Overview
*Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed on a regular and ongoing basis.*
The City of Oxnard is currently seeking an Accountant with professional accounting and strong technical skills to be part of the Finance team. This role offers a unique opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing a public service career, offering the chance to develop accounting, budgeting, and analytical skills within a full-service municipality.
Responsibilities
- Contributes to the maintenance and analysis of all General Ledger accounts and other account subsystems such as debt accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, inventory, grants, fixed assets, revenues, and utility billing.
- Participates in debt payment processing, debt draw-down management, reconciliation of the trustee statement, general ledger reconciliation, debt budget preparation, financial reporting and analysis, compliance and documentation.
- Prepares financial statements for assigned projects; prepares schedules and financial worksheets to assess financial status of the programs and makes recommendations on corrections.
- Participates in the preparation of financial statements, schedules, and other statistical and financial reports; prepares work papers, financial statements, and various reports for federal and state agencies as well as for internal accounting; prepares fund balance projections and reviews with management.
- Participates in central accounting functions such as preparing adjusting entries, fiscal year closing adjustments, and documents for auditors.
- Recommends or implements changes in accounting systems and procedures; identifies and resolves problems and inconsistencies involved in maintaining accounting controls; prepares recommendations and invests surplus funds.
- Coordinates accounting related activities with other divisions and/or City programs; answers questions and develops procedures for preparing accounting transactions pursuant to GAAP and procedures.
- Performs complex accounting transactions; capitalized leases, issue and deficience of bonds, and monitors grants and related costs/expenditures within prescribed governmental accounting systems.
- Prepares analysis and work papers in preparation for audit examination pursuant to GAAP, and GAAS.
- Examines, reconciles, balances, and adjusts accounting records; reconciles, and prepares complex bank reconciliation for multiple accounts on an all funds basis.
- Explains charges to customers for City-provided services as needed.
- Interprets data and generates related statistical and fiscal reports; prepares and submits accounting information for data processing and input data into the computer.
Payroll Title/Classification
Administrative Services Analyst
Supervision Exericsed/Received
Incumbents may serve as a lead worker, assigning work and monitoring work completion. Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to keep the supervisor informed of issues that would impact achievement of a deadline, organizational policy or procedure or in consideration of risk management.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This classification is distinguished from the Administrative Services Coordinator/Support Supervisor in that it performs professional financial, managerial and/or operational analysis work and/or provides professional program analysis, evaluation and administration.
Work Schedule
The normal work week is Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 6:00pm and alternating Fridays 8:00am to 5:00pm. Depending on the area of assignment staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours. This position may be required to be available for additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs. The City does not offer hybrid or remote work. This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting or a related field
- Experience: Two (2) years paraprofessional-level experience comparable to an Administrative Services Coordinator/Support Supervisor or Administrative Services Specialist, Senior with the City of Oxnard in area of assignment.
- Licensing/ Certifications: None required
- Other Requirements: Must be able to speak and understand English to effectively communicate with fellow employees, customers, and vendors
Application Process
- Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs online application.
- Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.
- Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personnel file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments. There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy within the Finance Department.
Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation.
Union/Miscellaneous
Union Membership: Positions in this classification are represented by the Oxnard Mid-Managers Association (OMMA).
Note: For most positions, the City relies on office automation and web-based tools; candidates must be proficient with computer use.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.
Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid bi-weekly.
This position requires a 12 month probationary period.
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers.
Equal Opportunity & Accommodation
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individuals/people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.
LEGAL REQUIREMENT: On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information confirms that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or SSA before any action. More information is available at dhs.gov/e-verify.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Ashley Costello at ashley.costello@oxnard.org or (805) 200-5445.
Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.