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Accountant II/Senior

Salary

$84,708.00 - $114,228.00 Annually

Location

West Sacramento, CA

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Job Number

2025-00055

Department

FINANCE

Division

FINANCE/FISCAL RECORDS

Opening Date

05/09/2025

Closing Date

6/2/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit

SPECPROF

Max Number of Applicants

100

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Preference given to those candidates who possess a CPA license and have at least four (4) years of governmental accounting experience for a municipal finance department.

An official City of West Sacramento application form must be filled out, in its entirety. It is the applicant's responsibility to explain their qualifications fully and clearly. In addition, applicants must submit a resume and complete the required supplemental questionnaire. Incomplete information on the application, resume and/or supplemental questionnaire may be cause for disqualification. Application packages will be reviewed and screened for qualifications. Additional screening criteria will be developed based on the supplemental questionnaire. The top candidates will be referred to the Department for further consideration.

DEFINITION: The Accountant II performs professional accounting work including the examination, maintenance, verification, analysis, and reconciliation of financial records; assists in developing and installing accounting systems; and prepares accounting and auditing reports. The Senior Accountant performs professional accounting work including the examination, maintenance, verification, analysis, and reconciliation of financial records; assists in developing and installing accounting systems; and prepares accounting and auditing reports.

Upon recommendation of the Assistant City Manager-Administrative Services and approval by the City Manager, an Accountant II may advance to the Senior Accountant following attainment of the minimum qualifications for the position and after he/she has demonstrated the abilities and competencies necessary to perform the full range of Senior Accountant duties.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives general direction from the Assistant City Manager-Administrative Services or his/her designee. May exercise technical and/or direct supervision over other accounting and clerical staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: The Accountant II is considered the journey-level position exercising more independence of direction and judgment and a thorough knowledge of governmental accounting procedures. This classification is distinguished from the Senior Accountant in that the latter is responsible for the more complex and difficult duties within the department and exercises supervisory responsibilities.

The Senior Accountant is the advanced journey level position of the Accountant series. This class differs from the Accountant classification by the independent performance of assignments requiring an in-depth knowledge of governmental accounting and familiarity with the City's financial software and accounting practices.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Illustrative Only): Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

+ Reviews accounting documents to ensure accuracy of information and calculations and makes correcting entries, and examines supporting documentation to establish proper authorization and conformance with agreements, contracts, and state and federal regulations.

+ Prepares and maintains control and prepares trial balances and financial reports.

+ Prepares journal entries and periodic reconciliations of general ledger, journal, subsidiary accounts and bank statements.

+ Compiles and prepares financial statements, general and subsidiary ledgers and supporting schedules.

+ Maintains expenditure and budgetary control accounts.

+ Prepares cash transfers and loans between funds.

+ Provides grant accounting and prepares required annual financial reports.

+ Maintains complete accounting record keeping on state, county and other funding sources, including block grants.

+ Sets up and maintains financial records for special assessments.

+ Issues trust account numbers and reconciles and maintains trust account records.

+ Develops, coordinates and implements complex accounting system modifications,

+ Implements GASB pronouncements for the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Statements.

+ Prepares a substantial number of year-end work papers to be used in the annual audits.

+ Performs city-wide internal audits.

+ Coordinates with other department staff to ensure cost accounting and revenue collection functions are consistent with the budget.

+ Reviews and troubleshoots accounting functions and procedures as needed.

+ Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives.

+ Establishes schedules and methods for the performance of clerical and technical financial duties.

+ Implements policies and procedures, as assigned.

+ Serves as a resource for City staff in all departments in resolving financial questions and problems.

+ Manages the financial functions linked to the general ledger, such as the time entry, budget, capital improvement, work orders, etc., as assigned.

+ Serves as back-up to payroll, accounts payable, or accounts receivable.

+ Provides basic fund accounting training to City staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skill. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting or closely related filed.

Experience: Accountant II: Two (2) years of responsible professional accounting experience. Senior Accountant: Four (4) years of responsible governmental accounting experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: If assigned duties require driving, possession of the appropriate valid California driver's license. Possession of a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) Certificate highly desirable.

WORKING CONDITIONS: May be required to attend off-hour meetings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Positions in this classification occasionally lift and carry reports and records that typically weigh less than twenty (20) pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS: Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing department guidelines, policies and procedures.

An applicant who qualifies for veterans’ preference and successfully places on an eligibility list for initial entrance into employment with the city shall be advanced one rank on the final eligibility list. Where there are five (5) or less qualified applicants, no veterans’ preference shall apply and all applicants shall be placed on the certification list forwarded to the departments for hiring consideration. The exercise of veterans’ preference shall be exhausted upon appointment to a regular position from an eligibility list.

An official City of West Sacramento application form must be filled out, in its entirety. It is the applicant's responsibility to explain their qualifications fully and clearly. In addition, applicants must submit a resume and complete the required supplemental questionnaire (if applicable). Incomplete information on the application, resume and/or supplemental questionnaire may be cause for disqualification. Application packages will be reviewed and screened for qualifications. Additional screening criteria will be developed based on the supplemental questionnaire (if applicable).

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By joining our team, you're not just starting a job – you're embarking on a rewarding career path in a supportive and inclusive environment. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. Experience the difference of working for an employer who truly values your contributions and well-being. Discover why the City of West Sacramento is the ideal place to grow your career and enrich your life. Click below to learn more about the benefits waiting for you!

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To be considered for the position, all candidates are to complete and submit the required supplemental questionnaire with their application and resume. Failure to submit the completed supplemental questionnaire and application and resume will disqualify you from further consideration in the selection process used to fill this position. Please attach your typewritten responses to this sheet and submit with your application and resume. Please be concise and limit your responses to no more than one-half (1/2) page per question. The answers to the questions below will be evaluated along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "education" and "work experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization to facilitate the screening process. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing the supplemental questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and/or disorganized presentation will negatively affect your evaluation. Do you understand these directions?

+ Yes

+ No

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Please explain your background and experience preparing external financial reports for a governmental agency according to Government Accounting Standard's Board (GASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Provide specifics as to your contribution and role in preparing a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). (If no experience, type N/A)

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Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Are you a licensed Certified Public Accountant?

+ Yes

+ No

05

How many years of professional accounting experience do you have?

+ 0 to less than 4 years

+ 4 years to less than 6 years

+ 6+ years

06

How many years of accounting/finance experience do you have in a local government setting?

+ 0 to less than 4 years

+ 4 to less than 6 years

+ 6+ years

07

Provide a brief description of your experience level with Excel or other spreadsheet software, i.e. what types of reports, models or analyses have you created and how have they been used?

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Please indicate the number of years of experience that you have in preparing bank reconciliations.

+ 0 to less than 2 years

+ 2 years to less than 4 years

+ 4+ years

09

Please list five audit schedules that you have prepared recently. (If none, type N/A)

10

I certify that all the statements made in this supplemental application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and are made in good faith. I understand that any misrepresentation and/or falsification of my answers may result in my application being ineligible for this recruitment process.

+ Yes

+ No

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Employer

City of West Sacramento

Address

1110 West Capitol Ave 3rd Floor West Sacramento, California, 95691

Phone

(916) 617-4567

Website

http://www.cityofwestsacramento.org

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