City of Sacramento
Senior Accounting Technician (Public Works)
City of Sacramento, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Overview
Senior Accounting Technician position with the Public Works Department, Fiscal Support team within Engineering Services. This role is responsible for performing complex accounting and fiscal tasks, including processing and reviewing transactions, reconciling accounts, and supporting capital project tracking. Works under the direction of the Senior Accountant Auditor and is responsible for reviewing and approving fiscal transactions, including vouchers, requisitions, journal entries, and other accounting documents. Intermittent remote work may be possible with supervisor approval; however, the incumbent must reside in the Sacramento region or regularly report to a City of Sacramento worksite with little notice. Ideal Candidate
Strong background in accounting principles and governmental finance Ability to manage and analyze data using spreadsheets and databases Strong communication skills and ability to provide financial insight and support to project managers and leadership Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple projects and competing deadlines Proficiency in Excel and data extraction tools Attributes: independent and collaborative work style; high attention to detail; ability to identify discrepancies; experience with government financial systems Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Plan, schedule, and assign work to subordinate accounting and clerical personnel Review the work of assigned personnel to determine the accuracy of accounting records Supervise and participate in preparation and auditing of materials requiring analyses of supporting documents and ensure entries and adjustments are correctly entered in the system Identify and resolve problems and inconsistencies, determining corrective entries to maintain accounting controls Examine, reconcile, balance, and adjust accounting records Supervise and participate in preparation of State, Federal, and local claims, statements, and reports Answer questions and advise on procedures in preparing accounting transactions Provide data on monies due, collected, and delinquent for accounting information and annual auditors reports Prepare and submit accounting information for data processing; reconcile differences between accounting records and data processing reports Coordinate accounting activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections Train assigned personnel Other related duties may be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by every individual Qualifications
Knowledge: principles and practices of financial record keeping; basic accounting principles; modern office procedures and equipment; principles of supervision and training Ability: understand and interpret fiscal recording and accounting principles; prepare financial reports and maintain ledgers/journals; analyze data and draw logical conclusions; supervise and train assigned personnel Experience and Education: Four years of experience performing financial and statistical record keeping, including one year at the paraprofessional level maintaining an accounting system; specialized courses in accounting and business practices Proof of Education & Education Confirmation
If education is used to qualify, proof (transcripts/degrees) should be submitted with the application and will be required at the time of appointment. Education records from outside the United States require evaluation by a credentials service. See City of Sacramento HR pages for details. Selection Procedure
Typical steps include online application submission, Training and Experience (T&E) examination, and interviews. Notification is primarily via email. See City resources for application instructions and timelines. Conditional offers may require background checks, Live Scan, medical exam, or licensure as applicable. Questions
For questions about this job announcement and the application process: visit the City of Sacramento HR site or contact the Employment Office. Additional Information
Equal Opportunity Employer Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) notes Civil Service Rules and Salary Schedule links available on City site Location examples and salary ranges are provided in the original posting context.
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Senior Accounting Technician position with the Public Works Department, Fiscal Support team within Engineering Services. This role is responsible for performing complex accounting and fiscal tasks, including processing and reviewing transactions, reconciling accounts, and supporting capital project tracking. Works under the direction of the Senior Accountant Auditor and is responsible for reviewing and approving fiscal transactions, including vouchers, requisitions, journal entries, and other accounting documents. Intermittent remote work may be possible with supervisor approval; however, the incumbent must reside in the Sacramento region or regularly report to a City of Sacramento worksite with little notice. Ideal Candidate
Strong background in accounting principles and governmental finance Ability to manage and analyze data using spreadsheets and databases Strong communication skills and ability to provide financial insight and support to project managers and leadership Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple projects and competing deadlines Proficiency in Excel and data extraction tools Attributes: independent and collaborative work style; high attention to detail; ability to identify discrepancies; experience with government financial systems Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Plan, schedule, and assign work to subordinate accounting and clerical personnel Review the work of assigned personnel to determine the accuracy of accounting records Supervise and participate in preparation and auditing of materials requiring analyses of supporting documents and ensure entries and adjustments are correctly entered in the system Identify and resolve problems and inconsistencies, determining corrective entries to maintain accounting controls Examine, reconcile, balance, and adjust accounting records Supervise and participate in preparation of State, Federal, and local claims, statements, and reports Answer questions and advise on procedures in preparing accounting transactions Provide data on monies due, collected, and delinquent for accounting information and annual auditors reports Prepare and submit accounting information for data processing; reconcile differences between accounting records and data processing reports Coordinate accounting activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections Train assigned personnel Other related duties may be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by every individual Qualifications
Knowledge: principles and practices of financial record keeping; basic accounting principles; modern office procedures and equipment; principles of supervision and training Ability: understand and interpret fiscal recording and accounting principles; prepare financial reports and maintain ledgers/journals; analyze data and draw logical conclusions; supervise and train assigned personnel Experience and Education: Four years of experience performing financial and statistical record keeping, including one year at the paraprofessional level maintaining an accounting system; specialized courses in accounting and business practices Proof of Education & Education Confirmation
If education is used to qualify, proof (transcripts/degrees) should be submitted with the application and will be required at the time of appointment. Education records from outside the United States require evaluation by a credentials service. See City of Sacramento HR pages for details. Selection Procedure
Typical steps include online application submission, Training and Experience (T&E) examination, and interviews. Notification is primarily via email. See City resources for application instructions and timelines. Conditional offers may require background checks, Live Scan, medical exam, or licensure as applicable. Questions
For questions about this job announcement and the application process: visit the City of Sacramento HR site or contact the Employment Office. Additional Information
Equal Opportunity Employer Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) notes Civil Service Rules and Salary Schedule links available on City site Location examples and salary ranges are provided in the original posting context.
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