San Carlos Job Opening. Position: Senior Accountant Division: Administrative Services Compensation: $7,753 - $9,424 monthly Job Status: Full Time, Salary Job Summary Final filing date: 5:00pm, Friday, February 6, 2015 Tentative Interview Date: Week of February 23, 2015 About the Position This management classification is responsible for performing accounting and auditing work, preparing state and federal reports, assisting in the maintenance of the Citys general accounting system, and maintaining the fixed asset program. Indirectly supervises technical and clerical staff as assigned. Reports to the Financial Services Manager. Essential Duties Assist in preparation of city payroll Participates in the posting, balancing, and reconciliation of the general ledger and subsidiary accounts. Prepares and issues monthly budget and accounting reports and fund balance projections on a timely basis. Prepares and submits financial reports and other information required by outside agencies, including the City , Successor Agency, and special assessment districts annual report of financial transactions to state controller, annual state street report, federal employment survey, and other reports as required. Coordinates with claim administrator and files claims for state-mandated cost reimbursements. Provides technical accounting and financial support to other sections of the department. Performs fixed asset accounting, including maintaining accurate and up-to-date fixed asset records and providing thorough statistics for capital and operating budgets. Maintains capital improvement project records, reflecting the accurate year-to-date project costs. Develops effective procedures for financial record keeping and accounting systems. Makes journal entries to ensure up-to-date and accurate accounting records are maintained. Prepares subsidiary ledger activity reports. Keeps accurate balance sheets on all transactions. Prepares bank reconciliation and assists with year-end close of City books; provides support documentation, schedules, and reports during the annual audit. Keeps current on new regulations, and implements new procedures to comply. Maintains effective working relationships with all levels of staff and with the public. Job-Related and Essential Qualifications Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques used in governmental accounting, public finance administration and budgeting; computer spreadsheet software. Federal and state regulations and guidelines as they pertain to municipal finance; municipal taxation and revenue management. Ability and skills to compile and analyze financial reports; make accurate revenue estimates; prepare clear, comprehensive, and accurate reports and statements; examine and verify financial documents. Learn, retain, interpret and apply financial regulations and policies. Establish, maintain and foster cooperative working relations with others contacted in the course of work; foster teamwork within the department. Education and Training Sufficient education and experience to satisfactorily perform the duties of this classification. A typical qualifying background would be four years of governmental accounting and auditing experience, and a bachelors degree with major course work in accounting. Special Requirements Speak clearly and understandably; ability and dexterity to operate a computer; to read; to reach; hear voices and telephones. Selection Procedure Based on the application screening, those candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to an oral interview, which may include a written exam and/or practical exam. Appointment to this position is contingent upon: *A pre-employment fingerprinting criminal history records check *A pre-employment credit check Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications. Application, including all work history, must be fully completed if a resume is attached. Incomplete and/or inaccurate applications may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. All communication regarding your status in this recruitment process will be conducted via e-mail or postal mail. Be sure to include a valid e-mail address on the employment application. Applicants are responsible for notifying Human Resources of any changes to contact information. Web Source: https://calopps.org/ViewAgencyJob.cfm?ID=19715&kw All Current City Job Openings: cityofsancarlos.org/depts/administrative/hr/jobs.asp City of San Carlos San Carlos CA 94070
Posted on: Fri, 16 Jan 2015 00:03:22 +0000
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