What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACCOUNTANT position at City of Torrance?
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The City of Torrance is recruiting for an Accountant to join the Finance Department's Team! Be part of an agency that is recognized for outstanding leadership, fiscal responsibility and civic engagement!
Note: The most recent Memorandum of Understanding for Engineers and Torrance Fiscal Employees Association includes increases in pay ranges effective July 13, 2025, July 12, 2026, and July 11, 2027.
The Department
The Finance Department is responsible for the financial administration, from budgeting to auditing, of City fiscal resources and issuing of business licenses. The Finance Director assists the City Manager in the operation and capital improvement budgets, serves as advisor to the Land Management Team and presents to the City Council an annual audited statement of the City's financial condition prepared in accordance with governmental reporting standards promulgated by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
The Position
An Accountant performs increasingly responsible professional accounting work including preparation and statistical analysis of a variety of financial statements and reports. This position is a full range of accounting and reporting for municipal enterprise operations and all governmental fund types; analyzes and verifies financial documents, City revenue receipts and other financial entries for accuracy and compliance with established accounting and auditing procedures; originates journal entries, reconciles bank and investment statements, prepares vouchers, billings, trial balances and maintains a variety of financial schedules, records and files; ensures proper accounting for fixed assets, revenue and expense accruals; and performs related work as required.
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Any combination of education and experience that would have provided the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:The Finance Department is responsible for the financial administration, from budgeting to auditing, of City fiscal resources and issuing of business licenses. The Finance Director assists the City Manager in the operation and capital improvement budgets, serves as advisor to the Land Management Team and presents to the City Council an annual audited statement of the City's financial condition prepared in accordance with governmental reporting standards promulgated by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
The Position
An Accountant performs increasingly responsible professional accounting work including preparation and statistical analysis of a variety of financial statements and reports. This position is a full range of accounting and reporting for municipal enterprise operations and all governmental fund types; analyzes and verifies financial documents, City revenue receipts and other financial entries for accuracy and compliance with established accounting and auditing procedures; originates journal entries, reconciles bank and investment statements, prepares vouchers, billings, trial balances and maintains a variety of financial schedules, records and files; ensures proper accounting for fixed assets, revenue and expense accruals; and performs related work as required.
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Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or a related field such as Business Administration or Finance which includes intermediate accounting OR possession of a Certified Public Accounting certificate from the State of California or governing agency;
AND
One year of experience involving the preparation or maintenance of financial records.
Successful candidates will possess the following:
- One year of on the job experience in preparing electronic journal entries, preparing and analyzing financial statements, preparing bank reconciliation and/or performing audits of financial records.
- The ability to work independently, take initiative, and be proactive;
- Exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills;
- A work history of reliability, dependability, and punctuality; and
- Technical competence in accounting principles and concepts.
Note: If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the recruitment may close at that time.
Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:
Panel Interview: Weighted 100% (Tentatively Scheduled for Wednesday, December 11, 2024)
Note: The tentative test date will be based on a sufficient number of qualified applications received by the first review date. If a sufficient number of applications are not received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the test date may change to a later date.A copy of your Certified Public Accounting (CPA) certificate, Bachelor's degree, and/or unofficial transcripts verifying the completion of Intermediate Accounting coursework may be requested during the hiring process.
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Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 prior to the test date.
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
City of Torrance Inclusion Statement
The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!
The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!
Salary : $6,684 - $8,535
