SUPERVISING ACCOUNTANT

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SUPERVISING ACCOUNTANT

Salary

$7,287.44 - $9,356.14 Monthly

Location

City of Stockton, CA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

0524-06804

Department

Administrative Services

Opening Date

05/12/2024

Closing Date

5/26/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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DEFINITION

OPEN/PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

FUTURE SALARY INCENTIVES :

• Effective 7/1/2024, 3% Cost of Living Adjustment

• Effective 7/1/2025, 3% Cost of Living Adjustment

  INCENTIVES FOR NEW EMPLOYEES:

• Sign on Bonus - $2,000

• 40 hours of sick leave to use immediately

  FUTURE INCENTIVES:

• Employees employed as of 7/1/2024 will receive $2,000 lump sum

• Employees employed as of 7/1/2025 will receive $2,000 lump sum

FLSASTATUS: Exempt

TENTATIVE EXAMINATION DATE: Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

The City of Stockton is currently recruiting for the position of Supervising Accountant. One (1) vacancy currently exists in the Administrative Services Department. The incumbent in this position is responsible for planning, supervising, training, and assigning staff that perform complex accounting work including analytical projects, financial reports and audits. The incumbent in this position reports to the Accounting Manager and will work a City of Stockton 9/80 schedule: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fridays, with every other Friday off.

Incumbents in this position are covered under Civil Service and are represented by the Mid-Management/Supervisory Bargaining Unit. (Classified/Represented)

This recruitment is being conducted as an Open/Promotional recruitment. Current full-time City of Stockton employees may apply for this position as a promotional opportunity and successful candidates will be placed on a promotional list. All other candidates may apply for this position as an open competitive opportunity and successful candidates will be placed on an open list. The appointing authority will have the option of requesting names from the promotional list or a combination of both.

These lists may be used to fill future vacancies.

Prior to appointment, eligible candidates may be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting.

Under direction, supervises professional and support staff, participates in a variety of financial functions of the Accounting Division and performs complex and specialized accounting work related to municipal accounting and record keeping; performs related work as assigned.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is the first full supervisory level in the professional Accountant series. Incumbents are responsible for planning, organizing, supervising and reviewing the work of a group of professional and support personnel. The incumbent in this class exercises a high degree of independent judgment in diverse and specialized accounting projects and has significant accountability and on-going decision making associated with the work. This class is distinguished from the Accounting Manager in that the latter has primary responsibility for general accounting, accounts payable and/or payroll activities and functions.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)

• Plans, organizes, assigns, directs and reviews the work of subordinate professional and support staff.

• Participates in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for assigned area of responsibility.

• Assists in establishing internal controls and procedures.

• Participates and recommends staff selection, evaluates work and provides for staff training and professional development.

• Reviews accounting documents to ensure accuracy of information; prepares correcting entries; examines supporting documentation to establish proper authorization and conformance with agreements, contracts and state and federal regulations.

• Monitors, maintains, reconciles and analyzes general ledger and subsidiary ledgers involving a variety of transactions and accounts.

• Prepares trial balances, financial reports, journal entries and periodic reconciliation of projects, grants, and funds.

• Supervises the compilation and preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.

• Maintains expenditure and budgetary control accounts.

• Directs and participates in preparation of cash transfers and loans between funds.

• Supervises preparation of various statutory financial reports as mandated by federal, state and City laws, regulations or ordinances.

• Directs, reviews, and participates in accounting for grants, compliance with grant requirements, and draw down of grants.

• Assists in implementation and training users on a new financial accounting and related systems.

• Obtains thorough understanding of accounting standards and principles and recommends new or revisions to policies, practices and procedures.

• Provides guidance and training to City departments on financial accounting systems, City procedures and processes, and internal controls.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business administration or a closely related field and four (4) years of accounting experience preferably in a governmental or public agency setting with at least one year at a level equivalent to the City's class of Senior Accountant. Experience in a public agency setting and Certified Public Accountant or Certified Public Finance Officer designations are strongly desirable. Lead or supervisory experience is a plus.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices and terminology of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), preferably including pronouncements of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB);

• Understanding of the adequate design and implementation of internal controls;

• Principles and practices of integrated computerized financial systems, particularly related to the processing of accounting information;

• Principles of municipal debt service administration;

• Applicable federal, state and municipal laws, rules and regulations governing public agency accounting and finance practices, fiscal controls and financial reporting, including requirements related to the Single Audit Report;

• Principles, terminology and development of budget;

• Computer software applications used in the accounting office environment, including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint;

• Quality customer service principles and practices; and

• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, training, evaluation, discipline and staff development.

Skill in:

• Supervising, training and reviewing the work of assigned accounting and support staff;

• Evaluating assigned accounting and support staff;

• Making sound independent judgment within established guidelines;

• Devising and installing complex financial accounting systems and procedures;

• Verifying the accuracy of financial data and information;

• Ensuring proper authorization and documentation of financial transactions;

• Analyzing, posting, balancing and reconciling financial information;

• Making accurate mathematical calculations;

• Reviewing and interpreting financial reports, transactions and legal documents;

• Preparing clear, concise and complete financial reports and statements;

• Communicating effectively in both oral and written form;

• Coordinating functions and activities between departments and outside agencies; and

• Establishing and maintaining effective cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Physical/Mental Abilities:

• Mobility - Constant sitting, bending and twisting for long periods of time while operating a keyboard; occasional walking, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, and crawling;

• Lifting - Occasional lifting and/or carrying up to 25 pounds or less;

• Vision - Constant use of overall visual capabilities, reading fine print and PC screens; frequent need for use of color perception;

• Dexterity - Frequent typing, holding, grasping, repetitive motion and writing;

• Hearing/Talking - Constant hearing and talking of normal speech in person and on the telephone;

• Special Requirements - May require occasional driving to trainings and meetings, weekend or evening work;

• Emotional/Psychological - Constant concentration, decision making and public contact; frequent ability to exercise sound judgment, especially under stressful situations with short timelines; and working alone;

• Environmental Conditions - Occasional exposure to noise, indoor cold/heat and working around equipment and machinery; and

• Working Conditions - Primarily performed in an office environment which is typically quiet.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirement of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

The Examination:

Applicants who qualify in terms of relevant work experience and education, that best fit the needs of the City, will be invited to participate in the examination process. The examination process may include a written, oral and/or training and experience evaluation weighted 100%. However, the City reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods if deemed necessary. Candidates must receive a minimum passing score of 70%, as determined by the relative performance of all candidates in all portions of the examination. In the event of identical ratings, candidates' names will be arranged in order of application date/time, and, if the same, then arranged alphabetically.

ALL APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED FULLY AND SUBMITTED ON AN OFFICIAL CITY OF STOCKTON APPLICATION FORM. (DO NOT STATE "REFER TO RESUME" ON YOUR APPLICATION OR SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE.) INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTALS WILL BE REJECTED AND CANNOT BE REVISED AFTER SUBMITTAL ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. POSTMARKS, FACSIMILES, AND PHOTOCOPIES OF THE CITY'S EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. RESUMES ARE WELCOMED BUT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ONLY.

The information in this announcement concerning the terms and conditions of employment does not constitute either an express or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change.

NOTE:

• After on-line submittal, immediate notification will appear on your screen indicating your application has been received. Please print this notice as proof of filing.

• Notification and correspondence will be sent via email only. No paper notices will be mailed to applicants. It is the applicants responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that correspondence is being received.

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In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq,. all City of Stockton employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.