Senior Account Technician- GL- Audit- Financial Reporting

Senior Account Technician

• GL•Audit•Financial Reporting City of Martinez•3.

4 Martinez, CA Job Details Full-time $91,396.56

• $111,087.

84 a year 9 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Record keeping Accounting and finance experience Full Job Description The City is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support annual audit preparation and ongoing financial reporting. This position works under the direct supervision of the Finance Manager. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge (GAAP), advanced Excel skills, and a proven track record preparing PBC (Prepared by Client) lists and audit schedules for external auditors. Key Responsibilities Support annual audit preparation and collaborate with external auditors. Compile, evaluate, and interpret financial data for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) in alignment with GAAP. Prepare financial statements and annualized program activity schedules for program and ACFR reporting. Review and support updates to accounting systems and procedures. Analyze and approve accounting adjustments ensuring accuracy, propriety, and complete supporting documentation. Prepare schedules and documentation used in audited financial statements. Qualifications Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex spreadsheets, formulas, and data analysis. Prior experience preparing PBC lists and supporting external audits. Demonstrated ability to compile detailed financial schedules for audited financials. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Representative Duties The representative duties listed include essential and marginal functions that vary by position. Compiles complex information; maintains and updates system files; prepares required reports and statistical data, and assist with analysis and preparation of information required for audits, budgets, and State and Federal reporting. Document and track fixed assets and capitol improvements; prepare spreadsheets, statistical information and mandated reports; work with State and Federal agencies on cost recovery issues. Recommends accounting procedures and computer enhancements; coordinates and participates in annual audits by governmental and private auditors; prepares annual reports for financial transactions; assists in budget process. Interprets policies, rules, regulations, legislation, and local ordinances relating to accounting issues. May provide functional supervision and train clerical employees; provides leadership and direction to promote and ascertain the goals of the department. Assembles, sorts, tabulates, codes, and files fiscal an statistical data; makes arithmetical calculations; performs computer data entry or maintains manual records to post; adjust, and balance accounts; allocates funds to correct accounts according to established procedures; balances and reconciles accounts. Collects and accounts for money; issue vouchers and receipts; manages petty cash, operates a cash register, and prepares deposits as assigned. Prepares and otherwise processes various bills and invoices; prepares entries, tabulations, standard forms, and routine documents according to specific instructions; maintains related files. Organizes payroll functions for the City; compiles, audits, and enters payroll timesheet information; reviews and reconciles payroll registers and reports; prepares monthly tax deposits and related reports; maintains all payroll records and general ledger payroll accounts; analyzes and prepares journal entries to adjust and correct payroll transactions; implements salary and benefit provisions of labor contracts and management compensation plans. Performs other special projects as assigned. Qualifications/Education/Experience

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Extensive knowledge of methods, principles, and procedures of general and municipal accounting; federal and state accounting requirements, reporting procedures and accounting; general principles of budget accounting, and auditing in an electronic data processing environment. Familiar with contractual rules, regulations, and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school, including or supplemented by a course in bookkeeping or accounting and five (5) years of experience in financial record keeping. Three (3) of those years performing complex accounting duties. Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical examination.

SKILLS:

Analyze and evaluate general ledger account balances; communicate effectively orally and in writing; perform numerical calculations with speed and accuracy; maintain effective relationships with City staff, department heads, and the business community; deal patiently and tactfully with the public; perform detailed, accurate work and meet deadlines; use and originate computer generated reports; utilize personal computer spreadsheet capability; operate modern office equipment including personal computers.

CURRENT BENEFITS

Retirement:

California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and Social Security. Classic Members

• Retirement formula of 2% at age 60 with a 3 year final compensation period. Effective January 1, 2020, Classic Members contribute 7% toward retirement. New Members
• Under the new pension reform law, Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA), effective 1/1/13 those defined as New Members of PERS are eligible for the 2% at age 62 retirement formula with a 3 year final compensation period.

New Members are required to contribute towards pension; effective July 1, 2023 the contribution rate is 7.75%.

Deferred Comp:

The City makes available a 457 deferred compensation plan (ICMA) for employee contribution.

Vacation:

Twelve working days vacation for the first four years of service. Maximum 25 days annually after 20 years of service.

Holidays:

Fourteen and one-half days per year and nine days of floating holiday time.

Sick Leave:

Accrued indefinitely at the rate of one day per month. PERS service credit for unused sick upon service retirement.

Longevity:

2% at fifteen (15) years of service.

Bilingual Pay:

$150 for one language and $250 for two or more languages.

Health Insurance:

The City offers coverage via CalPERS Health. Effective 1/1/26, the City contributes $1,020.38 for employee, $2,040.76 for employee +1, and $2,653.00 for family coverage with the employee contributing a portion of the monthly premium. Please see the MOU for complete details.

Dental Insurance:

The City pays 100% of the premium for dental coverage for the employee and dependents. Dental plan includes orthodontic coverage.

Vision Insurance:

The City pays 100% of the premium for vision coverage for the employee and dependents.

Life/Disability:

The City pays the premium for life and disability insurance for the employee only. Life insurance benefit is 2x annual salary up to $200,000. Voluntary, supplemental plan available for additional life insurance.

Health Club Reimbursement:

The City pays up to $50.00 a month for health club membership.

Training/Education Expense Reimbursement:

The City pays up to $1000 per fiscal year. See MOU for details.

Education Pay:

The City pays $150/mo for AA/AS degree and $200 for BA/BS degree for degrees not required as minimum qualifications for the position.

Uniform/Safety Shoes Allowances:

$600 for uniform, up to $300 for safety shoes reimbursement annually for eligible positions as outlined in the MOU. Please access the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the link below for a description of the current benefits and working conditions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR WATER SYSTEM POSITIONS

Water System Education Incentive:

See MOU for full description & listing of eligible job classifications Water Distribution

• 2.5% for D-2 or 5% for D-3 Water Treatment
• 5% for certification above requirements, as outlined in the

MOU Flexible Staffing:

Water Treatment Plant Operators positions are flexibly staffed and flexing can occur within the guidelines as outlined in the MOU. Shift Differential•

WTP Operators:

$10/shift for 2nd shift or $12/shift for 3rd shift, .25/hr for overtime http://www.cityofmartinez.org/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?

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