City of Yuba City is hiring: Accounting Manager in Yuba City

Overview

The City of Yuba City is recruiting for an Accounting Manager. This recruitment will close on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 5PM (PST).

Under general direction, the Accounting Manager plans, directs, administers, supervises and participates in the daily operation and activities of accounting and finance functions within the Finance Department, including processing of financial transactions, preparing and reconciling financial and accounting records and reports, budget administration, audit coordination, and purchasing and contracts administration. The position performs professional accounting work to ensure regulatory compliance with governmental accounting standards, maintains and improves the City's financial system, and provides highly complex and responsible support to the Finance Director in areas of expertise. The role also performs related work as required.

This is a mid-management classification that manages accounting, finance, purchasing and contracts administration activities in the Finance Department. The incumbent oversees day-to-day financial processing, reporting and recordkeeping activities, and provides professional-level support to the Finance Director. Success requires an extensive professional background and skill in coordinating departmental work. The Finance Director oversees all accounting, finance, purchasing and contracts administration, customer service, and information technology programs and activities and develops, implements, and interprets public policy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial processing, reporting and recordkeeping activities within the Finance Department.
• Coordinate budgeting, accounting, audit coordination, purchasing and contracts administration; ensure regulatory compliance with governmental accounting standards.
• Maintain and improve the City's financial system and resources to enhance productivity and customer service.
• Provide professional-level support to the Finance Director in areas of expertise and assist in decision-making processes.

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, public administration, business administration or related fields including significant coursework in accounting and financial management. OR A high school diploma or equivalent with substantial relevant experience.
• Experience: At least five (5) years of recent, full-time, progressively responsible accounting, controller or fiscal experience, including two (2) years in a supervisory role. Experience in governmental and/or fund accounting and CPFO or CPA is highly desirable. OR at least nine (9) years of relevant experience with two (2) years in supervision. CPFO or CPA is highly desirable.

FINAL FILING DATE: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 5PM (PST).

Application Process

• Review the complete job description for full details.
• Complete ALL sections of the application. A resume or supplemental materials may be attached but will not substitute for any part of the application.
• Ensure the NEOGOV profile is up to date; late changes may result in missed notifications.
• Application materials are the property of the City of Yuba City and will not be returned.

Please visit the City of Yuba City website for additional information regarding this position and employment with the City of Yuba City. The information above is a brief summary of job duties.

Selection Process

• Multiple steps may include Video One-Way Interviews, Speed Interviews, Oral Panel Interviews, Department Interviews, Written Testing, and Physical Agility Testing for safety positions.
• The entire recruitment process from opening to start date could take 6–12 weeks for successful candidates. Final candidates must pass pre-employment screening (fingerprinting, criminal background check, substance screening, medical evaluation, and reference checks).

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Yuba City does not discriminate on the basis of sex, religion, race, color, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of service. Veterans, women, minorities and the disabled are encouraged to apply. EOE. Reasonable accommodations will be made for candidates with disabilities upon request with at least 72 hours notice.

Questions: For a comprehensive guide to the application process, visit the GovernmentJobs application guide and the City of Yuba City jobs page, or contact the Human Resources Department at the listed email or phone.