Accountant I/II
Accountant I/II
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$ 71067 - 98983
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26-05-2025
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Job Description
- Come Join Our Team!
THE CITY OF NOVATO IS RECRUITING
FORACCOUNTANT I/IIApplication Deadline: 11:59 p.m. Sunday June 8 2025*Offer of Accountant I or Accountant II will be based on the successful candidates training and experience*The City of Novato is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented accounting professional to join our Finance team as an Accountant I/II. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in municipal finance while contributing to the financial integrity and transparency of our organization.
We are looking for a proactive and analytical individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to accuracy and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in governmental accounting with the ability to prepare and analyze financial records assist with audits and support a wide range of accounting functions such as general ledger maintenance financial reporting and budget support. The Accountant II level offers the opportunity to take on more complex responsibilities such as internal audits debt service coordination and investment tracking.
At the City of Novato we pride ourselves on professionalism innovation and teamwork. If you are eager to apply your accounting skills in a meaningful public service role and grow with a supportive and dynamic team we encourage you to apply!
Additional Benefits
- Flexible work hours with potential for scheduled telecommute days
- 9/80 work schedule every other Friday off
- City monthly contribution up to $2893.54 toward health premium
- Accrue vacation at a rate of 80 hours per year to start
- Provided with 40 hours of sick leave upon hire
- 14 paid holidays per year
- 108 hours of Administrative Leave per year
- Free parking on site
- Office is within walking distance of terrific restaurants shopping and the downtown SMART station
THE CITY OF NOVATO
Novato residents enjoy a thriving and family-oriented community with abundant educational recreational retail and business opportunities. Residents are actively involved in important local quality of life decisions and the future direction of their City. The City Council encourages a high level of interaction between its citizenry and city government so that important issues are collaboratively explored and ideas are shared to develop the best possible outcomes. With a population of nearly 56000 the community continues to foster a small-town atmosphere due to its low population density large open space areas and parks vibrant downtown and inclusive community. With an abundance of natural beauty a rich history comfortable neighborhoods a diversified economy a promising life sciences industry and passage of Measure M the City is well-positioned to continue to thrive into the 21st century!
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Accountant I:Under general supervision performs a variety of professional accounting work of moderate complexity related to the preparation and maintenance of municipal accounting records and procedures; examines analyzes and verifies financial data and records; assists other professional or management staff by performing tasks that require an understanding of the principles of accounting; and performs related accounting and financial work as required. An AccountantI is expected to exercise good judgment and to apply generally accepted accounting principles. With progressive experience greater independence of action will be exercised.Accountant II:Under general supervision performs the full range of complex professional accounting work related to the preparation and maintenance of municipal accounting records and procedures; examines analyzes and verifies financial data and records; and prepares statistical and financial reports and performs related accounting and financial work as required. Successful performance requires a thorough knowledge of governmental accounting principles practices and procedures. An Accountant II is expected to work independently exercise sound judgment and apply generally accepted accounting principles to ensure the accuracy and integrity of records for specific aspects of the Citys finances.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSAccountant IThis is the entry level position in the professional accounting class series. An Accountant I performs a variety of professional accounting work of moderate complexity in the areas of accounting and auditing of financial transactions; examines analyzes maintains reconciles and verifies complex financial records prepares mandated federal and state financial reports and assists other professional or management staff by performing tasks that require an understanding of the principles of accounting. An AccountantI is expected to exercise good judgment and to apply generally accepted accounting principles. With progressive experience greater independence of action will be exercised.SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDReceives general direction and supervision from the Finance Director or higher-level Accounting Department staff.Accountant IIThis is the fully qualified journey-level position in the professional accounting class series. An Accountant II performs a variety of professional accounting work in the areas of accounting and auditing of financial transactions; examines analyzes maintains reconciles and verifies complex financial records prepares mandated federal and state financial reports. Work in this class is distinguished from that of Accountant I by the greater complexity of assignments received and by the greater independence with which to perform the work. Work may include providing guidance and direction to subordinates when assigned. An Accountant II is expected to work independently exercise good judgment and apply considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental budgeting accounting and auditing.SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDReceives general direction and supervision from the Finance Director or higher-level Accounting Department staff. The Accountant II may provide technical guidance to lower level accounting staff. Example of Duties
- Depending on assignment essential duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Essential Functions
Accountant I:- Perform professional level financial accounting duties including general accounting cashiering accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
- Prepares journal entries and maintains the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers of various funds.
- Identifies and locates accounting data by researching accounts and related source documents and prepares summaries of account transactions balances and supporting documents.
- Maintains and reconciles revenue and expenditure accounts and data processing reports.
- Verifies accuracy of expenditure corrections and transfers.
- Prepares financial statements including schedules for balance sheets investments cash balances and fund balances.
- Assists in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Finance Report (ACFR) or review of the report if prepared by the auditors.
- Monitors revenue received for grants and specially funded projects.
- Prepares periodic and special financial reports for other government agencies.
- Assists in conducting internal audits by examining analyzing and verifying financial records.
- Assists in the performance of the year-end review of accounts preparation of adjusting and closing entries and preparation of year-end financial statements including estimates and analysis of departmental expenditures to develop cost data for budgeting.
- Assists outside auditors by locating records and explaining City policies and procedures.
- May participate in the investment of City funds.
- Performs other accounting and financial duties as assigned.
Additional Duties:- Assist with Successor Agency activities including reporting and reconciliation.
- May assist with bargaining cost analysis and mandated reporting.
Essential Functions
Accountant II:
In addition to the above essential functions required for Accountant I the following are essential functions for Accountant II:- Prepares preliminary data for inclusion in journal entries; performs year-end review of accounts; prepares adjusting and closing entries and prepares year-end financial statements.
- Analyzes and reconciles revenue and expenditure accounts.
- Processes transfers of expenditures and appropriations.
- Prepares analyzes and verifies statements of financial condition including schedules of balance sheets investments cash balances fund balances revenue expenditure and statistical reports.
- Makes estimates of and analyzes actual departmental expenditures in developing cost data for budgeting.
- Coordinates updates and maintains the Citys long-term debt payment schedules and ensures debt service payments to the fiscal agents(s) or lessor(s) are made on a timely basis.
- Participates in the investment of City funds; may maintain cash flow records of investments.
- Performs internal auditing of departmental revenue collections petty cash funds franchises transient occupancy taxes and business license taxes.
- Performs other accounting and financial duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
- Accountant I
Knowledge of:- Generally accepted accounting theory principles and practices and their application to a wide variety of accounting transactions.
- Principles practices and terminology of governmental accounting budgeting and auditing.
- Principles of financial administration including budgeting and reporting.
- Principles and practices of cost accounting in a public agency.
- Current computer systems and application programs such as Microsoft Office Suite; automated financial management systems spreadsheets and financial transaction processing and report preparation.
- Applicable laws codes and regulations affecting municipal finance administration.
- Principles of financial auditing and reconciliation.
- Financial and statistical research and analysis techniques.
- Effective time management principles and practices.
- Standard office practices and procedures including the use of standard office equipment.
- English grammar vocabulary syntax spelling and punctuation at a level sufficient to perform the duties of the position and communicate and write in a clear concise and understandable manner for staff and the public.
- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public vendors contractors and City staff.
Ability to:- Analyze review interpret and reconcile financial data reports and transactions.
- Verify the accuracy of financial transactions and reports.
- Ensure proper authorization and documentation for disbursements and transactions.
- Learn and work with modern integrated financial systems (Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems).
- Analyze accounting and financial data generated by computer-based finance systems.
- Prepare clear concise and accurate financial and accounting reports and records.
- Learn understand interpret and apply complex guidelines and procedures.
- Effectively apply accounting techniques in a variety of situations.
- Learn and effectively apply City policies procedures and practices.
- Carry out oral and written instructions.
- Use sound independent judgment within policy and procedural guidelines.
- Organize and prioritize own work and meet critical deadlines and operational needs.
- Make mathematical and statistical calculations rapidly and accurately.
- Maintain accurate records and files.
- Explain technical data to non-technical user staff.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Use tact initiative prudence and sound judgment in politically sensitive situations.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEAny combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:Accountant IEducation: Possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting finance or a closely related field.Experience:A minimum of one (1) year of experience performing professional technical or clerical level accounting work. Experience working in a municipal environment is highly desirable.Accountant II:In addition to the above knowledge and ability qualifications required for Accountant I the following are knowledge and ability qualifications for Accountant II:Knowledge of:- Thorough knowledge of the principles practices theory and terminology of governmental accounting budgeting and auditing.
- Cost accounting principles and systems and internal controls.
- Advanced knowledge of accounting systems as they relate to data processing operations.
- Principles of payroll processing management and reporting.
Ability to:- Perform a wide variety of complex professional accounting work.
- Assist in developing modifying recommending and implementing financial record keeping and reporting systems.
- Interpret and apply complex legal and procedural regulations and guidelines pertinent to governmental accounting auditing and fiscal operations.
- Perform work with considerable independence and make sound judgments within established guidelines.
- Analyze and evaluate accounting auditing and fiscal data and develop logical conclusions.
- Analyze and prepare budget projections.
- Train and provide technical guidance to less experienced accounting staff.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEAny combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:Accountant IIEducation: Possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting finance or a closely related field.Experience:A minimum of two (2) years of experience performing professional level accounting work preferably in a public agency. Experience working in a municipal environment is highly desirable. Additional Information
- Working Conditions and Environmental Conditions:Work in a typical office environment utilizing computers. Duties require positions to on a continuous basis sit at a desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.SELECTION PROCESSIt is important to complete all required application materials including the supplemental questionnaire and any required additional documents. All applications will be screened for completeness and possession of minimum qualifications. Qualified applications will be reviewed in detail to identify the most qualified candidates to continue in the selection process which may consist solely of an application screening or may include a written examination skills assessment oral appraisal interview assessment center or other activity selected by the Human Resources Department and the hiring department. As a result of the selection process an eligibility list of qualified candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies as long as the eligibility list remains active. Candidates who score the highest in the selection process will be required to pass a reference and background exam prior to receiving a conditional job offer. Candidates receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen examination prior to receiving a final job offer.APPLICATION PROCEDUREOnly Online Applications will be accepted. To be considered for this exciting opportunity candidates must complete an online application and the required supplemental questionnaire. The supplemental questionnaire is part of the application; please provide sufficient detail to enable your answers to be rated.APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. Sunday June 8 2025Accommodation:Applicants who may require special assistance in any step of the selection process should advise Human Resources by emailing upon submittal of application.
The City of Novato is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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