Senior Accountant (PROMOTIONAL)

City of Napa•Napa, CA

About The Position

This is an internal promotional recruitment, only open to City of Napa full-time classified employees. We are seeking to fill a Senior Accountant opening to support the Finance Department's Accounting & Auditing Division. The selected candidate will lead employees supporting audit and overseeing payroll; implement operational improvements for the organization; and act as the liaison between the Accounting and Payroll teams. We are looking for someone to provide supportive guidance to our engaged teams and ensure strong partnerships with internal collaborators. The ideal candidate will be someone who is able to create a positive environment within the team, department and organization.

Requirements

Ability to closely analyze accounting data
Ability to conduct financial audits
Adaptability
Organization
Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; using knowledge to accomplish results.
Planning & Organizing: Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and using resources.
Leading Teams: Using appropriate methods and interpersonal styles to develop, empower, and guide the team to attain successful outcomes and business objectives.
Decision Making: Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences.
Collaborating: Working in coordination with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals.
Emotional Intelligence: Establishing and sustaining positive relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others’ emotions and behavior; using insights to efficiently respond so that one’s behavior matches one’s values and delivers intended results.
Adaptability: Maintaining efficiency when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures. Adapting quickly to change and easily considering innovative ideas.
Coaching & Developing Others: Providing instruction and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities; planning and supporting the development of individual skills and abilities.