The following is the announcement for the Accounting Manager vacancy at the
City of Ukiah. Please pass this on to any potentially interested parties
(especially those you don't want to loose).
I've also attached this information in a Word file.
Thanks
Gordon Elton, Finance Director
City of Ukiah
707-463-6220
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Accounting Manager
CITY OF UKIAH
300 Seminary Ave
Ukiah, CA 95482
707-463-6200
POSITION DEFINITION
Under general direction of the Director of Finance, to perform accounting
tasks involved in the preparation and maintenance of the City's accounting
records; to assist in preparation and control of City budget; to design and
implement accounting systems; to provide highly technical and staff
assistance to the Director of Finance in a variety of fiscal management
assignments; and to do related work as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (E=Essential Duty; M=Major Portion of Time)
- Maintain the general ledger, prepare general ledger closing entries
(monthly and annually), including preparation and posting of entries and
adjustments. (E-M)
- Prepare and produce monthly revenue, expenditure, and other financial
reports. (E-M)
- Coordinate annual financial audit, preparing year-end accruals,
consolidations and adjusting entries. (E-M)
- Advise office personnel with regard to proper accounting methods and
procedures. (E)
- Advise and coordinate accounting procedures and activities with other
City departments and divisions and with outside agencies. (E)
- Assist in preparation of the annual City budget, including projections,
forecasts and analytical research. Coordinate preparation of the Finance
Department budget. (E)
- Design and implement finance and accounting applications. (E)
- Assist in supervision and training of departmental staff on the
preparation and maintenance of the City's accounting records. (E)
- Monitor and audit grant programs and special projects. (E)
- Participate in all governmental and outside audits. (E)
- Advise and consult with City Departments regarding departmental budget
implementation and maintenance. (E)
- Perform special projects and analysis upon request of the City Manager or
Director of Finance. (E)
- Develop procedures for implementation of new accounting rules. (E)
- Reconcile monthly bank accounts to the general ledger. (E)
- Maintain fixed asset records and produce reports necessary for the annual
audit and insurance reports. Organize and coordinate periodic physical
inventory of fixed assets. (E)
- Prepare periodic reports to state and federal agencies as required, i.e..
sales tax return, fuel sales reports, etc.
- Maintain detailed records pertaining to trust accounts maintained by the
City.
- Supervise accounting procedures and maintain general accounting records.
(E)
- Assist the Director of Finance with special projects, as assigned.
- Review monthly billing and collection results and balance subsidiary to
general ledger. (E)
- Prepare comprehensive annual financial report.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge Of:
- Principles and practices of municipal accounting, auditing and budgeting.
- Generally accepted accounting principals issued by the Governmental
Accounting Standards Board.
- Grant management and auditing requirements, including OMB A-133 and A-87
requirements.
- Ordinances, resolutions and laws affecting municipal financial
operations.
- Operation of computerized financial systems (general ledger, accounts
payable, purchasing, payroll, encumbrances, cash receipts, utility and
miscellaneous billing, fixed asset and project accounting.
- Spreadsheet and word processing software.
- Local area networks and wide area networks.
- Modern office practices, procedures, equipment and standard clerical
techniques as applied to municipal accounting.
Ability To:
- Analyze and interpret fiscal and accounting records and data.
- Apply and adopt established methods to a variety of accounting
transactions and problems.
- Document policy and procedures established to implement generally
accepted accounting principals.
- Prepare concise and accurate reports for distribution to management and
City Council.
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with other employees and
the public.
- Interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and
policies.
- Identify changes in policies or procedures which will promote efficiency
and effectiveness.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relations with
those contacted in the course of work.
- Use and operate computer and financial system which requires manual
dexterity, and develop and understand spreadsheets.
- Operate 10-key adding machine by touch.
- Sit and work on computer system for long periods of time.
- Lift up to 40 pounds.
- Work evenings and weekends, and attend night meetings when required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in accounting with data processing
emphasis. Four years of increasingly responsible experience in general
ledger accounting with at least two years of municipal finance experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Employees serve a six-month probationary period. If performance is not
satisfactory, an employee may be terminated without cause and recourse
during this time.
APPLICATIONS
Applications must be filled out completely and received by the Personnel
Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Resumes are encouraged,
but cannot be accepted in lieu of an official application unless specified.
All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and
verification. False statements will be cause for disqualification or
removal from the Eligibility List.
SELECTION
Applications will be reviewed and those applicants who appear to be among
the best qualified will be selected for the examination process. This
process may include a variety of techniques designed to test applicants'
knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities
of the job. An Eligibility List will be established by ranking candidates
by their overall score and a selection will be made from the candidates on
this list. Employment offers may be subject to a City paid physical,
reference and background check.
SALARY:
Total annual compensation package of up to $52,599 includes 13 days
management incentive pay and flex plan dollars. $3,027 - $3,680 per month,
plus medical, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, paid holidays,
vacation, and sick leave. The City is a member of the Public Employees
Retirement System, has a 2% at 55 plan, and the employee's PERS contribution
is fully paid by the City. Credit Union membership and deferred
compensation programs are available.
FILING DATE
Submit a completed City of Ukiah application form to the Personnel Office,
300 Seminary Avenue, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 18, 2000.
Applications received after the deadline or incomplete applications will not
be considered.
NOTE TO APPLICANTS: You will be required to submit verification of your
citizenship or legal right to work in the United States at the time of an
offer of employment. Employment will be subject to verification of this
requirement.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied
contract. Any provision contained in the bulletin may be modified or
revoked. The City of Ukiah is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex,
religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or marital status.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if special
accommodations are necessary at any stage of the testing process, please
notify the Personnel Department in advance at (707) 463-6244 so your request
may be reviewed prior to the occurrence of testing.
[CSMFO Members] Accounting Manager Vacancy in Ukiah
Gordon Elton, Finance Director Thu, 27 Jul 2000 14:31:52 -0700
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