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Accountant I/II

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City of Redding

Redding, CA (In Person)

$90,468 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/22/2026

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Job Description

JOB The City of Redding is accepting applications for the position of Accountant. There is currently one 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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Accountant IPrepare 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.

Click Here for the Full Job DescriptionAccountant IIPrepares 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.

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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.
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 referencesPassing 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
COVID-19
requirements.
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