Monterey County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace
MONTEREY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
ACCOUNTING CLERICAL SUPERVISOR
$21.265 - $29.042 per hour
FINAL FILING DATE: Friday, April 29, 2016 by 5:00 p.m.
Exam 16/80J20/03LA
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office seeks a detailed oriented professional to fill a current Accounting Clerical Supervisor
vacancy.
The primary responsibilities of this position may include planning, directing, evaluating, and participating in the work of
the Accounts Payable Unit; propose adjustments for all accounts; and perform other duties as required.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to effectively lead and supervise the Accounts Payable Unit, get along
with others and be a team player. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills and able to communicate
effectively.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current vacancies as well as potential future
vacancies throughout the County as they arise.
THE SUCCESS FULL CANDIDATE
Will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Thorough Knowledge of: Principles and practices of bookkeeping to include account adjustments, account reconciliations
and fund transfers; Regulations, principles and procedures used to process payroll.
Working knowledge of: English grammar, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation; Supervisory and staff development
techniques and practices; Computer terminology, computer keyboard arrangement, use of automated systems in an
office environment and spreadsheet software; Basic cost and budgetary accounting practices and financial record keeping
procedures.
Skill and ability to: Learn the laws, regulations, policies, typical procedures and process, common documents and
terminology related to the department to which assigned; Select, train, supervise, evaluate and discipline subordinate
staff; Understand and apply regulatory accounting practices and procedural guidelines to a variety of situations, and
communicate that information to the public and County employees; Develop and adapt work procedures and record
keeping systems to meet changing needs; Communicate effectively orally and in writing; provide excellent customer
service; develop and maintain cooperative work relationships; Perform very complex account and statistical record
keeping tasks involving independent judgment and initiative; Make arithmetical computations quickly and accurately
prepare financial summaries and maintain ledgers and journals; Operate computer and spreadsheet software.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
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Plans, assigns and reviews the work of a unit of employees performing fiscal and statistical record-keeping
activities in a manual or automated environment.
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Selects, trains evaluates and disciplines subordinate staff; schedules and monitors workload to ensure completion
within established regulations, procedures and timelines.
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Performs the more difficult and responsible duties assigned to the section, conducts special studies and relieves
staff of assigned duties as needed; handles difficult situations with the public and explains regulatory and
procedural guidelines.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Conditions of employment include, but are not limited to:
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Some positions may require applicants to provide a telephone number or means by which employee can be reached.
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Some positions may require applicants to successfully pass the background process which may include a voice stress
analysis or polygraph examination.
The physical and sensory requirements for this classification include, but are not limited to:
Ability to see well enough to prepare, process and review various documents or to review and supervise the work of
subordinate staff; Ability to hear and speak well enough to carry on telephone and face-to-face conversations and to
provide and gather information; Ability to speak effectively to provide and gather information; Ability to stand, stoop,
reach and bend to file; Manual and finger dexterity needed to operate writing utensils and computer keyboard to input
and retrieve information.
Visit the Monterey County website to view the complete job description: http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/personnel
Benefits:
Monterey County offers an excellent benefits package. To view the “F“ Unit Benefit Summary please visit our website.
This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County
Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
Notes:
This classification is covered by a MOU between Monterey County and SEIU Local 521. As a condition of your
employment, you will be required to pay a salary deduction of appropriate fees upon hire. Employment is contingent
upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S. If you are hired into this
classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in
the summary. If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please call the Human
Resources Analyst at (831) 755-3744.
Application and Selection Procedures
Apply On-Line!
Applications may also be obtained from and submitted to:
Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, Human Resources
Attn: LynnRose Alig, Human Resources Analyst
1414 Natividad Road
Salinas, CA 93906
Email: aliglr@co.monterey.ca.us
Phone: (831) 755-3744
Fax: (831) 755-3828
Our Website: www.co.monterey.ca.us/personnel
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The competitive selection process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application packet will
include:
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A completed County of Monterey employment application
Responses to the supplemental questions
Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the application filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes,
cover letters, letters of interest and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application
materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be
the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process. To assess applicants’
possession of required qualifications, the process may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercises, performance
exam, and/or written examination.
LA-3/23/16
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE AND INSTRUCTIONS:
EXAM #16/80J20/03LA
1. The required application materials include responses to the supplemental questions. Applicants who fail to
provide all required materials by the given deadline will not be considered. Supplemental questions responses
must be numbered and each question must be addressed separately. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest
and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. Failure to
respond or provide a complete response to the supplemental questions will eliminate you from further
consideration.
I have read and understand the supplemental questions instructions.
2. ___ Yes
___ No Positions within the Sheriff's Office requires a successful completion of a background
investigation. Are you willing to complete a background investigation, which includes a
voice stress analysis or polygraph?
3. Describe your experience planning and/or scheduling the work of others; monitoring the work of others; training
others; and monitoring performance. In your response, please provide specific duties performed as related to
your supervisory responsibilities.
4. Describe your experience and training which demonstrates your knowledge and ability to perform complex
technical accounting assignments.
5. Describe your experience and training which demonstrates your ability to review and approve staff reports, to
prepare financial reports and to respond to internal and external inquires.
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