APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$58,338.72 to
$87,549.84
PAY GRADE: 40
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
Accountants in this series perform the highest level of financial reporting. Incumbents work in the State Controller's Office and produce the State's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), which is audited by an independent public accounting firm and submitted to the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and is essential for obtaining bond ratings and required for the Single Audit Report; implement Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) pronouncements; assist agencies with accounting issues and document processing; approve agency documents and work programs; provide training to agencies on automated financial system; and calculate arbitrage and
prepare arbitrage tax returns.
The Accountant I will determine compliance with GAAP and GASB reporting requirements; ensure proper recording of transactions including capital assets and depreciation, transfers, grants, leases, and others; assist agencies with accounting issues and document processing; approve agency documents and work programs; and provide training to agencies on the State's automated financial system.
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Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently and are proficient in performing research and developing professional opinions and conclusions.
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THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, finance or related field which included 18 credits in accounting and four years of professional accounting experience, three years of which were in governmental or fund accounting and included the preparation of comprehensive annual financial reports (CAFR's); OR certification as a Certified Public Accountant and two years of experience in governmental or fund accounting which included the preparation of comprehensive annual financial reports (CAFR's).
Special Notes
College transcripts must be attached to application.
Certified Public Accountants are not required to take the written exam. If you are a CPA, you must attach a copy of your certification with your application at time of submittal.
For a listing of credit requirements and acceptable courses for the Accountant series please see the addendum on class specifications.
Special Requirements
Appointment to any level in this series requires successful completion of a written examination.
The Examination
FISCAL GENERAL EXAM
Qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview.
40 - Accounting Principles, Math & Fiscal Analysis- Must score 24 correct in this
Section to pass with a minimum overall score of 60/100.
20 - Reading Comprehension Skills
20 - Report Development & Writing Skills
20 - Logic & Reasoning Skills