Senior Accountant

City of Pleasanton • Pleasanton, CA

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About The Position

The City of Pleasanton is hiring two Senior Accountants in its Finance Department: one in the Budget, Revenue & Treasury Division and one in the Accounting & Payroll Division. These positions support the City’s financial planning and decision-making through budget development and monitoring, general accounting, financial reporting, revenue analysis, contract and procurement review, treasury work, and—within the Accounting & Payroll Division—payroll processing. The roles involve a broad range of municipal finance assignments and require analytical problem-solving, clear communication, collaboration, adaptability, and dependable management of recurring deadlines and changing priorities.

The Senior Accountant serves as a lead staff member coordinating month- and year-end close activities and interim and annual audits. The position also supports operating and capital budgets, accounting and reporting, treasury functions, financial reviews, and responses to questions from City departments, management, and the public. The role offers exposure to municipal finance and collaboration with departments across the organization.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree in Business, Accounting, or a closely related field.
• Four years of responsible experience in accounting financial systems, in either the public or private sector.
• Proficiency with financial systems and advanced electronic spreadsheet preparation.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends and variances, evaluate alternatives, and recommend solutions.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced municipal environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to develop clear reports, presentations, and responses to financial questions.

Nice To Haves

• Public-sector finance experience in one or more areas such as budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, revenue analysis, treasury, procurement, or payroll processing.
• Governmental accounting and budgeting experience.
• Familiarity with local government, special district, or other public-agency operations.
• CPA.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate tasks associated with month- and year-end close and interim and annual audits.
• Assist with developing, administering, monitoring, and analyzing the City’s operating and capital budgets.
• Prepare expenditure and revenue projections, historical comparisons, trend analyses, employee-benefit cost analyses, and personnel tracking.
• Research and analyze budget variances, prepare budget amendments, and reconcile budgetary spreadsheets to financial records.
• Guide, train, and assist City departments with preparing and monitoring departmental budgets.
• Prepare spreadsheets, tables, charts, graphical presentations, and financial reports for City management, public meetings, and other stakeholders.
• Perform general accounting, including complex general ledger entries, reconciliations, account analysis, and financial reporting.
• Support treasury functions, including cash-flow analysis, investment-related work, and required reporting.
• Assist with reviews of contracts, procurements, and related financial information.
• Prepare reports required by other public agencies and provide information and schedules for internal and external audits.
• Evaluate financial processes and internal controls, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend practical solutions.
• Respond to financial and budget-related questions from City departments, management, and the public.
• Assist in processing payroll for City staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior