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The City of Belmont Finance Department is recruiting for the position of Accountant I/II/III.

Recruitment will be opened until filled.  This recruitment is subject to close at any time without notice. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

The Finance Department seeks a technical and accountable individual to fill the position of Accountant.   The vacancy may be filled at any level (I/II/III).  The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, dynamic and hard-working individual who possesses great technical and interpersonal skills and who can multi-task and be flexible with workloads and changing priorities.  Some of this position's responsibilities will include payroll functions for approximately 170 employees.  The incumbent will also perform accounting work to include but not limited to financial reporting and disbursements cycle.

The Finance Department is a small, well-integrated, friendly and highly professional organization. The Finance Department is responsible for accounting, financial reporting, financial data processing, budget preparation and management, risk management, treasure and debt management, business licensing, procurement, housing and economic development and central services.

The Accountant classification receives general supervision from the Deputy Finance Director.  Characteristics of the position are as follows:

Accountant I (Junior Accountant) – This is the entry level class in the professional accounting series.  This class is distinguished from the Accountant II by the performance of more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series.  This class is generally used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.

Accountant II (Accountant) – This is the journey level class within the professional accounting series.  Employees in this class are distinguished from Accountant I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned including those requiring a thorough knowledge of governmental accounting systems and procedures.  Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the department.  Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level or when filled from the outside, require prior professional accounting experience.

Accountant III (Senior Accountant) – This is the advanced journey level classification in the Accountant series.  This class differs from the immediately lower class of Accountant II by the size, diversity, and complexity of assigned tasks and by its supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Functions:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform a variety of accounting duties in support of accounting programs including accounting, financial reporting and capital assets.
• Participate in the posting, balancing and reconciliation of the General Ledger and subsidiary accounts; prepare bank reconciliation.
• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statement, reports and accounting summaries required by the City, Successor Agency, and outside agencies.
• Assist in annual audit preparation.
• Issue correcting and adjusting journal entries to update the general ledger for assigned funds.
• Prepare financial reports and other information required by City departments and external agencies.
• Assist departmental personnel and City staff with budget activity, proper expenditure coding, document preparation and other accounting related activities.
• May provide technical guidance to lower level accounting personnel in accounts receivable, payable and payroll functions.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of accounting.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

San Mateo County Harbor District

Position Available:
Open-Competitive Recruitment for:
Accountant
$6,735.00 - $9,027.00 Monthly

Excellent Benefits Package
Deadline for application:
October 22, 2019

https://www.smharbor.com/employment
For application/inquiries contact Betty Cortes at:
bcortes@smharbor.com
SMCHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Under administrative direction the City Clerk/Communications Coordinator directs, plans, organizes and oversees all activities of the City Clerk. Functional areas of responsibility include administrative support to City Manager and City Council; administrative and logistical support to City Council meetings; official records management; municipal elections; legal notices; municipal code and filing officer services.    

The Selection Process

The process will first consist of a review of application materials, including supplemental questionaire responses, for experience, education, training, completeness and accuracy. Highly suitable and qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. The specifics of the selection process will be communicated to the candidates selected. 

Applications will be accepted for this position until a sufficient number meeting our qualifications are received. Apply immediately.

$26.48/hour

Part Time Hours: Morning/Afternoon Shifts.

This hourly position is not in Civil Service and does not receive benefits.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, to read, record, and report readings of meters; to make customer service changes; and to do related work as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

On an assigned route and schedule, reads utility meters and records the reading on prepared forms; removes all debris impeding meter readings such as water, dirt, etc.; removes meter register cover, when necessary, to clean and/or replace glass so that an accurate reading may be obtained; makes customer service changes, including routine service turn-on and turn-off, and delinquent account service turn-off; answers customer questions regarding meter readings. Assists in clerical operations in billing and collecting for services; notes and reports utility conditions requiring attention.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:  General office practices and procedures.

Ability to:  Learn the methods of meter reading, office procedures relating to billing for water service, and the technical operations as related to meter reading; work responsibly and without immediate supervision in assigned duties; keep simple records and make arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Experience:  None

Education:  Graduation from high school or equivalent.

License:  Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.

Physical Requirements:  An incumbent in this position is required to walk extensively, usually 3-5 miles daily; work almost exclusively outdoors under a variety of weather conditions (including rain, cold, fog, and sunshine); remove and replace meter covers weighing 5 to 50 lbs.; read on an average 300 meters daily; at each meter location may be required to bend, squat, or kneel to reach below ground level to read, clean, or remove assorted debris, dirt, or water as necessary.

Applications will be accepted for this position until the position is filled.

This hourly position is not in Civil Service and does not receive benefits.

DEFINITION

Under direction, the Video Technician assists with the development of television programming and operates a variety of video production equipment for live cablecasts of public meetings and for preparation and playback of pre-recorded video programs and performs other work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Control remote and portable video cameras, operate digital video recorders and audio equipment for the live cablecasting of public meetings. Choose camera shots, graphics, and adjusts audio levels. View action on monitors; control contrast, brilliance, color balance, and fidelity and audio quality of cablecasted television signal. Inspect video production equipment for proper operation, control, and safety; make minor adjustments and temporary repairs to equipment as necessary. Assist in the production of programs including desktop editing. Create video "slides" using a variety of text, sounds, and graphics including backgrounds, borders and video images. Operate a variety of video imaging and scheduling software and/or character generators. Create automated shows using combinations of video "slides" and/or machine control commands. Duplicate and label DVDs. Maintain records of work performed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Television and video production techniques, operations and equipment. Video and computer graphics.

Ability to:     Operate television production equipment such as field and studio cameras, digital recorders, editing equipment, switchers/special effects generators, and character generators; set up, operate and monitor equipment, such as, lights, microphones, audio mixers; follow oral and written directions; work independently or as part of a team; follow safe work practices; work evenings and attend meetings; and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent. College level course work in television production and/or digital video imaging desirable.

Experience: One year of video production employment desirable including live video production experience. 

License: Possession of a valid Class "C" California Driver's License.