Job: ACCOUNTANT II

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Jobing Description

ACCOUNTANT II
(Financial & Administrative Services)

THE SALARY: $4,792 - $6,748 per month.


THE POSITION:
Under general supervision, performs professional accounting duties in the analysis, preparation and maintenance of financial records and reports for various City accounts and funds; and performs related duties as assigned. This temporary assignment has a minimum six month term and may be extended to a maximum of 12 months.



EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Reviews, analyzes, balances and/or reconciles assigned general ledger accounts and other accounting transactions, requiring the interpretation and application of professional accounting theories, principles and practices; identifies and resolves problems; performs bank reconciliations; prepares a variety of budget schedules for assigned accounts; processes City revenues and posts to the cost control system; Performs other responsible accounting functions related to general ledger maintenance; identifies and researches issues, errors and problems and develops and provides recommendations to ensure issues are fully resolved; monitors preparation of, prepares, and reviews a wide range of journal entries, including adjusting entries; Maintains and reviews fixed asset and other related accounts; performs fixed asset account analysis and tags items as needed; Participates in the City's month-end and year-end closing and audit processes; reviews various month-end reports during closing process and identifies errors; performs complex calculations and prepares assigned month-end and year-end journal entries; performs reconciliations of account/fund balances to the general ledger; prepares monthly closing check lists for general ledger accounts; Experience in processing accounts payable transactions, purchase orders, invoices; Provides accurate and timely information and assistance to customers and vendors; researches and handles inquiries from customers on a wide array of complex, technical matters related to areas of responsibility; identifies weaknesses in process and procedures and recommends course of action for improvement; performs related duties as assigned; and provide quality customer service.

Skills / Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience - Graduation from a recognized college or university with a major in accounting, finance, or a closely related field; and at least two years of professional accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and training. Knowledge & Abilities: Must have a knowledge of Principles, practices and terminology of general accounting, including financial statement preparation and methods of financial control and reporting; Basic cost and project accounting methods and procedures; Methods, practices, documents and terminology used in financial recordkeeping; Federal, state and local laws, regulations and court decisions applicable to assigned areas of responsibility; Auditing principles and practices; The uses of spreadsheets and other standard financial and business software; Standard office procedures and practices; The operations and requirements of the City's automated general ledger system; and Governmental accounting systems requirements and procedures. Must have the ability to operate a computer and spreadsheet software; Verify the accuracy of financial data and information; Understand, interpret, apply and explain applicable laws, policies and procedures; Organize, set priorities, take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility; Ensure proper authorization and documentation for disbursements; Analyze, post, balance and reconcile complex financial data and accounts; Make accurate calculations; Prepare clear and concise reports and other written materials; SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues and situations; Collect, obtain, evaluate and interpret technical and specialized financial information correctly and explain information accurately and precisely to customers; and maintain confidentiality of City documents and records.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Following an administrative review of each application, only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an oral interview and/or testing. The successful candidate will be required to pass a medical examination, and to submit original documentation to establish both work authorization and identity (per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986). Criminal background investigations will be conducted, and, in accordance with our Drug Free Workplace Policy, a Drug Screening Test will be required.