City of Napa
Overview
We are currently seeking qualified applicants to fill one (1) Accounting Technician vacancy in the Finance Department. You would contribute to the organization by supporting the payroll team, supporting system improvement efforts, providing experience in reporting to government organizations at the Federal and State levels, providing support with the automated financial systems and more. You may also perform duties in accounts payable, utility billing, accounts receivable, or benefits administration support, performing routine to difficult work processing requests and other municipal transactions. This opportunity will support our staff and display your math/accounting/bookkeeping skills, attention to detail, organization and use of tact.
The Finance Department consists of 26 full-time employees and an annual department budget of $7.2 million, for FY25/26. The department is composed of the Administration, Accounting and Auditing, Revenue, and Budget divisions. It is responsible for safeguarding public financial resources, providing the City Council with thoughtful policy analysis and development of financially sound funding options, developing the City budget, utility billing, overseeing purchasing activities, and assisting city departments to implement their programs through budget development and management, and reporting the city’s financial activity in a clear and understandable manner to the organization and the community.
Responsibilities and Qualifications Responsibilities
Support the payroll team, participate in system improvement efforts, and assist with automated financial systems.
Provide experience in reporting to government organizations at the Federal and State levels.
Assist in accounts payable, utility billing, accounts receivable, or benefits administration support; process routine to complex requests and other municipal transactions.
Qualifications and Desired Attributes
Technical Knowledge and Skill - Technical, functional, and/or professional skill in position-related areas; keep up with current developments and trends; use knowledge to accomplish results.
Emotional Intelligence - Establishing and sustaining trusting relationships by accurately perceiving emotions and behavior; manage responses to deliver results.
Customer Service - Focus on the customer's perspective as a driver of priorities and decisions; implement service practices to meet needs.
Quality Orientation - Ensure tasks consider all areas involved; check processes and tasks; maintain attention to detail over time.
Information Monitoring - Set up procedures to collect and review information needed to manage ongoing activities.
Adaptability - Maintain effectiveness during changes in responsibilities or environment; explore benefits and collaborate to succeed.
Initiating Action - Take prompt action to accomplish goals and achieve results beyond minimum requirements.
Additional notes: This recruitment is to fill one full-time vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies during the active employment list. The active status will be at least 6 months unless changed per Civil Service Rules.
Selection Process Selection is conducted under merit-based Civil Service rules with broad outreach and equal opportunity. The following steps may be used at various stages: online assessment, written examination, job-related exercise, phone interview, and panel interview. Some steps may be pass/fail or percentage-based scoring. The final phase of the selection process is the Probationary Period, typically six (6) months, and may be twelve (12) months depending on the classification. If three or fewer candidates are available, testing procedures may be waived.
Additional Information Language Equity: Assistance in Spanish is available. Reasonable Accommodations: The City will make reasonable efforts to accommodate qualified disabled applicants. Requests must be made in writing by the final filing date. An Accommodation Request Form is available through Human Resources. The City of Napa is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
For a full, detailed class specification, please note that the applicant should click here.
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The Finance Department consists of 26 full-time employees and an annual department budget of $7.2 million, for FY25/26. The department is composed of the Administration, Accounting and Auditing, Revenue, and Budget divisions. It is responsible for safeguarding public financial resources, providing the City Council with thoughtful policy analysis and development of financially sound funding options, developing the City budget, utility billing, overseeing purchasing activities, and assisting city departments to implement their programs through budget development and management, and reporting the city’s financial activity in a clear and understandable manner to the organization and the community.
Responsibilities and Qualifications Responsibilities
Support the payroll team, participate in system improvement efforts, and assist with automated financial systems.
Provide experience in reporting to government organizations at the Federal and State levels.
Assist in accounts payable, utility billing, accounts receivable, or benefits administration support; process routine to complex requests and other municipal transactions.
Qualifications and Desired Attributes
Technical Knowledge and Skill - Technical, functional, and/or professional skill in position-related areas; keep up with current developments and trends; use knowledge to accomplish results.
Emotional Intelligence - Establishing and sustaining trusting relationships by accurately perceiving emotions and behavior; manage responses to deliver results.
Customer Service - Focus on the customer's perspective as a driver of priorities and decisions; implement service practices to meet needs.
Quality Orientation - Ensure tasks consider all areas involved; check processes and tasks; maintain attention to detail over time.
Information Monitoring - Set up procedures to collect and review information needed to manage ongoing activities.
Adaptability - Maintain effectiveness during changes in responsibilities or environment; explore benefits and collaborate to succeed.
Initiating Action - Take prompt action to accomplish goals and achieve results beyond minimum requirements.
Additional notes: This recruitment is to fill one full-time vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies during the active employment list. The active status will be at least 6 months unless changed per Civil Service Rules.
Selection Process Selection is conducted under merit-based Civil Service rules with broad outreach and equal opportunity. The following steps may be used at various stages: online assessment, written examination, job-related exercise, phone interview, and panel interview. Some steps may be pass/fail or percentage-based scoring. The final phase of the selection process is the Probationary Period, typically six (6) months, and may be twelve (12) months depending on the classification. If three or fewer candidates are available, testing procedures may be waived.
Additional Information Language Equity: Assistance in Spanish is available. Reasonable Accommodations: The City will make reasonable efforts to accommodate qualified disabled applicants. Requests must be made in writing by the final filing date. An Accommodation Request Form is available through Human Resources. The City of Napa is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
For a full, detailed class specification, please note that the applicant should click here.
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