Senior Accountant
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Position Overview
- The City of South Pasadena is looking for an experienced and highly-motivated Senior Accountant!This recruitment is open until filled and may close or be extended at any time without notice.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early.
Selection of candidates will be on a first come first served basis.
As applications are received they will be immediately reviewed.Salary Range:Up to $120074 annually DOE/DOQ**This range will also be subject to a 2% COLA that takes effect on July 1 2025.
DEFINITION
Under general direction of the Accounting Manager-Controller the Senior Accountant performs a variety of responsible professional accounting work for the City including the maintenance compilation and review of various financial records. Assists in developing and installing accounting systems; and prepares accounting and auditing reports.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the advanced journey-level class in the professional accounting series and is distinguished from lower-level professional accounting classes by the level of independence in performing duties and functions of the position and by the performance of the more difficult and complex assignments. Duties & Responsibilities
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES- Perform complex professional accounting and budgetary work involved in establishing analyzing auditing reconciling and maintaining financial records in support of designated programs or an assigned division or department; ensure financial activity of assigned accounts complies with applicable laws codes rules regulations policies and procedures.
- Provide administrative support in the planning development review analysis and implementation of designated budgets and accounts; monitor evaluate and reconcile accounts related to assigned funds and budgets; prepare income and expenditure projections to assist with budget preparation as directed; analyze program and project costs and provide recommendations concerning budgetary allocations as assigned.
- Prepare and audit a variety of financial statistical and budgetary reports statements and records related to income expenditures reconciliations budgets and assigned accounting functions; review and analyze financial statements records and reports to ensure accuracy completeness and compliance with established guidelines procedures in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
- Prepare and process a variety of accounting documents such as debt allocations fixed assets monthly fund balance and cash balance.
- Perform duties in the maintenance and analysis of General Ledger Accounts and other subsystems such as accounts payable accounts receivable payroll inventory and fixed assets.
- Calculate post audit and adjust journal entries; update accounts to reflect revenue and expenditure; audit accounts for errors and make appropriate adjustments; reconcile various fiscal statements to ensure accurate fund accounting; ensure financial statements and cash amounts match organizational records as assigned; initiate account transfers and other transactions as needed.
- Train supervise and evaluate assigned personnel; assign employee duties and review work for accuracy completeness and compliance with established requirements; provide input concerning employee evaluations as requested; interview and select employees.
- Provide consultation to department or division personnel concerning assigned accounting and budgetary activities and related functions; respond to inquiries resolve issues and conflicts and provide detailed and technical information concerning related standards practices laws codes regulations policies and procedures.
- Monitor and assess accounting and budgetary systems techniques and procedures for financial effectiveness and operational efficiency; monitor various grants expenses and grant fund disbursements.
- Provide recommendations concerning the development and implementation of policies procedures techniques and systems to enhance fiscal accuracy operational efficiency financial effectiveness and compliance with established requirements.
- Input a wide variety of financial and statistical data into an assigned computer system; establish and maintain automated records and files; initiate queries manipulate data and generate a variety of computerized reports including month end/year end reconciliations fixed assets and capital project reports; ensure accuracy of input and output data.
- Perform a variety of special accounting projects in support of assigned division department or programs; research compile assemble and analyze a variety of financial statistical and budgetary information; participate in the investigation and resolution of financial issues errors and discrepancies.
- Prepare review and evaluate various financial documents and correspondence as assigned; assist in ensuring mandated reports are completed and submitted to appropriate agency or personnel according to established timelines; assemble materials and provide assistance to outside auditors and in conducting annual audits and reviews of the Citys accounting and financial systems.
- Communicate with personnel governmental agencies and outside organizations to exchange information coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns.
- Assists the City staff in the operation and maintenance of the Citys financial management system.
- Maintain current knowledge of laws codes rules regulations and pending legislature related to assigned accounting functions.
- Operate a variety of office equipment including a calculator computer and assigned financial software.
- Participate in a variety of other assigned activities such as processing claims verifying and auditing invoices evaluating contracts and verifying collected monies.
- Attend and participate in various meetings committees and in-services as assigned.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting Finance Business Administration Public Administration or closely related field.
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional level accounting experience including one (1) year of supervisory experience. Governmental accounting experience is -preferred.
Note: An equivalent combination of experience education and/or training may substitute for the listed minimum requirements. Possession of an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certificate and/or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) is highly desirable.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES- Methods procedures and terminology used in professional accounting work including accounts payable and receivable payroll and expenditure and revenue.
- General principles and practices of governmental accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and professional accounting standards.
- Analysis of complex financial statements and reports including financial and statistical record-keeping techniques.
- Principles of grant preparation and monitoring.
- Technical preparation of financial statements and comprehensive accounting reports.
- Principles of training and supervision.
- Preparation review and control of assigned accounts.
- Budgeting practices regarding monitoring and control.
- Payroll methods procedures and terminology.
- Financial analysis and projection techniques.
- Research and statistical evaluation techniques.
- Applicable laws codes regulations policies and procedures.
- Operation of a computer and assigned accounting software.
- Oral and written communication skills in addition to interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy.
- Perform professional accounting and budgetary work involved in establishing analyzing auditing reconciling and maintaining financial records.
- Provide administrative support in the review analysis and development of designated budgets and accounts.
- Prepare and audit a variety of financial statistical and budgetary reports statements and records.
- Compare numbers and detect errors efficiently.
- Prepare and analyze comprehensive accounting reports.
- Reconcile balance and audit assigned accounts and budgets.
- Provide consultations concerning assigned accounting and budgetary activities and related functions.
- Reconcile various fiscal statements to ensure accurate fund accounting as assigned.
- Train and supervise assigned personnel.
- Interpret apply and explain City rules regulations policies procedures and related documents.
- Utilize governmental accounting procedures.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Maintain accurate financial and statistical records.
- Analyze financial data and prepare reports forecasts and recommendations.
- Meet schedules and timelines.
- Operate standard office equipment including a computer and assigned accounting software.
- Determine appropriate course of action within clearly defined guidelines.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND 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.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
FLSA Status: Non-ExemptAdditional Information
SELECTION PROCEDURE
This recruitment is open and continuous and applications will be accepted until the role is filled.The City reserves the right to extend the closing date or close this recruitment without notice. Individuals determined to be qualified and best aligned to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered please submit an online application including a cover letter resume and proof of education (if qualifying with a degree) in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents may be considered incomplete and may not be considered.Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience and level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to undergo a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements including submission of all required attachments will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Human Resources at .
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of South Pasadena is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of South Pasadena is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments management staff and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. If a special accommodation is desired or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format please email the HR division at
FAIR CHANCE ACTThe City of South Pasadena is committed to providing fair opportunities to all applicants including those with a criminal history. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act we will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of South Pasadena has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction provide evidence to mitigate concerns or challenge the accuracy of the background report. For more information about the Fair Chance Act please visit THE CITY
The City of South Pasadena (population 26047) is a charming community located only eight miles from downtown Los Angeles on the west side of the San Gabriel Valley. South Pasadena is known for its beautiful tree-lined streets stunning homes unique small businesses top-quality schools and a strong commitment to community. South Pasadena is also a full-service city with its own fire police and water departments.
Occupying 3.44 square miles of flatlands and hillsides South Pasadenas unique character makes it one of Californias most desirable locations. The City has a rich history of intact late 19th and early 20th Century neighborhoods and residences giving it a strong claim as one of the oldest and most historic sites in the San Gabriel Valley. One of the first suburbs of Los Angeles South Pasadena maintains small-town quality with charming residential streetscapes and a historic commercial core making it one of Hollywoods favorite suburban filming locations featured in numerous television and big screen productions.
South Pasadena is frequently recognized as a family and environmentally friendly community. The City enjoys quiet attractive walkable neighborhoods and a low crime rate. There are numerous active community organizations in South Pasadena including the Oneonta Club WISPPA South Pasadena Arts Council AYSO Little League Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Womens Club Chamber of Commerce South Pasadena Preservation Foundation Holy Family Church St. James Church South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association South Pasadena Chinese-American Club Vecinos and many others. Boasting over 100 acres of parks and playgrounds and more than 21000 trees the Citys picturesque environment invites residents and visitors to enjoy numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation. South Pasadena offers an 18 hole Par-3 golf course tennis racquet and pickleball facilities horse stables and a dog park all in its picturesque Arroyo Seco area. Small proud and independent the City of South Pasadena has preserved its status as a unique community for over a hundred years.
NOTE: The provisions in this job flyer do not constitute an expressed or implied contract; and any provisions contained in this flyer may be modified or revoked without notice.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
