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City of Reedley, CA

City of Reedley, CA is hiring: Accountant in Reedley

City of Reedley, CA, Reedley, CA, US, 93654

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Salary: $64,870.00 - $78,851.00 Annually
Location : Reedley, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-00023
Department: Administrative Services
Division: Finance
Opening Date: 09/03/2025
Closing Date: 9/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

THE CITY OF REEDLEY INVITES YOU TO APPLY
Application Instructions or Other Information
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. Please review the job description below for employment requirements.
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:
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.
Position Information
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.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
  • Retirement System: California Public Employees' Retirement System
    • Classic Local Miscellaneous Members: 2% @ 55, modified for Social Security coordination
    • PEPRA Local Miscellaneous Members: 2% @ 62
  • Social Security: The City participates in Social Security and pays 100% of the employer's required contribution only.
  • Deferred Comp Matching: The City will match elective deferrals to the MissionSquare (ICMA) 457 plan up to 3% of the employee's base pay. This plan has a 5-year vesting period from the employee's full-time date of hire.
  • Holidays:
    • New Year's Day
    • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
    • Washington's Birthday
    • Memorial Day
    • Independence Day
    • Labor Day
    • Veterans' Day
    • Thanksgiving Day
    • Friday after Thanksgiving
    • Christmas Eve
    • Christmas Day
    • New Year's Eve (Half-Day, 4 Hours)
    • Floating Holiday (must be used annually on a fiscal basis by June 30th or lost)
    • Admission Day Floating Holiday (Birthday) cannot be accumulated or carried over from calendar year-to-year.
  • Sick Leave: Twelve days per year with unlimited accumulation. If employee retires within 120 days of separating from City of Reedley service, sick leave balance may be converted to retirement service credit.
  • Vacation: Maximum accrual is capped at 320 hours. At the City Manager's discretion, vacation accrual for Mid-Management positions may include credit for prior public agency service.
    • 12 days/year for the first 2 years
    • 13 days/year beginning with the 3rd year
    • 14 days/year beginning with the 4th year
    • 15 days/year beginning with the 5th year
    • 16 days/year beginning with the 6th year
    • 17 days/year beginning with the 7th year
    • 18 days/year beginning with the 8th year
    • 19 days/year beginning with the 9th year
    • 20 days/year beginning with the 10th year
  • Vacation Buy-Back: Employees who have sufficient accrued vacation, may have up to 80 hours in a fiscal year bought back by the City. Employees may submit requests up to two (2) times in a fiscal year but may not exceed a total of 80 hours for both requests combined. Employees must have 120 hours of accrued vacation after the buy-back.
  • Administrative Leave: 5 days per fiscal year; cannot be accumulated or carried over from fiscal year-to-year. Administrative Leave for new hires shall be prorated based on full quarters left in the fiscal year. Upon receiving a positive annual performance evaluation, Mid-Management staff may receive up to 2 additional days at the supervisor's recommendation to the City Manager, who shall have final approval authority.
  • Medical Benefit: Full coverage available for employees and eligible dependents. For the 2025 plan year, Blue Shield of California HMO and PPO plans are available, as well as a Traditional HMO plan and a Deductible HMO plan through Kaiser. The employee pre-tax premium contributions range from $0.00/month to $614.71/month, depending on the plan chosen and family status.
  • Dental Benefit: The City provides dental benefits through Ameritas and pays 100% of the premium for the plan.
  • Vision Benefit: The City provides vision benefits through through Blue Shield Vision (EyeMed) and pays 100% of the premium.
  • Cash-In-Lieu: A Cash-In-Lieu program is available to employees only with proof of other coverage.
  • Life Insurance: A Group Term Life Basic Life Policy of 1 x Annual Salary or the minimum amount of $50,000 is provided for Mid-Management employees of the City of Reedley.
  • Long-Term Disability: The City pays 100% of the long-term disability premium.
  • Bilingual Pay:
    • $80.00/month for employees who demonstrate their ability to speak a language to the City business as approved by the City Manager.
    • $100.00/month for employees who demonstrate their ability to speak, read, and write in a language beneficial to the City business as approved by the City Manager.
  • Longevity Pay:
    • 5.00% Longevity Pay upon completion of 10 years, of cumulative full-time service.
    • 7.50% Longevity Pay upon completion of 15 years of cumulative full-time service.
    • 10.00% Longevity Pay upon completion of 20 years of cumulative full-time service.
  • Cell Phone Stipend: On approval of the City Manager, employees with duties that require the use of a cell phone may receive a monthly stipend rather than a City-provided so that a single device for personal and business purposes. Employees with duties that generally only require the use of voice (call) and text features may receive a $75 monthly stipend; whereas employees whose duties also require access to e-mail, calendar and data applications may receive a $150.00 monthly stipend. This stipend will be considered taxable income to the employee. Employees receiving the stipend must comply with all applicable laws pertaining to the Public Records Act.
  • Uniform Allowance: Public Safety employees covered by the Unrepresented Salary & Benefits resolution shall receive $1,200 per year payable in one installment.
  • Certification Pay: Employees who maintain an active status as a Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) designation may receive a 3.0% of base pay incentive if their certification is beneficial to City business, not required as a minimum qualification of their position, and as approved by the City Manager.
  • ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO ENROLL IN DIRECT DEPOSIT. ENROLLMENT IS REQUIRED UPON HIRE. Documentation to substantiate bank account information is required to be submitted with the direct deposit enrollment form.

01

INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand the information stated in the statement above?
  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you have a valid California driver's license? Incumbents in this position are required to be able to drive to different City work sites/locations in the course of performing their job duties.
  • Yes
  • No

03

Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the field of Accounting or Business or Public Administration?
  • Yes
  • No

04

Please describe any college or university coursework you have completed in accounting, cost accounting and auditing, municipal accounting or a related field.
05

Do you have accounting experience in a city, county, school district, special district or other governmental setting?
  • Yes
  • No

06

Select all the boxes that best describe your verifiable intern and/or paid work experience preparing, reviewing, reconciling and/or processing accounting data/documents.
  • None
  • Journal Vouchers
  • Accounts Receivables
  • Accounts Payable (including purchase orders or other methods of payment)
  • Municipal Utility Billing Functions (water, sewer, trash)
  • Budget Amendments
  • Business Licensing Functions
  • Petty Cash System (advances, reimbursements, vouchers)
  • Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Order Issuance
  • Bank Deposit Preparation and Reconciliation (registers, cash, checks, credit card transactions, deposit slips)
  • Risk Management Property Damage, Claims, Billings, and Reimbursements
  • Bank statements and Outstanding Items (reconciliations, follow-ups)
  • General and Subsidiary Ledgers, Entries and Supporting Documentation
  • Financial Data Preparation for budgetary purposes, Financial Reporting, and/or Analytical Review
  • Auditor Compliance and Research Requests
  • Customer Service Requests
  • Management and Delegation of work to employees
  • Grants (federal, state, and local) Reimbursement Requests, Receivables, Balance Sheet Entries, Auditor Compliance
  • Accounts Receivable (General Ledger Items)
  • Fund Accounting General Ledger Experience
  • Balance Sheet Reviews
  • Revenue and Expenditure Statement Reviews
  • Reconciliation of Ledger Deposits (Fiduciary held funds, customer account deposits)

07

For each of the items selected in Questions #6, describe in detail your verifiable work experience and level of responsibility preparing, creating, maintaining, reviewing, auditing, and/or processing records, reports, claims or financial accounts. If you have no experience in this area, please type "None". In your response, also include: (Text Response) The specific financial and/or statistical records, reports, accounts and claims What was involved? What was your specific role? What steps did you take and what happened as a result? Frequency and the purpose for performing this job duty The type of financial computer software used (including the version) Any specialized training you have taken
08

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word is required. Indicate your proficiency with Microsoft Word:
  • None - no knowledge or experience and have not observed anyone using this computer application.
  • Basic - have basic training and limited experience; can complete simple projects without supervision using this software.
  • Intermediate - have intermediate level training and experience; can complete projects without supervision or additional training using intermediate level functions of this software.
  • Advanced - have advanced training and experience; can complete advanced and complex projects without supervision; can train others in the use of this software.

09

Based on your response to the question above, please expand on the functions you are able to use in Microsoft Word. Please provide a description of some of the projects you've completed in Word and the functions you used to complete the project.
10

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel is required. Indicate your proficiency with Microsoft Excel:
  • None - no knowledge or experience and have not observed anyone using this computer application.
  • Basic - have basic training and limited experience; can complete simple projects without supervision using this software.
  • Intermediate - have intermediate level training and experience; can complete projects without supervision or additional training using intermediate level functions of this software.
  • Advanced - have advanced training and experience; can complete advanced and complex projects without supervision; can train others in the use of this software.

11

Based on your response to the question above, please expand on the functions you are able to use in Microsoft Excel. Please provide a description of some of the projects you've completed in Excel and the functions you used to complete the project.
Required Question