Accounting Assistant/Sr. Accounting Assistant
About The Position
The City of Calistoga is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented accounting professional to join our Administrative Services team. We are recruiting for one position, which may be filled as either an Accounting Assistant or a Senior Accounting Assistant, depending on the successful candidate's experience, qualifications, and demonstrated abilities. This role plays an important part in supporting the City's financial operations and providing outstanding customer service. The position offers an opportunity to build an accounting career or for experienced municipal accounting professionals to take on a new challenge.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One (1) year of accounting, bookkeeping, or financial recordkeeping experience (for Accounting Assistant)
- Four (4) years of progressively responsible accounting or financial recordkeeping experience (for Senior Accounting Assistant)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and computerized financial systems
- Customer-service focused
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Comfortable working with numbers and financial records
- Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy
- A collaborative team member with excellent communication skills
Nice To Haves
- College coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred (for Senior Accounting Assistant)
- Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Accounts payable and accounts receivable support
- Cash receipting and daily deposits
- Utility billing and business licensing
- Financial recordkeeping and reconciliations
- Assisting customers at the public counter and by phone
- Preparing reports and maintaining accurate financial records
- Supporting special projects and other accounting functions
- Customer service
- Cashiering
- Processing payments and deposits
- Assisting with grant administration
- Supporting City departments
- Managing complex accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility billing, business licensing, reconciliations, year-end support, and payroll assistance (for Senior level)
- Providing technical guidance and training to less experienced staff (for Senior level)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
