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 Applications will be accepted until Friday, July 31, 2020 OR Upon receipt of the first 200 applications- whichever occurs first.

Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing a City application.

Written Exam: TBA

Oral Exam: TBA

Veterans Preference Available.

DEFINITION

Account Clerk I: Under supervision, perform clerical work of difficulty in connection with preparing, maintaining or checking financial or statistical records; receive and receipt money; operate office accounting machines; do related work as required.

Account Clerk II: Under general supervision, perform difficult and complex bookkeeping and financial clerical work requiring the application of sound financial record keeping practices; supervise the work of clerical assistants; do related work as required. Positions in this class require frequent use of a high degree of independent judgment and interpretative ability. Duties do not always follow standard routines; the employee recommends changes in methods and procedures when necessary. The class is required to have operating knowledge of financial systems and greater overall experience.

Positions in the Account Clerk II positions are flexibly staffed and normally filled from advancement from the Account Clerk I class, or when filled from the outside, require specific accounting experience. Appointment to this class requires the employee to be performing substantially the full range of account clerk duties and to meet the qualifications for the class. The class requires the ability to work independently exercising judgment and initiative and a greater knowledge of the City’s financial system. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Either manually or through the use of computers, as appropriate, does responsible clerical accounting work in the maintenance of financial records, recording and checking financial transactions, and preparing financial or statistical statements or reports; waits on counter; receives and receipts money; prepares records to open, change, maintains or closes utility accounts; performs routine arithmetical computations; issues business licenses and files various documents; reconciles invoices, requisitions and purchase orders; prepares payment authorizations; assists in preparing payroll, prepares purchase orders, meter books, cash receipts, journals vouchers and other routine data input for computer processing; operates adding machines; does routine typing of documents and precise computer data entry of financial data.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Account Clerk I level: Methods, principles, and terminology used in financial clerical work; and modern office practices. Account Clerk II level: Methods, principles, practices and terminology used in complex financial accounting work; municipal bookkeeping principles; modern office methods and procedures.

Ability to: Perform clerical work of average difficulty; prepare basic financial reports, maintain journals, ledgers and complex files; operate adding and calculating machines;

perform arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately; 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.

Additionally, at the Account Clerk II level.; operate a personal computer, utilizing spreadsheet and word processing software; perform accounting tasks and operate office machines used in accounting or statistical record-keeping work; prepare and analyze financial statements, invoices and reports; make arithmetical calculations readily and accurately; train and supervise the work of a group of clerical assistants; work cooperatively with others; understand and carry out general instructions and work independently.

Experience:

Account Clerk I: One year of clerical experience involving financial record keeping and general office work; six (6) months of experience using computer spreadsheets is desirable.

Account Clerk II: Three years of experience in financial and general record keeping, including six (6) months of personal computer spreadsheet experience. Two years of college (60 semester units or 90 quarter units) can be substituted for one year of required work experience. Three (3) semester units or five (5) quarter units of college level computer course work can be substituted for the spreadsheet experience.

Education:

Account Clerk I: Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Account Clerk II: Graduation from high school or equivalent and six (6) semester units or nine (9) quarter units of college level financial accounting course work. One year of additional experience may be substituted for the required college units.

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THE PROPERTY TAX DIVISION
The Property Tax Division of the County Controller's Office is responsible for computing tax rates based on assessed property values provided by the County Assessor, distributing property taxes to local taxing agencies and processing roll corrections and refunds. The Division also handles accounting for special districts.

The Property Tax Division Manager, under the Assistant Controller's direction, will oversee the responsibilities of the Division and the accounting services provided to the special districts. In this role, the Property Tax Division Manager will have the opportunity to work with and supervise a team of ten dedicated and experienced property tax personnel.

The Property Tax Division Manager position requires the ability to understand complex property tax law, provide this information to staff and incorporate changes into the property tax system. The ever-changing laws, rules and regulations require a keen ability to consider and solve-for the impacts the changes will make throughout the property tax system.  The person in this position should have demonstrated success is such collaborative efforts.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the annual calculation of debt service tax rates, annual tax levy, apportionments of all property tax dollars, and roll maintenance.
• Manage preparation and filing of periodic property tax reports.
• Address inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Be responsible for maintaining compliance with State laws and regulations.
• Ensure proper accounting of property tax transactions and of jurisdictional changes.
• Determine, track, and report budget and performance measurement standards for the division.
• Possess supervisory experience which includes hiring, training, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and assigning work to staff.
• Maintain a cross-training program for staff development that provides backup support for the functions within the unit.
• Create, establish, revise and maintain written policies, procedures, and job instructions for all aspects of the Property Tax Division process.
• Research complex technical property tax related questions or issues and apply knowledge to designing and communicating viable solutions.
• Develop and maintain controls to ensure property tax apportionments, related schedules and work papers are computed accurately and timely.
• Analyze, evaluate and coordinate system programs and formulations and make appropriate recommendations to enhance current processes.
• Consult with management, officials from other government agencies and other interested parties on policies, practices and matters related to property tax administration.
• Monitor, review, and assess implications of changes in laws and regulations.
• Provide opinions and procedures for implementation of changes in laws and regulations.
• Manage the property tax system which includes collaborating with IT personnel to develop improvements, implement design changes, and design necessary training for the user community.
• Perform related work as required.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Advanced principles and practices of financial administration and resource planning, including public budgeting and reporting.
• Advanced principles of financial forecasting and financial analysis.
• Theories, principles and practices of accounting and auditing and their application to governmental accounting.
• Generally accepted accounting principles and/or auditing standards including those specifically applicable to government agencies.
• Basic principles and practices of County-wide operations and its administration and organization.
• Advanced principles and practices of operational, financial and EDP auditing.
• Advanced principles and practices of management and organizational effectiveness.
• Principles of personnel training, supervision and evaluation.
• Relevant automated fiscal/financial information systems, applications and terminologies.
• Federal, State and local laws and regulations applicable to assigned area of responsibility as well as laws and regulations governing the financial operations of public agencies.

Skills/Ability to: 

• Plan, organize, manage, coordinate and evaluate the functions and staff of assigned division.
• Analyze and evaluate complex accounting, auditing, and/or financial problems, records and reports.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Analyze, interpret, apply and explain related laws and regulations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Coordinate activities with other departments, programs and/or outside agencies.
• Direct and participate in the analysis of a wide variety of highly complex administrative and operational problems and make effective operational and/or procedural recommendations.
• Develop, administer and interpret policies, guidelines and procedures related to the assigned program area.
• Plan, schedule and manage large scale projects.
• Negotiate agreement between differing individuals and groups of individuals, and utilize appropriate interpersonal style and methods of communication to gain acceptance, cooperation, or agreement of a plan, activity, and/or program idea.
• Work cooperatively with other County departments and public and private organizations.
• Perform complex mathematical and statistical calculations accurately.
• Prepare complex and detailed written reports, procedures, grant applications and contracts.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

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: 

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or Public Administration or a related field.
• Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible experience performing a wide variety of administrative, financial, or managerial duties in a large, complex public agency including at least one year of direct experience managing and/or supervising an accounting or auditing function related to assigned division.

The City of Redwood City Invites Applications for:

Account Clerk I/II

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The City of Redwood City seeks an energetic, self-motivated person to fill the full-time position of Account Clerk I/II for the Administrative Services Department, Revenue Services Division.  This is an excellent opportunity to join the public finance profession and learn this industry from the ground floor!  A passion to succeed, excellent customer service skills, and attention to detail are sought after attributes.

Account Clerk I: This is the entry level class in the Account Clerk series and is distinguished from the II level by the inability to perform the full range of duties assigned to the Account Clerk II class. Positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience and work under immediate supervision while learning job skills.

Account Clerk II: This is the journey level class in the Account Clerk series and is distinguished from the I level by the ability to perform the full range of duties as assigned with only occasional instruction or assistance. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level. The Account Clerk II class is distinguished from the Accounting Technician I class in that more complex and specialized duties and responsibilities are assigned to the Accounting Technician I.

Typical tasks include, but are not limited to:

• A variety of customer service, entering, reviewing and processing payments.
• Processing utility bills.
• Receiving and coding payments.
• Preparing or verifying bank deposits.
• Entering billing adjustments.
• Handling a cash drawer.
• Analyzing balance sheet accounts.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Education & Experience

Account Clerk I:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by business accounting courses. One year in a general clerical or accounting clerical position.

Account Clerk II:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in accounting and fiscal processes. Two years responsible experience in the maintenance of financial, fiscal, and related statistical records.  Direct public contact experience is desirable.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and strategies of effective customer service.
• Principles and practices of financial record keeping.
• Basic accounting principles.
• Modern office procedures and equipment, including computer-based accounting systems.
• Use of equipment such as scanners, calculators and personal computers, including related software such as MS Word and MS Excel.

Ability to:

• Understand and interpret principles, laws and procedures involved in fiscal record keeping and accounting functions.
• Prepare financial reports and maintain ledgers and journals.
• Analyze data and draw sound conclusions.
• Reconcile bank statements.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Use a computer-based accounting system.
• Operate a 10-key calculator by touch.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Work in a team-based environment.
• Work effectively with the public.
• Handle cash transactions accurately.
• Analyze data and draw sound conclusions.
• Reconcile bank statements.
• Speak fluently in both English and Spanish (highly desired).

Selection Process

Oral Board Interview Tentatively scheduled for TBD

All applications, including supplemental questionnaire, will be reviewed for neatness, accuracy, completion, relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. Those who best meet the stated qualifications and requirements for the position will be invited to participate in the testing process, which will consist of an oral board interview.

Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process, should advise the Human Resources Division upon submittal of application.

CITY VALUES

Our Core Purpose:  Build a Great Community Together

     The values that guide us are:

• EXCELLENCE: Passion to do our best in each moment.
• INTEGRITY: Do the right thing, not the easy thing.
• SERVICE: We care and it makes a difference.
• CREATIVITY: Freedom to imagine and courage to act.

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