Health Services Accounting Manager
Company: County Of Sonoma
Location: Santa Rosa
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Position InformationThe Department of Health Services (DHS)
seeks a forward-thinking accounting leader for their Health
Services Accounting Manager opening!Starting salary up to
$65.22/hour ($136,121/year) and a competitive total compensation
package!*The Health Services Accounting Manager is responsible for
planning, managing, and directing the accounting functions for the
Department of Health Services, including grant compliance and
invoicing. The Accounting Manager will supervise multiple
accountants and oversee the day-to-day activities of the Fiscal
Unit. This position works closely with Administration, Public
Health, Behavioral Health, and Homelessness Services management to
monitor expenses and revenues to ensure that the divisions meet
budgets and adequate funding is available to perform essential
services in the community. Additional responsibilities
include:Assuring the quality and accuracy of accounting and
financial support services and documents provided to all internal
and external stakeholdersTraining staff on various accounting
topicsPerforming and reviewing complex fiscal activities, including
those for capital projectsOverseeing and implementing fiscal
procedures related to accounting, auditing, and financial
systemsWorking on special projects and committees as neededIn
addition to understanding the importance of how this role is a
necessity for the services offered to the community through the
Department of Health Services, the ideal candidate will
possess:Four or more years of experience in governmental accounting
or a similar environmentStrong analytical and critical thinking
skillsThe ability to present information to all levels of
management in a clear and concise mannerThe ability to work well
under tight deadlines and move from task to task as
neededConfidence in your ability to work with competing
prioritiesExperience supervising staffWhat We OfferWorking at the
County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and
development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and
rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're
working to better our communities. You can also look forward to
flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:Hybrid
Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department
operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending
on the assignmentSalary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040
hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance;
eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year
thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary rangePaid Time Off
- Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays,
and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per yearCounty Paid
Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the
majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan
optionsStaff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances
of up to $2,000 and ongoing education/training
opportunitiesPost-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement -
County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health
insurance/benefitsRetirement - A pension fully integrated with
Social SecurityPaid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8
weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employmentStudent Loan
Debt Relief County employees may be eligible for Public Service
Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education*Salary is
negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein
do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
Additional information can be found in the Salary Resolution
(SalRes) and our Employee Benefits Directory.This recruitment is
being conducted to fill a full-time Health Services Accounting
Manager position in the Department of Health Services. This
employment list may also be used to fill future full-time,
part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during
the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish
to be considered for future positions should consider applying to
this recruitment. The Civil Service Title for this position is
Departmental Accounting Manager.APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.Minimum QualificationsThe
knowledge and abilities listed may be acquired through various
types of training, education, and/or experience. A typical way to
acquire the required knowledge and abilities would be:Education:
Any combination of training and education which would provide the
opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed:
possession of a college degree in accounting, finance or business
administration, with at least 21 semester units or 28 quarter units
of Accounting, including advanced, governmental, cost accounting
and auditing or possession of a Certified Public Accountant
Certificate would provide such opportunity.Experience: Normally,
four years of increasingly responsible professional level
experience in governmental accounting, with at least one year at a
supervisory level, would provide such opportunity.Knowledge,
Skills, and AbilitiesThorough Knowledge of: principles, theories,
practices and procedures used in governmental accounting, auditing,
cost and budget systems; the laws, ordinances and regulations
influencing department fiscal operations; modern management
theories and practices; electronic data processing equipment and
use of accounting methods and procedures associated with the use of
such equipment.Ability to: interpret complex laws, mandates and
regulations and apply them to a variety of accounting and audit
systems; plan, organize, direct and manage the work of a large
accounting division, developing appropriate staffing, organization
and processes as required;analyze complex and detailed data in
order to make appropriate financial forecasts and recommendations;
evaluate, develop and install complex accounting systems and
procedures;establish and maintain cooperative work relationships
with department management, staff, other county staff and external
governmental and private agencies; prepare comprehensive, clear and
concise accounting, statistical, cost and administrative reports;
learn and understand how assigned program areas interrelate with
other divisions within the department.Selection Procedure & Some
Helpful Tips When ApplyingYour application information and your
responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken
into consideration throughout the entire selection process.You
should list all employers and positions held within the last ten
years in the work history section of your application. Be as
thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental
questions.You may include history beyond ten years if related to
the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple
positions with one employer, list out each position
separately.Failure to follow these instructions may impact your
competitiveness in this process or may result in
disqualification.Please visit Getting a Job with the County of
Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring
process, including the application process, examination steps, and
department selection process.APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.Responses to supplemental
questions will be used in assessing minimum qualifications. Please
provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to
allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses
that state, 'See Resume' or 'See Application' may be considered
insufficient.The selection procedure will consist of the following
examination:An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal
Examination (weight 100%). Each application and supplemental
questionnaire will be thoroughly evaluated for satisfaction of
minimum qualifications and relevance of educational coursework,
training, experience, knowledge, and abilities that relate to this
position. Candidates possessing the most appropriate job-related
qualifications will be placed on an employment list and referred to
the department for selection interviews.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONA
background investigation is required prior to employment.
Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are
typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling
such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result
in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy.
Reference information will not be made available to
applicants.Additional requirements, such as successful completion
of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the
duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a
conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which
the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job
letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening
Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.HOW TO
APPLYApplications are accepted online at
www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted
by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All
applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined
in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified
on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous recruitments
may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of
qualified applications have been received. Applications received
after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.The County of
Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace
environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We
are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative
of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal
Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on
merit, competence, performance, and business need.HR Analyst: SZHR
Technician: RRby Jobble
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