ACCOUNTANT (FULL-TIME)

The City of Santa Fe Springs is seeking a highly-motivated individual for the position of Accountant in the Finance Department.

PLEASE NOTE: The recruitment is set to close on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 5:00pm OR 75 applications, whichever occurs first. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.

Employment Type : Full-time position is represented by the City of Santa Fe Springs Management and Confidential Employees Association.

Work Schedule: Accountant is assigned a 4/10 work schedule between the hours 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday.
POSITION PURPOSE:
Under general supervision, participates and assists in the performance of professional accounting work in the recording and reporting of financial transactions; monitors budgets; monitors compliance with state and federal grant requirements; prepares financial statements and reports.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives supervision from the Assistant Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Held in Common:

1. Supports the Mission of the City and its Elected and Appointed Officials.

2. Provides courteous and timely service to the public as the ultimate employer.

3.Works cooperatively with other City employees.

4. Exhibits integrity and displays ethical behavior.

B. Essential Job Specific Duties:

1. Reviews financial reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with budget guidelines and procedures.

2. Collects, analyzes, and monitors financial data.

3. Determines appropriate account sources and posts financial transactions according to established accounting principles, procedures, and methods.

4. May prepare complex journal entries and closes the City's books on a monthly basis.

5. Prepares required reports for county, state, and federal agencies.

C. Other Job Specific Duties

1. Reconciles accounts to back up detail and independent sources.

2. Analyzes records and prepares financial statements.

3. Oversees and participates in general ledger and subsidiary accounts posting, balancing, and reconciling.

4. Assists in preparing the annual budget and specialized grant budget reports; ensures compliance with grant requirements.

5. Verifies, categorizes, posts, and reconciles revenues and expenditures to proper accounts.

6. Prepares vouchers, billings, trial balances, and journal entries.

7. Computes and distributes labor, materials, and overhead costs.

8. Prepares financial and statistical reports for management and the public.

9. Performs related duties as required.

REPRESENTATIVE COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required to satisfactorily perform the jobs essential duties and responsibilities.

Knowledge of:
Theories and practices of accounting and financial reporting.
Generally accepted accounting principles.
Departmental policies and procedures.
Basic mathematical principles as applied to accounting and financial analysis.
Governmental accounting (fund accounting) preferred.
Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Modern office procedures and equipment including computers.
Word processing, spreadsheet, and other related software applications.

Ability to:
Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Assist in budget preparation, monitoring, and control.
Participate in the preparation of a variety of financial statements and reports.
Reconcile accounts.
Examine and verify financial documents.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Work with accuracy and attention to detail.
Operate and use modern office equipment.
Effectively organize and prioritize assigned work.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other people.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
The following requirements generally demonstrate possession of the minimum requisite knowledge and ability necessary to perform the duties of the position. A typical way to obtain these would be:

• Bachelors degree in accounting OR Five (5) years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• One (1) year of full-time accounting experience.

NEPOTISM POLICY:
Relatives may be appointed regardless of the designation of full or part-time classification. Candidates with relatives employed by the City will be excluded from applying for a vacancy if one or more of the following criteria exist: 1) The appointment of a relative would place one in a supervisory capacity directly over the other 2) The appointment would create a situation in which it is conceivable personal gain for one could be obtained by the actions of the other 3) The appointment would create a situation where performance or non-performance of either would have a direct effect upon the performance of the other 4) The appointment would create a situation where the confidentiality of either could be compromised. Candidates with relatives employed by the City will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. "Relative" shall be defined as: mother, father, son, daughter, brother, sister, grandmother, grandfather, grandchild, spouse, domestic partner, step mother, step-father, step-sister, step-brother, stepchild and step grandchild.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants are required to complete and submit a City Application online. Resumes or faxed copies will not be accepted in lieu of the City online application. To apply, click on the "Apply" link located at the top of this page. New users must create an account first.

Click on the link for instructions on how to set up your account and apply for the first time: Online Employment Applications Guide .

METHOD OF SELECTION
Selection may be based upon an application review, a performance examination and evaluation, and a structured interview. Appointment will be contingent upon a criminal record check and physical examination, including a drug screen.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters in performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is primarily performed indoors.
• Noise level is quiet.
• Hazards are minimal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Sit for extended periods of time.
• Stand, walk, and bend.
• Push, pull, and reach overhead and above shoulders.
• Use hands and fingers to operate office equipment.
• See well enough to read documents and operate office equipment.
• Lift and move up to 25 pounds.

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Closing Date/Time: 5/12/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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• City of Santa Fe Springs

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