Sets, maintains and reconciles a variety of ledgers, registers, journals and other records necessary for the accounting activities of the assigned unit.
Prepares and reviews a variety of complex fiscal and statistical reports, memoranda and correspondence as requested by City departments.
Encourages procedural revisions to facilitate record keeping processes and assists in implementing changes related to revised laws and regulations.
Reviews documentation submitted for accuracy and conformance to legal and procedural requirements.
Develops cost accounting tools to provide fiscal accountability and grant compliance for grant-funded programs; reviews and approves financial transactions and analysis for projects.
Perform other related duties.

Knowledge of:

Generally accepted governmental accounting and auditing principles and practices (GAAP) as applied to complex funds of all types.
Relevant State and Federal law and regulations.
Principles of financial administration, including budgeting, financial reporting, data administration, and purchasing.
Modern office practices, procedures, methods and equipment.
Cash handling practices.

Ability to:

Analyze and interpret financial and accounting records.
Prepare financial statements reports according to GAAP.
Design and install new and improved complex accounting and record keeping systems, both manual and computer- based.
Establish and maintain effective working relationship with all levels of staff and management throughout the City, and with external auditors.
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Plan, assign, and lead the work of subordinates.

Skill In:

Preparation and documentation of complex accounting transactions.
Use of computers, computer applications, and software, and accounting-related software.
Identification and implementation of internal controls.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skill and ability outlined above is qualifying. A typical way to obtain such knowledge, skill and ability is:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting or business administration is required AND
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional accounting experience, preferably working in government or with government clients including preparation or auditing of certified financial statements. CPA license is desirable.
A Master’s Degree in finance, accounting, or business administration or a CPA may be substituted for one-year of experience.
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required.