Senior Accountant (Open and Promotional)

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　　Senior Accountant (Open and Promotional)

　　Salary

　　$102,731.20 - $128,481.60 Annually

　　Location

　　County of San Mateo, CA

　　Job Type

　　Full-Time

　　Job Number

　　E007C

　　Department

　　Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder

　　Opening Date

　　01/23/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/13/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

　　Description

　　Benefits

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　　Description

　　The Office of the Assessor, County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Accountant.

　　The Senior Accountant plans, oversees, coordinates, and monitors a significant accounting functional area; may assign, direct, review, and evaluate the work of accounting professionals and support staff; and performs complex professional accounting work relative to either centralized and/or departmental County accounting procedures and records.

　　The ideal candidate will possess public sector accounting experience and have had exposure to property tax, payroll, accounts payables/receivables, cashiering and auditing.

　　Currently, there is one regular, full-time vacancy in the Administration and Support Division . The Administration and Support Division is responsible for managing financial accounting and reporting activities related to the department. This includes overseeing accounting reconciliations, recording accounting information in the General Ledger, preparing financial statements, projections of revenues and expenditures, participate in the department’s budgeting process, and maintaining and reviewing financial activities of the department. The unit also ensures that financial transactions are conducted in compliance with County established internal controls, governmental regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The department plays a critical role in supporting decision making processes by providing financial analysis and insights to departmental leadership team.

　　For more information about the Assessor - County Clerk - Recorder - Elections Office, please visit smcacre.org.

　　The ideal candidate will:

　　Possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or closely related field.

　　Have 3-5 years of journey level accounting experience, preferably in an Assessor’s office.

　　Have knowledge and understanding of public sector accounting.

　　Have excellent communication skills and have the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with staff.

　　Have the ability to work independently, problem solve, and exercise sound judgment within established guidelines.

　　Have the ability to solve complex business problems and provide recommendations that enable the organization to make timely and effective operations decisions.

　　Have strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.

　　Successful completion of at least twelve verifiable semester units of college-level accounting coursework is required.

　　NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

　　Examples Of Duties

　　Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

　　Provide direction, supervision, training, work review and/or evaluation to assigned professional and fiscal support on a project or ongoing basis.

　　Provide input into selection decisions and disciplinary matters.

　　Prepare and maintain control and subsidiary accounting records involving a variety of transactions and accounts; prepare trial balances and financial reports.

　　Coordinate and calculate month-end and year-end closings.

　　Prepare journal entries and periodic reconciliations of general ledger, journal, subsidiary accounts and bank statements.

　　Compile and prepare financial statements, general and subsidiary ledgers and supporting schedule; maintain expenditure and budgetary control accounts.

　　Review, analyze and adjust budgets for County funds.

　　Maintain varied departmental cost accounting records, disbursing funds to various accounts and/or billings for reimbursement as required.

　　Provide technical support to internal auditors and governmental program auditors.

　　Apportion monies, including secured, unsecured, impounded, redeemed and other taxes.

　　Review and claim for referral of tax, grant or other monies and prepare claims for reimbursement from various State or funding agencies and/or programs.

　　Analyze programs and legislation to determine fiscal and budgetary impact; prepare budgetary appropriation transfers and supplemental budgets.

　　Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures; upon approval, implement new or modified systems and procedures.

　　Perform related duties as assigned.

　　Qualifications

　　Experience and Education:

　　Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills is:

　　Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration or a closely related field and one year of journey level accounting experience. This classification requires the successful completion of a minimum of twelve semester units of college level accounting coursework. Knowledge of:

　　Basic supervisory principles and practices.

　　Principles, practices and terminology of general, fund and governmental accounting.

　　Principles and practices of business data processing, particularly as related to the processing of accounting information.

　　Principles of public finance.

　　Applicable laws regulating public fiscal operations.

　　Budgeting principles and terminology.

　　Auditing and financial reconciliation principles and methods.

　　Skill/Ability to:

　　Plan, direct, review, and evaluate the work of assigned support staff.

　　Train others in work procedures.

　　Review, analyze, post, balance, interpret and reconcile complex financial data and accounts.

　　Develop and implement accounting systems and procedures.

　　Verify the accuracy of financial data and information.

　　Ensure proper authorization and documentation for disbursements.

　　Interpret and apply complex financial procedures and legal documents.

　　Exercise sound independent judgment within established policy guidelines.

　　Prepare and direct the preparation of clear, concise and complete financial reports and statements, audit reports and audit work papers.

　　Make accurate mathematical and statistical calculations.

　　Establish and maintain effective working relations.

　　Application/Examination

　　Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, Confidential and Management extra-help/limited term, and SEIU or AFSCME represented extra help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

　　The examination process will consist of an application screening (pass/fail) based on the candidate's application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.

　　IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the “Apply” button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

　　Tentative Recruitment Schedule:

　　Final Filing Date for Applications: February 13, 2024, 11:59 p.m. PST

　　Application Screening: Week of February 19, 2024

　　Panel Interviews: Week of February 26 or Week of March 4, 2024

　　Please note: On January 25, 2024, the final filing date for applications was extended until February 13, 2024.

　　San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

　　The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.

　　Analyst: Ganna Malik (Senior Accountant - E007)

　　Please visit https://www.smcgov.org/media/100206/download?inline= for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification.

　　Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change.

　　NOTE: Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 may be subject to new Pension Reform retirement laws.

　　As an additional benefit, the County offers extensive training and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you.

　　County employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system and earn benefits for retirement based on salary and time worked.

　　01

　　Important: Applicants for Senior Accountant are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your responses will give us additional information about your background and experience related to this position and will be used in the selection process. Be concise and specific. Completeness, neatness, clarity of expression, grammar, spelling, and ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses.

　　Proceed to supplemental questions.

　　02

　　This classification requires the successful completion of at least twelve (12) verifiable semester units of college-level accounting coursework. Do you have 12 verifiable college- level units of accounting coursework?

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　List the college level ACCOUNTING courses you have completed. Specify for each course by indicating the: A) Class Title, B) Name of Institution, C) Number of Units, and D) Date of Completion. NOTE: A short description of your degree will not be accepted in lieu of listing the Accounting coursework you completed. Please be prepared to provide a copy of your transcript.

　　04

　　Describe your educational background and experience you have that qualifies you for the position of Senior Accountant for the Assessor-County Clerk Recorder- Elections Office. Include any accounting/fiscal experience and the type of accounting software programs you are familiar with.

　　05

　　Describe your experience supervising finance, accounting, and fiscal office support staff. Identify the number of employees you supervised and their occupations. Be clear, specific, and complete in your response.

　　06

　　Describe your experience with financial analysis, financial projections, and reporting. Specify the types of analyses you have conducted and include any experience you have had with general ledger and account reconciliation. Be specific.

　　Required Question

　　Agency

　　County of San Mateo

　　Address

　　County of San Mateo Human Resources Department 455 County Center Redwood City, California, 94063-1663

　　Phone

　　(650) 363-4343 (650) 363-4303

　　Website

　　https://jobs.smcgov.org

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