Graduation from an accredited four year degree granting college or university with a major in Accounting or Finance; and
Certification as a Certified Public Accountant; and
Four years of professional governmental accounting experience, two years of which must have included payroll and supervisory experience in an accounting department; and
A passing score on a written test.

OR
A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Accounting or Finance; and
Three years of professional governmental accounting experience as a professional accountant, two years of which must have included payroll and supervisory experience in an accounting department; and
A passing score on a written test.

OR
An Associate's Degree from an accredited college with a major in Accounting or Finance; and
Two years of experience in bookkeeping or financial record-keeping; and
Four years of professional governmental  accounting experience, two years of which must have included payroll and supervisory experience in an accounting department; and
A passing score on a written test.

OR
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate; and
Four years of experience in bookkeeping or financial record-keeping; and
Four years of professional governmental accounting experience, two years of which must have included payroll and supervisory experience in an accounting department; and
A passing score on a written test.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AT TIME OF APPLICATION

If you believe that you qualify for this position based upon education or training you have received, you will be required to provide a copy of your official college transcripts or copy of diploma from the accredited college/university, and/or a copy of a certificate indicating your successful completion of any required training, before your qualifications will be evaluated.

Note: If you will be faxing copies to the Civil Service Office, please include your full name and last four digits of your social security number, and fax the required documents to (813) 272 - 5620.

NOTE:  Holders of a current CPA may request, in writing, a waiver of written test requirement. To receive waiver, a copy of CPA is required which must clearly show expiration date.

DRUG-FREE WORK PLACE:  The employers of Hillsborough County have implemented a drug-free workplace and all offers of employment are conditioned on job applicants successfully passing a drug test.

NOTE: Depending on the agency of employment, individuals hired may be required to review Hillsborough County driving eligibility criteria and acknowledge their understanding of its provisions.

NOTE: Employees are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters affecting the County.  They are required to work in their normal job duties or other activities within their skills and capabilities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with existing rules and procedures.

If you qualify to sit for the exam(s) associated with this recruitment, a notice will be sent to you via email or U.S. mail informing you of testing hours and location. 

NOTE: Examinations may be started up to the ending time indicated and may continue until completed. However, no examinations may be started after the ending time indicated.