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Principal Accountant
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City of Fresno
Fresno, CA (In Person)
$100,962 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Principal Accountant City of Fresno
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
The current vacancy exists in the Finance Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months. Please note that future vacancies may have a different assignment and varied duties than listed above.
The RequirementsApplicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration, public administration, or a related field; AND Two (2) years of supervisory experience, preferably in a public sector organization. Applicants
Additional RequirementsPossession of a valid license as a Certified Public Accountant issued by the State of California Board of Accountancy is desirable. Eligibles certified for consideration for this position will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint process prior to employment with the City of Fresno. The Selection ProcessThe examination process may consist of the following:
Oral Examination
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Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Lead and coordinate key accounting operations
- Supervise and guide accounting staff
- Manage preparation of the City's Annual Financial Report
- Serve as liaison with external auditors
- Maintain and monitor financial records and budgets
- Improve accounting methods, systems, and procedures
- Provide guidance on financial policies and practices
- Oversee specialized financial reports and analysis
- Apply tax law updates to ensure compliance
- Performs related duties as requiredDuties and schedules may vary by assignment, please inquire about specific duties and/or schedules if called upon for an interview.
The current vacancy exists in the Finance Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months. Please note that future vacancies may have a different assignment and varied duties than listed above.
The RequirementsApplicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration, public administration, or a related field; AND Two (2) years of supervisory experience, preferably in a public sector organization. Applicants
MUST ATTACH A COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS
for education verification. Applications lacking the attachment may be rejected.Additional RequirementsPossession of a valid license as a Certified Public Accountant issued by the State of California Board of Accountancy is desirable. Eligibles certified for consideration for this position will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint process prior to employment with the City of Fresno. The Selection ProcessThe examination process may consist of the following:
APPLICATION REVIEW
•Qualifying Only:
Applications which meet the minimum qualifications will be reviewed and a limited number of the MOST qualified candidates will be invited to the oral examination. Selection of the most qualified candidates will be based upon those applications demonstrating the greatest breadth and depth of applicable education, experience, skills, and training. Therefore, applicants are urged to submit sufficiently detailed information in their application materials for a proper evaluation.Oral Examination
- 100%: A panel of subject matter experts will conduct a job-related oral examination to evaluate a candidate which may include, but is not limited to, the following areas: Accounting and Technical Expertise, Leadership and Supervision, Process Improvement and Analytical Skills, Interpersonal, Communication Skills, and/or other job-related topics.