Senior Accountant

Continuous Filing Exam

Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

• 11/3/25
• 12/8/25
• 1/20/26 (Final)

Under general supervision, Senior Accountants lead, plan, schedule, and oversee the work of staff performing a wide variety of accounting and fiscal duties while performing the same and/or more difficult duties as those being led. Incumbents also ensure completion of tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures; communicate policies, procedures and job expectations; and provide training to staff.

Note:

The position of Senior Accountant is used in multiple Sacramento County departments. The eligible list created from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies as they become available.

A telework hybrid work schedule may be available and can be discussed at the time of interview.

• Principles and practices of leadership, mentoring, and training
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations such as the revenue and taxation code
• 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
• Methods and procedures of governmental budget preparation and control
• Financial statement preparation
• Cost and revenue projecting, and cost allocation methods
• 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
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation

• Lead and train accounting staff
• Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of staff
• Provide work direction and instruction
• Research and evaluate work problems and recommend solutions
• Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met
• Prepare, analyze, and interpret statistical and financial data
• Organize and prioritize work efficiently to meet schedules and deadlines
• Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing

Either:

• 1a. A Bachelor's Degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in Accountancy; AND 1b. Two years of full-time, paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Accountant or Auditor.
• Or:
• 2a. A Bachelor's Degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in Accountancy; AND 2b. Two years of full-time, paid professional public, management, and/or government accounting/auditing experience performing a wide variety of accounting, auditing, budgeting, and/or 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.

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 word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part‑time paid experience may be accumulated and pro‑rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Criminal History/Background Check:
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…