Recruitment #15-0132-01
Date Opened | 2/2/2016 12:00:00 AM |
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Filing Deadline | 2/29/2016 5:00:00 PM |
Salary | $31.44 - $34.33/hour; $61,308.00 - $66,943.50/year |
Employment Type |
Permanent Full-Time Employment
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HR Analyst | Debra Robinson |
Department | Treasurer-Tax Collector |
Work Location |
Oakland
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YOU MUST BE AN ALAMEDA COUNTY EMPLOYEE TO APPLY
THIS IS A NEW PROMOTIONAL ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. Qualified applicants must be current county employees and have completed the equivalent of six months of continuous service following a regular appointment in the Alameda County classified service (non-classified includes the District Attorney’s Office, the Medical Center, and the Superior Court) by 2/29/16. A regular appointment does not include provisional, TAP (Temporary Assignment Pool), or STEP-UP appointments.
Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Postmarks are not accepted. Applications will only be accepted on-line.
Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Postmarks are not accepted. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.
The Alameda County Treasurer- Tax Department and Social Services Agency are recruiting for a vacancy in their Departments. However, the eligible list created by this recruitment may be used to fill these current vacancies and any that arise county-wide.
THE POSITION
Under direction, to perform varied and complex professional accounting work; to prepare analytical, narrative, statistical, and accounting reports; and to perform other related duties as required.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications stated below the ideal candidate will have demonstrated a track record of success in the following areas:
-Demonstrated expertise in preparing financial statements and audit reports, bank and account reconciliation, inventory management, and financial analysis review and report writing.
-Accurately complete assignments and tasks, while paying attention to detail and processes.
-Consistently manage time and resources to appropriately prioritize and complete goals and objectives.
-Maintains effectiveness while experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; and the ability to adjust within new structures, processes, requirements or cultures.
-Initiative to learn and apply accounting processes and procedures to keep step with advancing accounting methods and computer technology.
-Strong knowledge of general, non-profit, governmental accounting, auditing principles and practices.
-Advanced accounting software experience with programs such as: Excel, QuickBooks, and Peoplesoft.
-Ability to establish and maintain an effective process to monitor, collect and review information while vigilantly managing quality to ensure freedom from errors.
The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:
Knowledge of:
· General and governmental accounting and auditing principles, theory, and procedures.
· Business office practices.
· Working knowledge of computer spreadsheet and word processing applications.
Ability to:
· Interpret and apply business and governmental laws and regulations.
· Prepare comprehensive, clear, and concise accounting and statistical reports.
· Operate standard office equipment.
· Read and interpret financial reports.
· Work independently.
· Exercise judgment.
· Communicate effectively in writing.
· Communicate effectively orally.
· Learn specific accounting information systems.
Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency:
TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN
Deadline for Filing |
Monday, February 29, 2016 |
Review of Minimum Qualifications |
Monday, March 14, 2016 |
Screening for Best Qualified |
Friday, March 18, 2016 |
Panel Interviews |
Thursday, April 7, 2016 |
Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes.
For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs
Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*:
For your Health & Welfare Benefits
For your Financial Future
For your Work/Life Balance
*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.
All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @acgov.org and alamedacountyHR@acgov.org as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the "My applications" button on the Current Job Openings page.
Please take the steps recommended above to insure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.
NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box alamedacountyHR@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.
Debra Robinson, Human Resources Analyst III
Human Resource Services, County of Alameda
510-272-6437
Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer