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The County of San Mateo Probation Department is seeking candidates with exceptional analytical and collaboration skills to join their team as a Payroll-Personnel Coordinator.
 
The Probation Department employs over 400 staff dedicated to enhancing community safety, reducing crime, and assisting the victims of crime through offender accountability and rehabilitation.  As part of this proactive and innovative agency, the Payroll-Personnel Coordinator will provide technical and specialized payroll and other personnel related support.  
 
In addition to processing payroll, the incumbent will on-board new employees, process employee transactions such as new hires, promotions, demotions, transfers and terminations, and all other human resources related transactions, process salary increases to include special allowances, conduct payroll audits, manage employee leaves and provide on-going training on timecard and the payroll system to department employees. Duties are performed in a very fast paced, deadline driven collaborative environment and includes working with multiple budgets, locations and payroll earning codes.
 
The level of work performed requires the analysis of unusual circumstances, understanding of proper application of complex and multiple labor contract provisions and assessing a variety of approaches to finding solutions.
  
The ideal candidate for this position will:

• Be knowledgeable in payroll and business processes.
• Experience using the Workday software. 
• Demonstrate solid analytical skills with ability to audit/analyze data and or processes and present recommendations as needed.
• Have strong computer skills and working knowledge of Workday, or other payroll/human resources systems.
• Be familiar with payroll and employee leave laws.
• Have the ability to interpret and apply complex rules and policies pertaining to payroll, including labor contracts.
• Have the ability to handle multiple tasks and keep track of workflows under firm deadlines.
• Communicate effectively and provide prompt and courteous assistance to department employees.

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

• Perform technical and specialized office support work, relating specifically to payroll and personnel, which requires the use of independent judgment and the application of technical skills.
• Generate, review and interpret a variety of automated reports on a routine basis to identify and resolve payroll and personnel change errors and discrepancies; researches and analyzes discrepancies and processes appropriate corrections. Some positions are assigned to perform audit and corrections countywide payroll and personnel data.
• Answer inquiries from internal and external clients.
• Under the direction of Human Resources or Controller's Office may assist other departmental staff with payroll/personnel processing and procedures.
• Process time reporting forms, verify information and calculations, specific payroll rates related to such items as holiday, overtime, off-shift, and predetermined premium rates; monitor leave and compensatory time totals.
• Prepare and process personnel requisition forms for filling permanent, temporary and part-time vacancies.
• Coordinate and execute employee onboarding and off-boarding in conjunction with supervisors and the Human Resources Department; process paperwork required for new employees; provide employees guidance on how to navigate through available onboarding resources.
• Interpret, explain and comply with negotiated contracts, prescribed laws, rules, regulations and confer with Human Resources and/or Controller's Office as needed.
• Perform all personnel action processes including job changes, compensation changes, initiating hires, processing retroactive pay, etc.; research and assemble information from a variety of sources and make associated arithmetic and/or statistical calculations.
• Regularly generate and analyze audit reports related to time entry, job and compensation changes to ensure accurate entry and completion of tasks by various department staff; identify and correct errors; notify individual employees of corrections or action needed and elevate communications to a supervisor as appropriate.
• Run reports as requested by management.
• Organize and maintain various files, including those related to personnel matters.
• Enter and retrieve data using a personal or on-line computer system; review computer or manually produced reports for accuracy and make corrections as required. 
• Assist employees, supervisors and managers with payroll, timecard and personnel-related inquiries, and in interpreting, and applying payroll, retirement, and benefit laws, rules, regulations, bargaining unit contracts, policies and procedures; and resolve problems and recommends solutions.
• Responds to salary verification requests.
• Research record keeping issues including sick leave, vacation or non-contract balances, and performs appropriate action as needed.
• Interpret, explain and comply with negotiated contracts, prescribed laws, rules, regulations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is three years of journey level general or fiscal office support experience which has included payroll or personnel assistance OR four years of general clerical or office assistant experience.

Knowledge of:

• Methods and practices related to payroll and personnel processes in a complex, public agency.
• County labor contracts, Civil Service Rules and other related policies and procedures.
• Standard processes for completing and processing varied payroll and personnel documents.
• Office administrative practices and procedures, including record keeping and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Basic business data processing and business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• HRIS and timekeeping system.

Skill/Ability to:

• Perform detailed technical and specialized payroll and personnel support work.
• Interpret complex written guidelines, rules, policies and procedures and accurately apply the direction provided to operational actions and procedures.
• Understand immediate and downstream effects of executed actions, decisions and advice.
• Work independently and organize, prioritize and coordinate simultaneously occurring work activities.
• Understand and apply payroll and personnel-related County ordinances, Civil Service Rules, labor contractual agreements, etc. to specific cases.
• Establish and foster effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Analyze data and make arithmetic calculations as needed with speed and accuracy.
• Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with employees, managers and external agencies through verbal and written methods.
• Embrace and learn new technology, software or systems related especially those related to payroll and personnel coordination.
• Keep up to date and adapt quickly to changes in related procedures and HRIS business processes.  
• Collaborate with managers and supervisors, give guidance and/or training on related payroll and personnel transactions.
• Operate standard office equipment and common office software applications such as email, word processing, spreadsheets and internet browsers.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION
Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo employees and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help or term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
 
The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%).
 
Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.
 
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click on the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.
 
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE:
Final Filing Date: February 6, 2020
Application Screening: Week of February 10, 2020
Panel Interviews: March 5, 2020
 
 

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 actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.  In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Senior Account Clerk classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.
 
This is a class-based recruitment.  Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for Senior Account Clerk will be added to the active Qualified Candidate Group and contacted when a department-specific vacancy becomes available.  This candidate pool will supersede any active list.  If you are in the current Qualified Candidate Group, you will need to reapply in order to be considered for future vacancies. 
 
Typical duties may include the following:

• Compiles and processes payments and/or requisitions for various financial transactions; assigns payments to cost centers.
• Prepares worksheets, financial charges and invoices, issues and maintains records.
• Summarizes data and prepares reports; prepares routine correspondence.
• Prepares and inputs data into computer terminals or applicable database.
• Operates and utilizes a variety of standard office equipment, including but not limited to computers, printers, scanners, phones, calculators, fax, software programs, and accounting machines and equipment.
• Generates or receives phone calls to and from internal and external customers to explain bills, obtain correct information for credit card payments and other related payment matters, including processing bills.
• Reviews, posts, and balances ledgers and other documents; processes and reviews revenues; reviews and balances petty cash and/or change funds.
• Prepares payroll and serves as department timekeeper.
• Prepares special checks.
• Conducts and maintains inventories of stores, equipment and supplies.
• May serve as lead worker as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required.

 
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.

See attached job flyer for more information about the position and the application process.

Lateral Hiring Incentives*

¨ Hiring Bonus $2,000 - $8,000 (DOE)

¨ 50 Hours Sick & 50 Hours Vacation at the Time of Hire

¨ Reduced Field Training Program

¨ Reduced Probationary Period

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting to establish an employment list for Correctional Officer positions, which will be utilized to provide staffing in the Yuba County Jail. Under continuing supervision incumbents perform a wide variety of support in two areas: corrections, in which incumbents ensure the security, safety and care of individuals in custody; and bailiff, in which incumbents ensure the safety and security of the courts and their personnel during court proceedings; and perform related work as assigned. Incumbents may be assigned to either County Jail security or Court security.

*Lateral Hiring Incentives Eligibility: Must be currently employed with an adult county, state, or federal correctional institution.

SHERIFF’S CORRECTIONAL DEPUTY – FEMALE ONLY

CLOSE DATE: Friday, February 14th, 2020

SALARY RANGE:

$20.82-$25.31 Per Hour 

INCENTIVE PAY:

Degree: 5% - BA or BS, 7.5% - MA or MS.

OTHER PAY:

 5% - Holiday Pay

 $0.40 per hour – Uniform Allowance
 $0.75 per hour – Bi-Lingual pay

FINAL FILING DATE:

A complete application packet must be received in the Glenn County Personnel Department by 5:00 P.M., Friday, February 14th, 2020

TESTING:

The written test is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 at 9 AM. Oral Board test is scheduled for Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 or Thursday, March 5th, 2020. The written test will be waived for those who have proof of a passing Corrections Test score within the last three years.
 

THE POSITION
The Sheriff’s Correctional Deputy position at the Glenn County Sheriff’s Department performs a variety of work in the monitoring of county, state and federal detainees; to maintain the security and safety of inmates and staff. This position is scheduled for forty (40) hours per week on a rotating 24-hr shift. This recruitment may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next six (6) months.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Experience:            No experience is required.

Training:            High school diploma or GED equivalent.

All applicants are encouraged to review a detailed job description available at http://www.countyofglenn.net/dept/personnel/job-opportunities/job-descriptions and apply only if they clearly meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS/INFORMATION - A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET MUST INCLUDE:
*     A Glenn County Employment Application        *    Résumé
*     Transcripts and/or Certificates                      *    Cover Letter
*     GCPER 44/ Conviction Form      
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure applications are received at the Glenn County Personnel Office by 5:00 P.M., Friday, February 14, 2020.
GLENN COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION:  Application forms must be filled out completely; please do not include “refer to resume” on the application. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. A separate application must be filed for each position.
Application forms may be completed on CalOpps.org or obtained from and returned to:
GLENN COUNTY PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
525 W. Sycamore Street, Willows, CA  95988
Telephone (530) 934-6451 – Fax (530) 934-6452
TDD – No Voice (530) 934-6444
Website: www.countyofglenn.net
RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS: There is no residence requirement except certain positions may require the employee to reside within a reasonable commuting distance.
TRAVEL AND RELATED EXPENSES: Glenn County does not reimburse applicants for any travel or related expenses incurred in connection with applying for employment.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE POINTS: Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference points for an open, non-promotional examination must attach a copy of their DD2l4 to their application at the time of submission. Submissions after the final filing date will not be accepted.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION: Applicants may be required to pass a medical examination and fingerprinting as a condition of employment or promotion. Medical exams may include a fitness exam and a drug & alcohol screen.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver’s license. See Training and Experience for any additional required license or certification.
DEGREE OR CERTIFICATIONS: Copies of all required degrees and/or certifications, as outlined in the job description, must be provided.  Please include copies of all required educational degrees beyond high school and special requirement documents such as certificates, licensures, etc. in your job application packet.
SELECTION PROCESS:  The selection process may consist of an application evaluation, oral examination, written exam and fingerprinting process. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview wherein their qualifications for this position will be reviewed in more detail. Additional testing may be applicable. If you are selected for an interview, you will automatically be contacted.
Eligible lists are used for Full-Time (40 hrs./wk. with benefits), Part-Time (20-39 hrs./wk. with benefits), and Public Service employee (PSE) temporary (limited benefits).
 

THE POSITION:

Under direct supervision, the Police Officer Trainee attends a Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) approved Police Basic Recruit Academy and successfully completes the academic and physical training required for appointment to the classification of Police Officer Recruit II.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Participate in a P.O.S.T certified police academy designed to provide an overview of the criminal justice system including knowledge of laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid and physical fitness.
• Receives training to develop an awareness of Police Department functions, as well as the responsibilities of Police Officers and how those responsibilities relate to field operations.
• Receives academy and field training to become a Police Officer.
• Learns proper handling and firing of firearms, report writing and emergency vehicle operation. 
• Develops an understanding and working knowledge of the California Penal, Vehicle, Health and Safety Codes. 
• Develops an understanding of proper evidence collection and preservation methods.
   

CITY OF FOSTER CITY

Accountant I

$6,363 - $7,734 per month

Accountant II

$7,015 - $8,527 per month

The City of Foster City Financial Services Department is seeking a well-qualified, experienced Accountant to join our team.  Position may be filled at Accountant I or II level depending on experience.  The Financial Services Department is responsible for the overall financial management of the City.  The mission of the Financial Services Department is to manage the City financial resources responsibly, responsively and effectively.  The Accountant position performs journey level technical support including the maintenance of fiscal records and preparation of complex financial reports and analyses to assist in financial management of the City’s resources.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS, FEATURES, REQUIREMENTS

This is a full -time, middle management position that requires significant administrative, analytical and technical skills to provide analytical support to senior staff members.

Accountant I—this is the entry-level class in the professional Accountant series. This class is distinguished from the Accountant II series by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction, judgment or complexity of assignments as are positions allocated to the II level. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. Employees work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks.  Receives immediate supervision from the Assistant Finance Director or other professional/management staff.

Accountant II—this is the full journey-level class within the professional Accountant series. This class is distinguished from the Accountant I by the assignment of the full range of duties assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and they are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Accountant I level.  Receives general supervision from the Assistant Finance Director or other professional/management staff. May exercise technical and functional supervision over clerical personnel or lower-level finance staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Prepare journal entries, postings, balancing and reconciliation of the General Ledger and subsidiary accounts such as fixed assets, payroll, etc.
• Prepare audit schedules for the annual audit.
• Assist in the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
• Act as backup of Payroll Technician; review, verify timecards, process payroll and prepare Federal and State payroll taxes, PERS earning, and other mandatory returns/reports.
• Maintain fixed assets records, calculate and record depreciation expenses.
• Reconcile fixed assets to General Ledger
• Evaluate fixed assets Policy.
• Analyze, reconcile and maintain accurate records for bank reconciliation.
• Analyze, calculate and allocate interdepartmental charges.
• Record audit committee meetings and prepare minutes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Accountant I

Knowledge of: Basic accounting techniques and principles; modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.

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

Accountant II

Knowledge of: Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), techniques and practices of governmental accounting and government accounting standards board (GASB) pronouncements, auditing and fiscal management; accounting systems and data processing interrelationships; modern office methods, procedures and equipment; financial administration, budgeting and reporting; financial research and report preparation methods and techniques.

Ability to: Analyze data and draw conclusions; accurately and thoroughly maintain a wide variety of records; prepare clear, concise, comprehensive and accurate reports; understand, interpret and apply complex regulations or procedures; learn and effectively use accounting systems to store and retrieve data; clearly communicate orally and in writing with all levels of departmental staff; provide accurate information and elicit cooperative working relationships; prepare complex financial statements, reports and analyses; examine, verify and prepare financial information; learn and apply federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations to accounting and auditing work; make sound decisions and recommendations consistent with essential functions.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way would be:

Accountant I

Two years of basic accounting clerical experience is preferred. Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university with major course work in accounting or business administration or an associate of arts degree with corresponding accounting course work and three years of increasingly responsible accounting clerical experience.

Accountant II

Two years of responsible governmental accounting experience comparable to that of an Accountant I in the City of Foster City. Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance or a related field.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing; ability to sit for long periods of time; understand and interpret complex accounting procedures; work as needed during non-business hours; attend conferences and seminars to receive updated information on new laws and regulations.

HOW TO APPLY

A City application and supplemental questionnaire are required for consideration and must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 7, 2020.  The application 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.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

A limited number of the most qualified candidates will 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 selection 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 one year or until exhaustion.  After a conditional job offer, applicants must complete a background check and fingerprinting.  

BENEFITS

The City of Foster City provides a superior benefits program which includes: 12 paid holidays per year; sick leave; vacation leave; administrative leave; participation in the California Public Employees Retirement System in the 2% @ 62 retirement plan (some individuals may be eligible to participate in a different CalPERS retirement benefit (2.7% @ 55) dependent upon prior CalPERS service); voluntary 401(a) program; voluntary 457(b) deferred compensation program; flexible benefits program including health, dental, vision, and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts; VEBA program (tax deferred health benefit program); optional 9/80 work schedule; long-term disability insurance; and life insurance.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Please tell us why you are interested in the position of Accountant I/II with the City of Foster City.

2. Please describe your experience and education which qualify you for the position of Accountant I/II for the City of Foster City.

WHY JOIN THE CITY OF FREMONT TEAM?

Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city, and has recently generated national attention by placing in Money Magazine’s top 50 “Best Places to Live 2016” in the country, and ranking 4th on the “Most Family Friendly” list of California cities by Estately. Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, green technology, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks and nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 232,532 residents. As a full service city, Fremont employs over 952 regular employees and has an annual general fund operating budget of approximately $219.9 million.

Fremont is an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and diversity. Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service.  Think Fremont!

CITY CLERK’S OFFICE—WHO WE ARE

The City Clerk’s Office has a critical role in service delivery, and providing  effective information dissemination and communication with the public and City Council. Our responsibilities include preparing and distributing the City Council agenda, recording all proceedings of City Council meetings, maintaining and updating the Municipal Code and Council Handbook and Rules of Procedure, coordinating the City Records Management Program, and managing and conducting the elections for Mayor and City Council Members.  

The City Clerk’s Office currently has one vacancy.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS

You will thrive in this position if you are a:
 
- Positive with great customer service skills
- Energized with a Can-Do attitude
- Focused on technology  
- Skilled in written communication and in making effective oral presentations
- Energized by a fast paced working environment with competing projects and deadlines
- Able to build strong working relationships with diverse clientele

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Under the direction of the Assistant City Manager and City Clerk, the Assistant City Clerk assists in planning and organizing the daily operations of the City Clerk's office. Serves as the City Clerk in his/her absence by coordinating the preparation of City Council agendas, attending City Council meetings and preparing the action minutes. Provides services as a member of the department’s management team; performs related duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

- In the absence of the City Clerk, attend City Council meetings as necessary to perform functions of the City Clerk
- Administer the City’s Records Management Program, including appropriate control over the maintenance, protection, retention and disposition of records in accordance with legal and operational requirements
- Plan, organize and direct divisional activities
- Lead clerical staff engaged in the routine processing of the City’s automated records management program
- Assist the City Clerk with the election process and Political Reform Act statements
- Ensure accurate, up-to-date filling of City ordinances, resolutions and minutes of the City Council
- May exercise lead direction over clerical staff
- Coordinate the publishing, indexing and distribution of Council meeting minutes and agendas
- Coordinate responses to requests for City records covered under the Public Records Act, including monitoring the City Clerk email account
- Provide research and reference services to the public and City staff
- Conduct administrative and operational analysis, recommending solutions based on findings
- Oversee logistics and set up for Council meetings

The City of San Mateo Finance Department is looking for an

Accounting Assistant I/II

Accounting Assistant I - $4,513 to $5,383 - monthly

Accounting Assistant II - $4,958 to $5,918 - monthly

A 2% increase on 1/20/2021

The City of San Mateo is a very progressive City that encourages staff and resident engagement to develop positive solutions that meet the demands of our community.

The Finance Department is responsible for the overall financial management of the City. The Department’s core function is to maintain a strong and secure financial position for the city by providing comprehensive financial and analytical services to the City Council, City management, staff, and the public.

Collaboration, Innovation, Respect, Creativity, Transparency, and Informed Risk-taking are attributes that we are seeking in the candidates.

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work,

https://youtu.be/XNAF7GZUNl8?list=PL3QUX6-y-89-D28g895DzvObmoD89Dqdn

The eligible list resulting from this examination may be utilized for future positions in this class in other City departments.

THE POSITION

To perform challenging and moderately technical paraprofessional accounting, finance, purchasing and bookkeeping duties required in the maintenance of fiscal and statistical records, preparation and maintenance of financial statements and documents; to review, verify, reconcile and record financial transactions which require interpretive ability and technical judgement.  The purpose of this recruitment is to fill a current vacancy, as well as establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Ideal Candidate for this position is a detail oriented, self-starter who can work both independently and as a team member to achieve goals.  Strong understanding of accounting, auditing and reconciliation principles and practices is required.  Candidates must be able to maintain accurate records, analyze data and prepare accurate financial and statistical reports.  Communication skills are important, and candidates need to demonstrate the ability to juggle multiple tasks, priorities and assignments while using sound judgement to recommend solutions and resolve problems. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following are typical illustrations of duties encompassed by the job class, not an all-inclusive or limiting list:  Prepare and maintain financial, statistical and accounting records.  Maintain and reconcile subsidiary ledgers in the accounting software; identify, research and correct errors.  Review journal entries, requisitions, purchase orders, credit card purchases and claims for accuracy, completeness, fiscal compliance, and proper account classification.  Monitor contracts, grants and other agreements for fiscal and operating compliance.  Assist with preparation of documentation required for annual audits, financial statements and budget documents.  Gather and analyze data used for preparation of complex budgetary allocation of internal service functions.  Assist with various general accounting functions as needed, including utility billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.  Coordinate accounting activities with City departments/divisions and with outside agencies.  Compile data for external reporting of financial information, including grants or State agencies.  Prepare and assist in presentations to City Council, various Commissions and local interest groups.  Regular, predictable, consistent and timely attendance is an essential function of the position, as employee must be present to work to complete assigned tasks.  Work cooperatively with others, including other City departments/divisions and the public.  Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination equivalent to the experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying.  A typical manner to achieve the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:  Equivalent to a High School diploma, supplemented with additional college level coursework in bookkeeping or accounting.

Experience:  Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience related to the preparation and maintenance of financial and accounting records, general accounting and bookkeeping, which includes experience using automated information systems.

License or Certificate:  Requires possession of a valid California driver's license, upon hire.

APPLICATION

Apply with a City of Woodland application by visiting www.cityofwoodland.org/employment or the Human Resources Office, City Hall, 300 First Street, 2nd Floor, Woodland, CA 95695 by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2020.  Résumés and cover letters are encouraged but will not be accepted in lieu of the application form. Postmarks will not be accepted. 

Review Process:  Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination.  All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.  Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview or any combination thereof.  If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least seven days prior to the event.

Panel interview is tentatively scheduled for Friday, February 21, 2020.
 

BENEFITS

Retirement:                          
CalPERS Retirement System (2 % @ 60 formula for Classic CalPERS members and 2% @ 62 formula for new CalPERS members).  The City does not participate in social security

Deferred Compensation:                   
Choice of deferred compensation plans (Traditional and Roth options)

Medical:                                
CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, including HMOs and PPOs.  City gives an allowance toward the cost of insurance.  
2020 Maximum Family Medical Allowance: $2,128.49 per month

Dental/Vision:                      
City paid Delta Dental and Medical Eye Services

LTD/STD:                              
City paid wage protection for long/short term disabilities

Life Insurance:                    
City provides $50,000 life insurance policy

Supplemental Benefits:     
Voluntary Supplemental Life, Cancer, Accident Only and Critical Illness insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts available

Vacation:                              
6.7 hours per month during first three years of service

Holidays:                              
12.5 paid holidays (including two floating holidays)

Sick Leave:                          
8 hours per month

Bilingual Pay:                      
$200 per month upon certification

Professional Growth:          
$625 per fiscal year for education or professional activities

The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer