• Provide and coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
  • As assigned, assist/lead system upgrade for functional area, including development, testing, and implementation of changed processes.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to the qualifications for the Accounting Assistant I/II:

Knowledge of:

  • Methods and practices of accounting and financial/statistical record keeping.
  • Basic practices of handling cash and various methods of payments.
  • Principles and practices of technical and functional supervision and training.
  • Methods, concepts and terminology used in financial systems accounting, and cash/general ledger processes. Modern office methods including personal computer applications such as automated accounting information systems, spreadsheet, and database software.
  • Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, rules and regulations related to area of assigned responsibilities.

Ability to:

  • Independently perform difficult and responsible clerical work involving financial and related statistical record keeping.
  • Respond to and assist in resolving difficult and/or sensitive inquiries related to financial accounting records and processes.
  • Interpret and apply Charter rules, Memorandum of Understandings, policies and procedures.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Three years of experience similar to that of Accounting Assistant II with the City of San Rafael.

Education: An Associate of Arts with course work in accounting or bookkeeping.

Supplemental course work in accounting, office management, computer science or related field is desirable.

License or Certificate Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license.