Accountant I, II, III

City Of San Bernardino • San Bernardino, CA

375d • $61,824 - $75,154

About The Position

The City of San Bernardino's Finance Department is seeking to fill multiple Accountant positions (I, II, and III) to support the maintenance of accurate accounting and financial records. This role involves performing professional accounting duties, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing financial analyses to aid in decision-making. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and development within a municipal agency environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related field.
• 4 years of professional accounting experience in municipal agency work for Accountant I and II; 5 years for Accountant III.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of general, fund, and governmental accounting including grants accounting.
• Basic principles and practices of cost accounting, internal control, and auditing.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local laws applicable to grants accounting.

Nice To Haves

• A valid State driver's license is required.
• Experience with computer-based financial and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional accounting duties in the maintenance of records of revenues, expenditures, and special funds.
• Examine supporting documentation to establish proper authorization and conformance with agreements, contracts, and state and federal requirements.
• Perform periodic reconciliation of general ledger, journal, and subsidiary ledger accounts; analyze and prepare reports on revenue estimates, expenditures, and fund conditions.
• Compile and prepare routine accounting schedules and reports; maintain spreadsheets and reconcile grant revenue and expenditures to the general ledger.
• Prepare monthly or quarterly billings and invoices for reimbursement from state and federal grantor agencies.
• Prepare schedules of grant revenues, expenditures, and carry-over funds to prepare single audit report.
• Serve as liaison with federal and state auditors to provide information and documentation and respond to questions and issues.
• Prepare monthly journal entries to charge-back to all City departments administrative costs.
• Prepare billings to insurance companies for third-party damages to City property.
• Maintain a variety of other spreadsheets to track work orders, payments, and other accounting transactions for entry into general and subsidiary ledgers.
• Compile information and assist in preparing a variety of reports, summaries, and schedules.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Associate degree