Accountant Job at City of Oxnard, CA in Oxnard

Overview

Salary: $73,707.92 - $120,813.68 Annually
Location: Oxnard 93030, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 3190-FN-2509-AC
Department: FINANCE
Opening Date: 09/04/2025
Closing Date: 9/22/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Description
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 deficiency 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.
• Examin es, reconciles, balances, and adjusts accounting records; reconciles and prepares complex bank reconciliations 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/exercise and Distinguishing Characteristics

SUPERVISION EXERCISED/SUPERVISION 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.

Essential Functions

• Provides analytical support and coordination of special projects, as assigned.
• Gathers information, analyzes data, identifies requirements and trends, and presents findings; prepares, updates and maintains records, reports, presentations, marketing materials and databases; provides recommendations and implements solutions in support of assigned area.
• Responds to inquiries from internal and external customers; conducts research, audits and/or assessments; provides information, guidance and materials in support of designated programs; troubleshoots issues and resolves problems; and provides project staff support, liaison services and/or general oversight to designated committees, external stakeholders or project teams. Monitors and ensures compliance with policy, procedures, standards and/or regulations.
• Performs professional financial, managerial and/or operational analysis work and/or provides program coordination and administration of assigned area.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Minimum 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

General Information

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.

Additional Information

• Union Membership: Positions in this classification are represented by the Oxnard Mid-Managers Association (OMMA).
• Note: The City relies on computer and web-based tools; candidates must be proficient with office automation.
• 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 on a bi-weekly basis.
• 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

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.

Legal/Compliance

On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States. The City participates in e-Verify and will provide Form I-9 information as required.

Contact

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.