Senior Accountant

The City of Oxnardis currently seeking aSenior Accountantwith professional accounting and strong technical skills to be part of the Finance team.This role offers a unique opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing a public service career offering the chance to develop accounting budgeting and analytical skills within a fullservice municipality.

WHAT YOULL DO:

• Supervises and participates in the posting balancing and reconciliation of the general and subsidiary accounts; reviews various funds and projects to determine if transactions are classified correctly; researches and analyzes transactions to resolve accounting problems; provides analysis of available funds at managements request.
• Participates in the maintenance and analysis of all General Ledger Accounts and other account subsystems such as accounts payable accounts receivable payroll inventory fixed assets revenues and utility billing systems.
• Reviews and approves check requests procurement requirements and journal entries.
• Prepares financial statements for assigned projects or funds; prepares schedules and financial worksheets to assess the financial status of the programs and makes recommendations on corrections.
• Participates in the preparation of financial statements schedules and other statistical and financial reports; prepares work papers financial statements and various reports for federal and state agencies as well as for internal accounting; prepares fund balance projections and reviews with management.
• Participates in central accounting functions such as preparing adjusting entries fiscal year closing adjustments and documents for auditors.
• Monitors and reports on the status of federal grants; reviews and audits grant contracts amendments and other documents to insure grant compliance.
• Recommends or implements changes in accounting systems and procedures; identifies and resolves problems and inconsistencies involved in maintaining accounting controls; prepares recommendations and invests surplus funds.
• Coordinates accounting related activities with other divisions and/or City programs; answers questions and develops procedures for preparing accounting transactions pursuant to GAAP and procedures.
• Performs complex accounting transactions (e.g.; capitalized leases Issuance and Deficience of Bonds etc).
• Prepares analysis and work papers in preparation for audit examination pursuant to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
• Examines reconciles balances and adjusts accounting records; reconciles and prepares complex bank reconciliation for multiple accounts on an all funds basis.
• Explains charges to customers for Cityprovided services as needed.
• Prepares a variety of State Federal and local claims statements and reports from a variety of sources including computerized data accounting records and other source documents.
• Interprets data and generates related statistical and fiscal reports; prepares and submits accounting information for data processing and input data into the computer.
• Monitors and controls revenues expenditures vouchers and the allocation of costs; prepares cash flow projections for managerial use.

(This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.

• Performs advanced professional financial managerial and/or operational analysis work; supervises and oversees paraprofessional and professional staff in assigned area; may assist in training staff and serving as a lead worker.
• Provides programs management in assigned area; provides analytical support and coordination of special projects as assigned.
• Responds to inquiries from internal and external customers; conducts research audits and/or assessments; provides information guidance and materials in support of designated programs; troubleshoots issues and resolves problems; and provides project staff support liaison services and/or general oversight to designated committees external stakeholders or project teams. Monitors and ensures compliance with policy procedures standards and/or regulations.
• Gathers information analyzes and compiles data identifies requirements and trends and presents findings; prepares updates and maintains records reports presentations and databases.
• Participates in the development implementation monitoring and evaluation of assigned division program and/or project budgets and expenditures. Provides procurement recommendations and assists in purchase acquisitions.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Perform professional advanced journeylevel analysis policy support and program/project administration;

Lead project development design coordinate and implement programs;

Manage projects;

Conduct financial analyses

Administer contracts;

Prepare agenda items for City council and other boards and commissions;

Compile and analyze data;

Prepare complex reports;

Represent the city in professional meetings and/or with other agencies;

Write grant applications; conduct surveys;

Recommend policies and procedures;

Participate in the design of new and revised programs systems procedures and methods of operations;

Coordinate and review transactions;

Plan and coordinate safety programs and emergency plans as assigned;

Perform injury/accident investigations as assigned;

Assist with deterring reasonable accommodations as assigned.

The following are theminimumqualifications necessary for entry into the classification:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors degree in business administration finance accounting or related field

EXPERIENCE:

• Three 3 years of journeylevel professional experience in area of assignment

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• None required

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to speak and understand English to effectively communicate with fellow employees customers and vendors

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs online application.
• Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions if required.
• Upload resume cover letter proof of degree (transcript) or other requested documents.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personnel file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other fulltime parttime and temporary assignments. There is currently one 1 fulltime vacancy within the Finance Department.

Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation.

UNION MEMBERSHIP:Positions in this classification are represented by Oxnard MidManagers Association (OMMA).

NOTE:For most positions the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and webbased enabled tools therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with ongoing work.

Regular and reliable attendance effective communication skills and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

Employees are required to participate in the Citys direct deposit plan and are paid on a biweekly basis.

This position requires a 12 month probationary period.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100 all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.

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

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individuals/people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT: On the first day of employment new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 as amended. The City participates in EVerify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information confirms that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If EVerify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you including terminating your employment. Employers can only use EVerify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I9. For more information on EVerify please contact DHS.dhs/everify

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment please contactAnnette Adams at or.