Senior Accountant

JOB *This recruitment is open until filled.
Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed on a regular and ongoing basis.
* The City of Oxnard's Finance Department is seeking a Senior Accountant with professional accounting experience and strong technical skills to be part of the team to perform high-level professional accounting duties and provide highly responsible administrative staff assistance.
WHAT YOU'LL DO: Maintain, develop and analyze fiscal statements and recordsPrepare and review financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Accounting StandardsOversee or assist with grant management performs duties as requiredPerform bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations; Work closely with the City’s Municipal Advisors on debt issuance and refunding transactions including drafting Preliminary Official Statements (POS)Maintain the City’s online public facing Interactive Reporting Tool, indirectly supervise, review work product, and train staff membersDISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This classification is distinguished from the Administrative Services Analyst in that it performs advanced professional financial, managerial and/or operational analysis work and/or provides professional program analysis, evaluation and administration.
May lead professional level staff and may serve as a designated subject matter expert.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED / SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to keep the supervisor informed of any unusual or irregular issues that would impact achievement of a deadline, organizational policy or procedure or in consideration of risk management.
Supervises paraprofessional staff and less than two professional staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures.
WORK SCHEDULE: The normal workweek is Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, and alternating Fridays, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
This position may be required to be available to work additional hours as needed to respond to workload needs.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES (This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.
)Performs advanced professional financial, managerial and/or operational analysis work; supervises and oversees paraprofessional and professional staff in assigned area; may assist in training staff and serving as a lead workerProvides programs management in assigned area; provides analytical support and coordination of special projects, as assigned.
Responds to inquiries from internal and external customers; conducts research, audits and/or assessments; provides information, guidance and materials in support of designated programs; troubleshoots issues and resolves problems; and, provides project staff support, liaison services and/or general oversight to designated committees, external stakeholders or project teams.
Monitors and ensures compliance with policy, procedures, standards and/or regulations.
Gathers information, analyzes and compiles data, identifies requirements and trends, and presents findings; prepares, updates and maintains records, reports, presentations, and databases.
Participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of assigned division, program, and/or project budgets and expenditures.
Provides procurement recommendations and assists in purchase acquisitions.
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE: Positions assigned to fiscal analysis may be responsible for: • Providing accounting, budget, financial management and financial reporting/analysis in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);• Researching discrepancies and reconciling funds and accounts;• Preparing financial reports;• Analyzing and forecasting expenses and revenues• Reviewing and approving requisitions• Overseeing daily operations, initiative or projects;• Lead project development, design, coordinate and implement programs;• Preparing cost estimates, forecasts, financial analyses and financial statements;• Preparation of the CAFR, including financial statements and schedules;• Preparing and coordinating annual budget preparation;• Assisting customers with financial and accounting issues;• Recommends policies and procedures;• Serves as second level of approval for expenditures, budget requests and support documentation.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION APPLICATION PROCESS: Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application.
Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.
Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume.
Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
The list of qualified candidates that is established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments as vacancies arise.
The selected candidate must pass a thorough background investigation.
UNION MEMBERSHIP: Positions in this classification are represented by Oxnard Mid Managers Association (OMMA).
Note: For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.
City staff may be required to play an active role in the event of an emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities and working hours.
This position requires a twelve (12) month probationary period.
Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public Employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for people/individuals with disabilities.
If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date.
Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.
LEGAL REQUIREMENT: On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended.
The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.
S.
If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.
Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS.
888-897-7781 dhs.
gov/e-verifyFor questions, please contact: Ashley Costello, ashley.
costello@oxnard.
org, (805) 200-5445NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.