Hillsborough County Government is looking for an Accountant II.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited four year degree granting college or university with a major in Accounting or Finance; and Two years of experience as a professional accountant.
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted below.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUESTED AS PART OF THE INDIVIDUAL’S APPLICATION SUBMISSION FOR ACCOUNTANT II POSITION:
- One page of a writing sample (from a professional report or memorandum written by candidate).
- One page spreadsheet/Excel example (from a professional report or memorandum written by candidate).
- An example of a datasheet generated by a query using Access files or a resulting customized report page.
Please upload these three documents under the “Other” tab when filling out your application.
CIVIL SERVICE EXAM CRITERIA
A passing score on multiple-choice test number 10.
NOTE: Holders of a current CPA may request, in writing, a waiver of written test requirement. To receive waiver, a copy of CPA is required which must clearly show expiration date.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
- Knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing principles, practices, procedures, methods, and theory.
- Knowledge of laws, rules and policies governing payroll, leave, fiscal and accounting books, records, and accounts.
- Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of personal computers using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and various accounting software.
- Ability to collect, organize and evaluate data and to develop logical conclusions.
- Ability to schedule, assign, monitor, and review the work of subordinates.
- Ability to analyze and audit accounting, fiscal, payroll and leave data and reports.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and apply job related rules, policies and procedures.
- Ability to develop computer based spreadsheets, graphs, summaries, and reports.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.
- Creates, establishes, maintains and audits financial records, accounts, ledgers, and journals.
- Develops new and modifies existing accounting procedures.
- Analyzes accounting and fiscal data, records and reports for a large department/agency or as a lead worker for a functional business unit.
- Prepares complex journal entries and posts transactions to proper accounts to include moving funds across functional business units within assigned department/agency.
- Prepares summaries, trial balances, and related reports and statements to include department/agency wide scope of reporting.
- Conducts field audits and prepares comprehensive reports department/agency wide in scope.
- Reconciles and balances financial statements and accounting records and ledgers.
- May direct, supervise, and review the work of subordinate staff.
- Performs related work as required.
Conclusion
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: Preference will ONLY be entitled upon initial appointment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans. Documentation to support entitlement to preference MUST be provided at the time of application.
DRUG-FREE WORK PLACE: The employers of Hillsborough County have implemented a drug-free workplace and all offers of employment are conditioned on job applicants successfully passing a drug test.
RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: Employees may be required to participate in response/recovery activities in response to a major emergency or natural disasters affecting County operations. In such situations, every effort will be made to maintain operations, but employees may be assigned to carry out response activities suited to their skills and capabilities.
Recruitment #1410-ACCT2GENO-001
| Date Opened | 10/3/2014 12:01:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Filing Deadline | 10/17/2014 11:59:00 PM |
| Salary | $40,768.00 – $64,708.80/year |
| Department | Economic Development |
| Job Type | Open Recruitment |
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
To APPLY: http://www.jobaps.com/Hillsborough/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=1410&R2=ACCT2GENO&R3=001
PLEASE NOTE
Applicants are encouraged to use the online application — once completed, you may re-use it “as is” for any number of additional jobs or you may customize it for additional jobs.
Hillsborough County Government is looking for new members to join our team who are aligned with our core values of commitment to excellence; stellar customer service; and embracing diversity, transparency, and accountability. Our employees enjoy careers that are professionally and personally rewarding and that provide fair and reliable compensation.
Hillsborough County Government consists of many independent agencies with over 9,000 combined employees. We provide a wide range of municipal services to the citizens of Hillsborough County, including law enforcement, detention, fire, street construction and maintenance, courts, library, parks and recreation, planning and zoning, property appraisal, tax collection, water, sewer, and solid waste collection services. In addition, we also employ professionals, paraprofessionals, and clerical staff in a wide range of service support functions, including management, finance, information technology, human resources, facilities, communications, etc.
Learn more about Hillsborough County or read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity to join our team.
