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Location : Manteca, CA
Job Type: Full- Time
Job Number: 24-051
Department: FINANCE
Division: Finance
Opening Date: 02/29/2024
Closing Date: 4/12/2024 12:00 PM Pacific
Description
*** JOB POSTING HAS BEEN EXTENDED DUE TO SALARY REVIEW ***
BASIC FUNCTION:Under the direction of the Deputy Finance Director, plan, organize, direct and supervise professional accounting within the Finance Department; to coordinate section activities with other divisions or departments; and to perform a variety of professional and technical tasks relative to the maintenance of accounting records and the preparation of financial reports.
Exercise direct supervision over assigned supervisory, professional, technical and administrative support personnel.
****This recruitment may close prior to the advertised date, once we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications. Interested candidates should apply as soon as possible. ***
Example of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Plan, prioritize, and participate in a full range of municipal accounting operations including utility billing, accounts payable and receivable, grant accounting and financial statement preparation.
Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the Finance staff; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
Recommend the appointment of personnel; provide or coordinate staff training, conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures as required; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the department.
Review the preparation and maintenance of journals, ledgers and supporting financial records; reconcile the City's general ledger to subsidiary accounts.
Serve as the main point of contact for the outside independent auditor; provide detail information to and respond to audit questions, including analytical review and internal control review.
Develop and implement divisional goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
Confer with other City departments regarding accounting related issues; implement internal controls to ensure governmental policy and regulations are met.
Research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence.
Oversee the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, various State Financial Transaction Reports and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards.
Develop, train and implement accounting, finance and data processing systems and procedures.
Supervise the preparation of grants, accounting reports and related work.
Review, develop and modify accounting methods to improve existing procedures; identify and implement new opportunities for automated accounting systems; ensure conformity to sound accounting practices and City policies and procedures.
Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
Manages the City's banking relationship and services.
Serve as liaison to City departments regarding complex financial, accounting, and grant related issues.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned
Typical Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Generally accepted accounting and auditing principles, practices, and procedures.
Principles and practices of supervision, including selection, training, evaluation and discipline.
Pertinent local, State and Federal rules, regulations and laws.
Internal controls, including their purpose and limitations.
Methods and techniques involved in conducting analytical studies and research of administrative practices and procedures.
Modern office procedures, methods, computer equipment and related software
ABILITY TO:
Plan, organize and direct accounting, purchasing, inventory and other department related operations and activities.
Analyze and interpret financial and accounting records.
Design, implement, interpret and monitor department policies and procedures.
Prepare and interpret complex financial reports and analyses.
Provide fiscal interpretation of data to management.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Research complaints, problems and prepare responses for management, including correspondence.
Oversee and assist auditors with the Annual Comprehensive l Financial Report.
Interpret and explain the City's purchasing and inventory control systems.
Train and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Supplemental Information
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Four years of increasingly responsible experience in professional accounting; including two years of direct supervision over assigned personnel. Experience in municipal accounting is desirable.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration, economics, finance or a related field.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise. Position requires occasional overtime or weekend work and the ability to travel on occasion.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing statistical reports and data using a computer keyboard. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The need to lift, drag and push files, paper and documents weighing up to 25 pounds is also required.
RETIREMENT PLAN:This position covered under the California Public Employees' Retirement System. The following plans are applicable: 2.7@ 55 (existing City of Manteca employee hired full time prior to June 1, 2012), 2% @ 60 for legacy employees, and 2 @ 62 for employees who meet the CalPERS PEPRA definition. If employee is an existing or classic member of CalPERS, that employee will contribute 8% of the employee share of their retirement benefit and an additional 5.75% of the employer share for a total of 13.75%, as permitted by Government Code Section 20516. Legacy (tier 2) employees will contribute 7% of the employee share of their retirement benefit and an additional 5.75% of the employer share for a total of 12.75%. New PEPRA members of CalPERS will pay 50% of the normal cost of their retirement plan as determined annually by CalPERS and an additional 5.75% toward the employer cost of pension benefits.
City employees do not pay into Social Security.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE: 96 hours per fiscal year. Payment for up to 45 hours of Administrative leave can be made upon request once per fiscal year.
STIPEND: July 1, members will receive a non-PERSable stipend equal to 2% of their base salary. The stipend can be cashed out or placed into a deferred compensation account. This option can occur anytime during the fiscal year. An employee hired after July 1st will receive a prorates stipend in the fiscal year in which they were hired.
HOLIDAYS: 12 paid holidays and 4 Floating Holidays (Floating Holidays prorated the first year of employment, depending upon hire date)
VACATION: 10 days paid vacation for the first 4 years of service; 15 days from 5th through 8th year; 19 days from the 9th through the 14th year; 22 days after the 15th through 20th year, 23 days after the 20th year of service.
SICK LEAVE: Each employee earns one day of sick leave for each month of service with no limit on accumulation.
WELLNESS LEAVE: Employees will receive 83.2 hours of wellness leave each fiscal year to be used during the fiscal year with no rollover. There is a cash out option. Employees hired after July 1 will receive a prorated amount after 6 months of employment.
BENEFITS: Employees receive medical, dental, long-term disability, life, and vision insurance. Dependent coverage for health insurance is available. The cost varies depending upon the plan chosen.
If a Member chooses to decline health insurance coverage, the City will contribute $600
to the Member's deferred compensation account or cash in lieu of deferred compensation
each month.
City paid premiums for dental, vision and life insurance.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS*: 2.5% Bilingual pay, 2.5% Education Incentive for Bachelors or Master's Degree. *(If degree is not required for position)
01
Are you a United States Veteran?
02
Have you previously been employed by the City of Manteca?
03
Please provide specific examples of your professional level work experience in government/municipal accounting.
04
Describe your experience in preparing governmental financial statements including the preparation of the comprehensive financial reports.
05
Describe your experience working with financial auditors, coordinating work processes during audit season, and other compliance and internal control reviews.
06
Please describe how you have built relationships with other departments/organizations.
07
Please describe your level of Excel skill.
08
What can we expect from you if you are selected?
09
What is your highest level of education?
10
Indicate the amount of experience you have in accounting including functional supervision of assigned personnel.
Required Question
Location : Manteca, CA
Job Type: Full- Time
Job Number: 24-051
Department: FINANCE
Division: Finance
Opening Date: 02/29/2024
Closing Date: 4/12/2024 12:00 PM Pacific
Description
*** JOB POSTING HAS BEEN EXTENDED DUE TO SALARY REVIEW ***
BASIC FUNCTION:Under the direction of the Deputy Finance Director, plan, organize, direct and supervise professional accounting within the Finance Department; to coordinate section activities with other divisions or departments; and to perform a variety of professional and technical tasks relative to the maintenance of accounting records and the preparation of financial reports.
Exercise direct supervision over assigned supervisory, professional, technical and administrative support personnel.
****This recruitment may close prior to the advertised date, once we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications. Interested candidates should apply as soon as possible. ***
Example of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Plan, prioritize, and participate in a full range of municipal accounting operations including utility billing, accounts payable and receivable, grant accounting and financial statement preparation.
Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the Finance staff; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
Recommend the appointment of personnel; provide or coordinate staff training, conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures as required; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the department.
Review the preparation and maintenance of journals, ledgers and supporting financial records; reconcile the City's general ledger to subsidiary accounts.
Serve as the main point of contact for the outside independent auditor; provide detail information to and respond to audit questions, including analytical review and internal control review.
Develop and implement divisional goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
Confer with other City departments regarding accounting related issues; implement internal controls to ensure governmental policy and regulations are met.
Research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence.
Oversee the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, various State Financial Transaction Reports and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards.
Develop, train and implement accounting, finance and data processing systems and procedures.
Supervise the preparation of grants, accounting reports and related work.
Review, develop and modify accounting methods to improve existing procedures; identify and implement new opportunities for automated accounting systems; ensure conformity to sound accounting practices and City policies and procedures.
Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
Manages the City's banking relationship and services.
Serve as liaison to City departments regarding complex financial, accounting, and grant related issues.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned
Typical Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Generally accepted accounting and auditing principles, practices, and procedures.
Principles and practices of supervision, including selection, training, evaluation and discipline.
Pertinent local, State and Federal rules, regulations and laws.
Internal controls, including their purpose and limitations.
Methods and techniques involved in conducting analytical studies and research of administrative practices and procedures.
Modern office procedures, methods, computer equipment and related software
ABILITY TO:
Plan, organize and direct accounting, purchasing, inventory and other department related operations and activities.
Analyze and interpret financial and accounting records.
Design, implement, interpret and monitor department policies and procedures.
Prepare and interpret complex financial reports and analyses.
Provide fiscal interpretation of data to management.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Research complaints, problems and prepare responses for management, including correspondence.
Oversee and assist auditors with the Annual Comprehensive l Financial Report.
Interpret and explain the City's purchasing and inventory control systems.
Train and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Supplemental Information
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Four years of increasingly responsible experience in professional accounting; including two years of direct supervision over assigned personnel. Experience in municipal accounting is desirable.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration, economics, finance or a related field.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise. Position requires occasional overtime or weekend work and the ability to travel on occasion.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing statistical reports and data using a computer keyboard. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The need to lift, drag and push files, paper and documents weighing up to 25 pounds is also required.
RETIREMENT PLAN:This position covered under the California Public Employees' Retirement System. The following plans are applicable: 2.7@ 55 (existing City of Manteca employee hired full time prior to June 1, 2012), 2% @ 60 for legacy employees, and 2 @ 62 for employees who meet the CalPERS PEPRA definition. If employee is an existing or classic member of CalPERS, that employee will contribute 8% of the employee share of their retirement benefit and an additional 5.75% of the employer share for a total of 13.75%, as permitted by Government Code Section 20516. Legacy (tier 2) employees will contribute 7% of the employee share of their retirement benefit and an additional 5.75% of the employer share for a total of 12.75%. New PEPRA members of CalPERS will pay 50% of the normal cost of their retirement plan as determined annually by CalPERS and an additional 5.75% toward the employer cost of pension benefits.
City employees do not pay into Social Security.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE: 96 hours per fiscal year. Payment for up to 45 hours of Administrative leave can be made upon request once per fiscal year.
STIPEND: July 1, members will receive a non-PERSable stipend equal to 2% of their base salary. The stipend can be cashed out or placed into a deferred compensation account. This option can occur anytime during the fiscal year. An employee hired after July 1st will receive a prorates stipend in the fiscal year in which they were hired.
HOLIDAYS: 12 paid holidays and 4 Floating Holidays (Floating Holidays prorated the first year of employment, depending upon hire date)
VACATION: 10 days paid vacation for the first 4 years of service; 15 days from 5th through 8th year; 19 days from the 9th through the 14th year; 22 days after the 15th through 20th year, 23 days after the 20th year of service.
SICK LEAVE: Each employee earns one day of sick leave for each month of service with no limit on accumulation.
WELLNESS LEAVE: Employees will receive 83.2 hours of wellness leave each fiscal year to be used during the fiscal year with no rollover. There is a cash out option. Employees hired after July 1 will receive a prorated amount after 6 months of employment.
BENEFITS: Employees receive medical, dental, long-term disability, life, and vision insurance. Dependent coverage for health insurance is available. The cost varies depending upon the plan chosen.
If a Member chooses to decline health insurance coverage, the City will contribute $600
to the Member's deferred compensation account or cash in lieu of deferred compensation
each month.
City paid premiums for dental, vision and life insurance.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS*: 2.5% Bilingual pay, 2.5% Education Incentive for Bachelors or Master's Degree. *(If degree is not required for position)
01
Are you a United States Veteran?
- I am a U.S. Veteran
- I am not a U.S. Veteran
- I decline to state my Veteran status
02
Have you previously been employed by the City of Manteca?
- Yes
- No
03
Please provide specific examples of your professional level work experience in government/municipal accounting.
04
Describe your experience in preparing governmental financial statements including the preparation of the comprehensive financial reports.
05
Describe your experience working with financial auditors, coordinating work processes during audit season, and other compliance and internal control reviews.
06
Please describe how you have built relationships with other departments/organizations.
07
Please describe your level of Excel skill.
08
What can we expect from you if you are selected?
09
What is your highest level of education?
- High School
- AA/AS
- BA/BS
- Masters or above
10
Indicate the amount of experience you have in accounting including functional supervision of assigned personnel.
- Less than 2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3-4 years
- 4-5 years
- 5 + years
Required Question
