
OR
Possession of a Certified Public Accountant certificate,
AND
Three (3) years of progressively responsible general accounting and/or auditing experience or two (2) years of experience in governmental accounting and/or auditing.
 
Possession of an active California Certified Public Accountant certificate shall be considered equivalent to one year of general accounting/auditing experience, if not used to satisfy the education requirements.
 
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
 
Possession of a valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain proof of vehicle insurance may be required of some positions.

Applicants must attach a copy of their degree or transcripts to their application or it may not be accepted.

Supplemental

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

All Kern County employees are designated "Disaster Service Workers" through state and local laws (CA Government Code Sec. 3100-3109 and Ordinance Code Title 2-Administration, Ch. 2.66 Emergency Services). As Disaster Service Workers, all County employees are expected to remain at work, or to report for work as soon as practicable, following a significant emergency or disaster.
 
This examination will establish an eligible list from which permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.

APPOINTEES ARE SUBJECT TO FINGERPRINTING for the purpose of a criminal records check as authorized by section 16501.of the CALIFORNIA WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE and section 11105.3 of the CALIFORNIA PENAL CODE.

FOLLOWING AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT, you may be required to submit to post medical and drug screening tests at county expense.

ADMITTANCE TO EACH PHASE OF THE EXAMINATION will require a government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

APPRAISAL (100%):  of training, education, experience, interest and personal, fitness for the work based on any combination of the following: Investigation, oral exam and rating of application. 

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
 
THE COUNTY OF KERN IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
 
Item #2345

01
I have successfully completed my initial 6 or 12 month probationary period as an employee of Kern County (temporary and extra help time is not qualifying). A "no" response is disqualifying - refer to Civil Service Rule 903.00.
  • Yes
  • No
02
I had an overall rating of Standard or better on my last performance appraisal. A "no" response is disqualifying - refer to Civil Service Rule 903.00.
  • Yes
  • No
03
Have you for any reason separated from County employment (layoff, voluntary or involuntary resignation) and gained re-employment within the last six months? A "yes" response is disqualifying - refer to Civil Service Rule 903.00 and County Ordinance 3.08.140 A & B.
  • Yes
  • No
04
I understand that this is a competitive examination. I agree that I will not discuss the content or nature of any component for this examination, in general or specific terms, with anyone until the examination process is completed for all candidates.
  • Yes
  • No
05
I understand the unauthorized disclosure of examination material is a violation of Civil Service Rules and can result in my disqualification, by the Civil Service Commission, from this examination and future examinations with the County of Kern.
  • Yes
  • No
06
I was appointed to my present classification and level on(Date):
07
I have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university; with at least 15 semester or 25 quarter units of college level accounting courses. ***If yes, attach a copy of your transcripts verifying conferral of degree and completion of qualifying units.
  • Yes
  • No
08
I have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. ***If yes, please attach a copy of the degree to this application.
  • Yes
  • No
09
I have passed all four parts of the Uniform Certified Public Accountant examination. ***If yes, attach a copy of the notification to this application.
  • Yes
  • No
10
I possess a Certified Public Accountant certificate. ***If yes, please submit a copy of your certificate to this application.
  • Yes
  • No
11
I have two (2) years of experience in governmental accounting and/or auditing.
  • Yes
  • No
12
I have three (3) years of progressively responsible general accounting and/or auditing experience.
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
Kern County
Address
1115 Truxtun Avenue First Floor

Bakersfield, California, 93301
Phone
6618683480

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