The City of Santa of Santa Fe Springs Finance Department is seeking a highly-motivated individual for the position of
Principal Accountant. PLEASE NOTE: Recruitment is scheduled to close on July 31st at 5pm. As such, interested Candidates are encouraged to apply early. First application review is scheduled for the week of July 29th.
Employment Type: Full-time position represented by the City of Santa Fe Springs City Management and Confidential Association.
Work Schedule: The Principal Accountant is assigned a 4/10 work schedule between the hours 7:30 am - 5:30 pm.
POSITION PURPOSE: Under general supervision, participates in difficult and advanced professional accounting duties involving the analysis, preparation and maintenance of major financial records and statutory reports; advises department management on financial matters.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives general supervision from the Finance Manager and Director of Finance or designee.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical and support staff.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: A. Held in Common: Supports the Mission of the City and its Elected and Appointed Officials.Provides courteous and timely service to the public as the ultimate employer.Works cooperatively with other City employees.Exhibits integrity and displays ethical behavior.
B. Essential Job Specific Duties: Trains accounting staff in the proper application of accounting standards and procedures; reviews and approves account numbers, journal entries, and other transactions.
Reviews and reconciles general ledger, journal ledger, subsidiary accounts, bank statements, invoices and other accounting transaction reports.Completes and reviews various State and Federal financial and grant reports and accounting transactions; coordinates with recipient departments and manages corresponding accounts.Prepares City's State Controller's Report; prepares Redevelopment Agency's State Controller's Report; completes financial section of Housing and Community Development Report; prepares statistical section of the CAFR report; prepares all necessary schedules and spreadsheets for consultant to prepare annual AB1600 report.Prepares Statement of Indebtedness for the Redevelopment Agency and the Component Unit Financial Statement; accounts for Redevelopment Agency's term loans and debt issues; maintains schedules for various City and inter-fund loans; makes journal entries as necessary.Prepares cash flow reports and analyses for the City or particular types of capital projects.Estimates and prepares division budget and debt service budgets on debt issues, revenue projections, and various financial statements.Completes accounting analyses for various Redevelopment Agency agreements and reconciles tax receipts; calculates annual AD and CFD tax roll assessments and prepares required documentation.Oversees property tax receipts and reports from the county; prepares cash distributions and correspondence for tax adjustments; reviews correspondence and spreadsheets relating to assessment delinquencies.Administers City's and Redevelopment Agency's bond issues by maintaining amortization schedules for debt service payments, arbitrage calculations, and reserve requirements; prepares analysis for bond calls, bond closings, and related correspondence; maintains spreadsheets for formation deposits and cost of issuance.Provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of Fiscal Services in the areas of finance, accounting, budgeting, treasury, and debt administration.Ensures compliance with legal record keeping requirements according to accepted accounting procedures; ensures that accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll transactions are verified, processed, and recorded; manages the City’s water utility billing and financial systems.Assist in preparation of financial reports including the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), City budgets and various annual and special reports in compliance with federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.Ensures fulfilling of state and federal financial reporting requirements.Assists in managing treasury and investments.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 principles of public finance. Governmental accounting and tax laws. Accounting principles and practices pertaining to redevelopment law and governmental grants. Principles, practices and terminology of general, fund and governmental accounting, including financial statement preparation and methods of financial control and reporting. Budgeting principles and terminology. Cost accounting methods and procedures. Principles of government financing and bond accounting practices. Auditing principles and practices. Customer service techniques.
Safety procedures and practices. Communication and public relations practices. Statutory reporting requirement. Pertinent laws and regulations. Time management methods. Conflict management methods. Supervisory techniques. Leadership techniques. Work organization planning methods. Budget preparation methods. Use of a personal computer/laptop. Perform mathematical computations. Depending upon position assignment, may require proficiency in specialized software programs. Operate a vehicle and equipment safely.
Ability to: Organize and prioritize multiple tasks. Analyze and solve problems. Research and interpret data. Interpret laws and regulations. Interpret standards and practices. Assist with budget preparation. Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills. Use conflict resolution techniques. Tracking and writing techniques. Give effective oral and public presentations. Represent the City at functions. Follow oral and written instructions. Work with minimal supervision. Project, records and time management. Initiate and complete performance evaluations. Write reports. Comply with required regulations. Delegate tasks and manage projects. Maintain confidentiality of non-public records. Demonstrate effective leadership skills. Manage capital improvement projects.
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:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
- College coursework/extension classes.
- Supervisory and managerial training.
- Certified Public Accounting (CPA) certificate is desired.
- Five (5) years of related experience in Finance or closely related field, including leadership and public contact experience.
- One (1) year of administrative and supervisory experience. Municipal experience is highly preferred.
- A valid State of California Driver's License and an acceptable driving record.
DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: The following documentation must be upload and submitted with your on-line application.
NOTE: To ensure proper uploading of documents to on-line application record, it is best to reduce the file size of the electronic document before uploading.
Proof of certification: Proof of Education (Degree OR Unofficial Transcripts) Failure to provide the required documentation will result in your application being removed from further consideration. Please DO NOT submit any additional documentation with your online application, other than those listed above.
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 becompromised. Candidates with relatives employed by the City will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. "Relative" shall bedefined 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.
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.
- See well enough to read documents and operate office equipment.
- Lift and move up to 25 pounds.
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 .
ACCOMMODATION :
If you require special testing and/or interview accommodations due to a physical, mental or learning disability, please call the Human Resources Office at (562) 409-7530 at least 5 days before the scheduled date.
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Closing Date/Time: 7/31/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
