Senior Accounting Technician

Salary : $65,020.80 - $79,123.20 Annually

Location : Rancho Mirage, CA

Job Type : Permanent / Full-Time

Job Number : 2025-0003

Department : Administrative Services

Division : Finance

Opening Date : 02 / 11 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 25 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, provides highly responsible, professional and technical work in the preparation and maintenance of various fiscal, financial and statistical records and reports requiring independent use and implementation of technical accounting principles and procedures; performs related duties as required.

Example of Job Duties :

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignment will vary depending on the needs of the department.

• Performs specialized and detailed work in the review and processing of various financial records. Assists in the preparation of the annual budget for the City which includes preparing various budget schedules, projections of salary and benefits, reviewing annual departmental budget submissions and compiles, audits and reviews various data related to the annual budget.
• Assists in the preparation and review of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and annual year-end audits for the City. These duties involve the various year-end closing entries for all funds presented in the ACFR.
• Prepares, processes, reviews, and checks submitted accounting and financial documents, records and forms for accuracy, completeness and conformance to applicable policies, rules and regulations. Prepares and files federal and state income tax records and reports including quarterly reports, W2s and 1099s. Also ensures City is in compliance with all applicable tax laws including requirements related to obtaining properly completed W9s from all City vendors.
• Administers all accounts receivable for the City. This includes invoice preparation, documentation compilation, revenue posting, account reconciliation and report preparation and distribution.
• Provides ongoing functional and technical assistance, including training, to Finance staff related to all modules in the City's financial software. This includes payroll, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, fixed assets, cash receipting and business licensing. Also provides assistance and training to all City staff in accessing information and reports in the financial software.
• Oversees the City Agency Fund. This fund is used to account for refundable customer deposits. The oversight includes the recording of deposits, document compilation, verification that all required conditions of compliance have been meet before deposits are refunded and the reconciliation and reporting of the deposits.
• Assists the in the development and implementation of new procedures in order to comply with legal requirements, policy requirements, reporting requirements, staff requirements and requests, software use, etc.
• Audits, reconciles, balances or adjusts accounting records; researches and resolves problems; maintains accounting controls. Prepares fiscal records and reports which are accomplished by compiling, calculating and input of accounting and statistical data in accordance with specific reporting formats and fundamental accounting principles.
• Prepares statistics and accounting control records such as ledgers, registers, journals, journal entries, posting to general or subsidiary ledgers, closing and balancing accounts; maintains related files and various bank balances and deposits.
• Responds to inquiries that involve searching for abstract technical data and explains related laws and regulations or established policies, practices or procedures. Develops methods to resolve problems or discrepancies in accordance with the established guidelines. In addition, this position creates non-standard reports in response to public requests for specific information as well as staff requests.
• Performs other duties of similar nature and level as assigned to address organizational needs and changing organizational practices.

QU ALIFICATIONS / GUIDELINES

The following generally describes the knowledge, ability, and education required to successfully perform the job duties.

Education and / or Experience :

Any combination of education and / or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance. Graduation from high school, or equivalent, and successful completion of post-secondary courses which could include Principles of Accounting, Governmental Accounting, Governmental Budgeting and related classes such as spreadsheet software, Computer Accounting, Cost Accounting, Introduction to Business, Principles of Management, Business Law and Statistics. Candidates with degrees in Accounting and or CPA's are highly desirable. The ideal candidate will have minimum three years' experience working for or with governmental agencies.

Licensing / Certifications :

Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Disaster Service Workers :

Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law. The employees working for the City of Rancho Mirage take this responsibility seriously. Disaster plans are continuously being evaluated, drills are scheduled, and employees engage in training where they practice executing emergency support services.

ADA and Other Requirements :

Position in this class typically require : prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in preparing statistical reports and data using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near vision in reading correspondence, statistical data, and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The need to lift, drag, and push files, paper, and documents weighing up to 10 pounds also is required.

Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

NOTE : The above job classification is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Maintaining a skilled workforce permits the City to deliver reliable services, a world class library & observatory, beautiful parks, and well-maintained roads. The City of Rancho Mirage competes with other municipalities for quality candidates, therefore offers a generous benefit program in order to attract top talent and to retain experienced, knowledgeable employees.

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Salary : $65,021 - $79,123