Senior Accountant

Under general direction, performs complex professional accounting duties and acts as a lead worker; records and reports financial transactions; reviews fiscal records; prepares financial report statements and analyses; performs related duties as required. - Performs and oversees professional accounting work, including recording and reporting of financial transactions and monitoring budgetary control for assigned area(s) of responsibility. - Assists in the development and implementation of goals, policies, and procedures related to accounting activities; reviews, recommends and implements improvements to accounting methods, budgeting, and reporting procedures; ensures conformity to policies and increases effectiveness in financial procedures. - Responsible for the preparation of the budget in assigned area(s) of responsibility. - Assists in debt issuance and review of bond documents; provides accounting for bond funds and assessment of district funds. - Assists in cash management; prepares monthly investment reports for submittal to City Council by City Treasurer; allocates interest income as appropriate. - Maintains project accounts for cost recovery, capital projects and fixed assets. - Prepares and analyzes data, journal entries and budget transfers, and financial statements; prepares various financial, expenditure and tax reports; reconciles financial records for accuracy. - Prepares written reports for submittal to City Council/Redevelopment Agency in assigned area(s)of responsibility. - Maintains and monitors grant awards; prepares grant reports. - Prepares and oversees the preparation of records for audits and assists outside independent auditors in their review of City/Redevelopment Agency financial statements and activities; responsible for year-end reporting and assists with annual financial reports. - Provides advice and counsel to management and other employees in financial and accounting matters; organizes, assigns and reviews the work of subordinates; provides professional support and feedback as necessary. - Plans and organizes the City’s revenue collection efforts; performs or oversees field audits of books and records of local businesses. - May review accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll processing. *Any combination of education and experience as follows:* **Education** Must have a bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting or a closely related field which has included courses in accounting. **And** **Experience** Four (4) years of related experience in accounting. **Knowledge and Abilities** **Knowledge of** principles and practices of general and municipal government and grant accounting and auditing; principles and practices of budgeting; principles and practices of lead supervision; City finance policies and procedures; laws relating to public finance, fiscal operations and redevelopment; modern office practices, procedures, methods and equipment. **Ability to** analyze, interpret and explain state and federal guidelines, City finance policies and procedures; establish and maintain fiscal records and accounts; prepare clear, concise, complete and accurate financial statements, schedules and reports; review, recommend, and implement improvements to accounting, budgeting and reporting procedures; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; work independently and as a team member; establish and maintain cooperative working relations with those contacted in the course of the work; organize and review the work of self and others; perform related duties as required.Bargaining Unit: SEIU Annual Hours: 1820 (35 hours per week) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Created: February 2000 Last Revised: August 2025