Senior Accountant
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Job Description
DESCRIPTION
The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is currently recruiting to fill one (1) vacancy for the position of Senior Accountant. This position will provide support to the General Accounting section within our Finance Department. This recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy in General Accounting and establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.
DEFINITIONUnder general direction performs the more complex and responsible professional accounting work including auditing analyzing and verifying financial records preparing financial and statistical reports providing information to Authority staff regarding accounting practices and procedures and reconciling general ledger accounts; prepares year-end audit reports and schedules; provides responsible support to the Accounting Manager in areas of expertise; and performs related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Accounting Manager. Exercises direct or general supervision over assigned professional and technical staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the advanced-level classification in the professional Accountant series. Incumbents work under general direction and exercise a high level of discretion and independent judgment in performing the full range of complex accounting and financial record-keeping functions. Incumbents also oversee direct and review the work of professional and technical accounting staff. This class is distinguished from the Accounting Manager by the latters responsibility for overseeing and directing the full scope of functions and activities of the Accounting section of the Finance division.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB 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.
To view the full list of Essential Functions please use the link below:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed in the class specification.
EDUCATION(position requirements at entry):
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance Business Public Administration or a related field
EXPERIENCE(position requirements at entry):
- Four (4) years of professional governmental accounting experience
Examples of government experience includes cities counties public education institutions special districts/authorities Tribal state and federal government.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS(position requirements at entry):
- Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at time of appointment.
This classification is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program which periodically provides Risk Management with the incumbents Driver License records and status.
HIGHLY DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certification
- Strong leadership skills
- Excellent Communication abilities
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
To review the required knowledge and skills of this position please use the link below:
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
- Last Day to Apply: Monday September 1 2025 at 11:59 PM
- Oral Interview: Week of September 22 2025
- Selection Interview: Week of 29 2025
- Start Date: TBD
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment including a computer and to operate a motor vehicle to visit various Authority and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Standing in and walking between work areas is frequently required. Finger dexterity is needed to access enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification frequently bend stoop kneel and reach to perform assigned duties as well as push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift carry push and pull materials and objects up to 20 pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
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 departmental policies and procedures.
PRE-HIRE REQUIREMENTS
Before an employee is hired they must successfully complete pre-employment requirements including but not limited to: fingerprinting and background check reference check DMV check licensure/certification check Oath of allegiance to the United States of America and the State of California and proof of eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical exam including a drug screen through the OCFAs designated physician.An applicant must submit during the application filing period an online application and attach any supplemental information as required in the job announcement which may include submitting responses to a supplemental questionnaire. Online resumes and other unsolicited materials may be attached but will not be considered in lieu of the required online application unless otherwise specified in the job announcement. The OCFA reserves the right to limit the number of online applications when necessary. Applicants are responsible for maintaining/updating their contact information through the online application system.
SELECTION PROCEDURES
INITIAL SELECTION REVIEW
Human Resources reviews all initial application materials to identify qualified applicants. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to the first phase of the recruitment process. The OCFA reserves the right to refer only the better qualified applicants if the number of applicants is high. If the number of applicants is high the review process may include a secondary screening(by a panel of job knowledge experts) of the applications and/or supplemental questionnaires in which the better qualified applicants are referred to the next phase of the recruitment process. Because recruitment processes vary applicants are advised to thoroughly review the job announcement before submitting their online application materials.
TESTING
Testing for this position may include but is not limited to the following: written exam practical exam panel interview physical ability test assessment center oral presentation project assignment etc. If a revision is made to a testing component during a recruitment process the assigned recruiter will notify by email all affected applicants.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATIONIn accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act persons with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations for the purposes of employment testing should contact Ivonne Spagon Human Resources Analyst II at orat least 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process.
RECRUITMENT/SELECTION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS
All recruitment/selection process and requirements will be held in accordance with the OCFAs Selection Rules which are available for inspection upon request.
ELIGIBLE LIST
The duration of the Eligible List for this recruitment is one year unless abolished by the Human Resources Director prior to the expiration.
WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESS
If an applicant chooses to withdraw from this recruitment process they are required to submit an email notification to Ivonne Spagon Human Resources Analyst II at requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicants current phone number.
QUESTIONS
All questions regarding this recruitment should be directed to Ivonne Spagon Human Resources Analyst II at or .
NOTE
The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Orange County Fire Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
