ACCOUNTANT

***Join Our Team as an Accountant - Payroll Accounting and Government Accounting***

We’re seeking an experienced Accountant to lead the City payroll process for 150 employees, ensuring accuracy, timely delivery, and compliance with all regulations and perform other accounting duties as assigned. This role focuses on managing of preparation and processing of payroll, general ledger entries, reconciliation, cost allocations, and labor rate calculations and oversees tax, benefits, and garnishment deductions. This position also supports audits, performs financial analysis and ensures seamless payroll operations across the organization.  

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and experience with Tyler MUNIS payroll system. If you're looking to play a key role in ensuring smooth payroll processes and contribute to the financial health of the City, we invite you to apply!

B.A. in Accounting or a related field required, along with 3 years of relevant experience.

Under direction of the Finance Director, to perform professional level accounting and financial record-keeping; to supervise the departmental accounting personnel; to assist with the implementation of internal accounting controls; to assume responsibility for assigned phases of the accounting system, and to perform related work as required.

• Performs professional accounting work; verifies, approves, and screens fiscal documents; prepares statements and trial balances; 
• Supervises payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable; 
• Verifies financial reports and statements; maintains general ledger and reconciles detailed accounts to the general ledger; 
• Maintains records of the City's fixed assets; 
• Supervises and trains assigned staff; determines methods, standards, and sequences of accounting work; 
• Inspects work in progress; 
• Assists in the development of financial programs; 
• Designs and recommends the installation of new accounting sub-systems; 
• Assists with the formulation and administration of the City's budget; 
• Conducts a variety of special studies and audits, and prepares a variety of detailed accounting analyses; 
• Responds to public inquiries and complaints; prepares required state of California reports; works with outside auditors; acts as Finance Director in his/her absence.
• Enter monthly journal entries
• Obtain Credit card charge receipts and reconcile to monthly statement
• Prepare required quarterly payroll reports and reconcile to payments
• Prepare and distribute internal monthly budget and CIP reports
• Prepare as needed journal entries to the Accounting
• Perform Cost Allocations and Labor Rate calculations

1. Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants must apply online and submit all information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date. 

2. Supplemental Questionnaire: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application filing. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.

3. Training and Experience Evaluation: Candidates who clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualifications will have their training and experience evaluated. 

Your responses to the supplemental questions, at the time of filing, will be evaluated and rated to determine each candidate's relevant education, training, and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. (Weighted 100%)   

• Closing of recruitment: February 2, 2025
• Tentative Oral Board Interviews (virtual): Tuesday, February 11, 2025
• Tentative Management Interviews (in-person): Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Salary : $105,166 - $131,599