What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at City of Rancho Mirage?
DEFINITION
Under the supervision of the Director of Administrative Services and 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.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignment will vary depending on the needs of the department:
Education and/or Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business, accounting, finance, or related field and four (4) years accounting work experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, preferably in a public agency.
Licensing/Certifications:
Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
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:
Positions in this class typically requires 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 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 25 pounds also is required.
Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations. For assistance with the application process, please contact (888) 877-5379 TDD or email Jobs@ranchomirageca.gov.
NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
All inquiries regarding the application process may be directed to Jobs@ranchomirageca.gov.
Under the supervision of the Director of Administrative Services and 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.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignment will vary depending on the needs of the department:
1. Oversees and assists in the daily operations of the Finance Division including accounts payable, payroll, purchasing, cash receipting and business licensing. Develops and maintains detailed operating procedures for every finance function.
2. Oversees and provides training and technical assistance to finance and City staff as it relates to accounting principles; operations, policies, and the installation and use of the City’s financial software.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Assists in the preparation and administration of contracts and agreements as necessary; monitors procurement activities for compliance with policies and, if necessary, recommends modifications or actions that need to be pursued.
6. Reconciles general ledger accounts and subsidiary ledgers.
7. Assists the Finance Manager in the preparation of the annual budget for the City and its affiliated agency operations; prepares various budget schedules, such as projections of salary and benefits, and compiles, audits and reviews various data related to the annual budget.
8. Assists in the preparation and review of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and annual year-end audit for the City and its affiliated agency operations. These duties involve the various year-end closing entries for all funds presented in the ACFR.
9. Prepares for review and files all required federal, state, and local monthly, quarterly, and annual reports including W2s and 1099s.
10. Prepares and distributes monthly financial reports to staff and provides assistance to the staff as it pertains to these monthly reports.
11. 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.
12. Performs additional tasks or duties as the City Manager, Director of Administrative Services or Finance Manager shall assign to address organizational needs and changing organizational practices.
QUALIFICATIONS/GUIDELINES2. Oversees and provides training and technical assistance to finance and City staff as it relates to accounting principles; operations, policies, and the installation and use of the City’s financial software.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Assists in the preparation and administration of contracts and agreements as necessary; monitors procurement activities for compliance with policies and, if necessary, recommends modifications or actions that need to be pursued.
6. Reconciles general ledger accounts and subsidiary ledgers.
7. Assists the Finance Manager in the preparation of the annual budget for the City and its affiliated agency operations; prepares various budget schedules, such as projections of salary and benefits, and compiles, audits and reviews various data related to the annual budget.
8. Assists in the preparation and review of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and annual year-end audit for the City and its affiliated agency operations. These duties involve the various year-end closing entries for all funds presented in the ACFR.
9. Prepares for review and files all required federal, state, and local monthly, quarterly, and annual reports including W2s and 1099s.
10. Prepares and distributes monthly financial reports to staff and provides assistance to the staff as it pertains to these monthly reports.
11. 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.
12. Performs additional tasks or duties as the City Manager, Director of Administrative Services or Finance Manager shall assign to address organizational needs and changing organizational practices.
Education and/or Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business, accounting, finance, or related field and four (4) years accounting work experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, preferably in a public agency.
Licensing/Certifications:
Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
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:
Positions in this class typically requires 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 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 25 pounds also is required.
Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations. For assistance with the application process, please contact (888) 877-5379 TDD or email Jobs@ranchomirageca.gov.
NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
All inquiries regarding the application process may be directed to Jobs@ranchomirageca.gov.
Salary : $75,254 - $91,582
