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The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.  In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Program Manager classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.

The Finance Department is seeking a Program Manager I in the Revenue Management Division. Under general supervision from the Deputy Director, the Program Manager directs and manages the day-to-day operations for the Utility Billing function of the Revenue Management Division.  The Program Manager has one direct report and seven indirect reports and leads the billing and collection function for City facilitated water, solid waste collection, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer services.

The organizational structure consists of the following Divisions:

- Accounting

- Purchasing

- Revenue Management, Banking, and Administration

- Treasury

The Finance Department and its personnel demonstrate a strong commitment to teamwork, fiscal responsibility and building lasting partnerships.

The essential duties of the Program Manager I position will also include:

·         Supervise all aspects of the Utility Billing function, including resolving   
   customer inquiries and escalations

·         Establish job expectations, performing probationary and annual performance
   appraisals, and managing performance and disciplinary issues

·         Lead system implementation teams to define financial and billing functions,
   document procedures, develop testing scenarios and defining system test
   criteria

·         Develop, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, and practices and
    initiate actions for continuous process improvements

·         Prepares revenue forecasting, reconciles Utility Billing sub-system to the
   Financial Management System (FMS) and evaluates reserves for the
   allowance for doubtful accounts

·         Oversee and provide technical advice on issues related to Utility Billing

·         Coordinate with other City, departments as needed

The City of Campbell announces an employment opportunity for:

Finance Director

Open Date: Monday, January 21, 2019

Close Date: Friday, March 1, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

Salary: $12,844.00 - $16,800.16 per month (Dependent Upon Qualifications)

Finance Director:   Under administrative direction of the City Manager, to manage a comprehensive financial program for the City; to supervise all municipal accounting, budgeting, purchasing, data processing and risk management functions; and to do other work as directed.

Typical Duties:  Plans, organizes, supervises and directs the financial activities of the City including accounting, cash management, bond sales and related matters, investments and risk management; supervises, organizes and leads the preparation of the operating budget for the City and prepares annual revenue estimates; directs the preparation of accounting reports required by law and prepares various financial reports; formulates departmental policy and develops related goals and objectives; analyzes fiscal transactions to assure conformity and compliance with accepted accounting procedures, City procedures and methods, and Municipal, State and Federal regulations; directs and coordinates the processing of City accounting procedures; maintains, analyzes and reconciles all subsidiary and general ledger accounts; directs and reviews financial record keeping activities such as purchasing, fixed assets, and accounts payable; researches, compiles and prepares financial statements and supporting schedules; works with other City staff on accounting and analytical related issues and problems; reviews, evaluates and recommends policies to improve the City's administrative and financial internal control systems and procedures; serves as risk manager for the City, authorizes settlements of claims within prescribed limits; and coordinates the reporting of claims resulting from a declared emergency.

Ability to:  Plan, direct, coordinate and review municipal accounting, budgeting, data processing and risk management activities; prepare, verify and analyze complex financial and accounting reports; understand and interpret City, State, and Federal laws pertaining to governmental accounting; examine and verify financial documents and reports; analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives and implement creative recommendations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; effectively manage, train and evaluate staff; use independent judgment, within established guidelines, in the course of undertaking assigned responsibilities; communicate effectively both  verbally and in writing; ability to regularly talk and hear; frequently sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds; vision abilities required include close vision, distance, peripheral and depth vision.

Knowledge of:  Principles, practices and techniques of governmental accounting, auditing, debt management, budget preparation, investment and financial analysis, revenue forecasting, purchasing, business data processing and risk management; and applicable laws and financial reporting practices regulating municipal financial administration; basic Management Information Systems applications for accounting and bookkeeping functions; and supervisory and office management principles and practices.

Education and Experience:  Graduation from college with a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or closely related field.  Five years of increasingly responsible experience in municipal accounting and budgeting, two years of which shall have been at a supervisory level.  An advanced degree in a related field or a CPA Certificate is desirable.

Possession of: Valid California Driver's License

Application Process:

City employment applications may be obtained from the City of Campbell Human Resources Division, 70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA 95008; by visiting the City’s website at www.cityofcampbell.com or at www.calopps.org.

A completed employment application and resume must be received by the Human Resources Division no later than March 1, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Applications may not be emailed or faxed. Please do not substitute “see résumé” on the employment history section of the applications. Résumés should be attached separately.

Testing Process:

Following initial screening of applications, those applicants with the most appropriate qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.

Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including employment verification and a complete background investigation. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination.

Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise the Human Resources Division upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. The City of Campbell is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

For questions regarding this recruitment, please call Human Resources at 408-866-2122 or email hr@cityofcampbell.com

The City of San Jose Finance Department currently has one vacant Principal Accountant position in the Accounting Division.  Under general supervision from the Deputy Director, the Principal Accountant directs and manages the Specialized Accounting section in the Accounting Division. The Principal Accountant has two direct reports (1 Supervising Accountant and 1 Senior Accountant) and five (5) indirect reports (1 Senior Accountant, 3 Accountants, 1 Accounting Technician.)

The Principal Accountant in the Accounting Division is responsible for managing the City’s Specialized Accounting section.  This position reports directly to the Deputy Director of the Accounting Division and is one of three Principal Accountants in the Accounting Division. The position has the following responsibilities: manage the Specialized Accounting Section of the Accounting Division, prepare Redevelopment Agency reports, provide overview of the bank reconciliation process, coordinate long-term debt schedules and payments, prepare the Single Audit Report, provide support of the City-wide annual and various special audits, coordinate the preparation and review of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), and enforce new GASB standards and pronouncements;

Duties of the Principal Accountant position include, but are not limited to:

• Manages and supervises the Specialized Accounting section
• Facilitates fiscal controls in the accounting unit
• Prepares complex monthly and annual general ledger entries
• Initiates, reviews, and approves journal entries
• Manages a variety of subsidiary ledgers such as trusts, outside agencies, etc.
• Balances subsidiary ledgers and worksheets to the general ledgers, analyzes account balances, identifies, researches, and resolves procedural problems and errors
• Oversees the preparation of financial reports according to federal and state rules, regulations and laws, City policies and procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Implements, and evaluates fiscal policies, procedures, and practices and initiates action for improvement
• Approves accounting transactions for input to the various financial systems of the City and its related entities and departments
• Directs and participates in complex fiscal, financial, and accounting problems which have significant impact on the City’s financial condition and/or operations
• Manages all aspects of the general accounting areas including City-wide annual audits, various special audits (including coordination with state and federal agencies, CPA firms, the City’s independent auditor, and the City Auditor)
• Oversees and provides technical advice on accounting issues
• Responsible for managing financial/accounting studies and projects
• Provides assistance to the City departments regarding City accounting policies and procedures and resolving complex accounting and financial problems
• Conducts City-wide training sessions related to Specialized Accounting, if needed
• Evaluates prospective employees, establishes performance standards, motivates employees to reach and maintain performance standards, develops employees’ skills/abilities, assigns work, sets priorities, and addresses disciplinary employee issues and concerns
• Represents the Deputy Director of Accounting in his/her absence, as needed

Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.  Desirable competencies for this position include: 

Job Expertise

Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with accounting professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental accounting procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations, demonstrates knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing principles (GAAP), including governmental accounting as established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Government Accounting Standards Board. 

Analytical Skills

Approaches a problem or situation using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.

Communication Skills

Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.

Planning

Acts to align own unit’s goals with the strategic direction of the organization; defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives, while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives.

Fiscal Management

Understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan

Problem Solving

Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

Computer Skills

Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel. 

Supervision

Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills

Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT I

Finance Department – Utility Billing/Customer Service

$4,335.25 - $5,414.08 Monthly

Bilingual (English/Spanish) Pay – 5%

Plus Excellent Benefits

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 

Friday, February 8, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Gilroy is recruiting for an Accounting Assistant I position in the Finance Department. The goal of the Finance Department is to provide timely and accurate financial information to City management, the City Council and the public and administer the City’s assets including cash and investments.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under direct supervision of the Revenue Officer, perform technical and highly detailed work in support of the accounting, fixed asset and payroll functions.  Newly hired Accounting Assistants will also support the Utility Billing function by providing technical and administrative support, and by providing customer service in person and on the phone, and other related work as required. This position may also provide support in one or more of the following areas:  accounts payable, purchasing or accounts receivable.

To view the full announcement for this exciting opportunity, please visit the City of San José’s employment page by clicking on the link below.

Then click on the “Management Recruitments” link. 

City of San José Employment Page