City of Alameda · 6 days ago
Accountant I/II
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $97K/yr
0+ years expThe City of Alameda is seeking an experienced accountant for their Finance Department to fill the open Accountant positions. The role involves performing professional accounting and financial analysis duties, including the review and maintenance of financial records and systems, as well as conducting special projects.
EducationGovernmentPublic SafetyTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Performs professional accounting and financial analysis duties in the review, development and maintenance of financial records and systems
Examines, analyzes and verifies financial data and records
Conducts special projects; and performs other related work as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in accounting or business administration
Accountant I: None. However, experience performing technical accounting work is preferred
Accountant II: Two years of professional accounting experience. One year in municipal or other government accounting (either working directly for a government agency or conducting auditing services for government agencies) is highly desired
Knowledge of principles and practices of general and governmental accounting, including financial reporting and financial statement preparation; principles of budget development and administration; auditing practices and methods; applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations especially as related to accounting, auditing and grants; automated financial management systems
Ability to effectively plan, organize and perform financial, accounting and related reporting activities; interpret, apply and explain established policies, procedures, rules and regulations; interpret and effectively apply complex governmental regulations; evaluate administrative, legislative, financial and accounting information; prepare and administer budgets; utilize computer equipment and interpret computerized information; establish and maintain accurate records; prepare clear, concise and accurate financial reports and financial statements; maintain level of knowledge required for satisfactory job performance; communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public; provide lead direction and training to assigned staff
Possession of a valid California Driver's License and satisfactory driving record at the time of appointment is required as a condition of initial and continued employment only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than the employee's ability to get to/from various work locations in a timely manner, is necessary to perform the essential functions of the position
Preferred
Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel and Tyler Munis or a similar ERP system is highly desirable
Experience performing technical accounting work is preferred
One year in municipal or other government accounting (either working directly for a government agency or conducting auditing services for government agencies) is highly desired
Benefits
Four day, 36 hour work week (Monday through Thursday)
CalPERS Retirement: Classic Members: 2% at 55 formula, 8.868% contribution; New Members 2% @ 62 formula, 8.75% contribution.
Medical: The City contracts with CalPERS to provide comprehensive health coverage to employees. Multiple HMO and PPO plans available
Dental: Comprehensive dental coverage provided to employees and their eligible dependents.
Vacation: Starting with 75 hours annually and increasing with years of service.
Holidays: 11 City Holidays and 4 floating Holidays
Sick Leave: 90 hours annually; unused sick leave is converted to service credit at retirement
Company
City of Alameda
The City of Alameda, California is a unique island community of approximately 76,000 residents in the San Francisco Bay Area.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.47MKey Investors
California State Coastal Conservancy
2023-06-28Grant· $1.47M
Leadership Team
Dave Port
Chief Officer
Recent News
San Francisco Chronicle
2023-08-16
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