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City of Fresno · 5 days ago

Principal Accountant

Fresno, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$7,610/mo - $9,217/mo

2+ years exp

The City of Fresno is currently seeking a Principal Accountant for the Accounting Unit. This role is responsible for overseeing the City's disbursement operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing vendor payments, and maintaining strong internal controls while supervising staff and enhancing financial systems.

Government

Responsibilities

Overseeing the City's disbursement operations

Ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with GAP and GASB standards

Managing vendor payments

Supporting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)

Maintaining strong internal controls

Enhancing efficiency and resolving payment issues

Ensuring adherence to City policies and regulatory requirements

Supervising staff and improving financial systems

Serving as a liaison during audits

Qualification

Accounting principlesGAP complianceGASB standardsSupervisory experienceCertified Public AccountantInterpersonal skillsLeadership skills

Required

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration, public administration, or a related field

Two (2) years of supervisory experience, preferably in a public sector organization

Applicants MUST ATTACH A COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS for education verification

Preferred

Possession of a valid license as a Certified Public Accountant issued by the State of California Board of Accountancy

Benefits

HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.

MANAGEMENT LEAVE: 60 hours per fiscal year for only exempt employees.

ANNUAL LEAVE: Accrue 15.5 hours per month with cash out provisions.

SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum

HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.

LIFE INSURANCE: Benefit equal to annual salary; premium paid by the City.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY: Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by the City.

BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month

HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.

RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.

DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.