SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

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SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Salary

$7,056.84 - $9,058.94 Monthly

Location

City of Stockton, CA

Job Type

Full-Time (Probationary)

Job Number

0524-06840

Department

Administrative Services

Opening Date

05/12/2024

Closing Date

5/26/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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DEFINITION

OPEN/PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

FUTURE SALARY INCENTIVES :

• Effective 7/1/2024, 3% Cost of Living Adjustment

• Effective 7/1/2025, 3% Cost of Living Adjustment

  INCENTIVES FOR NEW EMPLOYEES:

• Sign on Bonus - $2,000

• 40 hours of sick leave to use immediately

  FUTURE INCENTIVES:

• Employees employed as of 7/1/2024 will receive $2,000 lump sum

• Employees employed as of 7/1/2025 will receive $2,000 lump sum

  FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

  Tentative Examination Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2024

The City of Stockton is currently recruiting for the position of Senior Accountant in the Administrative Services Department. Current full-time City of Stockton employees may apply, for this position as a promotional opportunity and successful candidates will be placed on a promotional list. All other candidates may apply for this position as an open competitive opportunity and successful candidates will be placed on an open list. The appointing authority will have the option of requesting names from the promotional list or a combination of both. These lists may be used to fill future vacancies.

Prior to appointment, eligible candidates may be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting.

Incumbents in this position are included in the Civil Service system, in a "for-cause" employment status, and are represented by the Stockton City Employees' Association.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of professional accounting work including recording and reporting of financial transactions and budgetary control for assigned funds and City departments, supports the City with its annual and internal audits, prepares financial reports, statements, audit work papers, and review and analysis of funds and accounting, and other related duties as assigned within the scope of the classification level.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is a deep class in which incumbents may be assigned to any of the three levels in the series, provided that they possess the required education and experience, and successfully demonstrate proficiency which meets the minimum qualifications for the class to which they are to be assigned. The Accountant I and II are distinguished from the next higher level of Senior Accountant in that the latter has responsibility for a higher degree of accounting knowledge, expertise, and ability to independently handle progressively difficult and complex assignments with less supervision.

Senior Accountant is the advanced level in this professional accountant series. In addition to the full range of professional accounting duties and responsibilities, incumbents may act in a lead capacity. The Senior Accountant must be knowledgeable in all areas of the Accounting division, and performs complex research and analysis, resolves difficult and highly technical transactions, and assists with City policy and procedure development. Incumbents may develop and implement complex accounting system modifications usually involving the lead of subordinate professional accounting personnel. This class is distinguished from Supervising Accountant in that the latter has full first-level supervisory responsibility for the Accounting division.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)

• Maintains accounting records in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) applicable to government; reviews accounting documents to ensure accuracy of information and to verify proper authorization and conformance with agreements, contracts, City codes and ordinances, internal controls, and applicable laws and regulations; monitors financial transactions, reconciles,, analyzes and reports financial results; and prepares adjusting journal entries involving a variety of transactions and funds.

• Compiles and prepares financial statements and supporting schedules; reviews statements and performs analytical reviews, and reconciliation of general ledger accounts to subsidiary ledgers and bank statements.

• Participates in the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and supporting schedules; and interacts extensively with internal and external auditors.

• Maintains accounting records and prepares required reports for federal, state, county, and other external funding sources in accordance with reporting requirements.

• Coordinates the administration of special assessment districts, including all regulatory compliance, debt service, and placement of assessments on the County tax roll.

• Maintains fixed asset records; analyzes expenditures for capitalization in accordance with City policy and accounting professional standards; and calculates depreciation expense.

• Interfaces with information technology and others in developing automated accounting procedures.

• Assists in the implementation of new accounting systems, establishing internal controls and procedures; advises on the impact of the general ledger, provides guidance and training to other City departments as well as to Accountants in this series.

• Assists, advises, and communicates with other City departments related to their department financial transactions, applicable process and procedures, internal controls and with special projects.

• Collaborates and participates in Administrative Services projects including city-wide processes and procedures, budget impacts, and other central services projects.

• Monitors accounting standards and principles and recommends modifications and revisions to policies, procedures, and practices as needed for new developments.

• Senior may provide lead direction, training, and work review to a group of Accountants on a project or day-to-day basis; organizes work, sets priorities, and follows up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned work.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

Senior Accountant : Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field including eighteen (18) semester units or equivalent quarter hours in accounting subjects and three (3) years of professional accounting experience. Certified Public Accountant designation and public agency experience is desirable. Current enrollment in last semester or quarter of a Bachelor's degree program described above is acceptable for application to this position. Candidate must show proof of graduation prior to the official hire date in addition to demonstration of experience.

Other Requirements:

• Must possess a valid California driver's license.

• Must be willing to work overtime as needed and during year-end closing.

  Knowledge of :

• Principles, practices and terminology of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) applicable to government, including pronouncements of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB);

• Identification of understanding of the design and implementation of internal controls;

• Principles and practices of integrated computerized financial systems, particularly related to the processing of accounting information;

• Financial statement and footnote preparation;

• Laws, principles and practices related to the investment of public funds;

• Applicable federal, state and municipal laws, rules and regulations governing public agency accounting and finance practices, fiscal controls, and financial reporting, including requirements related to the Single Audit Report;

• City and municipal policies and procedures;

• Computer software applications used in the accounting office environment;

• Quality customer service principles and practices;

• Managing projects and meeting deadlines; and

• Basic principle of employee development and training.

Skill in :

• Verifying the accuracy of financial data and information;

• Ensuring proper authorization and documentation for financial transactions;

• Analyzing, posting, balancing, and reconciling financial information;

• Maintaining financial transactions in an integrated computerized financial system;

• Making accurate mathematical calculations;

• Correlating and using a large volume of written and numerical data;

• Directing and reviewing the work of other accounting personnel in specified work areas;

• Providing technical training and support to city staff involved in an integrated business workflow processes;

• Reviewing and interpreting financial reports, transactions and legal documents;

• Making sound independent judgments within established guidelines;

• Preparing clear, concise and complete financial reports and statements in accordance with accounting standards; and

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Physical/Mental Abilities

• Mobility - Constant sitting and bending, for long periods of time while operating a keyboard; occasional walking, bending of neck, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, and twisting;

• Lifting - Occasional lifting and carrying of 25 pounds or less; occasional carrying of 25 pounds or less;

• Vision - Constant use of overall visual capabilities; frequent need for use of color perception, hand/eye coordination, reading and/or close up work;

• Dexterity - Constant typing; frequent repetitive motion and writing; occasional grasping, pushing, pulling, and reaching;

• Hearing/Talking - Constant hearing and talking of normal speech in person and on the telephone;

• Special Requirements - Occasionally requires weekend, evening work or driving;

• Emotional/Psychological - Constant concentration, decision making and public contact; occasional ability to exercise sound judgment, especially under stressful situations; and working alone;

• Environmental Conditions - Occasional exposure to noise, hazardous materials i.e. dirt, dust, gas, smoke, fumes, and poor ventilation; occasional exposure to outdoor conditions, indoor cold/heat, and working around equipment and machinery; and

• Working Conditions - Primarily performed in an office environment which is typically quiet.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirement of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

Applicants who qualify in terms of relevant work experience and education, that best fit the needs of the City, will be invited to participate in the examination process. The examination process may include a written and/or oral examination weighted 100%. However, the City reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods if deemed necessary. Candidates must receive a minimum passing score of 70%, as determined by the relative performance of all candidates in all portions of the examination. In the event of identical ratings, candidates' names will be arranged in order of application date/time, and, if the same, then arranged alphabetically.

ALL APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED FULLY AND SUBMITTED ON AN OFFICIAL CITY OF STOCKTON APPLICATION FORM. (DO NOT STATE "REFER TO RESUME" ON YOUR APPLICATION OR SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE.) INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTALS WILL BE REJECTED AND CANNOT BE REVISED AFTER SUBMITTAL ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. POSTMARKS, FACSIMILES, AND PHOTOCOPIES OF THE CITY'S EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. RESUMES ARE WELCOMED BUT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ONLY.

The information in this announcement concerning the terms and conditions of employment does not constitute either an express or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change.

Notes:

• After on-line submittal, immediate notification will appear on your screen indicating your application has been received. Please print this notice as proof of filing.

• Notices and correspondence will be sent via email only. No paper notices will be mailed to applicants. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that correspondence is received.

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In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all City of Stockton employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.