Accountant (Senior)

                                                 Do you enjoy the intricate nature of numbers?

Solano County understands that fiscal responsibility and strict adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles is key to retaining the trust placed in it by its citizens. We have an exciting opportunity for those interested in performing the intricacies of Governmental Accounting with this Accountant (Senior) recruitment. This position is ideal for experienced Accountants who wish to advance their govermental accounting careers!

As an Accountant (Senior) you will plan, coordinate and conduct complex professional accounting duties in the preparation of financial reports and/or statements, in the development, review and maintenance of a department’s accounting, cost and other financial systems that meet Federal, State and local requirements, in the collection and interpretation of financial information; in the training of department staff in appropriate accounting practices and procedures, and in the analysis of financial records. Employees in this class are expected to exercise sound professional judgment in the interpretation of Federal, State, local and general accounting policies.  

Incumbents in this class perform a variety of professional accounting, financial, fiscal and training services.  Assignments may include review and maintenance of accounting records, systems and procedures; quantitative analysis of financial records and department training which requires the application of accounting principles and an in-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and procedures in general and governmental accounting.   

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.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education:  A Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, finance, accounting or a closely related field, which must have included at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units from among the following accounting courses: Principles of Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, Advanced Accounting, Governmental Accounting, Fund Accounting, Cost Accounting, or Auditing.  

Experience:  Three years of professional accounting experience  

Note:  Possession of a Certified Public Accountant Certificate may be substituted for the education requirement.

To view the full detailed job description, please visit:
http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=15289

A Bachelor's Degree or a Certified Public Accountant certificate is required for this position. All candidates must submit a copy of their college official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the date, degree conferred and clearly showing at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units from among the following accounting courses: Principles of Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, Advanced Accounting, Governmental Accounting, Fund Accounting, Cost Accounting, or Auditing) OR proof of a Certified Public Accountant certificate by the final filing date.

Candidates who fail to submit their transcripts or CPA certificate by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:  Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service.  The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment.  Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person or 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 to recruitment@solanocounty.com.  When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (Accountant - Senior) and the recruitment number (16-304030-01).  If submitting documents by email include the recruitment title and recruitment number in the subject field.

This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position and whether they will continue in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely.  Omitted information will not be considered or assumed.  Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank.

Although your answers to the supplemental questions will assist in evaluating your application, the answers to the supplemental questions do not replace your work experience in your application. Please note your responses to these questions should be reflected in your application's work experience.

Some positions in this class will require the applicant to possess a valid California driver’s license, Class C, by the time of appointment.
Employees must keep their licenses, certifications and registrations current and failure to do so may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.