(Hot Jobs) Accountant II (Multiple Agencies)

Job Opportunity

This is responsible for technical and accounting work in maintaining and developing financial information systems.

Requirements

Minimum qualification requirements attainment of a minimum of a bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in accounting and a minimum of three years responsible experience in accounting or auditing, preferably in municipal accounting; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Important Information

All applications should be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. If needed, computers are available in our office at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, AL. Our office hours are 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm, Monday - Friday, except for holidays. Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination. A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at 251-470-7727. The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers.

10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)

10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation

12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)

Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)

Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)

Retirement plans

Employee Credit Union

Promotion by competitive exam

Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases

Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs

Are you currently an employee of a Mobile County Merit System organization, including any of the following job types : Appointed, contract, provisional, full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or supernumerary?

• Yes
• No

Do you have the legal right to work in the United States?

Mobile County agencies typically do not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed.

Do you have a college degree in accounting?

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have in accounting or auditing.

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have supervising employees.

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have in the development and administration of budgets.

Describe your work experience in accounting or auditing, preferably in municipal accounting.

Describe your work experience preparing financial and administrative reports.

Describe your work experience in the development and administration of budgets.

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your status as a veteran of the United States Armed Forces. To be considered a disabled veteran, one must have 10% or more disability percentage, according to the U.S. Veterans Administration.

Please provide details regarding your / your spouse's Veteran's status. In your response, please include department, component, and branch, MOS, dates of service / deployment, years of active and / or inactive service, and character of service. If neither you nor your spouse is / was a veteran, enter "None" in the blank space below.

Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years?