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Why Join our Department?

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,

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

What You’ll Do

Accountant I is the entry level class in the professional accounting series.  This class is distinguished from the Accountant II by performing more routine accounting tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series.  This class is typically used as a training class; employees may have limited or no related work experience.

Accountant II is the journey level class within the professional accounting series.  Employees within this class are distinguished from Accountant I by performing the full range of accounting duties assigned, including duties requiring thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), governmental accounting systems, and standard accounting procedures.  Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.  Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from Accountant I level or when filled from the outside, require prior professional accounting experience. Appointment to the higher class requires that the employee be performing the full range of duties for the class and meets the qualification standards for the class.

• Maintain and reconcile a variety of ledgers and accounts, and examine accounting transactions to ensure accuracy;
• Plan, organize, coordinate and participate in the input of accounting, fiscal and statistical data;
• Audit, monitor and evaluate City’s financial records;
• Prepare a variety of management financial reports;
• Assist in the coordination of City’s audit and prepare schedules for and assist auditors;
• Assist in the preparation of the City’s annual financial statements;
• Provide guidance to junior accounting clerical personnel as directed;
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at www.cityofsanmateo.org

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

DEADLINE TO APPLY: DECEMBER 18, 2019 AT 5:00PM

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

THE CITY

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

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

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

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

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

THE DEPARTMENT

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

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

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

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

Date Posted:            November 18, 2019

Classification:          COORDINATOR, INTERNAL BUSINESS SERVICES
                                   Open and Promotional recruitment

Work Schedule:       8 hours per day (8:00AM – 5:00PM);
                                   5 days per week (Monday – Friday);
                                 12 months per year
 

Salary Range:            Step A            Step B            Step C            Step D            Step E
(monthly)                 starting            6 mos          18 mos           30 mos          42 mos
                                   $9,470          $10,013         $10,588          $11,197         $11,842

Benefits:  Total Compensation Package:  Placement on salary schedule.  If a medical plan is selected, the employee will receive a contribution of $1,075.00/month toward the selected medical plan (through CalPERS), Delta Dental, and Life Insurance.  The employee pays the balance of their health premiums from their gross earnings on a pre-tax basis.  If a medical plan is not selected, employees will receive a contribution of $300.00/month toward single coverage for Delta Dental, and Life Insurance.  A vision plan (VSP) is also available.  Employees pay the worker contribution to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

Current Vacancy:     Business Services Division; Internal Business Services Department;
                                   101 Twin Dolphin Drive; Redwood City, CA  94065

Application Deadline:          Friday, December 13, 2019     (application and supplemental application must be received online, or in the Personnel Office by 5:00PM)

Job Summary:  Under the direction of the Administrator, Internal Business Services, provide lead direction to the financial analysts and accounting assistants, and assist the Manager, Fiscal Services in ensuring the production and completion of specific fiscal deliverables.

Essential Job Functions:              

• Coordinate and oversee the preparation, maintenance, and auditing of a variety of financial and statistical records, statements, and reports; review and analyze financial statements, records, and reports to assure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established guidelines, procedures, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; modify records, reports, and statements
• Coordinate and participate in the calculation, posting, auditing, and adjustment of journal entries; monitor, evaluate, and reconcile accounts and funds; assure accurate accounting of funds including income and expenditures; audit accounts for errors and make appropriate adjustments; reconcile various fiscal statements to assure accurate fund accounting; prepare and review journal transfers
• Oversee and participate in the input of a variety of financial and statistical data into an assigned computer system; establish and maintain automated records and files; generate a variety of computerized reports; assure accuracy of input and output data
• Prepare and maintain a variety of narrative, financial, and statistical records, reports, and files related to accounts, funds, reconciliations, and other assigned duties; assure mandated reports are submitted to appropriate personnel according to established time lines
• Serve as a technical resource and liaison to personnel, outside agencies and others concerning assigned accounting functions; respond to inquiries and provide technical information concerning related accounts, funds, transactions, records, standards, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Coordinate communications between personnel, governmental agencies, outside organizations, and the public to assure smooth and efficient fiscal services; assure proper and timely resolution of issues, errors, and discrepancies related to assigned accounting functions

Qualifications:  Any combination of education and experience providing the job knowledge, skills, and ability for successful job performance will be considered for positions in this classification.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

     EDUCATION:  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited college or university

     EXPERIENCE:  Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in payroll, budget, accounts payable, and accounts receivable

Specialized Skills and Knowledge:     

• Knowledge of preparation of financial statements and comprehensive accounting reports
• Ability to perform a variety of professional accounting duties in support of budgets, funds & accounts
• Ability to calculate, post, audit and adjust journal entries including income and expenditures
• Ability to reconcile various fiscal documents and transactions to assure accurate fund accounting
• Knowledge of preparation, review and control of assigned accounts
• Ability to review, audit, analyze, reconcile and adjust designated budgets, funds and accounts
• Knowledge of analysis of complex financial statements and reports
• Ability to prepare and analyze comprehensive financial statements and accounting reports
• Knowledge of financial and statistical record-keeping techniques
• Ability to maintain accurate financial and statistical records
• Knowledge of methods, procedures and terminology used in professional accounting & auditing work
• Ability to process, audit and assure accuracy of a variety of transactions
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Ability to compare numbers and detect errors efficiently
• Knowledge of general accounting, budget and business functions of a County Office
• Knowledge of budgeting practices regarding monitoring and control
• Knowledge of financial analysis and projection techniques
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports, forecasts and recommendations
• Knowledge of research and statistical evaluation techniques
• Ability to identify, research, investigate, and resolve financial issues, errors and discrepancies
• Knowledge of policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities
• Ability to determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines
• Ability to plan and organize work; meet schedules and time lines
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of record retrieval and storage systems
• Ability to utilize a computer to input data, maintain automated records, and generate reports
• Knowledge of operation of a computer and assigned software
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including a computer and assigned software
• Knowledge of oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

Physical Requirements:  Applicants must possess the physical abilities outlined below with or without accommodation.  San Mateo County Office of Education will consider reasonable accommodation requests.

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• Seeing to read a variety of materials
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Bending the waist, kneeling or crouching to file and retrieve materials

Examination Process:  The examination process for this classification will consist of:

1. A scored rating by a screening panel of application materials, including supplemental questionnaire, for education, training, experience, completeness, and accuracy
2. An oral board examination (anticipated date- January 21, 2020)

Only the highest qualified candidates will be invited to attend the examinations.

Applicants will be notified of screening and examination results by e-mail or letter.

NOTE:    Internal (Promotional) candidates must score 80% or higher on each examination in order to be placed on the Promotional List.

Personnel Commission

101 Twin Dolphin Drive

Redwood City, CA  94065

650-802-5300

classifiedjobs@smcoe.org

http://www.smcoe.org/employees-and-employment/personnel-commission

Proof of citizenship or legal status will be required upon offer of employment.

San Mateo County Office of Education provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons.  The recruitment, testing, and hiring of all personnel will be without regard to race, ancestry, national origin, age, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marriage status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, or veteran status.

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Applications will be accepted for this position until a sufficient number meeting our qualifications are received. Apply immediately.

$26.48/hour

Part Time Hours: Morning/Afternoon Shifts.

This hourly position is not in Civil Service and does not receive benefits.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, to read, record, and report readings of meters; to make customer service changes; and to do related work as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

On an assigned route and schedule, reads utility meters and records the reading on prepared forms; removes all debris impeding meter readings such as water, dirt, etc.; removes meter register cover, when necessary, to clean and/or replace glass so that an accurate reading may be obtained; makes customer service changes, including routine service turn-on and turn-off, and delinquent account service turn-off; answers customer questions regarding meter readings. Assists in clerical operations in billing and collecting for services; notes and reports utility conditions requiring attention.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:  General office practices and procedures.

Ability to:  Learn the methods of meter reading, office procedures relating to billing for water service, and the technical operations as related to meter reading; work responsibly and without immediate supervision in assigned duties; keep simple records and make arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Experience:  None

Education:  Graduation from high school or equivalent.

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

Physical Requirements:  An incumbent in this position is required to walk extensively, usually 3-5 miles daily; work almost exclusively outdoors under a variety of weather conditions (including rain, cold, fog, and sunshine); remove and replace meter covers weighing 5 to 50 lbs.; read on an average 300 meters daily; at each meter location may be required to bend, squat, or kneel to reach below ground level to read, clean, or remove assorted debris, dirt, or water as necessary.

Applications will be accepted for this position until the position is filled.

This hourly position is not in Civil Service and does not receive benefits.

DEFINITION

Under direction, the Video Technician assists with the development of television programming and operates a variety of video production equipment for live cablecasts of public meetings and for preparation and playback of pre-recorded video programs and performs other work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Control remote and portable video cameras, operate digital video recorders and audio equipment for the live cablecasting of public meetings. Choose camera shots, graphics, and adjusts audio levels. View action on monitors; control contrast, brilliance, color balance, and fidelity and audio quality of cablecasted television signal. Inspect video production equipment for proper operation, control, and safety; make minor adjustments and temporary repairs to equipment as necessary. Assist in the production of programs including desktop editing. Create video "slides" using a variety of text, sounds, and graphics including backgrounds, borders and video images. Operate a variety of video imaging and scheduling software and/or character generators. Create automated shows using combinations of video "slides" and/or machine control commands. Duplicate and label DVDs. Maintain records of work performed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Television and video production techniques, operations and equipment. Video and computer graphics.

Ability to:     Operate television production equipment such as field and studio cameras, digital recorders, editing equipment, switchers/special effects generators, and character generators; set up, operate and monitor equipment, such as, lights, microphones, audio mixers; follow oral and written directions; work independently or as part of a team; follow safe work practices; work evenings and attend meetings; and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent. College level course work in television production and/or digital video imaging desirable.

Experience: One year of video production employment desirable including live video production experience. 

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