Shasta County Support Services Hiring for Supervising Accountant at Redding, CA Full Time

 

CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE BUSINESS AND SUPPORT SERVICES 

BRANCH OF THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

 

ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 2022

 

SKILLS OR EXPERIENCES LISTED UNDER THE IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT 

MAY ALSO BE USED TO SCREEN APPLICATIONS

 

FINAL FILING DATE: JUNE 13, 2022 AT 5:00 PM

 

SALARY INFORMATION

 

$5,492 – $7,009 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $31.68 – $40.44 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

 

Please refer to the appropriate Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding for potential future salary increases Please visit ~~~

 

 

ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY

 

Shasta County offers all of the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere.  With its natural beauty, diversified culture, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

 

 

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

 

Health and Human Services Agency

 

The Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) partners with communities to protect and improve the health and well-being of Shasta County residents. Established in 2006, the HHSA is organized into four branches: Children’s Services, Adult Services, Public Health and Economic Mobility, with a centralized administration. The HHSA promotes optimal health for all. The frail, the abused, the mentally ill and those without resources look to the HHSA for services and resources to meet their basic needs, and to protect their Administrative Services include the HHSA Director’s Office, Business and Support Services, Outcomes, Planning and Evaluation, and Community Relations and Education. Each of these groups supports the branches to help them achieve their goals. The current vacancy is in the Business and Support Services branch, health and safety. This transformation improves efficiency, avoids unnecessary duplication of effort, encourages collaboration among programs and organizes the HHSA’s services to be more responsive to the needs of the public.

 

ABOUT THE POSITION

 

Incumbents in this class are responsible for the management of an accounting/ fiscal unit. Responsibilities may include general oversight in areas such as: general ledger, accounts payable, financial statements, cost allocation/ reimbursement, and cash reconciliation.

 

 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

 

Positions in this class differ from those in the class of Accountant I/II/III in that their primary assignment is the supervision of staff and broad oversight of various fiscal activities. Positions in this class may also perform the more difficult accounting and auditing assignments.

 

 

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

 

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

 

Plans activities and services of a complex accounting unit; selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates professional, para-professional, and clerical accounting staff; resolves complex technical problems of subordinates; performs a wide variety of specialized accounting assignments. Reviews and analyzes federal, state, and other regulations including cost reimbursement policies and guidelines; reviews allocation of costs within the department and/or division; reviews, analyzes, and recommends policies, procedures, guidelines, and other business activities to ensure legal compliance and efficiency. Supervises and participates in maintenance of the unit’s accounting and billing systems; determines appropriate expense and revenue classifications. Provides information for and prepares comprehensive financial reports for internal units, federal, state, and local agencies, and/or to private auditing firms as required by governing agencies; prepares budget reports for management review and assessment of the agency’s fiscal performance, budgetary compliance, and allocation of resources. Assists in preparation of complex budgets; compiles and prepares budget estimates from anticipated operating costs, cash collections, revenues, and expenses; maintains appropriate budget controls over departmental expenditures. Assists in the preparation and review of cost reports; participates in cost report audits. Participates in preparing and reviewing federal and state grant reports, participates in financial budgeting of programs resulting from propositions and senate and assembly bills; participates in related audits. Acts as liaison with other management staff, other accounting units, federal and state intermediaries, the County Auditor-Controller’s Office, the County Administrator’s staff, and other County departments. Confers with administrative and/or management staff and makes recommendations as assigned.

 

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

 

Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:

 

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of program development and administration. Accounting theory, principles, practices, and procedures and their application to a wide variety of accounting transactions and problems with particular reference to governmental accounting. Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration. Auditing theory, principles and practices. Cost accounting principles and practices; enterprise funds; Auditing theory, principles, and practices. Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations. Modern office procedures, practices, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as spreadsheets, databases, and electronic data processing systems.

 

Ability to: Oversee and manage a complex accounting/fiscal unit. Train and supervise professional and non-professional staff. Plan and organize effectively; gather and analyze data. Evaluate accounting and auditing problems. Prepare complex financial and statistical reports. Develop appropriate systems for accounts, records, forms, and procedures. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Adapt to changing technologies and learn the functionality of new equipment and systems. Interpret and apply rules and regulations. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing.

 

These standards are typically attained with:

 

-Either-

 

1. One (1) year as an Accountant II within Shasta County.

 

-Or-

 

1. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, or a closely related field; 

and two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional-level accounting experience. Successful completion of the Certified Public Accountant exam may be substituted for the required education.

 

-Or-

 

1. Successful completion of sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter college units from an accredited college or university, including fifteen (15) semester or twenty-two quarter units in accounting; and three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional-level accounting experience.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

 

Driver License Requirement: Some positions in this classification may require possession of a valid California driver’s license. Employees who drive on county business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver’s license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the county. Eligibility for employment for those who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the appointing authority.

 

 

IDEAL CANDIDATE

 

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of governmental accounting policies and procedures, and be familiar with Federal and State regulations. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience in fund accounting, cost allocations, budgets, audits and financial statement preparation working in a fast-paced environment, meeting multiple deadlines and multi-tasking. Additional years of the required experience can substitute for two (2) years of the required education on a year-for-year basis. Additional years of experience at the professional or paraprofessional accounting level can substitute for required experience and education.

 

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

 

Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.

 

 

1. Discuss your supervisory philosophy and leadership style. Include your experience directing the work of professional, technical, and support staff. If none, please type “n/a”.
2. Describe your experience with fiscal analyst, accounting & reporting with federally funded health programs. If none, please type “n/a”.
3. Describe your experience or knowledge in governmental accounting, Health and Human Services Agency programs and their funding streams. If none, please type “n/a”.

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

  

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

 

• All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
• As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints).    An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).  The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be 

  evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application

  . Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position.  The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered. 

• Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing. 

• In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
• Positions in this classification are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the County and the Shasta County Employees Association (SCEA)

 

 

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES

 

Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 5:00 p.m., on June 13, 2022. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter,” or “See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered. 

 

Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof. 

 

Veterans’ Credit

 Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran MUST provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. 

 

Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at ~~~ or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.

 

Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at ~~~; relay service ~~~; fax ~~~.

 

SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Shasta County Personnel

1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; ~~~

 

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