Job Category
Work Schedule
Full-time
Employer
City of Hollister
Job Open until Filled
Job Closing Date
Phone
(831) 636-4301 x1118
The City of Hollister invites applications for the position of Accounting Manager!
Annual Salary: $103,046.84 - $125,253.96
FINAL FILING DATE: Friday, March 17, 2023 @11:30pm
Apply Online: https://www.applitrack.com/hollister/onlineapp/
This is an open recruitment. Qualified candidates from the public and qualified career City employees are encouraged to apply. The eligibility list that is developed from this recruitment process may be used to fill future vacancies in the Accounting Manager classification or in similar classifications.
Position: Under general direction from the Department Head, to supervise, assign, review, and manage the work of staff responsible for providing accounting services within the Financial component of the Administrative Services Department; to prepare financial reports, statements, perform complex financial analyses and system modifications and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.
Supervision Received and Exercised: Exercises direct or indirect supervision over professional, technical and clerical staff.
Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge,
Experience: Four (4) years of recent professional accounting, budgeting, and/or financial experience.
Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration, or a closely-related field.
Special Requirements: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver’s license. Ability to work in a standard office environment with the ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 20 lbs.; ability to travel to different sites and locations.
Examples of Duties: Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of staff responsible for providing accounting services within the Financial Component of the Administrative Services Department.Perform internal audits and conducts operational reviews of all City departments and programs. Develop and implement complex accounting system modifications. Supervise and participate in the posting. balancing, and reconciliation of the general ledger and subsidiary. Maintain and reconcile various ledgers and accounts; research and analyze transactions to resolve budgetary issues; provide analysis and reports of fund status, availability and history; calculate financial projections. and history at management request. Audit Business Enterprises to ensure fees and charges for services, taxes, accounts payables and accoW1ts receivables are correct and comply with City ordinances, contracts, and applicable debt service schedules and disclosure requirements. Monitor and track debt service activity for the City and Redevelopment Agency; assist and coordinate the preparation of applicable reports and disclosure documents. Participate in the selection of assigned personnel as directed; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures. Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing accounting and budgeting services; implement policies and procedures. Assist in the preparation and administration of the City and Redevelopment Agency budgets; prepare budget recommendations; assist in monitoring various accounts; verify availability of funds and classification of expenditures; research and analyze transactions to resolve problems. Analyze various budgets and accounts; produce monthly budget tracking report; provide departments with specialized information; balance activities with budget. Develop various financial statements and reports for the Administrative Services Director. City Manager, and other City departments. Assist departmental personnel with budget activity, proper expenditure coding, document preparation, and other accounting related activities. Develop, recommend and manage in the implementation of various accounting and auditing system and procedural changes. Work unilaterally with the Department Head in the development maintenance of procedural manual(s). Respond to request and inquiries for information regarding City accounting policies and procedures.
Selection Process: Candidates presenting the most desirable combination of education, experience and/or training as stated in this announcement will be invited to continue in the selection process. The selection process may require any combination of the following: application appraisal, written examination, performance test, and personal interview conducted by an outside oral panel and/or the Department. The City of Hollister offers preference to qualified veterans during the candidate selection process. The City of Hollister's Veterans' Preference Policy can be accessed via the link at the bottom of the position job posting next to the job description on the online application website. Following the examination process, successful candidates are placed on an employment list. Appointment will be made from the employment list. Appointed employee(s) will be required to pass a pre-employment live scan fingerprint check/background investigation.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action: The City of Hollister does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor. The City of Hollister encourages minorities and women to apply. The City of Hollister makes reasonable accommodations for the disabled. Individuals requiring any accommodation in order to participate in the testing process must inform the Human Resources Office in writing no later than the final filing date stated in the job announcement. Requests for accommodation should include an explanation of the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process and/or to perform the duties of the job for which they have applied.
Group Insurance: Employee premiums paid by City through a cafeteria style program for medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability insurance. Employees have a choice of variety of medical plans offered through PERS Health. Generous City paid contributions are made toward dependent coverage for medical, dental and vision insurance.
Retirement: The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). The City’s Retirement Formula for Classic Members as defined by the Public Employee’s Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) is 2% at Age 60. All new Employees as defined by the Public Employee’s Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) are subject to the CalPERS 2% @ Age 62 Retirement Formula. Employees pay a specified amount of the Employer and Employee Contributions with the City paying the remainder.
Vacation Leave: 10 days per year, increased to 15 days per year after 3 years, increases to 20 days after 7 years, increased to 22 days after 15 years. Vacation allowance shall be increased one (1) day per year after completion of twenty (20) years of service with a maximum of twenty-five (25) days after twenty-five (25) years of service.
Holidays: Thirteen and a half (13 ½) paid holidays per year.
Sick Leave: Earned at a rate of 8 hours per calendar month of service with no accrual limit. Provision for partial cash payout of accumulated sick leave upon retirement with ten years of service or more.
Administrative Leave: Eighty (80) hours of administrative leave for unit members per fiscal year.
IRS Flexible Spending Plan: IRS Code, Section 125 which provides for pre-tax contributions for unreimbursed medical, insurance premiums and dependent care expenses.
Life Insurance: City pays $100,000 Life & AD&D Insurance.
Bilingual Pay: City pays $175 per month upon assignment.
Deferred Compensation: Optional Voluntary 457 Plan available.
Other Benefits: Education/Tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Longevity Pay, Professional Development Incentive and credit union privileges.
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
Annual Salary: $103,046.84 - $125,253.96
FINAL FILING DATE: Friday, March 17, 2023 @11:30pm
Apply Online: https://www.applitrack.com/hollister/onlineapp/
This is an open recruitment. Qualified candidates from the public and qualified career City employees are encouraged to apply. The eligibility list that is developed from this recruitment process may be used to fill future vacancies in the Accounting Manager classification or in similar classifications.
Position: Under general direction from the Department Head, to supervise, assign, review, and manage the work of staff responsible for providing accounting services within the Financial component of the Administrative Services Department; to prepare financial reports, statements, perform complex financial analyses and system modifications and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.
Supervision Received and Exercised: Exercises direct or indirect supervision over professional, technical and clerical staff.
Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge,
Experience: Four (4) years of recent professional accounting, budgeting, and/or financial experience.
Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration, or a closely-related field.
Special Requirements: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver’s license. Ability to work in a standard office environment with the ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 20 lbs.; ability to travel to different sites and locations.
Examples of Duties: Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of staff responsible for providing accounting services within the Financial Component of the Administrative Services Department.Perform internal audits and conducts operational reviews of all City departments and programs. Develop and implement complex accounting system modifications. Supervise and participate in the posting. balancing, and reconciliation of the general ledger and subsidiary. Maintain and reconcile various ledgers and accounts; research and analyze transactions to resolve budgetary issues; provide analysis and reports of fund status, availability and history; calculate financial projections. and history at management request. Audit Business Enterprises to ensure fees and charges for services, taxes, accounts payables and accoW1ts receivables are correct and comply with City ordinances, contracts, and applicable debt service schedules and disclosure requirements. Monitor and track debt service activity for the City and Redevelopment Agency; assist and coordinate the preparation of applicable reports and disclosure documents. Participate in the selection of assigned personnel as directed; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures. Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing accounting and budgeting services; implement policies and procedures. Assist in the preparation and administration of the City and Redevelopment Agency budgets; prepare budget recommendations; assist in monitoring various accounts; verify availability of funds and classification of expenditures; research and analyze transactions to resolve problems. Analyze various budgets and accounts; produce monthly budget tracking report; provide departments with specialized information; balance activities with budget. Develop various financial statements and reports for the Administrative Services Director. City Manager, and other City departments. Assist departmental personnel with budget activity, proper expenditure coding, document preparation, and other accounting related activities. Develop, recommend and manage in the implementation of various accounting and auditing system and procedural changes. Work unilaterally with the Department Head in the development maintenance of procedural manual(s). Respond to request and inquiries for information regarding City accounting policies and procedures.
Selection Process: Candidates presenting the most desirable combination of education, experience and/or training as stated in this announcement will be invited to continue in the selection process. The selection process may require any combination of the following: application appraisal, written examination, performance test, and personal interview conducted by an outside oral panel and/or the Department. The City of Hollister offers preference to qualified veterans during the candidate selection process. The City of Hollister's Veterans' Preference Policy can be accessed via the link at the bottom of the position job posting next to the job description on the online application website. Following the examination process, successful candidates are placed on an employment list. Appointment will be made from the employment list. Appointed employee(s) will be required to pass a pre-employment live scan fingerprint check/background investigation.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action: The City of Hollister does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor. The City of Hollister encourages minorities and women to apply. The City of Hollister makes reasonable accommodations for the disabled. Individuals requiring any accommodation in order to participate in the testing process must inform the Human Resources Office in writing no later than the final filing date stated in the job announcement. Requests for accommodation should include an explanation of the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process and/or to perform the duties of the job for which they have applied.
Group Insurance: Employee premiums paid by City through a cafeteria style program for medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability insurance. Employees have a choice of variety of medical plans offered through PERS Health. Generous City paid contributions are made toward dependent coverage for medical, dental and vision insurance.
Retirement: The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). The City’s Retirement Formula for Classic Members as defined by the Public Employee’s Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) is 2% at Age 60. All new Employees as defined by the Public Employee’s Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) are subject to the CalPERS 2% @ Age 62 Retirement Formula. Employees pay a specified amount of the Employer and Employee Contributions with the City paying the remainder.
Vacation Leave: 10 days per year, increased to 15 days per year after 3 years, increases to 20 days after 7 years, increased to 22 days after 15 years. Vacation allowance shall be increased one (1) day per year after completion of twenty (20) years of service with a maximum of twenty-five (25) days after twenty-five (25) years of service.
Holidays: Thirteen and a half (13 ½) paid holidays per year.
Sick Leave: Earned at a rate of 8 hours per calendar month of service with no accrual limit. Provision for partial cash payout of accumulated sick leave upon retirement with ten years of service or more.
Administrative Leave: Eighty (80) hours of administrative leave for unit members per fiscal year.
IRS Flexible Spending Plan: IRS Code, Section 125 which provides for pre-tax contributions for unreimbursed medical, insurance premiums and dependent care expenses.
Life Insurance: City pays $100,000 Life & AD&D Insurance.
Bilingual Pay: City pays $175 per month upon assignment.
Deferred Compensation: Optional Voluntary 457 Plan available.
Other Benefits: Education/Tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Longevity Pay, Professional Development Incentive and credit union privileges.
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.