VSP Global is comprised of five complementary businesses that combine high-quality eye care insurance, high-fashion eyewear, customized lenses, ophthalmic technology and retail solutions, with employees in over 23 countries. No matter the role, we’re all focused on a singular mission: to help people see. Learn more by visiting https://vspglobal.com/cms/careers/
General Summary
As a key member of the Internal Audit team, the Senior Internal Auditor will perform internal audit and consulting work and report on the results with minimal supervision. Responsible for assisting to develop and complete integrated internal audits, participate in implementing/maintaining SOX/NAIC documentation and testing. Contribute to a developing and growing Internal Audit Department.
Essential Functions
Prepare all work papers and execute a comprehensive audit approach (policies, procedures, processes, controls and measures) to address financial, compliance, IT and operational risks in accordance with professional standards
Evaluate risks and assist with development of audit plans and audit programs. Determine the appropriate scope and procedures for each assignment and obtain management approval
Perform and ensure all phases of audits including planning, fieldwork, analysis reporting results and subsequent follow-up procedures are completed and communicated. Participate in special audit projects as assigned
Analyze and evaluate the audit findings arising from the examination and verification of records.
Communicate audit results and prepare written documentation/reports as it relates to SOX and Internal Audit and disclose all significant deficiencies to management
Initiate follow-up of responses for all assigned audit projects. Evaluate adequacy of corrective action indicated in the formal reply to the audit report
Test and assist in monitoring the Company’s SOX/NAIC Internal Control activities and compliance
Document internal control systems to be used for internal and external audits including narratives, flow charts, and checklists
Participate in system implementation project to ensure effective design and implementation of internal controls as well as the overall effectiveness of project management
Assist in conducting reviews of IT systems to assess the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with Company and departmental goals, objectives and standards
Coordinate with and assist external auditors during their fieldwork
Keep management apprised of audit progress and issues and effectively delivering audit results
Job Specifications
Typically has the following skills or abilities:
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting and/or equivalent experience
Five years of auditing experience, including anti-money laundering
Demonstrated experience with entity-wide SOX/NAIC implementation and testing
Demonstrated experience in auditing an SAP environment
Strong knowledge of data analysis/audit software (e.g. ACL/IDEA)
Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, IIA and ISACA standards
Have one of the following certifications: CPA, CIA and/or CISA
A proven track-record of effectively leading projects
Proven ability to effectively communicate information to a wide variety of technical and non-technical individuals or groups at all levels of the organization
Ability to multitask and work on various audits and projects in different phases
Ability to work effectively and prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment
Be highly analytical and inquisitive, dig deep to obtain a solid understanding of business processes and internal controls
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Be able to work independently and in teams
Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time
Clean credit history as reported by credit report
Working Conditions / Physical Demands
The working environment is generally favorable, lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
VSP Global is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Nearest Major Market: Sacramento Job Segment: Audit, Ophthalmic, Accounting, Consulting, ERP, Finance, Healthcare, Technology
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Dec 09, 2019
Full time
VSP Global is comprised of five complementary businesses that combine high-quality eye care insurance, high-fashion eyewear, customized lenses, ophthalmic technology and retail solutions, with employees in over 23 countries. No matter the role, we’re all focused on a singular mission: to help people see. Learn more by visiting https://vspglobal.com/cms/careers/
General Summary
As a key member of the Internal Audit team, the Senior Internal Auditor will perform internal audit and consulting work and report on the results with minimal supervision. Responsible for assisting to develop and complete integrated internal audits, participate in implementing/maintaining SOX/NAIC documentation and testing. Contribute to a developing and growing Internal Audit Department.
Essential Functions
Prepare all work papers and execute a comprehensive audit approach (policies, procedures, processes, controls and measures) to address financial, compliance, IT and operational risks in accordance with professional standards
Evaluate risks and assist with development of audit plans and audit programs. Determine the appropriate scope and procedures for each assignment and obtain management approval
Perform and ensure all phases of audits including planning, fieldwork, analysis reporting results and subsequent follow-up procedures are completed and communicated. Participate in special audit projects as assigned
Analyze and evaluate the audit findings arising from the examination and verification of records.
Communicate audit results and prepare written documentation/reports as it relates to SOX and Internal Audit and disclose all significant deficiencies to management
Initiate follow-up of responses for all assigned audit projects. Evaluate adequacy of corrective action indicated in the formal reply to the audit report
Test and assist in monitoring the Company’s SOX/NAIC Internal Control activities and compliance
Document internal control systems to be used for internal and external audits including narratives, flow charts, and checklists
Participate in system implementation project to ensure effective design and implementation of internal controls as well as the overall effectiveness of project management
Assist in conducting reviews of IT systems to assess the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with Company and departmental goals, objectives and standards
Coordinate with and assist external auditors during their fieldwork
Keep management apprised of audit progress and issues and effectively delivering audit results
Job Specifications
Typically has the following skills or abilities:
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting and/or equivalent experience
Five years of auditing experience, including anti-money laundering
Demonstrated experience with entity-wide SOX/NAIC implementation and testing
Demonstrated experience in auditing an SAP environment
Strong knowledge of data analysis/audit software (e.g. ACL/IDEA)
Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, IIA and ISACA standards
Have one of the following certifications: CPA, CIA and/or CISA
A proven track-record of effectively leading projects
Proven ability to effectively communicate information to a wide variety of technical and non-technical individuals or groups at all levels of the organization
Ability to multitask and work on various audits and projects in different phases
Ability to work effectively and prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment
Be highly analytical and inquisitive, dig deep to obtain a solid understanding of business processes and internal controls
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Be able to work independently and in teams
Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time
Clean credit history as reported by credit report
Working Conditions / Physical Demands
The working environment is generally favorable, lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
VSP Global is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Nearest Major Market: Sacramento Job Segment: Audit, Ophthalmic, Accounting, Consulting, ERP, Finance, Healthcare, Technology
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Harrah's Northern California
4640 Coal Mine Road, Ione, CA 95640, USA
Job Summary :
The Accountant is responsible for assisting in the preparation, review, and analysis of financial statements and various reconciliations.
Qualifications :
Degree in accounting or finance preferred.
Strong working knowledge of GAAP.
Experience in financial reporting and general ledger environment required.
Familiarity of financial systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Access software required.
Essential Job Functions:
Reconciles bank accounts and supports cash management functions.
Actively participates in the month-end closing process.
Prepares month-end journal entries.
Work with department leaders to ensure financial statements are accurate.
Completes balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis and researches all variances.
Reconciles and tracks capital projects and fixed assets.
Supports areas of accounts payable, inventory, and payroll.
Produce daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as requested by the Accounting Manager.
Assists with internal and external audits.
Assists in special projects as required.
Adheres to regulatory, departmental, and company policies.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands:
Must be able to continuously maneuver around office, effectively work at a desk and respond to written and aural cues.
Must have the manual dexterity to operate the computer and other necessary office equipment.
Must be able to respond calmly to demands of internal customers and work in pressure situations.
Must work some weekends, holidays and late schedules when needed.
Must be able to work independently.
Must be self-motivated and able to handle more than one function at a time by being well organized.
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
Harrah’s reserves the right to make changes to this job description whenever necessary. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Preference is given to qualified Buena Vista Me-Wuk tribal members and members of other federally recognized tribes
Dec 06, 2019
Full time
Job Summary :
The Accountant is responsible for assisting in the preparation, review, and analysis of financial statements and various reconciliations.
Qualifications :
Degree in accounting or finance preferred.
Strong working knowledge of GAAP.
Experience in financial reporting and general ledger environment required.
Familiarity of financial systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Access software required.
Essential Job Functions:
Reconciles bank accounts and supports cash management functions.
Actively participates in the month-end closing process.
Prepares month-end journal entries.
Work with department leaders to ensure financial statements are accurate.
Completes balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis and researches all variances.
Reconciles and tracks capital projects and fixed assets.
Supports areas of accounts payable, inventory, and payroll.
Produce daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as requested by the Accounting Manager.
Assists with internal and external audits.
Assists in special projects as required.
Adheres to regulatory, departmental, and company policies.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands:
Must be able to continuously maneuver around office, effectively work at a desk and respond to written and aural cues.
Must have the manual dexterity to operate the computer and other necessary office equipment.
Must be able to respond calmly to demands of internal customers and work in pressure situations.
Must work some weekends, holidays and late schedules when needed.
Must be able to work independently.
Must be self-motivated and able to handle more than one function at a time by being well organized.
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
Harrah’s reserves the right to make changes to this job description whenever necessary. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Preference is given to qualified Buena Vista Me-Wuk tribal members and members of other federally recognized tribes
Job Summary: Under the general direction of the Chair and COO, provide leadership in the management of department operations ensuring high-quality administrative support is provided to all internal and external partners. Prepare strategic plans for finance development, (including recharge rate development), equipment and space administration, business processes and industrial affiliate interactions. Ensure safety protocols, training, and necessary implementations are in compliance. Advise on leadership issues. Serve as back-up support to the COO. Manage the day-to-day operations of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, including but not limited to strategic and budget planning, fiscal control, compliance, risk management, facilities, payroll/personnel, academic personnel hiring and purchasing activities. Develop and maintain a positive, cooperative and supportive environment consistent with the UC Davis Principles of Community; provide leadership in a high performance department. Responsible for effectively and ethically leading staff and overseeing a complex translational research, teaching and recharge center environment. Serve as the compliance officer for the recharge centers, departmental business processes as it relates to extramural funding and University Policy and Procedure. Serve as the principal trainer and resource for business office staff on financial procedures and policy. Responsible for overseeing pre- and post-award processes, budget preparation, analysis and forecasting for control of complex budgets.
Physical Demands: Sit at computer or extended periods of time. Lift boxes of files weighing up to 25 lbs.
Work Environment: UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (ecigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
Work in open, cubicle environment and with some surrounding noise. Work flexible schedule to meet project deadlines and/or operation needs.
Background Check Required:
This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks. Yes
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge of Principles of Budgeting, Accounting and Control. Successful award funding, project development and project management experience. Experience gathering and synthesizing large amounts of complex information. Excellent writing skills. Experience with management of complex federal and state contracts and grants. Experience working with sponsoring agency requirements related to OLAW, IACUC, and IRB's for human subjects studies. Experience serving as departmental compliance officer for federal awards, state and private foundation awards and industry awards. Experience with recharge services, operations and facilities administration and management. Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contracted in the course of work. Interpersonal and oral communication skills sufficient to coordinate with a wide range of personnel, including supervisors, faculty, postdoctoral researchers and investigators, and graduate students. Skills to use computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, and Microsoft Outlook. Organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines and manage assigned work as well as to schedule production, organize information, and maintain accurate records. Problem solving and decision-making skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of UC policies and departmental operating procedures. Experience providing leadership in the areas of strategic planning, equipment and space administration, and business processes. CRA (Certified Research Administrator) certification preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in effective use of multi-user computer network systems and applicable financial management software (Kuali, DaFIS and PPS preferred). Proficiency in MS Office Suite. Communication skills to convey recommendations to PI's, managers, and staff to ensure compliance with policy. Skills to recognize problems with cost recovery, invoices, accounts and payroll and initiate timely and appropriate action to resolve them. Experience coordinating documents and projects with Business Contract and Legal Affairs and to interpret regulations or guidelines and to recommend fiscally responsible and sound management practices. Organizational skills to work with changing priorities and demanding workload and to use judgment to make logical decisions. Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to clearly and effectively interact with a diverse group of individuals; secure and/or provide information to clarify situations, resolve problems, and negotiate services and/or agreements and MOU's with other departments or external agencies. Managing personnel issues.
Dec 02, 2019
Full time
Job Summary: Under the general direction of the Chair and COO, provide leadership in the management of department operations ensuring high-quality administrative support is provided to all internal and external partners. Prepare strategic plans for finance development, (including recharge rate development), equipment and space administration, business processes and industrial affiliate interactions. Ensure safety protocols, training, and necessary implementations are in compliance. Advise on leadership issues. Serve as back-up support to the COO. Manage the day-to-day operations of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, including but not limited to strategic and budget planning, fiscal control, compliance, risk management, facilities, payroll/personnel, academic personnel hiring and purchasing activities. Develop and maintain a positive, cooperative and supportive environment consistent with the UC Davis Principles of Community; provide leadership in a high performance department. Responsible for effectively and ethically leading staff and overseeing a complex translational research, teaching and recharge center environment. Serve as the compliance officer for the recharge centers, departmental business processes as it relates to extramural funding and University Policy and Procedure. Serve as the principal trainer and resource for business office staff on financial procedures and policy. Responsible for overseeing pre- and post-award processes, budget preparation, analysis and forecasting for control of complex budgets.
Physical Demands: Sit at computer or extended periods of time. Lift boxes of files weighing up to 25 lbs.
Work Environment: UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (ecigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
Work in open, cubicle environment and with some surrounding noise. Work flexible schedule to meet project deadlines and/or operation needs.
Background Check Required:
This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks. Yes
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge of Principles of Budgeting, Accounting and Control. Successful award funding, project development and project management experience. Experience gathering and synthesizing large amounts of complex information. Excellent writing skills. Experience with management of complex federal and state contracts and grants. Experience working with sponsoring agency requirements related to OLAW, IACUC, and IRB's for human subjects studies. Experience serving as departmental compliance officer for federal awards, state and private foundation awards and industry awards. Experience with recharge services, operations and facilities administration and management. Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contracted in the course of work. Interpersonal and oral communication skills sufficient to coordinate with a wide range of personnel, including supervisors, faculty, postdoctoral researchers and investigators, and graduate students. Skills to use computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, and Microsoft Outlook. Organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines and manage assigned work as well as to schedule production, organize information, and maintain accurate records. Problem solving and decision-making skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of UC policies and departmental operating procedures. Experience providing leadership in the areas of strategic planning, equipment and space administration, and business processes. CRA (Certified Research Administrator) certification preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in effective use of multi-user computer network systems and applicable financial management software (Kuali, DaFIS and PPS preferred). Proficiency in MS Office Suite. Communication skills to convey recommendations to PI's, managers, and staff to ensure compliance with policy. Skills to recognize problems with cost recovery, invoices, accounts and payroll and initiate timely and appropriate action to resolve them. Experience coordinating documents and projects with Business Contract and Legal Affairs and to interpret regulations or guidelines and to recommend fiscally responsible and sound management practices. Organizational skills to work with changing priorities and demanding workload and to use judgment to make logical decisions. Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to clearly and effectively interact with a diverse group of individuals; secure and/or provide information to clarify situations, resolve problems, and negotiate services and/or agreements and MOU's with other departments or external agencies. Managing personnel issues.
Franklin Templeton Investments
Rancho Cordova, CA, USA
Responsibilities include:
Budget & Expense Management
Timely issuance of recurring US Advisory Services (USAS) business unit reporting and commentary/highlight trends to senior management team and other governance teams, including Budget Dashboards and MOR talking points.
Timely reporting for Global Marketing Services (GMS) and Global Product Strategy (GPS) to also include Budget Dashboards, MOR talking points, and Market Data Service Schedules.
Monitor and evaluate USAS, GMS and GPS budgets to actual performance. Provide monthly variance and trend reporting to division heads and their direct reports.
Assist in the preparation of the annual budgets, quarterly contingency funding materials and monthly LOB transfer requests for USAS, GMS, and GPS.
Expense performance metric and sales channel reporting.
Preparation of the 529 Quarterly budget reports.
Business Planning
Track and report on strategic business initiatives for USAS.
Assist with the development of the USAS commitment pack process and other business plans by working with senior management.
Assist with the management of the annual IPP process as it pertains to senior management and external sales.
Identify and analyze key performance metrics and trends for reporting purposes.
Cost Allocations
Ensure cost allocation methodologies for USAS, GMS and GPS are current. Host regular discussions with senior leaders to ensure percentages are up to date. Submit any necessary revisions.
Lead TCO quarterly refresh USAS, GMS and GPS.
Teamwork and Business Partnership across USAS, GMS & GPS
Live out the corporate values, including building relationships and working with integrity.
Work proactively within our team and with other teams and departments.
Actively support business leads and department heads in offering support and guidance.
Serve as an excellent business partner in serving the needs of others in understanding the cost allocation and profitability of NAAS and GAS.
Establish, implement and maintain best practices related to the expense, budget, and cost allocation processes.
Nov 25, 2019
Full time
Responsibilities include:
Budget & Expense Management
Timely issuance of recurring US Advisory Services (USAS) business unit reporting and commentary/highlight trends to senior management team and other governance teams, including Budget Dashboards and MOR talking points.
Timely reporting for Global Marketing Services (GMS) and Global Product Strategy (GPS) to also include Budget Dashboards, MOR talking points, and Market Data Service Schedules.
Monitor and evaluate USAS, GMS and GPS budgets to actual performance. Provide monthly variance and trend reporting to division heads and their direct reports.
Assist in the preparation of the annual budgets, quarterly contingency funding materials and monthly LOB transfer requests for USAS, GMS, and GPS.
Expense performance metric and sales channel reporting.
Preparation of the 529 Quarterly budget reports.
Business Planning
Track and report on strategic business initiatives for USAS.
Assist with the development of the USAS commitment pack process and other business plans by working with senior management.
Assist with the management of the annual IPP process as it pertains to senior management and external sales.
Identify and analyze key performance metrics and trends for reporting purposes.
Cost Allocations
Ensure cost allocation methodologies for USAS, GMS and GPS are current. Host regular discussions with senior leaders to ensure percentages are up to date. Submit any necessary revisions.
Lead TCO quarterly refresh USAS, GMS and GPS.
Teamwork and Business Partnership across USAS, GMS & GPS
Live out the corporate values, including building relationships and working with integrity.
Work proactively within our team and with other teams and departments.
Actively support business leads and department heads in offering support and guidance.
Serve as an excellent business partner in serving the needs of others in understanding the cost allocation and profitability of NAAS and GAS.
Establish, implement and maintain best practices related to the expense, budget, and cost allocation processes.
Harrah's Northern California
4640 Coal Mine Road, Ione, CA 95640, USA
Job Summary :
Performs advanced casino accounting functions in regards to all revenue audits and compliance audits. Reviews and performs daily gaming and non-gaming audit functions, which include reconciling, analyzing, recording, and summarizing numbers and reviewing documents for proper completion. In addition, performs account reconciliation’s. Key communicator with operating departments to ensure correct operating procedures are adhered to in accordance with the internal control standards.
Qualifications :
High school graduate or equivalent required.
Progressive experience in gaming audit functions required. Experience in internal audit a plus.
Must possess an in depth knowledge of internal and accounting control procedures of gaming operations.
Proficiency with 10-key by touch is required.
Must demonstrate the ability to lead, guide, direct, develop and motivate people at all levels.
Must present a well-groomed appearance. Must be able to get along well with all co-workers and work as a team.
Familiarity of casino management systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Access software required.
Ability to use technical and complex auditing software
Essential Job Functions:
Demonstrates potential of leadership skills, able to lead, guide, train and motivate people at al levels.
Consistently produces accurate and timely audits on all large and small audits, including an understanding of systems as they relate to the various audits.
Reviews Auditor I work for accuracy.
Assists all Auditors with audit issues.
Is able to give direction and supervise Auditor.
Can assist as the 2nd Review for Title 31 Audit.
Assists Income Control Analyst and Supervisor with training and scheduling.
Demonstrates good decision making and problem solving with very little guidance from the Analyst or Supervisor.
Meets all reporting deadlines to departments.
Investigates clearing account discrepancies for accounting.
Compiles, reviews, and distributes the daily operating report and daily results.
Demonstrates complex problem solving and research skills related to the audits.
Communicates any “out of the ordinary” discrepancies to the Analyst, Supervisor or Manager.
Acts as back-up for all functions of the department during heavy volume periods.
Works closely with operating departments to ensure internal compliance guidelines are followed and to solve audit problems/issues.
Works closely with the Analyst daily to ensure all audits were balanced and daily reports are completed.
Demonstrates superior customer service.
Is flexible in working shifts, length of shift, and length and times of lunch/breaks.
Adheres to regulatory, departmental and company polices and procedures.
Meets the attendance guidelines of the department.
Works a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays.
Works a reasonable amount of overtime when required.
Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands:
Must be able to maneuver around various areas throughout the casino.
Must be able to operate a ten key adding machine, a computer keyboard, and a small electronic device for storing meter readings.
Must be able to sit for long periods of time and view information displayed on a computer screen.
Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, twist and grip items while working at assigned desk area.
Must have the manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
Harrah’s reserves the right to make changes to this job description whenever necessary. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Preference is given to qualified Buena Vista Me-Wuk tribal members and members of other federally recognized tribes
Nov 19, 2019
Full time
Job Summary :
Performs advanced casino accounting functions in regards to all revenue audits and compliance audits. Reviews and performs daily gaming and non-gaming audit functions, which include reconciling, analyzing, recording, and summarizing numbers and reviewing documents for proper completion. In addition, performs account reconciliation’s. Key communicator with operating departments to ensure correct operating procedures are adhered to in accordance with the internal control standards.
Qualifications :
High school graduate or equivalent required.
Progressive experience in gaming audit functions required. Experience in internal audit a plus.
Must possess an in depth knowledge of internal and accounting control procedures of gaming operations.
Proficiency with 10-key by touch is required.
Must demonstrate the ability to lead, guide, direct, develop and motivate people at all levels.
Must present a well-groomed appearance. Must be able to get along well with all co-workers and work as a team.
Familiarity of casino management systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Access software required.
Ability to use technical and complex auditing software
Essential Job Functions:
Demonstrates potential of leadership skills, able to lead, guide, train and motivate people at al levels.
Consistently produces accurate and timely audits on all large and small audits, including an understanding of systems as they relate to the various audits.
Reviews Auditor I work for accuracy.
Assists all Auditors with audit issues.
Is able to give direction and supervise Auditor.
Can assist as the 2nd Review for Title 31 Audit.
Assists Income Control Analyst and Supervisor with training and scheduling.
Demonstrates good decision making and problem solving with very little guidance from the Analyst or Supervisor.
Meets all reporting deadlines to departments.
Investigates clearing account discrepancies for accounting.
Compiles, reviews, and distributes the daily operating report and daily results.
Demonstrates complex problem solving and research skills related to the audits.
Communicates any “out of the ordinary” discrepancies to the Analyst, Supervisor or Manager.
Acts as back-up for all functions of the department during heavy volume periods.
Works closely with operating departments to ensure internal compliance guidelines are followed and to solve audit problems/issues.
Works closely with the Analyst daily to ensure all audits were balanced and daily reports are completed.
Demonstrates superior customer service.
Is flexible in working shifts, length of shift, and length and times of lunch/breaks.
Adheres to regulatory, departmental and company polices and procedures.
Meets the attendance guidelines of the department.
Works a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays.
Works a reasonable amount of overtime when required.
Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands:
Must be able to maneuver around various areas throughout the casino.
Must be able to operate a ten key adding machine, a computer keyboard, and a small electronic device for storing meter readings.
Must be able to sit for long periods of time and view information displayed on a computer screen.
Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, twist and grip items while working at assigned desk area.
Must have the manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
Harrah’s reserves the right to make changes to this job description whenever necessary. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Preference is given to qualified Buena Vista Me-Wuk tribal members and members of other federally recognized tribes
Sacramento County Employment Services
Sacramento, CA, USA
This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 10/2/19 (Final cut-off date) Under general supervision, Accountants perform a wide variety of professional accounting, budgeting, and fiscal duties such as establishing and maintaining accounting records, participating in budget preparation and control, reviewing and analyzing accounting and financial transaction records, and preparing financial statements and reports. Watch to Explore your career with purpose
Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of
Various professional accounting standards such as generally accepted auditing standards and generally accepted accounting principles, generally accepted governmental auditing standards, and standards set by the governmental accounting standards board, financial accounting standards board, general accounting office, and other regulatory agencies
Accounting procedures and their application to a variety of accounting transactions
Financial statement preparation
Cost and revenue projecting, and cost allocation methods
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
Ability to
Prepare and analyze statistical and financial data
Analyze and make effective recommendations regarding financial and accounting procedures and work flow
Learn to interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
Learn and participate in government contract and budget preparation and monitoring
Organize and prioritize work efficiently to meet schedules and deadlines
Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor's Degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in Accountancy. Note: Possession of a valid license as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from the State of California Board of Accountancy may substitute for the required bachelor's degree . Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here (Download PDF reader) or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. General Qualifications Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures B-5, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained. The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act. License Requirement: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, may be required for some positions at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.
Application and Testing Information
APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net
Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.
FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here (Download PDF reader) for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs:
www.saccountyjobs.net
Nov 19, 2019
Full time
This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 10/2/19 (Final cut-off date) Under general supervision, Accountants perform a wide variety of professional accounting, budgeting, and fiscal duties such as establishing and maintaining accounting records, participating in budget preparation and control, reviewing and analyzing accounting and financial transaction records, and preparing financial statements and reports. Watch to Explore your career with purpose
Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of
Various professional accounting standards such as generally accepted auditing standards and generally accepted accounting principles, generally accepted governmental auditing standards, and standards set by the governmental accounting standards board, financial accounting standards board, general accounting office, and other regulatory agencies
Accounting procedures and their application to a variety of accounting transactions
Financial statement preparation
Cost and revenue projecting, and cost allocation methods
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
Ability to
Prepare and analyze statistical and financial data
Analyze and make effective recommendations regarding financial and accounting procedures and work flow
Learn to interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
Learn and participate in government contract and budget preparation and monitoring
Organize and prioritize work efficiently to meet schedules and deadlines
Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor's Degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in Accountancy. Note: Possession of a valid license as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from the State of California Board of Accountancy may substitute for the required bachelor's degree . Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here (Download PDF reader) or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. General Qualifications Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures B-5, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained. The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act. License Requirement: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, may be required for some positions at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.
Application and Testing Information
APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net
Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.
FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here (Download PDF reader) for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs:
www.saccountyjobs.net
Description
El Dorado County is one of the most beautiful counties in the state of California. You can avoid the valley commute and fog and take in the natural beauty. Check out our video to learn more! ELEVATE TO EL DORADO The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Buyer I/II. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future vacancies for up to three (3) months. We currently have the following vacancies:
One (1) full time vacancy in the Administration Office, Procurement and Contracts Division located in Placerville, CA.
A training and experience evaluation may be utilized to determine an applicant's ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. DEFINITION Under immediate or general supervision, performs a variety of procurement duties, including purchasing and expediting materials, supplies, and equipment for use by County departments; and performs related duties as assigned. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives immediate or general supervision from supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS Buyer I : This is the entry-level classification in the paraprofessional Buyer series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents perform the more routine purchasing, expediting, and support duties while learning County policies and procedures, procurement methods, and gaining familiarity with various commodities and suppliers. As experience is gained, duties become more diversified and are performed under more general supervision. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the II-level, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress or before execution and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. Buyer II : This is the fully qualified journey-level classification within the paraprofessional Buyer series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the I-level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in the paraprofessional class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the II-level are normally filled by advancement from the I-level after gaining the knowledge, skill, and experience which meet the qualifications for and after demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class. This class is distinguished from Sr. Buyer in that the latter provides technical and functional direction to and is responsible for the more complex duties.
Examples of Essential Functions
Reviews, examines, and processes requisitions, purchase orders, and other related documents, including contracts and bid recaps, to ensure compliance with established purchasing procedures, and to confirm funding availability.
Coordinates with vendors and uses department staff to research and evaluate information required to prepare specifications.
Prepares requests for proposals, specifications, and formal and informal bid packages for the purchase of equipment, materials, and supplies; obtains verbal or written price quotations; analyzes bids, recommends awards, and prepares necessary documentation; negotiates terms and administers varied service contracts.
Performs vendor outreach and is a main point of contact with outside vendors and potential vendors. Evaluates vendor performance, when necessary meets with manufacturers and vendors, attends demonstrations, and obtains samples and literature from potential suppliers; explains purchasing policies and procedures to potential vendors; obtains comparative data regarding price, quality, quantity, and availability of materials, supplies, and equipment.
Places orders and negotiates with vendors; expedites purchase orders, determines and follows up on exceptions, returns, exchanges or credits, and resolves order problems or supply chain issues and other problems as requested, works with departments to reconcile invoices.
Provides assistance to the Senior Buyer in the monitoring and tracking of fixed asset purchases to ensure compliance with budgetary policies; and
monitoring and tracking of goods and service contracts to maintain operations county-wide.
Provides information and guidance to County departments regarding purchasing needs, specifications for services, supplies, equipment, and the computerized purchasing system.
Maintains records and prepares reports, including vendor performance files; assists in determining re- order points and in determining practicable order quantities for materials and supplies.
Monitors developments in the purchasing field and recommends improvements to policies and procedures.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Requirements (typing "See Resume" in application will not be accepted)
QUALIFICATIONS Some knowledge and abilities may be gained by employees at the entry (I) level while in a learning capacity. Knowledge of:
Modern principles, practices, and methods of public and governmental purchasing and procurement programs and processes and their application to County operations.
Methods and techniques utilized in cost price analysis including maintenance and support costs, life cycle costs, and methods of purchase.
Methods and techniques utilized in quality analysis of equipment, materials, services, and supplies.
Principles of business administration and economics as applied to the purchasing function.
Budget and accounting procedures and practices.
Business arithmetic.
Principles of providing functional direction and training.
Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff.
The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar and business and customer support etiquette.
Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination.
Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software packages) to conduct, compile, and/or generate documentation and reports.
Ability to:
Research and utilize data and information to achieve cost effective results.
Negotiate contracts, agreements, and/or pricing schedules for materials, supplies, and equipment.
Advise and explain purchasing policies, procedures, and standards.
Maintain accurate financial records and reports for informational, auditing, and operational use.
Read and interpret purchase requests, plans, drawings, and specifications.
Prepare clear, accurate, and concise reports, specifications, correspondence, and other written material.
Analyze recurring problems and recommend solutions to the manager.
Assist in maintaining control of large expenditures and adherence to purchasing policies and procedures.
Translate user requirements into appropriate specifications.
Analyze bids, evaluate responses, and recommend award of contracts.
Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
Sole problems and prioritize requests in a high volume work environment.
Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work with all internal and external customers.
Education and Experience: Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Buyer I: Equivalent to an associate degree in business administration, public administration, economics, accounting, or a closely related field; AND One (1) year of experience in preparing purchase orders, requests for bids and/or proposals, and contracts. Buyer II: Equivalent to an associate degree in business administration, public administration, economics, accounting, or a closely related field; AND Two (2) years of experience in purchasing and expediting materials, supplies, and equipment at a level equivalent to the County's class of Buyer I. Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.
Other Requirements
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to operate a motor vehicle to visit various County and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Standing in and walking between work areas is frequently required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to perform assigned duties, as well as push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds with the use of proper equipment. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals on a case- by-case basis. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Nov 18, 2019
Full time
Description
El Dorado County is one of the most beautiful counties in the state of California. You can avoid the valley commute and fog and take in the natural beauty. Check out our video to learn more! ELEVATE TO EL DORADO The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Buyer I/II. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future vacancies for up to three (3) months. We currently have the following vacancies:
One (1) full time vacancy in the Administration Office, Procurement and Contracts Division located in Placerville, CA.
A training and experience evaluation may be utilized to determine an applicant's ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. DEFINITION Under immediate or general supervision, performs a variety of procurement duties, including purchasing and expediting materials, supplies, and equipment for use by County departments; and performs related duties as assigned. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives immediate or general supervision from supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS Buyer I : This is the entry-level classification in the paraprofessional Buyer series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents perform the more routine purchasing, expediting, and support duties while learning County policies and procedures, procurement methods, and gaining familiarity with various commodities and suppliers. As experience is gained, duties become more diversified and are performed under more general supervision. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the II-level, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress or before execution and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. Buyer II : This is the fully qualified journey-level classification within the paraprofessional Buyer series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the I-level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in the paraprofessional class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the II-level are normally filled by advancement from the I-level after gaining the knowledge, skill, and experience which meet the qualifications for and after demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class. This class is distinguished from Sr. Buyer in that the latter provides technical and functional direction to and is responsible for the more complex duties.
Examples of Essential Functions
Reviews, examines, and processes requisitions, purchase orders, and other related documents, including contracts and bid recaps, to ensure compliance with established purchasing procedures, and to confirm funding availability.
Coordinates with vendors and uses department staff to research and evaluate information required to prepare specifications.
Prepares requests for proposals, specifications, and formal and informal bid packages for the purchase of equipment, materials, and supplies; obtains verbal or written price quotations; analyzes bids, recommends awards, and prepares necessary documentation; negotiates terms and administers varied service contracts.
Performs vendor outreach and is a main point of contact with outside vendors and potential vendors. Evaluates vendor performance, when necessary meets with manufacturers and vendors, attends demonstrations, and obtains samples and literature from potential suppliers; explains purchasing policies and procedures to potential vendors; obtains comparative data regarding price, quality, quantity, and availability of materials, supplies, and equipment.
Places orders and negotiates with vendors; expedites purchase orders, determines and follows up on exceptions, returns, exchanges or credits, and resolves order problems or supply chain issues and other problems as requested, works with departments to reconcile invoices.
Provides assistance to the Senior Buyer in the monitoring and tracking of fixed asset purchases to ensure compliance with budgetary policies; and
monitoring and tracking of goods and service contracts to maintain operations county-wide.
Provides information and guidance to County departments regarding purchasing needs, specifications for services, supplies, equipment, and the computerized purchasing system.
Maintains records and prepares reports, including vendor performance files; assists in determining re- order points and in determining practicable order quantities for materials and supplies.
Monitors developments in the purchasing field and recommends improvements to policies and procedures.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Requirements (typing "See Resume" in application will not be accepted)
QUALIFICATIONS Some knowledge and abilities may be gained by employees at the entry (I) level while in a learning capacity. Knowledge of:
Modern principles, practices, and methods of public and governmental purchasing and procurement programs and processes and their application to County operations.
Methods and techniques utilized in cost price analysis including maintenance and support costs, life cycle costs, and methods of purchase.
Methods and techniques utilized in quality analysis of equipment, materials, services, and supplies.
Principles of business administration and economics as applied to the purchasing function.
Budget and accounting procedures and practices.
Business arithmetic.
Principles of providing functional direction and training.
Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff.
The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar and business and customer support etiquette.
Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination.
Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software packages) to conduct, compile, and/or generate documentation and reports.
Ability to:
Research and utilize data and information to achieve cost effective results.
Negotiate contracts, agreements, and/or pricing schedules for materials, supplies, and equipment.
Advise and explain purchasing policies, procedures, and standards.
Maintain accurate financial records and reports for informational, auditing, and operational use.
Read and interpret purchase requests, plans, drawings, and specifications.
Prepare clear, accurate, and concise reports, specifications, correspondence, and other written material.
Analyze recurring problems and recommend solutions to the manager.
Assist in maintaining control of large expenditures and adherence to purchasing policies and procedures.
Translate user requirements into appropriate specifications.
Analyze bids, evaluate responses, and recommend award of contracts.
Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
Sole problems and prioritize requests in a high volume work environment.
Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work with all internal and external customers.
Education and Experience: Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Buyer I: Equivalent to an associate degree in business administration, public administration, economics, accounting, or a closely related field; AND One (1) year of experience in preparing purchase orders, requests for bids and/or proposals, and contracts. Buyer II: Equivalent to an associate degree in business administration, public administration, economics, accounting, or a closely related field; AND Two (2) years of experience in purchasing and expediting materials, supplies, and equipment at a level equivalent to the County's class of Buyer I. Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.
Other Requirements
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to operate a motor vehicle to visit various County and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Standing in and walking between work areas is frequently required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to perform assigned duties, as well as push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds with the use of proper equipment. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals on a case- by-case basis. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Twin Rivers Unified School District
Sacramento, CA, USA
Summary Performs regularly recurring and standardized duties associated with verifying, reviewing, and entering data to computer-aided financial accounting systems, processing disbursements, and updating files and audit trails. Distinguishing Career Features The Accounting Clerk represents the first level in a career path for clerical-to-professional accounting. The Accounting Clerk requires demonstration of the following skills and abilities: keyboarding (10-key) skills as evidenced by competency in accessing and entering alpha and numeric data, ability to learn how to accurately post data to proper account classifications, and the ability to rapidly perform arithmetic calculations. Incumbents will also need to be assigned to a work situation where the duties are predominately accounting in nature. Advancement to Accounting Clerk - Senior requires no less than two years as an Accounting Clerk or equivalent and compliance with the stated qualifications. Accounting Clerks - Senior will have a demonstrated competency in accounts payable and receivable (including administration of contracts), oversight of project costs, and setup of specialized student accounts. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Receives, verifies, and processes bills, claims, expense vouchers, remittances, disbursements and other straightforward and recurring documents related to financial transactions. Verifies documents for accuracy and completeness of specific entries and information, maintains a file of documents and posts transactions to the appropriate journals using established data entry formats. Calculates totals, discounts, extensions, interest charges, fees, penalties, etc., using specifically defined arithmetic formulas. Enters or posts financial information from source documents into established accounting programs having preset data entry screens. Codes transactions into proper account classification using instruction manuals for support. Searches files and records for readily identifiable account information. Lists or tabulates information from documents where knowledge of the subject matter is not required. Prepares documents such as invoices, account statements, checks and distributes to others for further action. May serve as a cashier, accepting, disbursing, and balancing funds. Disburses accounts payable and payroll checks. Adjusts cash accounts to balance with receipts and disbursements. May prepare bank deposits and reconcile bank statements. Accounting Clerk @Jacobson, Betts & Company 2 May process accounting line item fund transfers and charge-backs within and among departments. Posts transfers to the proper account, category, and fund. May sort and deliver incoming departmental mail and prepare outgoing mail including documents transferring to other campuses and external agencies. Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position. Qualifications Knowledge and Skills The position requires basic knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting practices, clerical and office procedures and methods, business mathematics and record keeping. Requires a working knowledge of personal computer operations and common office productivity software such as spreadsheets and word processing. Requires knowledge of computeraided data entry programs accompanying accounting systems. Requires skill at entering alphanumeric data onto a preformatted data entry screen. Requires sufficient math skill to calculate totals, percentages, ratios, and portions. Requires sufficient human relation skills work as part of a team and cooperatively with internal and external customers. Abilities Requires the ability to learn and access the computer-aided accounting data entry programs used by the department. Requires demonstrated ability to enter data onto standardized formats using computerized data base programs by using keyboards, basic keyboarding or 10-key skills and calculators. Requires the ability to rapidly perform basic arithmetic operations. Requires the ability to learn accounting string formats and post numeric data into proper account classifications. Physical Abilities The position incumbent must be able to function indoors in an office environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature. Requires ambulatory ability to sit for extended periods of time and to move about various campus locations. Requires the ability to use near vision to read printed materials. Requires auditory ability to carry on conversations in person and over the phone. Requires the ability to retrieve work materials from overhead, waist, and ground level files. Requires sustained repetitive motions and manual and finger dexterity to write, operate a microcomputer, use a pointing device, keyboard, 10-key pad, and operate other office equipment. Education and Experience The position requires completion of a high school curriculum with emphasis in bookkeeping and 2 years of experience in a production oriented record keeping, bank cashiering, or similar function. Licenses and Certificates May require a valid driver’s license. Working Conditions Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations exist.
Nov 18, 2019
Full time
Summary Performs regularly recurring and standardized duties associated with verifying, reviewing, and entering data to computer-aided financial accounting systems, processing disbursements, and updating files and audit trails. Distinguishing Career Features The Accounting Clerk represents the first level in a career path for clerical-to-professional accounting. The Accounting Clerk requires demonstration of the following skills and abilities: keyboarding (10-key) skills as evidenced by competency in accessing and entering alpha and numeric data, ability to learn how to accurately post data to proper account classifications, and the ability to rapidly perform arithmetic calculations. Incumbents will also need to be assigned to a work situation where the duties are predominately accounting in nature. Advancement to Accounting Clerk - Senior requires no less than two years as an Accounting Clerk or equivalent and compliance with the stated qualifications. Accounting Clerks - Senior will have a demonstrated competency in accounts payable and receivable (including administration of contracts), oversight of project costs, and setup of specialized student accounts. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Receives, verifies, and processes bills, claims, expense vouchers, remittances, disbursements and other straightforward and recurring documents related to financial transactions. Verifies documents for accuracy and completeness of specific entries and information, maintains a file of documents and posts transactions to the appropriate journals using established data entry formats. Calculates totals, discounts, extensions, interest charges, fees, penalties, etc., using specifically defined arithmetic formulas. Enters or posts financial information from source documents into established accounting programs having preset data entry screens. Codes transactions into proper account classification using instruction manuals for support. Searches files and records for readily identifiable account information. Lists or tabulates information from documents where knowledge of the subject matter is not required. Prepares documents such as invoices, account statements, checks and distributes to others for further action. May serve as a cashier, accepting, disbursing, and balancing funds. Disburses accounts payable and payroll checks. Adjusts cash accounts to balance with receipts and disbursements. May prepare bank deposits and reconcile bank statements. Accounting Clerk @Jacobson, Betts & Company 2 May process accounting line item fund transfers and charge-backs within and among departments. Posts transfers to the proper account, category, and fund. May sort and deliver incoming departmental mail and prepare outgoing mail including documents transferring to other campuses and external agencies. Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position. Qualifications Knowledge and Skills The position requires basic knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting practices, clerical and office procedures and methods, business mathematics and record keeping. Requires a working knowledge of personal computer operations and common office productivity software such as spreadsheets and word processing. Requires knowledge of computeraided data entry programs accompanying accounting systems. Requires skill at entering alphanumeric data onto a preformatted data entry screen. Requires sufficient math skill to calculate totals, percentages, ratios, and portions. Requires sufficient human relation skills work as part of a team and cooperatively with internal and external customers. Abilities Requires the ability to learn and access the computer-aided accounting data entry programs used by the department. Requires demonstrated ability to enter data onto standardized formats using computerized data base programs by using keyboards, basic keyboarding or 10-key skills and calculators. Requires the ability to rapidly perform basic arithmetic operations. Requires the ability to learn accounting string formats and post numeric data into proper account classifications. Physical Abilities The position incumbent must be able to function indoors in an office environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature. Requires ambulatory ability to sit for extended periods of time and to move about various campus locations. Requires the ability to use near vision to read printed materials. Requires auditory ability to carry on conversations in person and over the phone. Requires the ability to retrieve work materials from overhead, waist, and ground level files. Requires sustained repetitive motions and manual and finger dexterity to write, operate a microcomputer, use a pointing device, keyboard, 10-key pad, and operate other office equipment. Education and Experience The position requires completion of a high school curriculum with emphasis in bookkeeping and 2 years of experience in a production oriented record keeping, bank cashiering, or similar function. Licenses and Certificates May require a valid driver’s license. Working Conditions Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations exist.