ACCOUNTANT II, EXAM NO. 7075



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ACCOUNTANT II, EXAM NO. 7075
Employer

Kern County

Salary

$1,868.42 - $2,280.95 Biweekly

Location

Bakersfield, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

7075

Department

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Opening Date

10/24/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

Amended November 8, 2017
Under general direction, performs complex accounting and/or auditing work and may supervise staff engaged in departmental accounting, auditing and clerical functions.
 
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
 
This is the journey level in the Accountant series. Accountant II is distinguished from Accountant I by the level of knowledge and skill required including the degree of difficulty of work assigned and performance with minimum supervision. The emphasis on essential functions performed may vary according to assignment. In departments with positions allocated as Accountant I/II/III, promotion is considered on a merit basis subject to recommendation of the department head and approval by the Director of Personnel.

Essential Functions

  • Conducts audits of department(s)and other agencies as assigned.
  • Prepares and reviews cost allocation plans; analyzes year­end revenue and expenditure accruals.
  • Analyzes and prepares depreciation schedules.
  • Performs financial monitoring of contracted service providers.
  • Prepares reports and recommends improvements in accounting systems and procedures. Assists with accounting and/or auditing program implementation.
  • Assigns and reviews the work of accountants and clerical staff engaged in financial record­keeping.
  • Evaluates the job performance of subordinates.
  • Prepares a wide variety of journal actions dealing with payroll, investments, fund transfers, invoices and other subjects.
  • Maintains general and subsidiary ledgers.
  • Supervises the maintenance of complex cost control accounts.
  • Confers with county officials and departmental personnel on accounting and auditing requirements and plans.
  • Assigns, supervises and reviews the processing of financial documents and keeping of systematic records of accounts.
  • Reconciles certain departmental fiscal records with those of the County Auditor ­ Controller ­ County Clerk.
  • Assists in the preparation, analysis and review of revenue estimates, expenditures and fund conditions involved in administering departmental budgets.
  • Prepares various financial statements/cost and written reports and/or assists in the preparation of the County's annual comprehensive financial statements.
  • 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:
  • Recommends changes in systems and assignments.
  • Implements approved changes in accounting procedures.
  • 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
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wo (2) years of progressively responsible general accounting and/or auditing experience or one (1) year 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.

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.
 
FOLLOWING AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT, YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO POST OFFER 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 PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO THE TEST DATE.

APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT ALL APPLICABLE DIPLOMA(S), TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES WITH THEIR APPLICATION.


This examination will establish an eligible list from which one (1) immediate appointment will be made at the Public Health Department. Other 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.
 
Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during the scheduled date(s)/time(s)/location without exception.
 
APPRAISAL (Weight 100%): of training, education, experience 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 OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Item #2347

01
I certify, I have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration from an accredited four-year college or university.
  • Yes
  • No
02
I certify, I have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field from an accredited four year college or university, and have completed at least 15 semester or 25 quarter units of college level accounting courses.
  • Yes
  • No
03
I certify, I possess an Active Certified Public Accountant certificate.
  • Yes
  • No
04
I certify, I have passed all four parts of the Uniform Certified Public Accountant examination.
  • Yes
  • No
05
I certify, I have Two (2) years of progressively responsible general accounting and/or auditing experience OR one (1) year of experience in governmental accounting and/or auditing.
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
Kern County
Address
1115 Truxtun Avenue First Floor

Bakersfield, California, 93301
Phone
6618683480

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