What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant-Auditor I position at City of Fresno?
Position Description
Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!
Under supervision, Accountant-Auditor I performs professional accounting work in maintaining and auditing accounts. Incumbents perform professional accounting or auditing duties requiring the application of generally accepted accounting principles. Assignments may involve independently maintaining a variety of accounts, or participation in the work of a unit engaged in collecting and recording financial information.
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/JS-Accountant-Auditor-I-.pdf
Accountant-Auditor I differs from Accountant-Auditor II in that the latter is the experienced level class in which incumbents perform the full range of accounting or auditing duties with a minimum of supervision.
Incumbents may be required to work holidays and weekends per assigned department.
Current vacancies exist in the Finance Department; however, this class exists in multiple departments and the list generated from this recruitment will be used to fill future vacancies.
Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period for up to a maximum of two years at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.
Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule
BENEFITS: UNIT 3 Classification - The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA)
HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
VACATION LEAVE: Accrue 8 - 14.66 hours per month based on years of service.
SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM PAY: $100 per month (if eligible)
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.
RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.
Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1
The Requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list.
Option 1
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university which included twenty (20) semester units in accounting;
Option 2
Three (3) years of experience equivalent to that gained as an Accounting Technician with the City of Fresno.
Equivalent experience may be defined as interpreting and processing financial data, records, and transactions, and resolving complex technical accounting problems.
AND
A minimum of twenty (20) semester units in accounting from an accredited college or university.
Applicants MUST ATTACH A COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS for education verification (instructions below on how to attach documents). Applications lacking the attachment may be rejected.
Additional Requirements
Eligibles certified for consideration for hire will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
Eligibles certified for consideration to the Police Department must successfully complete a polygraph test, or computer voice stress analyzer (CVSA) test, an extensive background investigation, and a department interview prior to employment.
How To Apply
APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT www.fresno.gov/jobs. TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.
It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the junk mail or spam folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders as well.
Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.
Selection Process
The Examination Process May Consist Of The Following
Written Examination 100%: A job related written examination may be administered which may test a candidate's knowledge of principles, practices and terminology utilized in government accounting/auditing; financial reporting; cost accounting; AND ability to apply skills in judgment/interpersonal relations.
The written examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of April 7th, 2025.
Veteran Preference Regulations
Qualified veterans who pass the examination may obtain five (5) additional points.
Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested.
Additional Information
How To Attach Documents To Our Online Application
The City of Fresno is an equal opportunity employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.
Closing Date/Time: 03/12/2025
Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!
Under supervision, Accountant-Auditor I performs professional accounting work in maintaining and auditing accounts. Incumbents perform professional accounting or auditing duties requiring the application of generally accepted accounting principles. Assignments may involve independently maintaining a variety of accounts, or participation in the work of a unit engaged in collecting and recording financial information.
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Prepares a variety of accounting reports; audits and balances ledgers; prepares financial reports for special assignments.
- Performs detailed audits and examinations of records of commercial establishments for business license and room tax purposes.
- Audits agencies under agreements with City and commercial tenants of City property for compliance with terms of leases.
- Performs internal cash and other audits as required; prepares written reports of audits with suggested changes or improvements when necessary.
- Prepares accounting analyses; distributes revenues and expenses; prepares vouchers for general ledger entries; audits daily cash sheets.
- Provides a check and balance function for all City expenditures and verifies fund balances prior to their payment.
- Maintains accounting records; prepares trial balances and monthly and annual financial reports; maintains City asset inventory control records.
- Maintains the City's self-funded Health and Welfare Trust and the Local 39 health plan; establishes monthly eligibility; prepares payment requests and disburses payments; prepares reports regarding revenue and disbursement.
- Processes City payroll in accordance with City resolutions, Fresno Municipal Code, and agreements with labor organizations.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Duties may vary by department, please inquire about specific duties if called upon for an interview.
https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/JS-Accountant-Auditor-I-.pdf
Accountant-Auditor I differs from Accountant-Auditor II in that the latter is the experienced level class in which incumbents perform the full range of accounting or auditing duties with a minimum of supervision.
Incumbents may be required to work holidays and weekends per assigned department.
Current vacancies exist in the Finance Department; however, this class exists in multiple departments and the list generated from this recruitment will be used to fill future vacancies.
Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period for up to a maximum of two years at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.
Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule
BENEFITS: UNIT 3 Classification - The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA)
HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
VACATION LEAVE: Accrue 8 - 14.66 hours per month based on years of service.
SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM PAY: $100 per month (if eligible)
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.
RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.
Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1
The Requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list.
Option 1
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university which included twenty (20) semester units in accounting;
Option 2
Three (3) years of experience equivalent to that gained as an Accounting Technician with the City of Fresno.
Equivalent experience may be defined as interpreting and processing financial data, records, and transactions, and resolving complex technical accounting problems.
AND
A minimum of twenty (20) semester units in accounting from an accredited college or university.
Applicants MUST ATTACH A COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS for education verification (instructions below on how to attach documents). Applications lacking the attachment may be rejected.
Additional Requirements
Eligibles certified for consideration for hire will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
Eligibles certified for consideration to the Police Department must successfully complete a polygraph test, or computer voice stress analyzer (CVSA) test, an extensive background investigation, and a department interview prior to employment.
How To Apply
APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT www.fresno.gov/jobs. TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.
It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the junk mail or spam folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders as well.
Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.
Selection Process
The Examination Process May Consist Of The Following
Written Examination 100%: A job related written examination may be administered which may test a candidate's knowledge of principles, practices and terminology utilized in government accounting/auditing; financial reporting; cost accounting; AND ability to apply skills in judgment/interpersonal relations.
The written examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of April 7th, 2025.
Veteran Preference Regulations
Qualified veterans who pass the examination may obtain five (5) additional points.
Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested.
Additional Information
How To Attach Documents To Our Online Application
- Your document must first be scanned and saved to a computer or thumb drive (save as the document name.)
- Then go to www.fresno.gov/jobs > City of Fresno Jobs > Apply On-Line.
- Enter the same Login Information (Username & Password) that is going to be used for the job you are applying to.
- Under the section My Career Tools (located towards the top of the page), Select Cover Letters & Attachments, and then Add Attachments towards the bottom.
- For Attachment Type, choose the most appropriate option (i.e. DIPLOMA/TRANSCRIPTS or DD214.)
- If you do not see an appropriate choice, you may use Reference Attachments. Under Attachment Purpose, you can TYPE a description.
- Then Select Add Attachment and hit the Browse button to locate your attachment.
- Once you have selected your attachment, select Open, hit Upload and then Save & Return.
- After you confirm your attachment has been uploaded, then proceed to fill out your online application.
The City of Fresno is an equal opportunity employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.
Closing Date/Time: 03/12/2025
Salary : $4,973 - $5,974
