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City of St. Helena, California

Accounting Technician I

(Utility Billing)*

Salary Range: $54,713—$64,453 annually*

The City of St. Helena has an exciting opportunity to fill a position in the Finance Department.  This is a great opportunity to become part of a Customer Service focused team of dedicated individuals that take pride in serving the local community.

Distinguishing Characteristics:  The Accounting Technician I is the entry level class in the accounting support series that allows the incumbent to develop journey level knowledge and abilities. Initially, under immediate supervision, incumbents perform the more routine accounting support and customer service duties while learning City policies and procedures. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines.

The Accounting Technician I receives direction from the Director of Finance, or designee.

Examples of Duties: (include but are not limited to the following) 

• Operates cash register, acts as front counter staff.
• Receives the public, answers questions and processes requests; responds to inquiries from customers and others and refers, when necessary, to appropriate persons.
• Prepares, processes, maintains and verifies purchasing, financial and accounting documents and records.
• Performs accounting and financial office support work in areas such as cashiering, accounts receivable, utility billing, fixed assets and business licenses.
• Provides information to the public and City staff requiring the use of judgment and the interpretation of a variety of policies, rules and procedures; processes outgoing mail.
• Receives payments, issues receipts, balances cash and prepares bank deposits.
• Performs data entry and posts receipts to various City accounts and funds.
• Maintains and files various documents and records. May perform a variety of general office support functions, including typing, record keeping, proofreading and forms and report generation.
• Prepares financial, statistical or operational reports as assigned.
• Prepares accounts receivable billings and reconciliation.
• Verifies incoming revenue from various City departments and other agencies.
• Processes all utility billing and utility customer requests.
• Maintains posting of payments.
• Works with the Water Department to process monthly meter reads and customer requests.
• Generates new utility billings and past due notices.
• Prepares monthly utility billing reports and reconciliations.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.

There is a no smoking policy in effect within the City offices and vehicles. St. Helena is an equal opportunity employer. The City of St. Helena will require documentation of the legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act upon hire.

Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): With prior notice to the Personnel Department regarding testing or job performance modifications, the City will make every attempt to offer reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

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Finance Director - City of American Canyon, California

Located in the southern portion of world-famous, wine-growing Napa County, approximately 35 miles northeast of San Francisco, American Canyon first developed following World War II and incorporated in 1992. American Canyon plays an important role in the Napa Valley wine industry with continuous growth in wine logistics, wine making, storage and distribution. American Canyon is also home to growing major food production industries, such as Coca Cola, Barry Callebaut Chocolate, Mezzetta, and a new IKEA E-Commerce Distribution Center. With a current population of 20,500 in more than 6 square miles, the City plans for a population of 30,000 by 2030.

American Canyon has a mix of original and newer housing stock including single-family residential units, apartments, and manufactured homes. The City’s residential growth rate justified the 2010 construction of LEED- certified American Canyon High School, home of the “Wolves,” with its extensive athletic facilities. A new elementary school is under construction.

American Canyon is poised for future growth in two industrial parks and two specific plan areas. The parks include 5 million square feet of space for industrial users; a Broadway District Specific Plan to include 1,200 homes and 850,000 square feet of commercial development along Highway 29; and the Watson Ranch Specific Plan, which includes 1,250 homes and rejuvenation of century-old mine ruin structures into a tourist and entertainment center known as the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens.

American Canyon residents take great pride in their community and highly value the outdoor spaces and trails, numerous parks, and quality schools. Residents and business owners feel very safe and enjoy their diverse and engaged community.

The Finance Department

American Canyon’s Finance Department provides a range of financial services to internal and external customers. Major functions include financial forecasting, budget development, financial management and reporting, accounts payable, citywide payroll, utility billing, business license, administration, purchasing, cash flow management, and investment management. 

The department has a FY 2020/21 operating budget of approximately $1.3 million and a total staff of eight employees within the two divisions of Accounting and Budget, which is each managed by a Management Analyst II.  Additional staff within the department include one Accounting Technician and four Accounting Assistants. 

With recent retirements at the leadership level, the Finance Department has proactively rallied to cross train and support technical staff in order to ensure the continuation of quality services. The Finance Director will be a “working” director and will be a leader and member of the team.

Call Bobbi Peckham toll free at (866) 912-1919 for more information.

Filing deadline is September 30, 2020.
Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days.

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