NO APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME.
AMENDED AND REISSUED TO REFLECT THE NEW SALARY RANGE
Under direction, the Accountant II performs difficult and responsible professional accounting and auditing work of a varied nature. The Accountant II makes decisions based upon a comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Financial Reporting Standards. Duties performed are of a moderate to high degree of complexity and diversity and may include installation of accounting systems and supervision as required. Essential functions of the position include accurately preparing and reviewing complex financial and accounting records and reports, interpreting and explaining existing accounting and fiscal policies and procedures, and making contacts with other departments and the general public on fiscal and accounting matters. The Accountant II may supervise the work of subordinate employees engaged in accounting and bookkeeping activities, and will perform related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with twelve (12) semester units or eighteen (18) quarter units of coursework in accounting; AND successful completion of the City and County of San Francisco 1649 Accountant Intern Program. (See "How to Apply" section for information on the 1649 Accountant Intern Program.)
Notes:
1. There is no substitution or waiver granted for the required successful completion of the 1649 Accountant Intern Program.
2. Candidates who successfully completed the City and County of San Francisco 1649 Accountant Intern Program more than 12 months prior to filing their 1652 application and/or who did not successfully complete probation in Class 1652 may be required to apply for and repeat all or a portion of the 1649 Accountant Intern Program before being admitted to the 1652 examination process: http://www.sfgov.org/site/controller_page.asp?id=37940
HOW TO APPLY:
No applications are being accept at this time. Applicant are accepted into class 1652 only after successful completion of the 1649 Accountant Internship Program. If you would like to get more information about this Internship Program please click the following link:
http://www.sfgov.org/site/controller_page.asp?id=37940
Computer kiosks are located in the lobby of the Department of Human Resources, 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, for use by the public. The hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
SELECTION PROCEDURES:
The names of all candidates meeting the Minimum Qualifications will be placed on the eligible list for referral to hiring departments. Candidate’s scores and ranks on the list will be determined by written evaluations received during the Accountant Intern Program, their time in Class 1652, an oral performance test, or any combination of these assessments. Candidates will be evaluated to measure their relative knowledge, skill and ability level in job-related areas which may include but not be limited to: accounts payable processes, encumbrances, purchasing, revenue processes, FAMIS Accounting System, ADPICS, financial analysis and reports, general ledger, budget processes, payroll/personnel processes, oral and written communication, Federal and State grant/reimbursement processes, knowledge of legal authorities, and operation of personal computers, word-processing and spreadsheet software.
Candidates must receive at least a competent and effective rating in the selection process(es) in order to have their names placed on the eligible list.
The City and County of San Francisco provides continuous recruitment for Class 1652 Accountant II. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis. A cut-off date will be established to administer the selection process(es) to qualified candidates and to establish an eligible list. The cut-off dates will be based on date(s) of graduation from the Accountant Intern Program. Applications from successful interns who graduated after the cut-off date, or incomplete applications will be processed at a later date.
CERTIFICATION RULE: The certification/referral rule will be Rule of The List. Departments may utilize additional selection procedures to make final hiring decisions.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (TSA) SECURITY CLEARANCE: Positions with the San Francisco Airport Commission that require security clearance prior to employment will be required to have a thorough background investigation to determine the candidate’s suitability for employment. The background investigation will also meet Transportation Security Administration requirements (TSA Section 1542.209). Per Civil Service Commission Rule Section 110.9.1, every applicant for an examination must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the examination announcement for the examination. Failure to obtain and maintain security clearance may be the basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission.
Applicants with disabilities who need assistance in this process must contact the Controller's Personnel Office at (415) 554-7530, or in writing at the above address as soon as possible after submitting the application. If hearing impaired, contact (415) 775-9484 (TDD). Requests for accommodation should be made as soon as possible.
All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Entrance
Micki Callahan
Director, Dept. of Human Resources
Announcement #: 1652Pool
Reissued: September 5, 2003
Announcement #: 52342
Reissued: August 29, 2003
Announcement # 02-154
Reissued: January 24, 2003
Announcement # 02-071
Issued: October 25, 2002
TEAM: CON (415) 554-7530
