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Sacramento County Assistant Auditor-Controller in Sacramento, California
Assistant Auditor-Controller
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Assistant Auditor-Controller
Salary
$176,436.00 - $194,538.96 Annually
Location
Sacramento, CA
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
28889-24-O
Department
Finance
Division
Auditor-Controller
Opening Date
09/27/2024
Closing Date
10/25/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
The Position
There is an additional 3.35% Management Differential which is added to the posted salary for this class.
Under general direction, plans, organizes, directs and reviews all phases of the county-wide financial accounting and reporting, auditing, and payroll for the County of Sacramento.
Come visit us at the Sacramento County Career Fair on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Click here (https://personnel.saccounty.net/Documents/CareerFair2024.pdf) to find out more!
Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of
Principles and methods of management, supervision and training.
Various professional accounting and auditing standards, including but not limited to generally accepted accounting and auditing standards, standards set by Governmental Accounting Standards Board; Financial Accounting Standards Board, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the state and federal government.
Accounting and auditing procedures for governmental entities.
Fiscal and financial management; public financing concepts.
Application of data processing systems to accounting and fiscal management.
Payroll processing.
Methods and procedures of governmental budget preparation and control.
Ability to
Plan, coordinate, supervise and direct the activities of the Auditor-Controller Division.
Interpret, explain and apply generally accepted accounting and auditing principles.
Analyze fiscal problems and develop and implement effective solutions.
Develop, modify and install accounting systems and procedures
Maintain effective relationships with employees, County departments, the public, and outside agencies.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in accounting, economics, finance, business administration, public administration or a closely related field;
AND
Progressively responsible accounting or auditing experience, including five years of responsible management-level supervisory and administrative experience.
Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here (http://www.personnel.saccounty.net/Documents/EducationalDocumentsGuidelines.pdf) or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.
Probationary Period
The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.
Application and Testing Information
APPLICATION
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application online by 5:00 PM on the final filing date of October 25, 2024. Click here (http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sacramento) to apply.
County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
www.SacCountyJobs.net
Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date.
Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date.
Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the final filing date.
Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.
Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date.
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.
FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the final filing date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.
This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.
All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here (http://www.personnel.saccounty.net/Documents/FAQ(2).pdf) for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
For information regarding County jobs:
www.saccountyjobs.net
Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.
We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP).
GENERAL BENEFITS:
Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net.
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions.
SALARY STEP INCREASES:
The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.
PAY:
All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty.
VACATION:
Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.
HOLIDAYS:
14.5 holidays per year as recognized.
SICK LEAVE:
Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit.
PARENTAL LEAVE:
Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:
Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.
RETIREMENT:
Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage.
HEALTH INSURANCE:
The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs.
DENTAL INSURANCE:
The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person.
LIFE INSURANCE:
The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION:
The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:
Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
Marriage or Family Relationships
Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:
The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:
The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.
DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.
MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION:
In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.
SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION:
The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction.
SELECTION AND PLACEMENT
Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age.
Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification.
"Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS:
If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications.
OPEN EXAMINATIONS:
Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply.
CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS:
Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received.
ELIGIBLE LISTS:
Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists.
EXAMINATION RATINGS:
Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director.
APPEAL PROCESS:
Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination.
Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx
OTHER INFORMATION
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:
Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes.
"Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.
Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.
CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT:
As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE:
Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest.
CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT:
No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position.
SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION):
Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:
Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and
The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING:
The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant.
DRIVER LICENSE:
Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months.
AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE:
Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either:
Become a union member;
Pay a fair share fee to the union; or,
Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity.
FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS:
Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions.
01
The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score.
Note: The Supplemental Questionnaire and the Application are administered as two separate documents. The Application is used only to determine if the minimum qualifications are met; and the Supplemental Questionnaire will be used only to determine your exam score.
In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as 'See Resume' as a response will not be scored.
By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.
I have read and understood the above instructions.
02
Select the one box that best describes your education from an accredited college or university.
Bachelor's degree.
Master's degree or higher.
None of the above.
03
Select the one box that best describes the field of study your Bachelor degree (or higher) is in.
Accounting, or Business Administration with a concentration in Accountancy.
Business Administration.
Economics.
Finance, or Business Administration with a concentration in Finance.
Public Administration.
Other field closely related to the intent of Assistant Auditor-Controller.
Other field not closely related to the intent of Assistant Auditor-Controller.
I have not earned a Bachelor degree or higher.
04
Education Requirement Information
A copy of your Bachelor degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Public Administration, or other field closely related to the intent of Assistant Auditor-Controller must be submitted with your application, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
If you have already attached a copy of the aforementioned document(s) to your governmentjobs.com account, please make sure you select the document(s) to attach them to your application.
Failure to submit required proof of education may result in disqualification from the examination. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here (https://personnel.saccounty.net/ documents/educationaldocumentsguidelines.pdf) or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date.
I have read and understood the above instructions.
05
Select all the boxes that best describe active or current accounting certifications or licenses you possess.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from the State of California Board of Accountancy.
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO).
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
Certified Management Accountant.
Other.
None of the above.
06
In order to qualify for this position, you must have management-level supervisory and administrative experience in accounting or auditing. The specific duties you performed as a manager must be listed in the "Duties" section of your application for that information to be used to qualify you for this position. Information in a resume and/or your answers to the supplemental questions will not be considered as part of the minimum qualification screening process.
I understand and have made sure my application includes all pertinent management duties that I believe qualify me for this position.
07
Select the one box that best describes your relevant full time paid management-level supervisory and administrative experience in accounting or auditing.
None.
Some experience, but less than five (5) years.
Five (5) years but less than ten (10) years.
Ten (10) years but less than fifteen (15) years.
Fifteen (15) years or more.
08
Select all the boxes that best describe the management tasks you have experience performing on a regular basis.
Planning, directing, and coordinating the work of staff assigned to general accounting, financial reporting and system control, auditing, payroll/payment services, fiscal services, and/or property tax accounting.
Responding to requests for information and advising senior management, as well as other department managers, on accounting policies and procedures.
Consulting with and advising other staff and the public regarding organization-wide accounting policy issues.
Participating in the development of organization-wide accounting policy standards and programs.
Reviewing, analyzing, recommending and directing the implementation of, and improvements to, accounting, auditing, budgeting and/or payroll systems of the organization.
Establishing or directing accounting, auditing, budgeting and/or payroll internal controls.
Monitoring organization auditing, budgeting and other fiscal related policies to ensure compliance with federal, state and local legislation.
Developing requests for proposals for employer, reviewing outside proposals for scope of work, cost, and recommending action.
Interpreting, explaining and applying generally accepted accounting and auditing principles.
Interpreting, explaining and applying laws and regulations pertaining to accounting, payroll and property tax.
Analyzing fiscal problems and develop and implement effective solutions.
Responding to and resolving difficult and sensitive customer inquiries and complaints.
None of the above.
09
Select all the boxes that best describe the staff you have experience with the responsibility of managing.
Clerical or administrative support staff.
Professional staff.
Supervisory staff.
Management staff.
None of the above.
10
Select all the boxes that best describe the management tasks you have experience performing on a regular basis.
Managing and participating in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned program(s).
Planning, organizing, directing and reviewing the work of staff.
Interviewing and hiring staff.
Developing and/or mentoring staff.
Conducting and/or providing training.
Preparing and delivering employee performance evaluations.
Investigating and resolving disciplinary issues.
Implementing termination procedures.
Addressing grievances brought forth by staff and/or unions or associations.
Providing guidance and direction to subordinate supervisors or managers regarding personnel matters.
None of the above.
11
Select all boxes that describe your experience with budgets.
Provide input to others for budget development.
Development of a budget that includes allocations, charges for services.
Overseeing budget and actuals that includes allocations, charges for services.
Adjustments to budget.
Other.
None of the above.
12
Select the one box that best describes the highest level of budget you were responsible for managing.
Unit.
Division.
Department.
Agency.
Other.
None of the above.
13
Select all the boxes that best describe the types of software systems with which you have experience.
Accounting.
Asset Management.
Audit.
Billings/Collections.
Budget.
Payroll.
Property Tax.
Other.
None of the above.
14
Select all the boxes that best describe your experience participating the selection, implementation and utilization of software systems.
Requirements analysis.
Gap analysis.
Customization specifications.
Report development.
User acceptance testing.
Documentation.
Training.
Data conversion.
Other.
None of the above.
15
Select all the boxes that best describe your involvement in developing a culture of excellent customer service.
Establishing customer service standards and communicating to staff.
Creating performance measures and holding staff accountable.
Monitoring staff and recognizing for providing quality customer service.
Addressing customer complaints to determine root cause and ensure resolution.
Identifying issues affecting customer service and developing solutions.
Surveying customers on level of satisfaction with service they received.
None of the above.
16
Describe in detail your education, training, certifications and paid experience as it pertains to the position of Assistant Auditor-Controller with the County of Sacramento. For all experience listed, provide the following information if applicable:
Your job title(s)
Your employer (you may include more than one employer)
The department/unit
Dates of employment
Primary duties and responsibilities to support and further clarify the experience selected in response to all prior supplemental questions, as well as, other applicable duties performed
If you have no relevant experience, please write "None".
17
The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment must pass a drug test administered by the County and at no cost to the applicant.
I understand, if offered conditional employment, I will be subject to a drug test administered by the County as described in Sacramento County Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.030.
Yes.
No.
18
I have read the General Requirements and Other Requirements as stated on the job announcement.
Yes.
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Address
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Phone
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Website
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