Accountant III - Temporary Staffing SBTS
Accountant III - Temporary Staffing SBTS
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Why Join Team SB
Do you have a passion for finance and a commitment to public service
The City of San Bernardino is seeking dedicated professionals to join our Temporary Staffing Program as an Accountant III in the Finance Department!
About the Position:TheCity of San Bernardino is looking for Temporary Staffto support our Finance Department! This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career and gain valuable handson experience in Finance.The Accountant III performs complex financial analyses reconciliations and reporting to ensure the Citys financial health and transparency.
The Ideal Candidate:- Financial Expertise: Possess a strong understanding of governmental accounting principles including fund accounting financial reporting and auditing standards.
- Analytical Skills: Demonstrates the ability analyze financial data prepare reports and recommend process improvements.
- Collaborative & DetailOriented: Works well independently and in a team environment while ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial operations.
SBTS employees are hired for departments requesting and anticipating temporary assistance. SBTS employees are temporary atwill employees and their assignments can be terminated at any time with or without cause. SBTS employment can be at a fulltime or parttime basis and cannot exceed a term of six 6 months.Employees are expected to complete the duration of the assignment. SBTS employees may be required to drive on City business and must meet all vehicle and safety requirements before authorization is given to operate a City or personal vehicle while on City business. SBTS employees must submit and complete all required documents and have a valid drivers license. Assignments requiring a commercial license will have to adhere to the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requirements.What Youll Be Doing Here
Essential Functions: Essential functions as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following representative duties knowledge and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Performs complex and technical accounting duties in the maintenance of records of revenues expenditures and special funds; prepares analysis spreadsheets schedules journal entries and reconciliations to produce accurate financial reports and footnotes.
- Reviews supports and participates in daytoday accounting operations balancing and posting all expenditures and revenues and adjusting journal entries to the general ledger; reconciles bank statements investment fiscal agent and other accounts to the general ledger; reviews and prepares a variety of journal entries for assessment districts and other specialized funds/accounts
- Reconciles all fiscal agent accounts investments and general cash for the City; manages and monitors various funds and provides training and submits yearly reports as requested.
- Generates and assists in preparation of monthly financial reports for City management and departments; conducts expenditure analysis researches variances and discrepancies and prepares correcting journal entries.
- Assists in planning organizing managing supervising and evaluating the work of the Accounting Accounts Payable and Purchasing Sections of the Department as determined by the Director of Administrative Services.
- Prepares creates and drafts fixed asset schedules based on general ledger and purchasing activity; enters data on fixed assets and depreciation schedules in the fixed asset system; generates schedules and reports for use by the Citys outside auditors.
- Collects analyzes graphs and prepares data working papers and reports for use by City management and auditors; researches entries to the general ledger to evaluate their accuracy necessity and adherence to accounting standards and legal or regulatory requirements; develops cost accounting summaries of construction accounts for reimbursable capital projects for submission to state agencies.
- Audits departmental accounting records and conducts specialized studies and analysis; develops findings and recommendations for management consideration; prepares quarterly and annual tax returns for sales and use tax as well as fuel use and unclaimed property filings.
- Assists supports and leads in preparing the annual CAFR; generates reports schedules working papers and other accounting records for the Citys outside independent auditors.
- Reviews develops and recommends accounting control methods to improve existing procedures; ensures conformity with City policies and procedures and professional accounting standards.
- Reviews and approves petty cash vouchers and replenishment of funds.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledgeof:- Principles and practices of general fund and governmental accounting.
- Principles and practices of cost and fixed asset accounting.
- Internal control and audit principles and practices.
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Governmental Accounting Standards Board and Government Finance Officers Association accounting standards and requirements.
- Principles and practices of public agency budgeting.
- Federal state and local laws regulations and court decisions applicable to assigned areas of responsibility.
- Basic principles and practices of public administration including budgeting purchasing contract administration and maintenance of public records.
- Research methods and statistical and financial analysis techniques.
- Principles and practices of computerbased financial and accounting systems.
- Principles and practices of sound business communication.
- Uses and operations of computers and standard business software.
Skill in:- Operating a computer and spreadsheet software and other standard office equipment.
- Analyzing and making sound recommendations on complex financial data and operations.
- Evaluating departmental accounting practices and making sound recommendations for improvement.
- Understanding interpreting explaining and applying City state and federal law codes ordinances and regulations and professional accounting standards regulating City financial accounting reporting and recordkeeping.
- Developing and implementing financial procedures and internal controls.
- Performing complicated mathematical calculations and analysis.
- Maintaining files records and documentation.
- Communicating clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
- Maintaining confidentiality of City documents and records.
- Exercising tact and diplomacy in interpersonal dealings with sensitive situations.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Click hereto view the Accountant III job description.Recruitment Timeline
This recruitment will close on Sunday April 13 2025 or until a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Applications review: Week of Monday April 14 2025
1st Interview: Week of April 28 2025 (TENTATIVE)
2nd Interview: Week of May 5 2025 (TENTATIVE)
** All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the personnel officer**City Benefits:AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (ACA) AND MEDICAL BENEFITS The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a health care reform signed into law in March 2010 meant to make health insurance accessible and affordable to all. ACA was designed to reduce the cost of health insurance coverage. The law includes premium tax credits and costsharing reductions to help lower costs for individuals and families. Under ACA applicable large employers (ALE) must offer minimum essential coverage that is affordable and that provides minimum value to at least 95 of its fulltime employees.
SBTS employees are eligible to enroll into medical coverage through the Citys offered medical plans. Coverage is effective the 1st of the month following the date of assignment. SBTS employees will receive a contribution of $423.10/month toward medical coverage.What You Need to Qualify
Education and Experience:
Associates Degree in Accounting or a closely related field; at least five 5 years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience in municipal agency work including maintenance of the general ledger journal entries accounts payable payroll and fixed assets; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience. A Bachelors Degree is desirable.
Licenses Certifications and Equipment:
A valid State drivers license is required.How to Apply and What to Expect Next
- How to Apply and What to Expect:To be considered for this position please submit a completed job application along with responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Your responses should clearly outline your professional experience and qualifications. Please note: resumes will not be accepted in place of the required application or supplemental materials.
Qualified applicants will be placed on an eligible list. Top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further consideration. All communication regarding your application status and next steps will be sent viaemail onlyplease ensure your contact information is current and check your inbox regularly.
PreEmployment Process:
The selection process may include but is not limited to:- Application Review
- Oral Examination
- Background Investigation (California Department of Justice and FBI)
- Preemployment Medical Examination including drug screening
- Employment and Professional Reference Checks
TheCity of San Bernardinoreserves the right to adjust the selection process as needed to meet administrative or operational requirements.
EVerify Participation:The City of San Bernardino participates in the EVerify program. In compliance with federal law all employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals hired to work in the United States. Accordingly the City will provide information from each new employees Form I9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm authorization to work in the United States. For more information about EVerify please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website atwww.uscis.Disclaimers:The City of San Bernardino is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City follows a nepotism policy which may impact hiring decisions if an applicant has relatives currently employed by the City. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) the City provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Each request is evaluated on a casebycase basis. To request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department directly at. For information regarding employee rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) please refer to the attached PDF:Employee Rights under FMLA (PDF).Please note that smoking is prohibited in all City offices vehicles and designated areas.This bulletin is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract expressed or implied. Its contents may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice.
For questions regarding this recruitment contact Human Resources ator email Lizette Fernandez at
Additional information is available atwww.sbcity.
Employment Type
Temp
