CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT # 2024-104 CS

ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR (OPEN)

FILING OF APPLICATION:

Application must be made electronically through the City of Cleveland’s web site:

www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cleveland

THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PERIOD IS FROM 12:01 A.M. ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2024 UNTIL 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2024. NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2024.

SALARY: The prevailing salary for this position as established by Ordinance of the Council of the City of Cleveland is $31,866.00 - $93,957.66.

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.

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 PeopleSoft.

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

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' preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G. Proof of active service 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 type of discharge or separation and the dates of active service will be accepted as proof 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's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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