Accountant/Senior Accountant

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　　Accountant/Senior Accountant

　　Salary

　　$76,752.00 - $120,681.60 Annually

　　Location

　　Irvine, CA

　　Job Type

　　Full-Time

　　Job Number

　　03364

　　Department

　　Administrative Services

　　Opening Date

　　01/24/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/12/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

　　Description

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　　Description

　　Understanding that people (https://webadmin.cityofirvine.org/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=34658) are the foundation for success, the City of Irvine offers a workplace culture that embraces Humility, Innovation, Empathy, Passion, and Integrity. Apply your passion for public service in the City of Irvine, nationally ranked for safety, educational institutions, business enterprises, and quality of life, by joining our One Irvine (https://webadmin.cityofirvine.org/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=34646) team!

　　Do you have the desire to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and diverse community? Join a collaborative workforce committed to serving the City of Irvine as an Accountant or Senior Accountant.

　　The current recruitment is looking to fill two vacancies. Positions may be filled at either level dependent on candidate qualifications and the current needs of the department.

　　Accountant Salary:

　　$67,724.80 - $106,558.40 Annually

　　Senior Accountant Salary:

　　$76,752.00 - $120,681.60 Annually

　　The City of Irvine seeks a talented, forward thinking and seasoned professional to join the City as an Accountant. The Accountant will perform professional accounting work and financial transaction recording and reporting, with an emphasis in account reconciliations and review.

　　The City of Irvine seeks a skilled and customer service focused Senior Accountant to perform complex professional accounting work that includes financial transaction recording and reporting, general ledger activities, preparation of year-end financial reports, and the analysis of various financial records. Reporting to the Finance Administrator, the Senior Accountant will also play a significant role in preparing the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), as well as provide leadership in preparing other annual reports.

　　If you are a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment, the Accountant or Senior Accountant position is an excellent opportunity for you.

　　Your Impact

　　Accountant

　　Coordinate and participate in general ledger and subsidiary accounts posting, balancing, and reconciling. Reconcile accounts to back up detail and/or independent sources. Complete monthly reconciliations such as bank reconciliation, payroll, and benefit reconciliations.

　　Analyze records and prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

　　Examine accounting documents to ensure accuracy of information and calculations. Review accounting records for errors and omissions, and make correcting entries. Prepare journal entries.

　　Prepare required reports for county, state, and federal agencies. Conduct research and analysis of financial information. Reconcile related data for submission. Prepare notes, tables, and charts for inclusion in reports.

　　Support consultants and departments on grant reporting, monthly grant drawdowns, and the reviewing and filing with various government agencies.

　　Prepare on demand analysis and reports.

　　Assist in developing automated financial reports and in documenting system operations, and continuously analyze system to develop more effective procedures and reports. Identify system deficiencies, making recommendations for changes.

　　Provide support for audits. Conduct research and provide analyses for independent auditors.

　　Serve as a resource to other City staff, and provide advice and technical assistance related to accounting procedures and computerized system processes. Coordinate the timely processing of accounting cycle tasks. Provide recommendations for improvements in accounting procedures.

　　Maintain current knowledge of generally accepted governmental accounting procedures, the City's automated fiscal systems and applications, and applicable state and federal regulations and guidelines

　　Senior Accountant

　　Evaluate, develop, and monitor fiscal practices and controls in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and fund accounting practices.

　　Perform monthly and year-end closing duties, capital project year-end data analysis, and prepare journal entries and periodic reconciliations of general ledger, job ledger, subsidiary accounts, and bank statements.

　　Develop financial system reports and data summaries for distribution to departments and auditors, as well as other reports on a variety of financial matters.

　　Play a lead role in preparation of year-end audits such as the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), single audit of Federal Funds, and related financial reports/audits.

　　Maintain advanced and complex accounting records including the general and subsidiary ledger chart of accounts.

　　Maintain positive working relationships with City staff and the public. Represent the Administrative Services Department in a highly professional and competent manner as a committee/task force participant and in joint meetings with other departments.

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　　Accountant Minimum Qualifications

　　Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.

　　One year of professional government accounting experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.

　　Requires the ability to utilize word-processing, spreadsheet and database software applications.

　　Senior Accountant Minimum Qualifications

　　Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.

　　Three years of government accounting experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.

　　Best Fit

　　Experience accurately performing complex accounting functions.

　　Strong organizational, leadership, and collaboration skills.

　　Experience working with automated fiscal systems.

　　Ability to utilize generally accepted accounting principles in context with a variety of financial projects.

　　Effective communication skills and the ability to provide high level customer service to internal and external individuals.

　　Your Team

　　Irvine is recognized as one of America's Best Places to Live, according to Money Magazine. The City of Irvine features an array of entertainment and recreational opportunities including exceptional parks, open space preservations, sport complexes, and master-planned communities.

　　The Administrative Services Department (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/irvine/classspecs/69231?keywords=finance&pagetype=classSpecifications) is committed to sound fiscal stewardship in maximizing the City's ability to deliver high quality services to the community. The department consists of four areas: Administration, Fiscal Services, Budget and Purchasing, and Information Technology.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer

　　The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation.