Government Jobs is hiring: Senior Accountant in Los Altos

Senior Accountant

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Accountant to join our dynamic team. If you are a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual with a passion for accounting and financial reporting in the public sector, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

The Senior Accountant performs professional and complex accounting and financial work, prepares financial analyses, and is responsible for maintaining the City's general ledger and financial accounting system. This role reviews detailed payroll calculations to ensure accuracy and compliance, performs budgetary analyses and calculations, and is responsible for financial and trend analysis.

This position will report to the Finance Manager. The Senior Accountant plans, organizes, and performs complex, professional, and technical accounting duties in the analysis, preparation, and maintenance of financial records, reports, and system. This recruitment will remain open until posting closes on September 19th at 5:00pm. The application pool generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies within the department.

Examples of Duties:

• Reviews biweekly, special payroll calculations, employee benefit, and retirement account to ensure accuracy and compliance with City policy, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
• Manage and update various Finance policies and procedures.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to the Finance director.
• Assist in preparing the budget and audit.
• Provide technical guidance and support for accounting operations and fiscal procedures to subordinate accounting staff.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience and Education:

• 4+ years of accounting experience, including 2+ years government or municipal accounting required.
• 2+ years of payroll experience desired.
• Similar or relevant work experience in the public sector.
• Proficient use of finance software and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Education:

• Possession of a post-secondary degree in accounting/finance is required.
• Specialized training in governmental accounting, a master's degree, and/or Certified Public Accountant is highly desirable.

Supplemental Information:

Ideal Candidate:

Is highly professional, patient, respectful, and ethical; possesses excellent problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude. Communicates effectively and proactively both verbally and in writing. Enjoys working in a small town atmosphere with an engaged public, including merchants, property owners, and residents.

Application and Selection Process:

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one Senior Accountant vacancy and may be used to fill future full-time vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list. Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including a complete background investigation.

Physical Demands:

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer. Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard, or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The City of Los Altos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person's race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, or sexual orientation. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Los Altos upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.

Limitations and Disclaimer:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.