Under direction, to perform advanced governmental and proprietary fund accounting; to prepare financial and budgetary analysis and forecasts; to supervise clerical employees; and to do related work as required.

Performs advanced governmental and proprietary fund accounting work; prepares and assists in preparation of various periodic, and fiscal year end statements, reconciliation’s, and financial reports such as the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR); uses advanced computerized accounting systems; prepares financial and budgetary forecasts; uses automated spreadsheets and word processing programs; researches various problems and/or related financial issues and reports and/or implements solutions for such problems or issues; responds to, and coordinates audits for various outside agencies; supervises, trains, and evaluates the work of assigned clerical personnel; performs various internal audits on City and related agency departments in various locations; reports audit findings.

Employment Standards:

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of governmental and proprietary fund accounting. 

Skill in the use of computerized accounting systems; the use of automated spreadsheet and word processing programs. 

Ability to maintain and improve advanced automated accounting systems and procedures; effectively supervise, train and evaluate clerical employees; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees and the public.

Education/Training: Completion of 18 semester units in accounting from an accredited college and a minimum of two years experience in governmental accounting or auditing. NOTE: A bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration may substitute for one year of required experience.

Salary: $77,939.42 - $107,440.58 Annually