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City of San Diego

Comptroller

SALARY

$21.38 - $25.99 Hourly

$1,710.40 - $2,079.20 Biweekly

$44,470.40 - $54,059.20 Annually

LOCATION

City of San Diego, CA

JOB TYPE

Varies by Position

JOB NUMBER

T25013

DEPARTMENT

City Comptroller - 1511

OPENING DATE

09/26/2012

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

SALARY

$21.38 - $25.99 Hourly

$1,710.40 - $2,079.20 Biweekly

$44,470.40 - $54,059.20 Annually

LOCATION

City of San Diego, CA

JOB TYPE

Varies by Position

JOB NUMBER

T25013

DEPARTMENT

City Comptroller - 1511

OPENING DATE

09/26/2012

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

Job Information

Accountant I positions perform complex or highly sensitive audit, accounting, or financial information systems work; respond to staff and outside agency inquiries relating to budget and financial matters; direct the input and updating of data contained within City’s accounting system; and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
 
EDUCATION: You must meet ONE of the following options:
1. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
2. Bachelor’s Degree in a closely related field AND completion of at least 24 semester/36 quarter units of college level accounting course work.
 
NOTE:
·         Experience may NOT be substituted for the education required.
 
EXPERIENCE: One year of full-time professional accounting experience.
 
NOTES:
·         A Master’s Degree in Accountancy, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License or successful completion of all parts of the written test for the CPA License may be substituted for the required experience.
·         City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their supervisor or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.
 
LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of hire.
 
          NOTES:
·         Reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance may be required at the time of hire.
·         You must provide your own vehicle for which mileage will be reimbursed.
 
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):
·         Proof of degree/transcripts.
·         Transcripts showing completion of the accounting course work, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
·         Proof of CPA License or successful completion of all parts of the written test for the CPA License, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
·         Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) written documentation, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements. 
 
Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 236-6672; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.

Screening Process

The screening process will consist of a comprehensive evaluation of the application for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next one year. For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.

Supplemental Information

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:  Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes that are applicable to this job, which may include but are not limited to the following:  Confirmation of citizenship/legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review/exam (which may include drug alcohol testing); reference checks; and a fingerprint check.  The fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and/or the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report.  Certain positions may require additional screening processes which may include a polygraph examination and/or background investigation.  All of these processes must be successfully completed before employment begins.  A positive test for alcohol, illegal drugs or inadequately explained prescription drugs, misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening/selection process may be cause for disqualification and/or termination of employment.  Nothing in this job posting constitutes an expressed or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego.
 
MEDICAL EXAMINATION: A City medical examination including drug screening and documentation of medical history may be conducted following a conditional offer of employment or promotion. Medical condition must enable the applicant to perform the essential duties of the position. The City of San Diego is committed to a drug and alcohol free work place.
 
Rev. 1 – July 20, 2012 (New Recruitment Date)

Employer
City of San Diego
Phone
(619) 236-7241
(619) 889-1292
Website
http://www.sandiego.gov/empopp
Address
1200 3rd Ave., Suite 300, MS 51P

San Diego, California, 92101
Employer
City of San Diego
Phone
(619) 236-7241
Website
http://www.sandiego.gov/empopp
Address
1200 3rd Ave., Suite 300, MS 51P

San Diego, California, 92101
Comptroller Supplemental Questionnaire
* QUESTION 1
Do you have a Master's Degree in Accountancy? Proof of degree must be submitted to the Personnel Department at time of application.


* QUESTION 2
Do you have a bachelors degree?



* Required Question