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Placer County Human Resources Department
Accountant - Auditor - Senior
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Supplemental Questionnaire

Last Name First Name
 

 

ACCOUNTANT - SENIOR

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE



 

This is the supplemental questionnaire for the classification of Accountant - Senior.   Part I will not be scored or used for determining minimum qualifications but is provided for the applicant to review prior to completing the questionnaire and may also be used when determining assignment.  Part II will be scored based on your checked responses.  Narratives provided by applicants describing training and/or experience will not be scored but will be available to the hiring authority and may be utilized for interview and selection determinations.

By continuing in this examination process, you are certifying that all information provided is the supplemental questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

If selected for interview, you may be required to display and respond to questions to validate your responses to this exam.


 

I have read and understand the above instructions.


 

Part I: Minimum Qualifications - Not Scored

This section will not be scored but is provided for the applicant to ensure meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.  


1.

Do you possess two years of responsible journey level professional accounting experience and/or professional auditing experience?

Yes No
2.

Do you possess the equivalent to an Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting or a related field? 

Yes No

 

Applicants who reported a “No” response to any of the above are encouraged to review the minimum qualifications and recruitment bulletin for this classification prior to proceeding.



 

Part II: Relevant Knowledge and Experience – Scored Examination

This section of the supplemental questionnaire is the Civil Service examination for this position. This supplemental questionnaire will be scored based on your checked responses below. Narratives provided by applicants describing training and/or experience will not be scored, but will be available to the hiring authority and may be utilized for interview and selection determination. Scores received from this section will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.

For the items in this section, please indicate your level of training and experience and then provide a brief description of your related experience in the space provided.

Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated nor considered as responses to the items in this supplemental questionnaire. In addition, responses to this questionnaire will not be used for determining minimum qualifications for this position.


1.

Describe your experience providing direct and/or lead supervision of accounting staff. In your response, include the number of classifications/titles of the staff under your direction and your specific responsibilities. 

No Experience
Less than 1 years' experience
1 to 2 years of experience
2 to 3 years of experience
3 to 4 years of experience
5 or more years of experience
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.

2.

Describe your experience preparing and analyzing a variety of complex periodic and special reports including comprehensive annual financial reports or other financial statements.  Include a description of the types of reports, to whom they are presented and your specific roles and responsibilities.

No Experience
Less than 2 years' experience
2 to 4 years of experience
4 to 5 years of experience
5 to 6 years of experience
6 or more years of experience
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.

3.

Describe your experience with budgets and budget projections.  In your response include size of budget, number and types of funding sources and your specific responsibilities for approval, implementation and monitoring.

No Experience
Less than 2 years' experience
2 to 4 years of experience
4 to 5 years of experience
5 to 6 years of experience
6 or more years of experience
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.

4.

Describe your experience planning, organizing, and supervising a major accounting program or section, which requires extensive and varied knowledge of accounting, financial administration and laws or regulations applicable to the assigned area of responsibility.

No Experience
Less than 2 years' experience
2 to 4 years of experience
4 to 5 years of experience
5 to 6 years of experience
6 or more years of experience
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.

5.

Describe your experience developing, recommending and implementing section goals and objectives within assigned department and assisting in developing, implementing and explaining policies and procedures.

No Experience
Less than 2 years' experience
2 to 4 years of experience
4 to 5 years of experience
5 to 6 years of experience
6 or more years of experience
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.

6.

Describe your experience with generally accepted accounting principles, government accounting standards and other governmental accounting procedures used by California counties.

No Experience
Less than 2 years' experience
2 to 4 years of experience
4 to 5 years of experience
5 to 6 years of experience
6 or more years of experience
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.

7.

Describe your experience with pertinent local, State and Federal rules, regulations and laws and statutory laws, rules and regulations applicable to governmental accounting and finance, and programmatic areas of responsibility.

No Experience
Less than 2 years' experience
2 to 4 years of experience
4 to 5 years of experience
5 to 6 years of experience
6 or more years of experience
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.

8.

Describe your experience with implementing and directing accounting and financial reporting operations and/or activities.

No Experience
Less than 2 years' experience
2 to 4 years of experience
4 to 5 years of experience
5 to 6 years of experience
6 or more years of experience
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.

9.

Describe your experience with analyzing reports, and financial data and observing and solving problems by conducting research, analysis and determining a solution.

No Experience
Less than 2 years' experience
2 to 4 years of experience
4 to 5 years of experience
5 to 6 years of experience
6 or more years of experience
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.

10.

Describe your experience with participating in external audits.

No Experience
Less than 2 years' experience
2 to 4 years of experience
4 to 5 years of experience
5 to 6 years of experience
6 or more years of experience
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.

11.

Describe your experience with system or process documentation and procedure writing.

No Experience
Less than 2 years' experience
2 to 4 years of experience
4 to 5 years of experience
5 to 6 years of experience
6 or more years of experience
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.

12.

Describe your experience supervising an enterprise wide payroll function including loading time and labor, payroll adjustments, tax implications, and producing payroll.

No Experience
Less than 2 years' experience
2 to 4 years of experience
4 to 5 years of experience
5 to 6 years of experience
6 or more years of experience
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.

13.

Describe your experience working in an automated payroll system, including conducting testing, configuration, and troubleshooting.

No Experience
Less than 2 years' experience
2 to 4 years of experience
4 to 5 years of experience
5 to 6 years of experience
6 or more years of experience
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.


 

 

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