Solano County
Accounting Supervisor Job at Solano County in Fairfield
Solano County, Fairfield, CA, United States
Salary : $68,861.97 - $84,543.83 Annually
Location : Fairfield, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 24-705010-01
Department: County-Wide
Opening Date: 08/15/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
WHY JOIN US AT SOLANO COUNTY?
COMMITMENT TO SERVICE: Our mission is to serve the people and to provide a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work and play.
We serve the public in many different ways, including:
•Providing primary medical, dental, alcohol, drug and mental health services to residents, including the uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved
•Providing law enforcement services in the unincorporated area of the county
•Protecting the community from public health threats such as communicable diseases
•Coordinating countywide responses to domestic violence and terrorism or other emergencies
•Managing the criminal justice process after arrest (jail, prosecution, probation)
•Supporting other local governments through efficient property tax collection as mandated by the State, County and local jurisdictions; and,
•Administration and enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to environmental health, building construction, and land use planning
OUR EMPLOYEES: Our diverse workforce is committed to fulfilling this mission and does so by exemplifying our IDEAL Core Values, engaging in our day-to-day work of serving the public with Integrity, Dignity, Excellence, Accountability, and Leadership.
To learn more about Solano County, please visit: www.solanocounty.com
Essential Duties
The Accounting Supervisor plans, organizes, and supervises the work of a unit of accounting/clerical staff. As an Accounting Supervisor you would serve as a member of the department's management/supervisory team, performing advanced journey level bookkeeping and assisting with the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures and systems necessary to maintain and/or improve accounting processes for the department. This class is characterized by the responsibility to supervise the work of a group of employees engaged in the maintenance of an account records system.
The current vacancy is in the Department of Health and Social Services. The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill part-time and full-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.
To review the full job description which includes examples of duties, please visit
http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=14702
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Four (4) years experience as an or equivalent, OR
Two (2) years experience as an or equivalent, OR
Three (3) years experience combined and
AND
One (1) of the following:
A.A. in Business Administration, OR
A.S. in Accounting, OR
A total of sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college; 6 semester or 9 quarter units must be in principles of accounting.
See Document Submittal Requirements for more information.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are required to demonstrate intermediate spreadsheet skills. Demonstration of these skills will be done during the online examination.
Position Requirements
SELECTION PROCESS
08/30/2024 - First Deadline to submit application and required documents.
Week of 09/09/2024- Tentative date for online exam and excel skills testing.
09/18/2024 - Next Deadline to submit application and required documents.
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply. Applications must be submitted through the NeoGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the application review deadline.
Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA.
Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the application review deadline.
Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA. Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Education documents are required for this position. All candidates must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the application review deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the application review date will be disqualified from the recruitment.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How to Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to Be sure to include the recruitment title (Accounting Supervisor)and the recruitment number (24-705010-01) in your email or fax.
Supplemental Information
VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS
To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE. Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.
Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran's preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.
Americans with Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the "Selection Process"), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave
To learn more, view our
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I qualify for this position under one of the following experience requirements (select one):
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I qualify for this position under one of the following educational requirements (select one):
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I understand that failure to provide a copy of my college degree (verifying the degree, date earned, and clearly showing the area of specialization) or transcripts, official or unofficial, (verifying the institution attended, courses and units completed) by the application review deadline will result in disqualification from this recruitment.
Required Question
Location : Fairfield, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 24-705010-01
Department: County-Wide
Opening Date: 08/15/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
WHY JOIN US AT SOLANO COUNTY?
COMMITMENT TO SERVICE: Our mission is to serve the people and to provide a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work and play.
We serve the public in many different ways, including:
•Providing primary medical, dental, alcohol, drug and mental health services to residents, including the uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved
•Providing law enforcement services in the unincorporated area of the county
•Protecting the community from public health threats such as communicable diseases
•Coordinating countywide responses to domestic violence and terrorism or other emergencies
•Managing the criminal justice process after arrest (jail, prosecution, probation)
•Supporting other local governments through efficient property tax collection as mandated by the State, County and local jurisdictions; and,
•Administration and enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to environmental health, building construction, and land use planning
OUR EMPLOYEES: Our diverse workforce is committed to fulfilling this mission and does so by exemplifying our IDEAL Core Values, engaging in our day-to-day work of serving the public with Integrity, Dignity, Excellence, Accountability, and Leadership.
To learn more about Solano County, please visit: www.solanocounty.com
Essential Duties
The Accounting Supervisor plans, organizes, and supervises the work of a unit of accounting/clerical staff. As an Accounting Supervisor you would serve as a member of the department's management/supervisory team, performing advanced journey level bookkeeping and assisting with the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures and systems necessary to maintain and/or improve accounting processes for the department. This class is characterized by the responsibility to supervise the work of a group of employees engaged in the maintenance of an account records system.
The current vacancy is in the Department of Health and Social Services. The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill part-time and full-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.
To review the full job description which includes examples of duties, please visit
http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=14702
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Four (4) years experience as an or equivalent, OR
Two (2) years experience as an or equivalent, OR
Three (3) years experience combined and
AND
One (1) of the following:
A.A. in Business Administration, OR
A.S. in Accounting, OR
A total of sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college; 6 semester or 9 quarter units must be in principles of accounting.
See Document Submittal Requirements for more information.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are required to demonstrate intermediate spreadsheet skills. Demonstration of these skills will be done during the online examination.
Position Requirements
SELECTION PROCESS
08/30/2024 - First Deadline to submit application and required documents.
Week of 09/09/2024- Tentative date for online exam and excel skills testing.
09/18/2024 - Next Deadline to submit application and required documents.
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply. Applications must be submitted through the NeoGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the application review deadline.
Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA.
Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the application review deadline.
Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA. Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Education documents are required for this position. All candidates must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the application review deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the application review date will be disqualified from the recruitment.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How to Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to Be sure to include the recruitment title (Accounting Supervisor)and the recruitment number (24-705010-01) in your email or fax.
Supplemental Information
VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS
To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE. Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.
Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran's preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.
Americans with Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the "Selection Process"), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave
To learn more, view our
01
I qualify for this position under one of the following experience requirements (select one):
- Four (4) years. Experience as an Accounting Clerk III or equivalent experience as an Accounting Clerk III or equivalent
- Two (2) years' experience as an Accounting Technician or equivalent
- Three (3) year's experience combined Accounting Clerk III and Accounting Technician
- N/A
02
I qualify for this position under one of the following educational requirements (select one):
- Associate of Arts or higher in Business Administration
- Associate of Science or higher in Accounting
- Sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college (6 semester or 9 quarter units must be in principles of accounting).
- N/A
03
I understand that failure to provide a copy of my college degree (verifying the degree, date earned, and clearly showing the area of specialization) or transcripts, official or unofficial, (verifying the institution attended, courses and units completed) by the application review deadline will result in disqualification from this recruitment.
- Yes
- No
Required Question