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About the Town

The Town of Los Altos Hills is a semi-rural residential community located in the scenic hills of northern Santa Clara County.  The Town's 8,300 residents take great pride in the natural beauty of the Town.  Many residents are actively engaged in local government with over 150 residents serving on City Council appointed advisory committees. The Town’s finances are strong due to a steady local real estate market and a prudent expenditure plan.   The 2019-20 budget totals $17.1M, which $13.5 is the General Fund.  With 23 in-house staff members, the Town provides planning, building, and engineering services; street, drainage, and pathway maintenance; parks and recreation; emergency preparedness and code enforcement; and sewer services.  Law enforcement services are provided under a contract with the Santa Clara County Sherriff’s Office and fire services are provided by the Los Altos Hills County Fire District, a dependent district of Santa Clara County.   

About the department

The Administrative Services Department has three full-time staff members and one 60% part-time employee, who provide all accounting, financial reporting, human resource and risk management services to the organization.  In addition, the department manages contracts that provide information technology support and facilities management.  The department uses the Incode/Tyler financial management system and payroll is processed by ADP.

Position Description:

Under the supervision of the Administrative Services Director, performs a wide variety of accounting and statistical record keeping assignments in connection with processing and maintaining accurate financial records.  Possible tasks and support will be accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and customer service.  Experience in Government Accounting is highly desirable.

Example of Duties

• Assist in fiscal recordkeeping oversight, such as for payroll, accounts payable, purchase orders, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, journal entries, month end entries, budget, and audit.
• Perform and maintain accurate payroll records and assist in HR functions.
• Record and maintain statistical and financial reports.
• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting; coordinate and provide assistance to internal and external auditors.
• Assist at the counter in receiving the public and providing customer service information in response to citizen requests in a courteous and professional manner.

Knowledge of:

• Generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Debits, Credits and Journal Entries.
• Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Budget process and monitoring.
• Modern office practices and procedures.
• Fund accounting, strongly preferred.

About the Town

The Town of Los Altos Hills is a semi-rural residential community located in the scenic hills of northern Santa Clara County. The Town's 8,300 residents take great pride in the natural beauty of the Town. Many residents are actively engaged in local government with over 150 residents serving on City Council appointed advisory committees. The Town’s finances are strong due to a steady local real estate market and a prudent expenditure plan. The 2019-20 budget totals $17.1M, which $13.5 is the General Fund. With 23 in-house staff members, the Town provides planning, building, and engineering services; street, drainage, and pathway maintenance; parks and recreation; emergency preparedness and code enforcement; and sewer services. Law enforcement services are provided under a contract with the Santa Clara County Sherriff’s Office and fire services are provided by the Los Altos Hills County Fire District, a dependent district of Santa Clara County.

About the department

The Administrative Services Department has three full-time staff members and one 60% part-time employee, who provide all accounting, financial reporting, human resource and risk management services to the organization. In addition, the department manages contracts that provide information technology support and facilities management. The department uses the Incode/Tyler financial management system and payroll is processed by ADP.

About the opportunity

Under the supervision of the Administrative Services Director, the Accountant will perform general and technical accounting work and assists with the financial statement and budget preparation; and to do other work as assigned. The ideal candidate is a hands-on professional who takes initiative and possesses unquestionable integrity. The ideal candidate also possesses an in-depth working knowledge of municipal finance, human resources, and general management principles. Most importantly, the ideal candidate will embrace the Town's values and organizational culture.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

➢ Coordinate and prepare postings, balancing of the General Ledger and subsidiary accounts.

➢ Review and analyze financial records for accuracy and completeness; prepare corrections as necessary.

➢ Assist in the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and prepare audit schedules.

➢ Assist in maintaining accounting systems (e.g., payroll, accounts receivable, cash receipts, accounts payable, etc.) and procedures; make necessary adjustments.

➢ Prepare and enter correcting and adjusting journal entries to update the general ledger and other financial reports.

➢ Analyze, reconcile and maintain accurate records for cash accounts, bank accounts and payroll accounts.

➢ Provides banking services to ensure segregation of duties.

➢ Assist in updating policies and procedures

➢ Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance or related field, which must include at least twelve (12) semester units in accounting related subjects. Also, two (2) years of progressively responsible accounting or auditing experience.

Knowledge of: Basic accounting techniques and principles; modern office procedures, method, and computer equipment and software, including Micro Office, accounting software, and database applications. Generally accepted accounting principles and applicability to a variety of accounting audits, transactions, and problems; principles of financial administration, including budgeting and reporting; automatic financial information systems.

Ability to: Learn to apply accounting principles to the maintenance of financial and accounting records; learn to apply Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, PERS rules and regulations and Employee Handbook to accounting and auditing work; examine, verify, and prepare financial documents and reports; prepare a variety of financial statements, reports, and analyses; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with those contacted in the course of work.

Analyze and interpret financial, accounting, and / or payroll records; prepare financial research and report preparation methods and techniques; prepare a variety of complex financial statements, reports, and analyses; self- motivate and complete assignments with minimal supervision.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I

($19.62 - $25.11 per hour)

The City of Chowchilla is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I to assist in the operation and maintenance of the City’s wastewater treatment and collection system under general supervision of the Utilities Systems Supervisor and/or Director of Public Works.

Full-Time Positions Available

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled

Applicants are recommended to apply and submit application materials online at www.CalOpps.org. Application materials can also be emailed or hand-delivered to Chowchilla City Hall, Human Resources, 130 S Second Street, Chowchilla, CA 93610; emailed to CityClerk@CityofChowchilla.org; faxed (559) 665-7418.

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The City of Belmont is looking for a Temporary Accountant (3-4 month assignment) to perform a variety of professional accounting duties in support of the City's  payroll conversion from MS Dynamics GP to ADP Workforce Now.

Requirements:

A minimum of four years progressively responsible experience in payroll/human resource administration with full cycle exposure: onboarding to tax filing.

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting or business administration

Desirable Qualifications:

Certification and special training in payroll operations and/or human capital administration.

Experience with MS Dynamics GP and/or ADP Workforce Now applications.

Please see the job description and announcement below.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for one (1) special individual to serve as a Program Support for the Medical Records/Front Office Department but will be located within our Children’s Clinic.   This position will be responsible for administrative/program support, clerical, and office work.  This position will report to a Program Support Supervisor and Support Systems Manager.   

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Greet and provide general information to clients, visitors, vendors and staff, in person and on the telephone in a professional manner.
   

• Assist clients and utilize de-escalation and basic customer service techniques.  Attend, practice and apply agency wide trainings provided in working with consumers.  

• Assist clients by referring them to sources of information, handing out standard forms and explaining how to complete them, and answering requests for factual information by consulting various available sources.

• Input, update, track and extract information into appropriate databases such as Welligent Electronic Health Record billing system (EHR) and LADMH IS system and files; search records and files for data where judgment and discrimination are required in selecting or abstracting material.

• Maintain records, logs, files, and other forms of information, including various demographic reports, room schedules and leased equipment usage, etc.; and perform other duties as assigned.

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 Assistant 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 Assistant 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.
 

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for one (1) special individual to serve as a Community Capacity Organizer for the MHSA Department.   This position will provide advocacy, feedback, outreach and support to help communities access and work effectively with the systems involved.  This position will report to a Program Supervisor.   

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• This position is responsible for collaborating with local Tri-Cities community members; engaging and organizing a wide range of community groups;

• Identify and evaluate strategies that promote and effect mental health well-being, and to plan ways to expand and sustain these community efforts; assist in required quarterly reports, annual updates, and other analyses and evaluations for assigned MHSA programs;

• Collaborate with Tri-City staff to insure that principles of the Agency’s MHSA PEI Plan are adhered to in the community organizing process; effectively translate communities’ activities and goals into coherent actions steps that can be evaluated and duplicated;

• Responsible for developing and coordinating trainings (for MHSA staff, as well as community stakeholders) and arranging meetings; Function as liaison representative to other departments, community groups, agencies and stakeholders;

• Maintain records and documentation of assigned MHSA/PEI program activities and events;

• Ensure confidentiality and integrity of Protected Health Information (PHI) of clients served by Center to comply with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) regulations and other duties as assigned.

A complete job description is available upon request.

The City of Rocklin is looking for two Senior Maintenance Workers to assist in the Streets Division of the Public Services Department. The work schedule will be based on the needs of the department working no more than 28 hours per week, not to exceed 999 hours in a fiscal year (July 1st through June 30th).  This is a temporary at-will position and does not offer benefits.