Accountant-Auditor II

City of Fresno, CA•Fresno, CA

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About The Position

Under supervision, Accountant-Auditor II performs professional accounting work in maintaining, reconciling, and auditing accounts, as well as preparing a variety of accounting reports and analyses. This requires the application of generally accepted accounting principles in which incumbents may independently maintain a variety of accounts or participate in the work of a unit engaged in collecting and recording financial information. Duties may include but are not limited to the following: The current vacancy exists in the Airports Department however, this class exists in multiple departments and the list generated from this recruitment will be used to fill future vacancies. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period for up to a maximum of two years at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

Requirements

OPTION 1: One (1) year of experience equivalent to that gained as an Accountant-Auditor I in the City Service. Equivalent experience may be defined as performing professional accounting and/or auditing duties requiring the application of generally accepted accounting principles in a governmental setting. AND Three (3) years of experience interpreting and processing financial data, records, and transactions, and resolving complex technical accounting problems. AND Twenty (20) semester units in accounting from an accredited college or university.
OPTION 2: One (1) year of experience performing professional accounting and/or auditing duties requiring the application of generally accepted accounting principles in a governmental setting. AND Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university which includes twenty (20) semester units in accounting.
Applicants MUST ATTACH A COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS for education verification (instructions below on how to attach documents). Applications lacking the attachment may be rejected.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.
Eligibles certified for consideration for hire will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
Eligibles certified for consideration to the Police Department must successfully complete a polygraph test, or computer voice stress analyzer (CVSA) test, an extensive background investigation, and a department interview prior to employment.

Responsibilities

Prepares a variety of accounting reports; audits and balances ledgers; prepares financial reports on special assignments.
Assist with completing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
Support external audit functions by assisting with various external audit requests that may require collaboration with other City departments and/or outside agencies.
Maintain records of all capital expenditures; ensuring that capital expenditures are classified appropriately for the purposes of year-end reporting
Assist with ensuring that the City is in compliance with all Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) implementations.
Audits agencies under agreements with City and commercial tenants of City property for compliance with terms of leases
Performs internal cash and other audits as required; prepares written reports of audits with suggested changes or improvements when necessary.
Prepares accounting analyses; distributes revenues and expenses; prepares vouchers for general ledger entries; audits daily cash sheets.
Provides a check and balance function for all City expenditures and verifies fund balances prior to their payment.
Maintains accounting records; prepares trial balances and monthly and annual financial reports; maintains City asset inventory control records; processes journal entries; processes invoices.
Maintains the City's self-funded Health and Welfare Trust and the Local 39 health plan; establishes monthly eligibility; prepares payment requests and disburses payments; prepares reports regarding revenue and disbursement.
Performs accounting and auditing of State and/or Federal Grants to maintain compliance with the associated programs for which the City may be eligible.
Prepares Risk reimbursement packets for property losses and accidents and tracks expenses.
Analyses revenues and expenditures ensuring that capital expenditures are classified appropriately for grant eligibility. Prepares grant reimbursements for local, state, and federal grants.
Assists in the annual capital budget preparation in accordance with City's Budget Procedures Manual (BPM.)
Duties may vary by department, please inquire about specific duties if called upon for an interview.

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.
VACATION LEAVE: Accrue 8 - 14.66 hours per month based on years of service.
SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days
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.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM PAY: $100 per month (if eligible)
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.