Senior Accountant - Anaheim Convention Center

City of Anaheim•Anaheim, CA

About The Position

The Anaheim Convention Center, owned and operated by the City of Anaheim, hosts approximately 300 events and welcomes about 1.1 million visitors annually. It also monitors operations and financial management of City-owned sports and entertainment venues. The Senior Accountant monitors, maintains, and administers accounting programs and services involving complex general accounting, recording and reporting financial transactions, and complex budgeting. The position currently leads the annual budget process, coordinates periodic physical inventory counts, reviews and approves fixed-asset activity schedules and accumulated depreciation for all Convention, Sports and Entertainment (C/S/E) venues, and monitors venue and partner contracts financially. The position may be assigned to any of the listed essential functions and requires excellent communication skills. A CPA or CGFM is desirable but not required. Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting. The role may supervise, train, and direct professional accounting and/or technical staff. The recruitment deadline is November 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Selection may include a skills examination and oral interview. The successful candidate must undergo reference and background checks, pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination including drug/alcohol screening, and provide documentation establishing identity and work authorization.

Requirements

Three years of responsible professional accounting experience.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.
Excellent communication skills.
Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices, generally accepted accounting principles and procedures, fund and cash management, grant accounting, automated financial management systems, public-finance laws, governmental financial reporting, debt-service analysis, job costing, utilities cash management, financial modeling, data processing, supervision and training, record keeping, report preparation, office procedures and equipment, and applicable laws and regulations.
Ability to analyze accounting and auditing problems; develop accounting data, reports, and statements; implement accounting-system modifications; interpret financial records and agreements; examine, post, balance, and reconcile financial documents and accounts; and prepare clear and concise reports.
Ability to understand and apply City and departmental policies and applicable laws and regulations; organize work around changing priorities and deadlines; represent the City and cooperate with departments and outside agencies; respond tactfully to inquiries; perform multiple tasks; operate office equipment and computer applications; work independently; follow instructions; communicate clearly; and establish effective working relationships.
Ability to perform the physical functions of the position, including prolonged sitting or standing, occasional bending and similar movements, lifting or moving light to moderate weight, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination, and verbal communication.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) designation.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the assigned accounting section, and help plan, organize, and participate in accounting operations.
Provide complete and accurate financial reports; prepare and verify interim and year-end adjusting journal entries; review, verify, and test financial data; and prepare financial narrative reports explaining variances with graphics and ratio analysis.
Monitor general-ledger and subsidiary-account posting, balancing, and reconciliation; examine transactions for accuracy and correct financial records as needed.
Prepare complete, accurate, and timely financial statements and reports for management, auditors, regulatory agencies, and financial institutions.
Prepare adjusting entries for outstanding City debts and review and reconcile liability accounts.
Respond to inquiries courteously, provide information and training within the assigned area, and resolve complaints efficiently and in a timely manner.
Assist in preparing the Convention, Sports and Entertainment Department's annual budget and provide management with financial goals and guidelines.
Help oversee the City's financial interests and obligations under management agreements at C/S/E venues.
Authorize payroll data input for payment, ensure compliance with the City's MOU, approve payroll adjustments and early check pick-ups, and coordinate payroll-system internal controls.
Review tenant, lessor, contractor, and non-contracted billings for compliance with contractual and departmental guidelines; review and approve Convention Center cash disbursements.
Measure trade-show exhibit space against changes in space agreements to prevent billing problems; ensure billings for sponsor advertising banners, signs, and public-area displays; and meet with promoters to settle bills.
Audit contractor payments and general-ledger accounts for financial-control compliance.
Collect monies due from tenants before, during, and after Convention Center events, including disputed amounts through written, telephone, or in-person follow-up.
Coordinate periodic physical inventory counts and review and approve fixed-asset activity schedules and accumulated depreciation for all C/S/E venues.
May supervise, train, and direct professional accounting and/or technical staff.
Perform related duties as required.