Description THE POSITION: Under supervision, coordinates and performs duties related to preparing, processing, maintaining, and checking financial, statistical, or fiscal records for citywide finance programs; and performs related work as required.
Representative DutiesTo see the full job description, please access
Accounting Specialist I and Accounting Specialist II .Minimum Qualifications Accounting Specialist I: - Graduation from high school or GED program; AND
- One (1) year experience in performing journey-level clerical accounting work, financial, statistical, fiscal or related record keeping work. OR
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described duties.
Accounting Specialist II: requires an additional two (2) years of the above experience.
Highly Desirable Experience: - Customer service experience
- Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
- 10-Key Certificate: If you are proficient in 10-key data entry, please submit a copy of a current 10-key certificate dated within the last 2 years of the filing deadline certifying a minimum of 8,000 keystrokes per hour (kph). Note: Online 10-key certificates are acceptable.
OTHER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: As listed in the full job description link above.Examination (Weighted: 100%) EXAMINATION (WEIGHTED: 100%) ALL APPLICANTS who possess the Minimum Qualifications WILL BE NOTIFIED OF DATE, TIME, AND PLACE OF EXAMS: ORAL APPRAISAL INTERVIEW: (Weighted 100%) Week of July 29, 2024 (Tentative) An appraisal will be made of the applicant's education, training, experience, and personal qualifications for the position. Minimum rating of 70% is required.
NOTE: Admission to the examination(s) may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with the instructions on the face of the application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the City application, supplemental questionnaire, resume, and certificates; otherwise, the application will be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application.Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:
- Blue & White Miscellaneous Unit
- Fire Safety Unit
- Police Safety Unit
- General Supervisory & Management Unit (coming soon)
VACATION: Accrual rate is determined by bargaining unit.
1-4 years of service: 10 days per year.
5-13 years of service: 15 days per year.
14+ years of service: 20 days per year.
VACATION - FIRE SAFETY SHIFT PERSONNEL ONLY:
1-4 years of service: 4.68 (24-hr. duty shifts)
5-15 years of service: 7.02 (24-hr. duty shifts)
16+ years of service: 9.36 (24-hr. duty shifts)
HOLIDAYS: 13 paid holidays per year.
SICK LEAVE: Earned at the rate of one working day per month of service to a maximum of 120 days; portions therafter may be convertible.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE: 10 days per year for General Supervisory and Management employees.
INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the City's Employee Benefit website for detailed information (rates and plan information).
RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the City's Retirement websitefor additional information.
Closing Date/Time: 7/17/2024 1:00 PM Pacific
