Accountant Supervisor Examination

Description

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT # CS2025-004

APPROVED C.S.C. MEETING MINUTES 2/14/2025

ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR (OPEN)

FILING OF APPLICATION:

ApplicationmustbemadeelectronicallythroughtheCityofCleveland’swebsite:

www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cleveland

THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PERIOD IS FROM 12:01A.M. ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2025 UNTIL 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2025. NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2025.

SALARY: TheprevailingsalaryforthispositionasestablishedbyOrdinanceoftheCouncil of the City of Cleveland is $31,866.00 - $93,957.66 per year.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION:

EXPERIENCE EVALUATION

An experience evaluation consists of a quantitative evaluation of an Applicant’s academic training and experience pertinent to the classification for which an examination is taken, based on the statement of experience as recorded on the candidate’s application and on academic training based on required credentials.

Examples of Duties

Under general direction, supervises a major accounting work section. Prepares accounting policy and procedure recommendations. Advises City departments concerning accounting procedures related to their areas of responsibility. Supervises accountants and clerical workers. Initiates new procedures throughout the City of Cleveland pertaining to a major accounting section. Prepares, verifies, and corrects financial statements. Monitors capital projects and other accounts. Assists in balancing accounts as necessary. Provides training to users of computerized financial systems as needed. Approves financial statements and audit work papers for a major accounting area. Approves all bank investment reconciliations. Performs other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required. A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business/Public Administration or related field required. Five years of full time paid progressively responsible accounting experience, two years of which are supervisory, required. Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites and have the ability to use and train staff in various accounting software packages as well as People Soft.

NOTE: Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the filing period unless otherwise stated.

Supplemental Information

RESIDENCY CREDIT

In accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Cleveland: A person who has had as his/her primary residence in the City of Cleveland for at least one year at the time of filing a Civil Service application, and desires to take an entry-level Civil Service examination, shall, if a passing grade on the written examination is attained, have ten (10) points added to his/her passing score.

NOTE: Not all Examinations consider residency credit in the scoring process) To substantiate a claim for residency points, Applicants must UPLOAD LEGIBLE COPIES of the following:

• A signed and notarized Residency Affidavit available on the City’s website here: https://www.clevelandohio.gov/sites/clevelandohio/files/AffidavitOfResidency0321.pdf

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

Veterans'preferencewillbeawarded,whenapplicable,toeligibleveteransinaccordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G.Proof of activeservice or a DD Form 214, must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans' credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions that applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination; or ten (10) points are added to their raw score on the examination if applicant’s supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent (15%) service connected disability.

NOTE: Only DD Form 214 (long form) or an official armed service document indicating typeofdischargeorseparationandthedatesofactiveservicewillbeacceptedasproof of active service.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion.

The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.