Accountant - San Pablo, United States - City Of San Pablo

Description

The City of San Pablo is looking for a dynamic, team-oriented, well-experienced Accountant for its Finance Department. San Pablo has a long-standing reputation for providing superior customer service to residents, businesses and visitors. This characteristic, combined with outstanding staff in all departments, has been a hallmark of success for this high-performance organization.

The Finance Department is responsible for prudently managing the City's financial assets and resources, including budgeting, debt management, accounting, purchasing, revenue management and collection and account payables processing.

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Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills:

• Participate in maintaining the City's General Ledger and special funds, including setting up accounts and preparing and processing standard monthly and special journal entries; review entries for accuracy of account numbers and answering staff and department questions about

appropriate accounts for charges of expenses; analyze, verify and reconcile accounts and records and processes adjusting entries; perform the reconciliation of City bank accounts and the resolution of discrepancies.

Manage payroll, accounts payable, business licenses, cash deposits, revenue accounting and receivables; review and approve all source documents to insure accuracy of account numbers, authorizations, and adequate account balances; when necessary, participate in the resolution of any accounting and operational problems.

Participate in the annual close of the City's financial records; review and analyze relevant spreadsheets and the accuracy and appropriateness of adjusting and closing entries; provide assistance during the annual audit by the City's outside auditors.

Assist in the preparation of all required financial reports; prepare statements and schedules; may assist in the preparation of the State Controller's Reports.

Assist in the development and preparation of all citywide budgets, providing information, projecting budget expenditures, and performing financial analyses. Publish the approved budget and distributes to City Council, City Manager, Departments, and the general public.

Prepare monthly and annual financial reports.

Participate in debt service accounting for the City's bonds, including accruals for payment of principal and interest and the reconciliation of accounts.

Provide support in maintaining and ensuring citywide adherence to internal control procedures and accounting standards.

Record cash receipts for various programs ensuring receipts balance; processes Finance receipts (cash, checks, credit cards, and EFT payments; and, prepares bank deposits.

Maintain and update the inventory on all City fixed assets and the systems and reports connected with fixed assets.

Process and maintain citywide developer deposits on a regular and timely basis. Identify and report any negative balance conditions to the appropriate department for resolution. Follow up and reports on status of resolution efforts.

Provide information and assistance to departments on accounting and financial reporting issues. Assist in the resolution of computer and systems related problems.

Prepare a variety of special financial reports as needed and perform research studies, account analysis and special projects as assigned by management.

Evaluate current procedures and provides recommendations to the Accounting Manager and Director of Finance. Perform related duties as assigned.


Minimum qualifications & Requirements:


Minimum Qualifications:

• A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Three (3) years of professional accounting experience (municipal accounting experience is preferred) and equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.

Required license and certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.


Supplemental information:


Recruitment timeline:
Although dates may change we suggest planning your calendar accordingly, as these are currently the only interview dates


First Interview
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week of June 17, 2024

Estimated Start
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middle-to-end of July 2024.
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• THE CITY OF SAN PABLO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MINORITIES/WOMEN/INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS RECEIVE EQUAL CONSIDERATION, WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, AND DISABILITY EXCEPT WHERE DICTATED BY THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB.

The information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract of
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Medical Plan:Choice of P.E.R.S Health Plan providers; employee pays a portion of the monthly premium
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Dental Plan:Delta Dental Plan of California with orthodontia coverage for children

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Dual Medical Coverage:Employees wh