City of Reedley is hiring: Accountant in Reedley

Overview

The City of Reedley is recruiting for one (1) Accountant position. This position is in the Administrative Services Department, Finance Division and works under the immediate supervision of the Director of Finance & Administrative Services. This position is in the Unrepresented Employees Group and subject to the terms and conditions of employment as specified in the current Unrepresented Salary and Benefits Resolution and the City's Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual. Applications will only be accepted online to ensure that the application is complete at the time of submission. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess. A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application. Failure to submit a completed application with attachments (if required) will disqualify you from consideration for the position. Applicants are required to apply online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/reedley. Please make sure to update your profile for governmentjobs.com if you’ve ever applied for a position through this platform. The successful candidate will be required to undergo additional background clearance checks before the hiring process is complete. For more information about applying for this position, you may contact Human Resources at (559) 637-4200 ext. 394. E.O.E.

Definition

Under the general supervision of the Director of Finance & Administrative Services or Accounting Manager, perform professional-level supervisory and accounting work in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, financial analysis and reporting; to maintain and assist with the planning, organizing, analysis and auditing of the accounting and financial transactions of the City; to act as the lead technical resource to other staff and as the Division Manager in the absence of the Accounting Manager; and to do other related work as assigned.

Supervision Exercised

May exercise supervision over accounting or administrative personnel and other part-time or temporary staff as assigned.

Job Related and Essential Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Applicable federal, state, and city laws, regulations, and policies related to assigned work.
• Automated accounting systems and general office applications, including word processing and spreadsheets.
• Cash handling fundamentals and reconciliations.
• Data processing as it relates to financial and fiscal record keeping and reporting.
• Financial analysis, auditing and research procedures.
• General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), practices and methods.
• Governmental Accounting Standards (principles and practices), internal control procedures, bookkeeping and accounting procedures and systems including computer applications.
• Methods and techniques of statistical and financial analysis, auditing and report presentation.
• Payroll functions, computer data processing theory, and office practices and procedures
• Principles and practices of accounting (including working knowledge of all pertinent Governmental Accounting Standards Board requirements), budgeting, auditing, financial reporting and administration as practiced in municipal organizations.
• Principles of supervision, training and office management.

Skill to:

• Operate calculators and other general office equipment (e.g. a cash register, phone, copy and fax machines, etc.).
• Use a personal computer including word processing, spreadsheet and database software (i.e. Windows and Microsoft Office Word and Excel).

Ability to:

• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Audit and analyze accounting systems and procedures to determine compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies.
• Carry out assigned projects to their completion. Classify fiscal documents and transactions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Conduct internal audits under the Finance Director's supervision.
• Coordinate, analyze and reconcile complex financial data and transactions. Develop and implement efficient accounting procedures.
• Establish and maintain successful working relationships with fellow employees and the public.
• Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response in changing situations and needs.
• Gather and organize data and arrive at sound conclusions. Maintain effective accounting procedures.
• Operate personal computer equipment and standard computer software.
• Perform complex accounting activities with minimal supervision. Perform statistical and financial analysis.
• Plan, organize and work cooperatively with the accounting staff. Prepare clear and concise written reports.
• Read, understand, interpret and apply laws, policies, rules, contracts, guidelines and professional practices related to accounting, financial and fiscal practices and record keeping.
• Review accounting controls and accounting records for accuracy. Supervise, train and evaluate professional and/or clerical staff.
• Work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Work well amidst frequent interruptions.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Experience:

• Equivalent to three years of professional level accounting experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities to perform the duties of the position and;

Training:

• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the field of accounting or business or public administration including course work in accounting, cost accounting and auditing is qualifying. Municipal accounting experience is preferred.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Special Requirements

Essential duties require the following:

• Must be bondable.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to operate, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.