Accounting Supervisor

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Solano County is a special place, with its inviting mix of rural and suburban lifestyles and easy access to all of the urban amenities associated with two of the nation’s most dynamic metropolitan regions.  Situated midway between San Francisco and Sacramento—the State capitol, Solano County is home to rolling hillsides, waterfronts and fertile farmland. County residents can enjoy day trips to the San Francisco Bay area, Lake Tahoe region and the Napa and Sonoma Valleys.

While focusing on the Board of Supervisors’ priorities, the County makes every effort to operate its programs and services as efficiently and effectively as possible, using technology and creativity to increase productivity and enhance the quality of services provided to citizens. The shared vision of the Board of Supervisors, County employees, volunteers and community partners is the strong commitment to service. We take pride in providing the residents of Solano County the place for people to live, learn, work and play.

The Accounting Supervisor, under general direction, plans, organizes and supervises the work of a unit of accounting/clerical staff; assists in the development and implementation of an account records system; additionally, this position serves as a member of the department’s management/supervisory team.

This class is characterized by the responsibility to supervise the work of a group of employees engaged in the maintenance of an account records system.  As the Accounting Supervisor, you would perform advanced journey level bookkeeping and identify/assist with the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures and systems necessary to develop and/or implement changes in the department.

The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.

To review the full job description which includes examples of duties, please visit

 http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=14702

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

Four (4) years experience as an Accounting Clerk III or equivalent, OR

Two (2) years experience as an Accounting Technician or equivalent, OR

Three (3) years experience combined Accounting Clerk III and Accounting Technician  

AND  

One (1) of the following:  

A.A. in Business Administration, OR

A.S. in Accounting, OR

A total of sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college; 6 semester or 9 quarter units must be in principles of accounting. All documents must be submitted no later than the final filing date.

All candidates must submit a copy of their Intermediate Excel Certificate showing a skill level of at least 70% by the final filing date.

Solano County offers a comprehensive benefit package to full and part-time employees which includes a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits offered through CalPERS. The County contributes 75% of the Kaiser family rate for the Bay area for coverage that begins the first of the month following date of hire. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only medical coverage or those who waive medical insurance coverage. Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.

Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement, and contributes to Social Security.

Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 78 full time pay periods (approximately 3 years). Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year.  Additionally, the County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year.

To review complete benefits information, please visit http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16515

The bargaining agreement for this position expires on September 28, 2015.  The Union is currently in bargaining with the County for wage, hours, benefits and other working conditions for employment.

09/15/15 - Intermediate Excel Certificate Testing

09/17/15 - Final filing date for applications
10/09/15 - Tentative date for Written Exam

10/28/15 - Tentative date for Oral Board 

The written exam for this recruitment is tentatively scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2015. Qualified candidates will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. 

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a written and/or practical exam, an oral interview, or any combination listed. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.  

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.       

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted.  These provisions are subject to change.    

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process.

Please visit the County of Solano website, http://jobsatsolanocounty.com to apply. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, certificates, DD-214) must be submitted with a document cover sheet, available on the County's employment website: http://www.jobaps.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the of Human Resources’ office, and are due by the final filing date.  

Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diplomas and/or transcripts, etc) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment and must be re-submitted for this recruitment. Applicants that have participated in prior Solano County Word Processing/Typing/Excel testing must contact recruitment@solanocounty.com to request their prior results be applied to this recruitment – this will not be done automatically.

Questions can be directed to the Human Resources Department at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA  

(1) Candidates must submit a copy of their college degree (verifying the degree, date earned, and clearly showing the area of specialization) or transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed).  

(2) Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-US accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service.  The evaluation must include the name of the educational evaluation service, the date, and the name of the evaluator.  Contact your local college or university to learn where you can obtain this service.  

(3) Candidates must submit a copy of their Intermediate Excel Certificate.  Refer to Licensing/Certification Requirement section below.    

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person, by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA 94533, by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email at recruitment@solanocounty.com. When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (e.g., Accounting Supervisor) and the recruitment number (e.g., 15-705010-02). 

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT

All candidates must submit a copy of their Intermediate Excel Certificate. The Intermediate Excel certificate must show proficiency at 70% or higher.  It may not be more than 12 months old at the time of application, must be from an accredited school or a qualified agency, and must contain the examiner’s signature.  Certificates obtained through the internet (online) will not be accepted.  

The Excel Certificate must be received in Human Resources no later than 5:00 pm on the final filing date. Failure to submit the certificate will disqualify you from the recruitment.  

Solano County is also offering free testing on Excel for this recruitment on Tuesday, September 15, 2015. Seating is very limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Candidates with submitted applications can check availability/schedule testing by contacting Jill Bowes-Anderson at (707) 784-7911 before 5pm on September 14, 2015. This is the only date available. If applicants are unable to attend the County certificate testing, applicants must still submit a copy of a valid certificate by the final filing deadline. To find out how to obtain a valid certificate please visit our  Frequently Asked Questions.

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.  A copy of the DD214, showing discharge type, must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date. Applicants who have a service connected disability must submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.   

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general discharge under honorable conditions shall have five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans (rated at not less than 30% disability) shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:  Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need special testing arrangements, must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://webstartadmin/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=6664

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment.  Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

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Located 45 miles northeast of San Francisco and 45 miles southwest of Sacramento, Solano County is home to rolling hills, waterfronts and fertile farmland.

Solano offers a blend of agriculture, corporate business, cultural venues, festivals and events, and provides residents with many recreation and entertainment choices. The County is also home to Travis Air Force Base.

With its strategic location, affordable housing, natural resources, responsible land use planning, and attractive quality of life, Solano County is a great place to live, learn, work and play.

County Population (January 2012): 413,786

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.  

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