Current Salary: $90,832.55- $110,407.54 annually
+ CalPERS Retirement
Final Filing Date: 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Supplemental Application Required
The Position
The City of Cupertino is currently recruiting for a Senior Accountant. The Senior Accountant performs professional accounting work requiring an advanced knowledge of governmental accounting systems, practices and principles; records and reports financial transactions, reviews accounting records, and prepares financial reports and analyses; plans, coordinates and supervises major accounting functional areas, such as accounts payable, accounts receivables, and business licensing; prepares financial statements; and completes complex assignments related to general ledger, year-end close and audit, and budget maintenance as required. The Senior Accountant receives direction from the Finance Manager and may exercise direct supervision over Accountant, Accounting Technician, and Account Clerks.
Examples of Duties - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Establish and maintain a variety of ledgers and other financial documents;
Supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate professional, technical, and clerical personnel;
Assist with budget preparation;
Prepare and submit reports, claims, and other financial information for internal and other governmental agency use, including preparation of the annual financial statement, State Controller Reports, and claim statements for State mandated costs;
Perform comprehensive financial studies and analyses, as directed;
Formulate expenditures, revenue, and other financial projections;
Issue correcting and adjusting journal vouchers; audit journal vouchers issued by staff;
Interpret and implement policies and regulations relating to financial record keeping systems;
Provide technical accounting and financial support to other sections of the Finance Department;
Initiate payments to paying agents for City bonds;
Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Generally accepted accounting principles, practices and procedures;
Governmental and cost accounting advanced concepts, such as GASB and industry best practices;
Principles of training and supervision;
Application of data processing to accounting and financial management;
Budget preparation and administration.
Ability to:
Plan, assign, supervise and coordinate the work of accounting staff;
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
Establish and maintain financial records, procedures and systems;
Prepare clear and comprehensive financial reports and statements;
Interpret and implement financial policies and regulations;
Analyze and evaluate financial data and fiscal operations, and recommend and implement improvements;
On a continuous basis, sit at a desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone; write or use a keyboard to communicate though written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.
Education and Experience: Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Four years of recent, progressively responsible experience in the field of professional Accounting. Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. Certified Public Accountant is highly desirable. Supervisory experience is desirable.
Licenses and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license.
The Selection Procedure
Applicants must complete an official City of Cupertino application and supplemental application and return it to Human Resources or apply online at www.calopps.org. Final Filing Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. Failure to complete the supplemental application will disqualify the applicant from the recruitment process. Applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this job announcement. Applicants possessing the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which may include a written examination and/or panel interview. An eligible list will be established as a result of this process and will remain in effect for 3 months from the date established. The City of Cupertino is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religion, color, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, age, medical condition, genetic characteristics, and physical or mental disability. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Cupertino Human Resources upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.
About the City
The City of Cupertino (population 60,000) is located against the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains at the west end of the world famous Silicon Valley. Rich in diversity, Cupertino is committed to becoming a model multicultural community for the 21st century. With one of the most diverse, technologically savvy, and nonpartisan populations in Northern California, Cupertino is quickly becoming a city that people like to talk about. Corporate headquarters blend with tree-shrouded residential neighborhoods that climb into the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountain range. This is the backdrop for living and working in Cupertino, California. Cupertino is home to many well-known high-tech companies like Apple, and offers a dynamic and exciting business climate. Winner of numerous state and national awards for excellence, Cupertino public schools are widely acknowledged to be models of quality instruction. Cupertino is also home to De Anza College, recently named the best community college in California. Quality schools and proximity to high-tech jobs and beautiful open spaces make Cupertino a desirable location for a highly educated and culturally diverse population.
Employee Benefits
Excellent supplemental Benefit package includes:
CalPERS Retirement:
New employees to Cupertino hired after 12/29/12 with prior CalPERS (or reciprocal agency) service– 2.0% @ 60, City pays .75% of employee contribution and employee pays remaining 6.25%.
New employees with no prior CalPERS service or a break in CalPERS service of 6 months or more -– 2.0% @ 62 employee required by law to pay 50% of the Normal Cost which currently equates to 6.25%.
Choice of health insurance, portion of premium paid by the City.
Monthly contribution of $163.00 per month into a Health Reimbursement Arrangement account.
Fully paid life and long-term disability insurance.
Partially paid vision and dental insurance.
Fully paid Employee Assistance Program.
Educational reimbursement up to $1,200 for approved coursework.
12 holidays plus 20 hours of floating holidays annually.
8 hours of sick leave per month.
10 to 22 days of vacation annually.
24 hours of administrative leave annually.
Cupertino Sports Center membership.
$400 credit which can be used to pay for recreation activities and programs.
Employment Information
City employment applications may be obtained from the City of Cupertino Human Resources, 10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, CA, by calling (408) 777-3227, or by visiting our website at www.cupertino.org. To apply online, visit www.calopps.org . Completed City employment applications and supporting materials must be received by the City’s Human Resources no later than the final filing date. Postmarks or late applications will not be accepted. Applications received through fax transmission by the final filing date are acceptable only on the condition that the original application is received no later than by 5 p.m. one week following the closing date. Applications must be filled out completely. Failure to list work experience or stating “See Resume” in the employment history section of the application will be considered an incomplete application and subject to rejection. Resumes may be attached separately. Appointment to this position is contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical paid for by the City, a pre-employment fingerprinted criminal history records check and the ability to provide verification of authorization to work in the United States. The City of Cupertino is AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
A completed supplemental application must be submitted along with a completed City of Cupertino Employment Application to be considered for the Senior Accountant position.
Please provide a brief description of your experience producing work in the following areas. At a minimum, the description should include, the employer, your title at the time, and the time frame you performed the duty (once, as a backup, for years in the position, etc.). After the descriptions, give specific examples of what made the work assignment challenging or complex. Please limit your response to 3 pages total.
Please provide a brief description of your experience producing work in the following area. At a minimum, the description should include, the employer, your title at the time, and the time frame you performed the duty (once, as a backup, for years in the position, etc.). After the description, give specific examples of what made the work assignment challenging or complex.
1.Researching and advising management on GAAP and GASB releases and complex State and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to governmental accounting;
2. Processing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll, or providing direct supervision of staff assigned to these areas;
3. Constructing complex journal entries;
4. Reviewing, approving, and auditing general ledger transactions;
5. Balancing and reconciling general ledger accounts, such as the cash account, sub ledgers, etc.;
6. Preparing regulatory reports (including a CAFR), financial statements, and financial analyses;
7. Supporting fiscal year end audits, preparing audit documentation, and auditing processes and procedures;
8. Use of spreadsheets and/or accounting databases to complete the above items.