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Accountant I/II City of Redding

• 3.8 Redding, CA Job Details Full-time $5,436
• $8,814 a month 1 hour ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Business financial process improvement Statistics Cost accounting analysis Financial close processing Preparation of internal financial performance reports Financial statement analysis General ledger maintenance Financial plan development Grant compliance monitoring Mid-level 3 years Revenue forecasting Analysis skills Managing budgets in a finance role Bachelor's degree Financial records management Compliance reporting for grants Data interpretation Computer skills Bachelor's degree in accounting Financial forecasting analysis Training Accounting Financial auditing implementation Organizational budget management Audit support Grant budget preparation Full Job Description Description The City of Redding is accepting applications for the position of Accountant.

There are currently two full time Accountant I/II vacancy in the Finance Department. Accountant positions perform work at varying levels of complexity: Accountant I ($5,436.00

• $7.649.00 monthly)
• performs accounting, auditing, and financial work; prepares a variety of accounting, statistical, and narrative reports and performs related work as required and/or assigned. Accountant II ($6,264.00
• $8,814.00 monthly)
• performs complex accounting, auditing and financial work; reviews, revises accounting procedures; performs special accounting studies; prepares and analyzes financial statements.

The City of Redding provides an excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and long term disability insurance, paid time off and a CalPERS retirement program along with a great work environment. We are looking for someone to Accountant I Prepare and/or review financial statements and other reports. Perform fiscal year-end review and analysis of accounting records; determine necessary adjustments; compile appropriate audit work papers. Analyze monthly accounting procedures to improve process. Analyze policies and procedures for recordation. Serve as Finance liaison for various City divisions. Requisition grant funds and prepare certain grantor reports; monitor federal and state regulations and guidelines on grants; and coordinate annual single audit. Analyze and evaluate departmental budgets. Develops Finance Divisions recommendations regarding budget requests. Prepare budget review reports and assist departments in producing their sections of the Preliminary Budget. Accountant II Prepares and/or review financial statements and other reports. Perform fiscal year-end review and analysis of accounting records; determine necessary adjustments; compile appropriate audit work papers. Analyze monthly accounting procedures to improve process. Analyze policies and procedures for recordation. Serve as Finance liaison for various City divisions. Requisition grant funds and prepare certain grantor reports; monitor federal and state regulations and guidelines on grants; and coordinate annual single audit. Provide training and technical guidance to Accounting Specialists regarding specialized areas of accounting. Analyze and evaluate departmental budgets. Develop Finance Division's recommendations regarding budget requests. Prepare budget review reports and assist departments in producing their sections of the Preliminary Budget. Assist in preparation of long-term financial plans and revenue projections. Qualifications we're looking for Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, theories, and procedures, cost accounting principles and systems, principles of business management, and data processing systems. Ability to interact effectively with the public and city employees Ability to maintain and analyze ledgers Ability to design and implement special audit procedures Ability to analyze accounting data Ability to define conclusions and develop recommendations Ability to prepare comprehensive and technically correct accounting reports and financial statements; operate a personal computer for various financial applications. Education & Experience Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Typical education would include a Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college, university, or equivalent. Typical experience would include three years of professional accounting experience. A Bachelor's degree may be substituted with six years of varied full charge bookkeeping experience.

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What to expect from the Application and Exam Process You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam or junk mail folder. Applicants requesting a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the testing or interview process should contact Personnel at (530) 225-4065 by the application deadline.

Application Process:

Interested individuals must submit a City of Redding online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Incomplete applications and/or supplemental questionnaires may not be processed. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee selection.

Examination Process:

The examination process may include an oral board examination, written examination, practical exercise, or any combination thereof. This recruitment will add to an existing eligibility list and may be used to fill vacancies that occur during the life of the list.

Selection Process:

Final appointment is contingent upon: Positive past employment references Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check (applicants 18 and older) Passing a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test

Veteran's Credit:

Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating "Honorable Discharge" from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score. The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA

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