Accountant Job at City of Oxnard, CA in Oxnard

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING – Oxnard City, CA

Salary: $75,919.17 – $124,438.08 Annually
Location: Oxnard 93030, CA
Job Type: Full Time

DESCRIPTION

The City of Oxnard is seeking an experienced Accountant to join the Finance Department. The role offers an opportunity to develop accounting, budgeting, and analytical skills in a full-service municipal setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain General Ledger accounts and subsystems: debt accounting, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, inventory, grants, fixed assets, revenues, and utility billing.
• Process debt payments, manage draw‑downs, reconcile trustee statements, prepare debt budgets, and produce financial statements and analysis.
• Prepare project financial statements, schedules, and worksheets; recommend corrections and controls.
• Populate financial statements and reports for federal, state, and internal agencies; review fund balance projections with management.
• Support central accounting functions: adjusting entries, fiscal year closing adjustments, and audit documents.
• Recommend system changes, identify inconsistencies, and invest surplus funds.
• Coordinate accounting activities with other divisions; develop procedures for GAAP transactions.
• Execute complex accounting transactions: capital lease entries, bond issuance, grant monitoring within governmental accounting systems.
• Prepare audit‑ready work papers in compliance with GAAP and GAAS.
• Reconcile and balance accounting records; perform complex bank reconciliations across multiple funds.
• Explain charges to customers for City‑provided services as needed.
• Interpret data, generate statistical and fiscal reports; submit accounting information for data processing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide analytical support and coordinate special projects.
• Gather, analyze, and present data; maintain reports, databases, and marketing materials.
• Respond to inquiries, conduct research, audits, assessments, and troubleshoot issues.
• Perform professional financial and program coordination work.
• Undertake additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience comparable to an Administrative Services Coordinator/Support Supervisor.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computer applications.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Submit application on NEOGOV/Government Jobs.
• Complete supplemental questions and upload resume, cover letter, proofs of degree, and other documents.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.