The City of Fountain Valley is looking for an energetic, self-motivated individual who has a desire to learn, can successfully multi-task, possesses a great attitude, and has a PASSION for customer service. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to significantly contribute to the customer’s positive experience with the City and in furthering the Finance Department’s goal of providing timely and accurate financial information.
CLASS DEFINITION:
This classification is distinguished by the highly responsible and complex accounting and investment work performed withminimum direction. The incumbent works with independence on work projects, in meeting deadlines, and with confidentialand privileged information.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This classification is distinguished by the highly responsible and complex accounting and investment work performed withminimum direction. The incumbent works with independence on work projects, in meeting deadlines, and with confidentialand privileged information.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
The incumbent works under the general direction of the Finance Director/City Treasurer and directly supervises technicaland clerical staff.
JOB OVERVIEW:
- Assist in the development and implementation of the Department’s goals, policies, and priorities relating to accounting and revenue.
- Coordinate and assist with preparation of the City's Tax Measure Oversight Committee, City Council reports, and presentations.
- Supervises the City’s accounting, accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Develops, maintains, and evaluates accounting systems and internal control procedures and recommend improvements.
- Coordinate and conduct the fiscal year-end closing, including reviewing general ledgers, revenues, expenditures, grant funds, capital asset additions and deductions, accruals in proprietary funds and long-term debt additions and reductions, prepare the Governmental Accounting Standards Board adjustments and close general ledgers.
- Research, analyze, and prepare reports with recommendations on a variety of matters pertaining to the Finance Department.
- Prepare the City’s monthly, quarterly, and annual County, State, and Federal financial reports.
- Project cash flow; forecast revenues; anticipate debt service payment; estimates fund balances; maintain pooled investment and long-term debt records.
- Coordinate the preparation of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
- Assist with the preparation of the City’s annual operating budget, mid-year budget, and 20-year fiscal forecast;transfer of funds; review budget expenditures and revenues.
- Coordinate annual audits with external auditors.
- Oversee and approve journal entries recorded in the accounting system.
- Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for staff; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate employee performance evaluation and work product, methods, and procedures.
- Attends leadership, management, supervisory, and financial training to stay abreast of industry best practices
- Respond to inquiries from other City staff, other agencies, and the public concerning regulations, procedures, records, fees, rules, rates, vendors, and accounts.
- Prepare and update the monthly investment report.
OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES:
- Supervise the Purchasing Division in the absence of the Finance Director/City Treasurer.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university with major coursework in accounting, business, or a related field is required. A Master's degree in Business or Public Finance and/or additional experience is desirable.
EXPERIENCE:
Five years of progressively responsible professional accounting and finance experience, which includes three years with primary, responsibility for budgeting, cost analysis, and audit functions and at least two years at a supervisory level. Governmental or non-profit accounting experience is required.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class “C” Driver’s License.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
The incumbent will be required to prepare for and attend meetings after normal work hours as required.
EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Principles and practices of accounting and auditing in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Finance Accounting Standards Board, Statement of Auditing Standards and Governmental Accounting Standards Board requirements.
- Modern banking practices including an understanding of banking relationships, financial instruments, and electronic payment/receipt processing.
- Federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to municipal accounting.
REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL LEVELS:
- A variety of financial principles and practices including financial reporting, cash management, financial investments, cost allocation plans, budgetary systems, auditing, statistical reporting, advanced payroll accounting, Federal and State withholding requirements, Fair Labor Standards Act, payroll and benefits, and computerized municipal fund accounting systems.
- Proficient in the use of a variety of computer software including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Principles and practices of administrative research and statistical analysis.
- Records management principles and practices.
- Considerable knowledge of municipal operations and organizations.
REQUISITE ABILITIES:
- Prepare complete and accurate financial reports, analyses and statement of a complex nature.
- Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.
- Perform moderately complex mathematical calculations including percentages, fractions and ratios; and interpret descriptive statistical reports.
- Make independent decisions on complex or difficult administrative matters in accordance with established rules and procedures.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, fellow employees, public officials, and the general public.
- Principles and practices of effective supervision, work planning, assignment, preparing performance evaluations and staff development. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Adhere to multiple deadlines, handle multiple projects and establish priorities.
PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Work is primarily performed in an office environment requiring prolonged sitting or standing; walking, kneeling, crouching, squatting, stooping, bending, leaning and twisting; operate a computer terminal, typewriter, and calculator; exposure to computer glare, vibrations, and pitch; ability to lift, carry and move objects totaling approximately 15 pounds in weight and have mobility, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed.
NOTE:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT DESIGNATION:
Exempt
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:
- All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully completing all components of the pre-employment process which may include but is not limited to: reference check, credit check, California Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) criminal history check (Live Scan fingerprinting). The specific selection process will vary based on the position. Candidates must fill out the application and supplemental questions completely. Incomplete applications including references to see the resume for qualifications are incomplete and will be disqualified. Candidates are encouraged to provide accurate answers as the City will verify the qualifications of each candidate.
- The City of Fountain Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Candidates with a disability who may need accommodation during the selection process must notify the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance of the test date.
NOTE:
The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained within maybe modified or revoked without notice.
