Accountant I

Description

CLOSING DATE: Continuous, the application filing may close any time after ten days from the issue date of this job announcement if sufficient qualified applications have been received. Postmarks are not acceptable; therefore, it is important to submit your application as soon as possible. First application review on March 19, 2025.

The current vacancy is in the Public Works Department.

Representative Duties

The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of this class. They are descriptive, not limiting; Work involves responsibility for the maintenance of a complex cost accounting system in addition to the normal accounting records of the department; Prepares a variety of financial and statistical reports; Work is carried out under the general supervision of the department head but calls for considerable independent judgement on technical matters; Plans, assigns and reviews the work of employees engaged in financial record keeping, analyzes and interprets accounts, records and budgetary allotments; Assists with the preparation, analysis and review of revenue estimates, expenditures and fund conditions involving administering budgets. Essential Duties: Processes building permit applications.

Minimum Qualifications

Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application, resume & supplemental questionnaire that they meet the below requirements:

• Graduation from college with a major in accounting including at least 24 units of accounting, or completion of an equivalent advanced accounting curriculum; OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Possession of a valid California Class “C” driver’s license

Examination (Weighted: 100%)

(Tentative) April 2, 2025

An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.

NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on the face of the application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, supplemental questionnaire, and typing certificate; otherwise, the application may be rejected. NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.