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The Town if Hillsborough is currently looking for a part-time (4 hrs/day, twice per week) Accounting Clerk to support our Finance & Water Services Department. The incumbent will report to the Assistant Finance Director.

The Accounting Clerk is a part-time position for the Town of Hillsborough and will be designated to help support the water services department. This position functions with general supervision within the department and performs operational duties in the areas of transaction processing and account reconciliation. There could also be special seasonal projects where the Accounting Clerk could be tasked with duties related to business license processing, retention records, general office, and other transaction processing

The Accounting Clerk is a part-time position, with a total of 8 hours per week that will last for a minimum of 6 months. After the 6 months have concluded, the Town will re-evaluate the position and needs of the department to determine if the position will be extended. 

Knowledge of and Proficiency in:

Financial record-keeping and general accounting office practices;

Business arithmetic;

Correct business English usage and standard format for written communication;

Efficient filing system and use of standard office equipment, financial accounting software, and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) in a Windows-based environment.

Ability to:

Perform the essential duties of the job;

Prepare transactions and documents accurately and rapidly;

Understand and carry out written and oral instructions; communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing;

Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with employees, and potentially members of the public.

Adapt and be flexible;

Exercise personal initiative;

Effectively manage a heavy workload under pressure with tight deadlines.

CITY OF LARKSPUR PART-TIME HOURLY WORKER

ASSIGNMENT: ON-CALL LIBRARIAN

Up to $30.00 per hour Maximum of 960 Hours Per Year

On-Call Librarian assignment is classified as a part-time hourly worker. Under general direction, performs a variety of professional library work which may include: reference services; services for children and youth; or other special services; and performs related work as assigned. Employees in this category do not receive any benefits except those that are required by law.

This is a part-time hourly, at-will position. Part-time hourly workers do not receive benefits, except as required by law. Job description and pay under review.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The On-Call Librarian provides professional library services including reference, reader advisory, materials selection to meet the general information needs of the public and performs related work as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

This position reports to the Library Director. This position has no direct reports and works under the supervision of staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (May include but are not limited to the following:)

• Provide professional reference and readers' advisory services; instruct patrons in the use of library resources, including reference materials, digital downloads, databases, catalogs and other online resources and the interlibrary loan system
• Conduct library programming for all ages
• Communicate policies and procedures to staff and library patrons
• Provide customer service at reference and circulation desk
• Troubleshoot computer-related issues
• Troubleshoot and resolve a variety of issues related to acquisitions, circulation, and reference materials
• Work on special projects assigned by the Library Director
• Maintain awareness of emerging trends in technology, reference services, and librarianship

REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of

• Thorough knowledge of current professional library “best practices” principles, methods, and materials
• Knowledge of library reference materials, automated systems, applications, and tools of research
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, and regulations pertaining to  library science

• Knowledge of Larkspur library policies and procedures as they relate to library operations
• Knowledge of service needs and issues, general culture of the public library community
• Knowledge of customer service techniques and approaches
• General knowledge of training techniques to educate patrons
• Knowledge of procedures, methods and techniques of reference, research, classification, indexing, cataloging, and organization of library materials

Skill and Ability in

• Proficient in use of computerized library information systems and tools, such as web browsers, web OPAC, Integrated Library Systems; and in the use of Microsoft Office suite; able to learn and utilize new technology
• Proficient in performing online and electronic searches to gather data and compile information
• Ability to perform effective library reference, readers’ advisory duties, and other professional level library work
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Ability to make procedural decisions and judgments
• Skill in analyzing information logically and creatively to identify problems, draw valid conclusions, and develop effective solutions to operational and customer service problems
• Ability to create, to compose, and edit written materials
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities, conflict resolution and customer service

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

This assignment requires sufficient experience and education related to providing professional library services. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is possession of a Master’s Degree in Library Science or similar curriculum from an American Library Association accredited educational program. In addition, at least two years of professional experience in a library setting is highly desirable.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

This Assignment requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The employee will occasionally be required to climb or balance or crawl. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to video display terminals. The position also requires repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in data entry and preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The employee may lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The employee may be exposed to dust and/or other allergens.

CITY OF LARKSPUR PART-TIME HOURLY WORKER

ASSIGNMENT: LIBRARY PAGE

Up to $14.00 per hour

Maximum of 960 Hours Per Year

Applications will be accepted for this position on a continuous basis. The next review of applications will occur on March 12. The selection process may include an interview and can begin as soon as vacancies occur.  Please do not contact the Human Resources Department about the status of your application unless it has been more than 3 months.

This is a part-time hourly, at-will position. Part-time hourly workers do not receive benefits, except as required by law.

DEFINITION

Under direction, part-time hourly workers in this assignment perform a variety of manual tasks to support library services at the Larkspur Library including sorting, shelving, stacking, and retrieving a wide variety of library materials for holds and transmittals, clearing book drops, and other duties as assigned. Employees in this category do not receive any benefits except as required by law.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Library Page responsibilities include a variety of routine tasks that maintain the condition of the library in accordance with standard procedures.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

The Library Page reports to the Circulation Supervisor and may also receive guidance from other staff members. There are no direct reports or supervision exercised.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Include but are not limited to the following:) Under direction, part-time hourly workers in this assignment perform a variety of routine manual library support tasks including sorting, shelving, stacking, and retrieving a wide variety

of library materials for holds and transmittals, clearing book drops, and performing other duties as assigned. Library Pages help maintain library materials in accordance with established alphabetical, numerical and categorical systems and conduct shelf reading for accuracy and shifts and transports books, magazines, A/V, etc., including pushing heavy book carts, to assigned areas of the library as directed. Assist in keeping all areas of the library in a clean, neat, and orderly condition and may assist in program and display set-up. Perform other job- related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of: Knowledge of basic principles of organization.

Skill and Ability in: Ability to sort and organize materials in alphabetical, numerical and topical order and attend to detail to ensure accuracy. Ability to learn and apply library policies and procedures, programs and services, and systems such as Dewey Decimal system. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, deal courteously and tactfully with the public and other people encountered in the workplace, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and follow specific instructions. Ability to speak, read, write, understand and communicate effectively using the English language.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

This assignment requires sufficient experience and education to demonstrate the knowledge and skills listed and to perform the essential duties as required. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is through possession of or working toward a High School Degree or General Education Degree. Applicants under 18 years of age will be required to secure a work permit prior to employment. No experience required.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

This assignment requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The employee will occasionally be required to climb or balance or crawl. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to video display terminals. The position also requires repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in data entry and preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move or push up to 40 pounds.  The employee may be exposed to dust and infectious organisms.

Applications are being accepted for the position of Deputy Finance Director with the City of South San Francisco

DEADLINE TO APPLY: MARCH 20, 2020 AT 5:00PM

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, INCLUDING HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE FOR FAMILIES, A GENEROUS VACATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CalPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND PARTICIPATION IN SOCIAL SECURITY 

THE CITY

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 65,710 residents that grows to 100,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, included 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.  In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office/R&D facilities – with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline. 

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play. 

THE DEPARTMENT

The Finance Department provides critical financial services citywide, setting the fiscal accountability and policy controls over the use of City funds. It leads the fiscal accountability efforts and ensures the responsible and legal use of City funds through thoughtful appropriations and implementation and management of policies and procedures. It is responsible for numerous vital City services, including maintaining the City’s accounting system, managing payroll and purchasing procedures, issuing business licenses, managing parking districts, and collecting occupancy taxes and other City fees. Other services include financial planning and analysis, risk mitigation and strategic consulting.

The City’s total adopted appropriated budget for FY2019-20, excluding transfers between funds, totals $167 million. With a staff of 14.5 FTEs, the Finance Department is a strategic business partner to every other City department, and central to City operations. 

The Department is looking for an experienced Deputy Finance Director whose duties may include:

• Leading the biennial budget development process, including supervising and mentoring the financial analysts who support effort;
• Participating in the annual audit process, ensuring timely issuance of the CAFR;
• Spearheading the review of the City’s internal controls, ensuring adherence with best practices; and
• Assisting on special projects as directed by the Director of Finance, such as an enterprise resources planning system implementation or bond issuance.

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

     Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.

     The Community Energy Department is seeking to fill one (1) Senior Accountant position in the in the Budget and Financial Management Division. This position reports to the Division Manager and will work closely with the City Manager’s Budget Office.  Under general supervision, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for developing and maintaining fiscal operations for the department, as well as day to day management of the fiscal team. Other responsibilities include monitoring the needs of the accounting function in SJCE and provide recommendations on future staffing requirements to ensure the department’s accounting expertise remains in line with financial reporting demands. The position is currently funded through June 30, 2020 with ongoing funding anticipated to be included in the 2020-2021 Operating Budget. Typical duties of this position may include, but are not limited to:

     · Managing the accounting and financial reporting requirements of San Jose Clean Energy (SJCE);

     · Assuring compliance with a variety of regulations and fiscal procedures related to the flow of SJCE funds;

     · Preparing periodic financial statements, including SJCE’s annual financial statements, notes to the financial statements and auditor lead sheets;

     · In coordination with the City’s internal and external auditors, developing Agreed Upon Procedures for the SJCE program and respond to annual audits of those procedures;

     · Working closely with the City’s Finance Department, maintain compliance with the requirements of the City’s General Ledger and ensuring that financial statements/reports are compliant with professional accounting standards and applicable rules and regulations; 

     · Overseeing bank reconciliations and ensuring program transactions are properly documented and accounted for;

     · Supporting year-end financial audits on behalf of SJCE, including demonstrating compliance with financial policies, procedures and other relevant information to internal and external auditors; 

     · Assisting in the preparation of a variety of departmental and City financial reports, including the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report as well as other applicable regulatory reports.

     This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment

     Selection Process:

     The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant’s training and experience based on the application, cover letter and resume, and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise.

     You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process. Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response. 

     1. Do you have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, or another closely related field, including at least 18 semester units in accounting subjects? If yes, please provide the name of the college or university and the field in which you obtained your degree. You may also include any additional degrees or applicable certifications that you have achieved.

     2. Have you obtained four (4) years of experience at the working level of a professional accountant? Please explain how you have obtained your experience as an Accountant. Include the dates of employment, name of employer(s), job title, and (related) primary duties.

     3. What is your proficiency level (Beginner, Intermediate, Expert) with the City of San José’s Financial Management System (FMS) or any other financial management system? Describe your experience with any financial management systems that you have used and indicate your proficiency level as either: “Expert”, “Intermediate”, or “Beginner”.

     4. Describe your experience in performing operational or financial audits? Include the scope and your role in performing operational or financial audits.

     5. Describe your experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and performing detailed expenditure tracking in complex budget setting. Include any experience with balance sheets, cost analyses, and/or any other asset and liability reporting.

     You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.

     If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Michelle Saechao at Michelle.Saechao@sanjoseca.gov

     Salary Information

     $88,088 - $107,328 Annually

Applications are being accepted for the position of Financial Analyst II with the City of South San Francisco

DEADLINE TO APPLY: MARCH 13, 2020 AT 12 NOON OR UPON RECEIPT OF 50 QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, INCLUDING HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE FOR FAMILIES, A GENEROUS VACATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CalPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND PARTICIPATION IN SOCIAL SECURITY.

THE CITY

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 65,710 residents that grows to 100,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, included 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.  In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office/R&D facilities – with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline. 

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play. 

THE DEPARTMENT

The Finance Department provides critical financial services citywide, setting the policy controls over the use of City funds. It leads the fiscal accountability efforts and ensures the responsible and legal use of City funds through thoughtful appropriations and implementation and management of policies and procedures. It is responsible for numerous vital City services, including maintaining the City’s accounting system, managing payroll and purchasing procedures, issuing business licenses, managing parking districts, and collecting occupancy taxes and other City fees. Other services include financial planning and analysis, risk mitigation and strategic consulting.

The City’s total adopted appropriated budget for FY2019-20, excluding transfers between funds, totals $167 million. With a staff of 14.5 FTEs, the Finance Department is a strategic business partner to every other City department, and central to City operations. 

The City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

Class specifications are only intended to present a descriptive summary of the range of duties and responsibilities that are associated with specified positions.  Therefore, specifications may not include all duties performed by individuals within a classification.  In addition, specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position.

DEFINITION:  

Under general supervision, the Accounting Specialist performs complex financial duties requiring the application of financial record keeping practices and clerical coordination including: payroll, accounts payable, water and wastewater billing, business license processing, accounts receivable, cash receipts and capital assets.  Provides direct customer service to all levels of City employees and the public regarding financial operations, procedures and processes. Incumbents will be cross-trained in all assignments and assist others as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS, FEATURES, REQUIREMENTS:

The Accounting Specialist classification is an experienced level position, considering the complexity of work, degree of independent judgment and interpretative ability.  In each assignment area, the incumbent coordinates the accounting and bookkeeping records, systems and processes for the functional area.  Duties may not always follow standardized routines.  Changes may be recommended to procedures and processes.  This classification is expected to have operating knowledge of financial systems and all functional assignments.  All positions may provide backup assistance for all functions.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED:

General supervision is provided by the Assistant Finance Director or Accounting Manager.   Staff supervision is not required for this position.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

Duties vary depending on functional assignment.  All personnel are required to maintain Desk Manuals for the functions for which they are responsible, provide service to customers at the counter, process revenues collected on site or from mails, balance and post daily cash receipts and prepare bank deposits, maintain sub-ledger transactions. The duties outlined below are illustrative of the type of duties the Accounting Specialist will perform and may include lower level duties or other tasks necessary to deliver responsive customer service.

Utility Billing:

Performs utility billing processes for water and wastewater services, sets up and maintains customer account information, verifies water meter readings for accuracy and advises customer of account status.  Updates and processes utility payments on a daily basis; processes service requests for customers, final bills, delinquent notices and prepares correspondence for pursuit of non-payments.  Responds to customer inquiries, prepares reports on delinquent accounts, monitors meter deposit activity and billing.  Assists in coordinating collections with outside independent agencies.

Payroll:

Performs semi-monthly payroll process;  updates and enters employee pays, benefits information in the payroll system; maintains payroll records for audit purposes; reviews time-sheets for accuracy and references contract provisions for the purpose of pay and other benefits; prepares and distributes payroll-related reports; processes and reconciles monthly insurance premium payments; prepares federal and state reports, workers compensation reports, surveys, year-end tax statements including W-2 and 1095-C; and prepare payroll related journal entries.

Accounts Payable:

Processes purchase orders and enters transactions into the financial system; sets up and maintains vendor, processes invoices and department payment requests.  Distributes checks to vendors; maintains warrant register, sub-ledgers and other financial records.  Responds to internal and external inquiries regarding invoice status; monitors sales tax exception purchases and capital asset purchases; maintains computerized detailed capital asset records; prepares quarterly use tax reports for submittal to taxing authorities.  Process and review credit card transactions; and prepares year end 1099 tax statements.

Business Licenses:

Processes business license applications and fee payments; issues certificates; prepares an annual audit of business without licenses in newspapers and directories; prepares reports as required related to business licensing; prepares business license renewals and contacts delinquent accounts with second and final notices.

Accounts Receivable:

Prepares account receivable invoices and maintains subsidiary records for billing on property leases, development agreements, planning application deposits and other receivables and prepares annual possessory interest report.  Prepare Accounts Receivable related journal entries.  

EDUCATION AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

Education: Graduation from high school plus additional college or university coursework in business, accounting, economics or a related field. Technical training programs will be considered in combination with work experience.

Experience:  Two years of work experience in financial record keeping and general accounting.  Public agency or municipal finance experience is desirable. Computer literacy in financial applications, spreadsheet and word processing programs is desirable.

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

SELECTION PROCEDURE:  

A limited number of the most qualified candidates may be invited to continue in the selection process. The selection process can consist of one or more of the following components: written exam, oral board interview, and assessment center. The list will consist of candidates that successfully complete the oral board process. A departmental interview will be scheduled to fill the current vacancy following the establishment of the employment list. This list will be in effect for at least one year. After a conditional job offer, applicants must complete pre-employment medical examination and fingerprinting.

HOW TO APPLY: 

A City/District application and supplemental questionnaire is required for consideration and must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., March 13, 2020. It is strongly recommended that you apply as soon as possible as we will only accept the first 50 applications. The mostly highly qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview and testing process.  Applications may be submitted online at www.calopps.org.  You may also apply at the Human Resources Department, City of Foster City, 610 Foster City Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404. 

BENEFITS:

City of Foster City provides a superior benefits program which includes 12 paid holidays per year; annual sick leave; discretionary leave; Public Employees’ Retirement System, Voluntary Deferred Compensation program; Flexible Benefits Program including health, dental, vision and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts; VEBA program; 9/80 work schedule; vacation accrued at the rate of 11 working days per year for the first three years then increasing to a maximum of 23 working days per year; long-term disability insurance; and life insurance. 

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

***Application will not be accepted without the completed responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire listed below.

Instructions: Please provide the following information along with your application. The supplemental information will be used in selecting qualified applicants for consideration during the application review process. 

1. Please describe in detail your experience and knowledge in Payroll processing.

2. Please describe in detail your experience and knowledge in Accounts Payable.

3. Please describe in detail your experience and knowledge in Accounts Receivable.

4. Please describe in detail your experience and knowledge in Utility Billing.