Account Clerk III

• Administering the business license tax program and monitoring and enforcing collections of other revenue sources
• Managing the Citys cash and investments to ensure cash requirements are met and return on invested funds is aligned with the Citys investments policy
• Managing the Citys debt portfolio to ensure adequate funds are available to make principal interest and other debt-related payments in a timely manner as well as ensuring all continuing disclosure requirements

• Is technologically savvy and possesses intermediate or better Excel skills
• Is proactive and is an intrinsically motivated self-starter with a strong desire to learn and grow
• Possesses strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Has strong verbal and written communication skills
• Enjoys working in a positive team environment and can show ownership and accountability
• Has excellent customer service skills and follow through
• Has the ability to maintain successful collaborative and constructive working relationships with office staff and staff from other departments
• Embraces and personifies the CitysMission Visionand Values.

• Participation in CalPERS pension tiered based on date of hire
• A variety of health care plans or a cash-in-lieu benefit of $200 monthly if waiving coverage
• City-paid dental insurance; employee-paid vision insurance
• Vacation accruals starting at 10 days per year 12 days sick leave per year and 11 paid holidays per year
• Generous tuition reimbursement program
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare dependent care and commuting costs
• Life and disability insurance
• A wellness program that offers fitness classes annual health expos health and nutrition education as well as a variety of mental health resources

1. Submit a completed City of Concord application and the required supplemental question responses online at applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated and those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications will be invited to test.
2. Candidates who successfully pass the exam will beplaced on the eligible list and referred to the department for further consideration.
   
   

Credit and Conviction Histories
If you receive a conditional job offer you will be subject to a credit check and fingerprint check. Your credit history will be used to further determine suitability in performing specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a history of late payments collections or bankruptcy exists you will be provided an opportunity to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances.Having a negative credit history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City of Concord.

Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City of Concord.

• It is important to carefully read the complete job bulletin before submitting your application so you are aware of all requirements of both the position and the process.
• When preparing your application consider reviewing the job announcement and classification specification so that you may emphasize work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying.
• Job duties should be an accurate reflection of the work you completed. Copying and pasting from your job description is not recommended as there may be duties listed that you did not perform.
• Answer all required supplemental questions completely and honestly. The information you put in the supplemental questionnaire must also be verified in your work history so if you say you have certain experience in the questionnaire make sure we can see it listed in your job history as well so we know where you performed those functions and for how long.

1. Prepares justifications and makes recommendations for the adjustment of journals or transfer of entries to make revenue or expenditure corrections.
2. Searches records and provides factual data from information on file; assists in resolving discrepancies.
3. Researches and solves a variety of problems related to assigned activity. Provides information and assistance to other City personnel and the general public regarding applicable departmental policies rules and procedures. Interprets financial policy providing recommendations and works with management level positions in solving financial problems of varied complexity. Interprets computer reports related to assigned activities.
4. Posts computes compare and file a variety of financial accounting payroll and statistical information.
5. Provides external and internal customer service in accordance with City and departmental policies.
6. Compiles and prepares expenditure and revenue reports.
7. Provides relief and backup assistance as necessary within the department.
8. When assigned to the Treasury and Revenue section duties will include: Obtains current interest rates from banks; compiles necessary information for determining funds available for investment purposes; records investment transactions; balances bank accounts and assessment books; prepares deposit slips and bank deposits. Receives issues receipts and verifies monies paid to the City including sewer fees tax and interest revenues permits and Pavilion golf course swimming and recreation fees; records and balances receipts computes balances and delinquencies; coordinates with HR and payroll on retiree medical billings; updates medical invoices to reflect current premiums and co-payments; processes City claims for property damage public nuisance citations abatements multi-family fees and encroachment permits. Prepares supporting documentation and processes small claims actions; processes rent billings and maintain records for City owned properties; balances daily cash; maintains revolving fund and issues checks against it; prepares bank deposits. Backs-up the Treasury Technician position. May initiate outgoing wires positive pay payroll transfers and payroll auto-deposit. Develops and maintains an aged business licenses receivable listing including processing of business licenses and renewals generation and mailing of monthly late notices and legal collection procedures.
9. Promotes the Citys Mission to make Concord a city of the highest quality by providing responsive cost-effective and innovative government services; understands and subscribes to the Vision and Values Statement adopted by the City.

Knowledge and Abilities

Working knowledge of modern financial record-keeping procedures methods and terminology pertinent to municipal accounting office functions; preferably including full-charge bookkeeping; general clerical filing indexing and cross-referencing methods and procedures.

Ability to interpret and explain policies and procedures pertaining to the work including computerized reports; to use expenditure and revenue code procedures; to understand and reconcile payroll records; to balance and reconcile accounts; to perform machine calculations with speed and accuracy; to do complex clerical work; to carry out oral and written instructions; and to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those encountered in the course of work.

Education/Experience

Education: Completion of the twelfth grade or the equivalent preferably supplemented by accounting courses.