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The County of San Mateo Controller's Office is seeking a dedicated team player and ambitious leader to join its team as a Senior Accountant.

The Controller's Office maintains the County's accounting system and produces independently audited and award winning annual financial reports (CAFR and PAFR) that disclose the fiscal condition of the County to the public. The office also performs internal audits of departments' operations.  The Controller's Office is staffed with 46 full-time accountants, auditors and fiscal personnel.  This Senior Accountant position offers an exceptional opportunity to be a part of an Office that is committed to ethics, equity and excellence in accountability.  

Under the direction of the Controller Division Manager, the incumbent will assign, direct, review and evaluate the work of professional and support staff while performing complex professional accounting duties, to include special projects, in support of the department. 
 
The ideal candidate will have:

• 3-5 years of journey level accounting experience.
• Excellent Communication Skills - ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with staff within the Controller's Office, other County Departments, and external stakeholders.
• Excellent Technical skills in accounting, internal controls, and research analysis.
• Experience in day-to-day governmental accounting and reporting. 
• Experience supervising fiscal staff.
• Experience with project management.
• Ability to identifying and implement process improvements.
• Ability to work independently, problem solve, and exercise sound judgment within established guidelines.

Successful completion of at least twelve verifiable semester units of college-level accounting coursework is required for this position.  

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

• Provide direction, supervision, training, work review and/or evaluation to assigned professional and fiscal support on a project or ongoing basis.
• Provide input into selection decisions and disciplinary matters.
• Prepare and maintain control and subsidiary accounting records involving a variety of transactions and accounts; prepare trial balances and financial reports.
• Coordinate and calculate month-end and year-end closings.
• Prepare journal entries and periodic reconciliations of general ledger, journal, subsidiary accounts and bank statements.
• Compile and prepare financial statements, general and subsidiary ledgers and supporting schedule; maintain expenditure and budgetary control accounts.
• Maintain varied departmental cost accounting records, disbursing funds to various accounts and/or billings for reimbursement as required.
• Provide technical support to internal auditors and governmental program auditors.
• Review and claim grant or other monies and prepare claims for reimbursement from various State or funding agencies and/or programs.
• Analyze programs and legislation to determine fiscal impact.
• Review and recommend improvements to accounting systems and procedures; upon approval, implement new or modified systems and procedures.
• Coordinates activities such as development of procedures, and preparation of financial statements and develops procedures manuals including implementations for the assigned assignment.
• Recommends the selection of professional staff and evaluates their performance; including training employees as well as fiscal staff of other departments and special districts in accounting and system procedures.
• Reviews documentation submitted for accuracy and conformance to legal and procedural requirements.
• Maintains current knowledge of accounting and reporting requirements, policies and procedures related to assigned unit; recommends accounting and reports changes to ensure compliance with governmental requirements and regulations.
• Represents department in responding to inquiries concerning accounting methods and procedures, confers with department personnel on accounting questions and problems, explains the implications of complex accounting matters to non-financial managers and decision makers.
• Makes verbal presentations and conducts training on accounting policies and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 
Experience and Education:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills is:

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration or a closely related field and one year of journey level accounting experience. This classification requires the successful completion of a minimum of twelve semester units of college level accounting coursework.

Knowledge of:

• Basic supervisory principles and practices.
• Principles, practices and terminology of general, fund and governmental accounting.
• Principles and practices of business data processing, particularly as related to the processing of accounting information.
• Principles of public finance and applicable laws regulating public fiscal operations.
• Budgeting principles and terminology.
• Auditing and financial reconciliation principles and methods.

Skill/Ability to:

• Plan, direct, review, and evaluate the work of assigned support staff.
• Train others in work procedures.
• Review, analyze, post, balance, interpret and reconcile complex financial data and accounts.
• Develop and implement accounting systems and procedures.
• Verify the accuracy of financial data and information.
• Ensure proper authorization and documentation for disbursements.
• Interpret and apply complex financial procedures and legal documents.
• Exercise sound independent judgment within established policy guidelines.
• Prepare and direct the preparation of clear, concise and complete financial reports and statements, audit reports and audit work papers.
• Make accurate mathematical and statistical calculations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION 
Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

Important Information About the Examination Process:
The examination process will consist of the steps detailed in the order below. Because of this examination process, not all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are guaranteed advancement through the examination process.

1.   Initial review of application materials. At this step, applicants submitting incomplete applications and/or responses to the supplemental questions, lacking relevant qualifications, and/or not following instructions will be disqualified. Application submissions that do not follow instructions will be rejected. Applicants who pass the initial review will be invited to take a written exam.

2.  A written exam. The examination process will consist of a Written Examination (weight: 100%).  All tests will be held in County of San Mateo, California. Applicants must participate at their own expense. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time and place of the tests. Applicants must adhere to the dates listed below. Applicant requests for alternate test dates and times will not be granted. Applicants successful on the written test will have their name placed on the eligible list and ranked based on their written exam scores.  

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department by 11:59 pm on the final filing date.

Tentative Recruitment Schedule
Final Filing Date for Applications:  September 12, 2019
Written Examination Date:  Saturday, September 28, 2019
 

At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. 

County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HR Contact: Lucy Fung (08222019) (Senior Accountant-Exempt – E009)

RESUME NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF APPLICATION 

COMPLETED  SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE REQUIRED

POSITION SUMMARY

Under supervision (Account Clerk I) or general supervision (Account Clerk II), performs a wide variety of responsible clerical and technical accounting work involved in performing financial record keeping and reporting duties in support of assigned accounting system, function, or program area including in the areas of utility billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, business licenses, and revenue collection and cash management; provides information and assistance to the general public and City departments; maintains file and records; and performs a variety of clerical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

This is a broad classification with individual positions assigned to specific functional areas; duties and assignments may overlap depending on the operational needs of the department and staffing levels.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Account Clerk I - This is the entry-level class in the Account Clerk series performing the more routine and less complex clerical accounting support and customer service assignments while learning City policies and procedures. Positions at this level are not expected to function with the same amount of program knowledge or skill level as positions allocated to the Account Clerk II level and exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. This classification is flexibly staffed with Account Clerk II. Advancement to the “II” level is based on demonstrated proficiency in performing the assigned functions and is at the discretion of higher level supervisory or management staff.

Account Clerk II - This is the full journey level class within the Account Clerk series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Account Clerk I by the performance of the full range of clerical accounting support duties as assigned including performing the full scope of clerical financial record keeping transactions, customer service functions, and related support duties. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed and are generally filled by advancement from the “I” level, or when filled from the outside, require prior experience. Advancement to the “II” level is based on management judgment and/or certification or testing that validates the performance of the full range of job duties. This classification is distinguished from the Senior Account Clerk in that the latter is responsible for the more complex and difficult technical duties within the area of assignment and may provide lead direction to other Account Clerk positions.

EXAMPLE OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES – For a complete job description, visit www.ci.ceres.ca.us.

1.       Perform a variety of responsible clerical accounting and financial office support duties in support of assigned accounting system, function, or program area including in the areas of utility billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, business licenses, and revenue collection and cash management.

2.       Prepare, maintain, and/or verify a variety of accounting, financial, and statistical records, ledgers, logs, and files; gather, assemble, tabulate, enter, check, verify, balance, adjust, record, and file financial data; codes data according to prescribed accounting procedures; reviews information to ensure accurate reporting; resolve discrepancies; establish and maintain various files and records.

3.       Perform data entry; post receipts and other information to various city accounts and funds.

4.       Assist in the preparation of financial, accounting, and statistical statements, analyses, documents, and reports; assist other accounting staff and departmental management in the preparation of reports; gather and organize data.

5.       Prepare daily City deposits and post appropriate journal entries.

6.       Prepare and submit all warrants and warrant list for review and approval.

7.       Perform a full range of customer service duties related to area of assignment; provide information to the public and City staff requiring the use of judgment and the interpretation of policies, rules, and procedures.

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The Town of Hillsborough is seeking highly motivated, positive, and people-oriented candidates for part-time per diem Communications Officer positions in the Police Department. Shift coverage is needed on daytime and overnight shifts. This position is only open to candidates with one or more year(s) of experience as a Public Safety Dispatcher in California in the previous five (5) years.

Per Diem Communications Officer

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision, receives and transmits routine and emergency telephone and radio traffic;

dispatches and coordinates police, fire, public works and other municipal staff and equipment via multi-frequency two-way radio; maintains and processes a variety of communications reports, records, and radio logs; and does related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Communications Officer II

This classification has primary responsibility for staffing the Town’s public safety dispatch communication center. Under most circumstances, the training and experience for this position would occur by having prior experience working for another police department as a Communications Officer for a period of at least one year.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Communications Officer II typically performs, but is not limited to, the duties noted below on a regular basis:

• Receives and handles incoming telephone and voice radio calls for police, fire, ambulance, and public works

• Secures and records information as to exact locations and circumstances using radio or other equipment to dispatch appropriate units to the emergency scene.

• Maintains radio contact with local units on assignment and directs and coordinates with staff from other agencies on a mutual-aid basis, as needed.

• Operates a multi-channel two-way radio, telephones, teletype, office equipment and software systems.

• Performs numerous duties simultaneously.

• Prioritizes calls for service as well as other work-related tasks such as assisting with schedule, monitoring email account or assisting with social media.

• Maintains radio logs and records other information as required.

• Maintains resource files for computer aided dispatch system.

• Serves as trainer to newly hired dispatchers on as needed basis.

• Assist with providing state-mandated training on relevant matters to other department staff, as directed.

• Oversees and performs work related to the warrant process.

• Maintains dispatch center work area and equipment in clean and working condition

• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

· Standard office methods and practices

Ability to:

• Think clearly and act quickly in emergency situations.
• Gather, analyze, and evaluate information, independently assessing and disseminating the information clearly to field units

• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Speak in a clear and understandable voice, using good English and proper enunciation.
• Appropriately prioritize calls for service and related tasks.
• Communicate effectively in writing, orally, and with others to assimilate, understand, and convey information in a manner consistent with job functions.

• Represent the Town, the department, or the organizational unit effectively in contacts with representatives of other agencies, Town departments and the public.

• Take a proactive approach to customer service issues.
• Make process improvement changes to streamline procedures.
• Work in a safe manner, following Town safety practices and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.

Skill in:

• Learning the operation of radio equipment and related information systems.
• Operating the computer aided dispatch system effectively.
• Entering and retrieving data from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform the assigned work.

• Type at an acceptable level of speed and accuracy to perform the duties satisfactorily,
• Performing numerous tasks properly and simultaneously, with ease.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:
Equivalent to graduation from high school

Graduation from or enrollment in a POST accredited Dispatch Academy.

Experience:
One or more year(s) of experience as a Public Safety Dispatcher in California in the past five years.

License or Certificate:

Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

Physical Skills: Able to use standard office equipment, including a computer; mobility to work in a typical office setting to use standard office equipment; sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and maintain sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person, over the telephone, and radio; lift and carry 35 pound boxes, files, and materials.

Work Environment: Work in a standard dispatch center environment.

Ability to: Travel to different sites and locations; locations; drive safely to different sites and locations; maintain a safe driving record; handle public information emergency situations.

MANAGEMENT ANALYST

Deadline to apply:  Apply by Monday, September 9, 2019 for first consideration

THE POSITION:

The City of San Rafael Fire Department is hiring for the position of Management Analyst – Fixed Term/Full-Time.  Under administrative direction, this position assists with business functions and related administrative support for assigned fire department related services and programs; plans, analyzes, directs, reviews and evaluates department functions and administrative activities; manages multiple contracts for services; represents the Fire Department at meetings and performs related work as required.  Fixed-Term appointments may be made for up to a three-year period.  Continued appointment in this position is contingent upon funding and job performance.  This is an “at will” position. 

The incumbent in this position will assist the Fire Chief and Command Staff by providing day-to-day administrative and non-safety support and will be responsible for assisting with budget development and management, financial administration and reporting, revenue allocation, purchasing, contract administration, data collection and visualization for internal and public audiences, and program and service evaluation.  This position will provide coordinated support, consultation, and services to department operations and multiple contracts for services.    

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provides assistance with fiscal and general business activities of the department.
• Develops and implements departmental goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards, particularly in the areas of finance, administration, human resources, capital assets, facilities, and contract services.
• Directs the preparation and administration of department and contract budgets, financial administration and reporting, revenue allocation and recovery, and grant administration.
• Makes presentations regarding plans and programs at public meetings; acts as a liaison and represents the department in meetings with city councils, elected officials, other agencies, governments, special interest groups, and private entities; and develops community contacts.
• Reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of program and service delivery; implements improvement plans to ensure maximum efficiency within such resources.
• Plans, organizes, administers, coordinates, reviews and evaluates day-to-day activities of assigned programs, which may include those which support divisions of a technical nature.
• Confers with safety operations to identify department and community needs; and oversees customer service initiatives.
• Directs or conducts special projects and a variety of analytical and feasibility studies; leads teams and committees considering system-wide issues and plans.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of program development and management, including design, implementation and evaluation, and resource management.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of administrative operations, including budget development and administration, basic labor relations concepts, auditing and reconciling financial documents, and accounting and automated financial record keeping.

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations, and reporting requirements, including state and federal laws and regulations related to public agency construction and maintenance programs and confidentiality of patient records and personally identifiable information.
• Knowledge of grant management and compliance requirements for State and Federal grants.
• Knowledge of research methodology, policy development, report writing and basic statistical techniques. 
• Ability to recognize consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations.
• Ability to develop, implement and interpret goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards and internal controls.
• Ability to plan, assign, manage, review and evaluate work of staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including City officials, managers, and employees; employee representatives; other governmental agencies and community.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing; present findings, recommendations and policies to public officials.
• Ability to represent the department in meetings with a variety of groups and individuals.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, policies, procedures, correspondence and other written materials.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, apply and explain policies and procedures.
• Ability to think critically about complex and multi-dimensional issues and develop sound conclusions and solutions.
• Ability to prioritize work, coordinate multiple projects and meet critical deadlines.

LANGUAGE/MATHEMATICAL/REASONING SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.’
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE/OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skill and abilities.  A typical way to obtain these would be:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration or a related field AND
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible analytical, administrative or managerial experience.
• Municipal government experience is desirable but not necessary.
• Valid CA driver’s license.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Qualified applicants will be interviewed by the hiring department and the most qualified applicants will be subject to a reference check, which will include fingerprinting.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  To file an application on line go to www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “City of San Rafael”.  Follow this link to submit your application:  https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-19905484

Reasonable Accommodation:  The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants.  If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 before the test date.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.  Such accommodations must be requested by the applicant.

The Department of Finance Purchasing Division is looking for a Storekeeper I to join the Central Stores team. The ideal candidate will be independently motivated to provide excellent customer service to the City while performing daily responsibilities involving the receipt, issuance and delivery of materials, equipment and supplies.

Under general direction of the Principal Storekeeper, the Storekeeper I engages in materials management including, but not limited to, purchasing materials and supplies, supporting surplus disposal, researching suppliers, and maintaining the inventory management system while performing related work as required. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative team environment.

For a complete job description, please click here: Storekeeper I

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package, which includes a competitive salary, career development and training opportunities make the City of Sunnyvale a great place to work. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  The position opens Monday, August 12, 2019 and final filing date is Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary $31.03 - $39.60 Hourly