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Are you a senior professional in the field of finance and accounting looking for a leadership role in a public sector agency? Are you a self-starter and a fixer who is innovative and excels at creating solutions and practices to solve problems? Have you been able to reinvent how service is delivered in the COVID environment? Are you excited to help a team to grow and develop their skills? If so, the City of Sausalito would welcome your application to be the next Finance Manager.

The City of Sausalito is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Finance Manager.  This position is responsible for planning, organizing, managing, and supervising the daily activities and operations of the Finance Division, including accounting, cash management, investments, revenue management, debt financing, financial analysis, maintenance of the City’s general accounting system, internal and external audits, budgeting, financial reporting, and grant management.  In addition, this position provides professional and technical assistance to the Assistant City Manager / Administrative Services Director (ACM/ASD)  and serves as the City Treasurer in the absence of the ACM/ASD.

Regional Government Services (RGS), and its staff, is conducting this recruitment for the City of Sausalito.



For more information about this exciting opportunity please follow the link below: http://www.rgsjpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/FINAL_Sausalito-Finance-Mngr-Dec-2020.pdf (Download PDF reader)

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THE POSITION

The City of American Canyon, a growing Napa Valley community, is seeking an Accounting Manager to be responsible for providing professional accounting and public finance assistance to the City. Responsibilities will involve overseeing the Finance Department's auditing and reporting processes, payroll, investments and cash management, tax reporting, and other accounting requirements. This position reports to the Finance Director.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Plans, manages, and oversees the implementation of assigned finance and accounting programs, operations, and activities for the City including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, audits, cash management, investments, debt issuance and administration, revenues, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, business licensing, purchasing, and fixed assets.
• Oversees Citywide payroll for the City and Fire District and related payroll reporting;
• Reviews quarterly and annual federal and state payroll tax returns; ensures tax returns are filed in a timely manner;
• Maintains, evaluates and updates the City's investments; maintains cash flow; makes necessary cash transfer investments and reconciliations to appropriate accounts;
• Coordinates year-end audit process, including preparing audit schedules and serving as point of contact for external auditors; and prepares a Request for Proposal for independent audit services as necessary;
• Participates in the development and administration of the City’s budget; participates in reviewing monthly budget reports; researches and analyzes variances between budget figures and expenditures;
• Manages the City’s banking, cash, daily reconciliation of transactions, and related safeguarding of funds;
• Prepares, analyzes, reviews, and comments on a variety of financial reports, statements, and schedules, including the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and annual State Controllers’ reports;
• Participates in the development, revision, and maintenance of policy and procedure manuals governing fiscal matters; monitors financial procedures of all City departments, including internal audits and checks and balances; ensures that necessary corrective actions are taken;
• Maintains and reconciles a variety of ledgers, reports, and accounting records; examines accounting transactions to ensure accuracy; approves journal vouchers to post transactions to accounting records;
• Provides highly complex staff assistance to the Director of Finance/City Treasurer; develops and reviews staff reports and other necessary correspondence related to assigned activities and services;
• Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public agency finance and accounting; monitors changes in regulations and technology that may affect assigned functions and operations.

Ross Valley Sanitary District Invites Applications for

Accountant I/II/Senior – Temporary Position
$37.55 – $58.39/hour – DOE
 

To be considered for the Accountant II level classification, the candidate will have an Associate degree or higher (or equivalent) and a minimum of two years of increasingly responsible accounting experience.

To be considered for the Senior Accountant level classification, the candidate will have a bachelor’s degree or higher (or equivalent) and a minimum of five years of increasingly responsible accounting experience.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under general direction of the Finance Supervisor and Administrative Services Manager, this position performs professional and technical work of a confidential nature in the areas of payroll administration, general accounting, public employee retirement (CalPERS) reporting, workers’ compensation, and benefits administration. This position assists with the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the District, including accounts payable functions, bank reconciliations and deposits, maintenance of accounting and payroll records, and other tasks as assigned.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Manage, prepare, process and maintain records for bi-weekly payroll; prepare quarterly and annual tax reports and returns; confirm compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local law, rules, and regulations.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of ledgers, reports, salary and other pay schedules; process accounts receivables/payables, prepare bank deposits, credit card and bank account reconciliations, and purchase orders.
• Examine and explore technical transactions to resolve questions and confirm data; guarantee fiscal accountability and fund integrity for transaction and supporting documentation.
• Process health, life, and disability insurance enrollments and other benefit payments, and communicate with service providers concerning routine administration of programs.
• Prepare and update employment records related to hiring, transferring, promoting, and separating; explain human resource policies, procedures, laws, and standards to new and existing employees; ensure new hire paperwork is completed and processed; maintain personnel files in compliance with applicable legal requirements.
• Assist internal and external customers, provide information that may require judgment and discretion as well as interpretation of policies and procedures, request assistance for unusual situations or requests.
• Assist with closing of year-end books in preparation for annual audit, including the coordination of audit schedules and reports for external auditors, and supporting the Finance Supervisor and Administrative Services Manager during the annual audit process.
• Prepare workers’ compensation quarterly reports.
• Prepare retirement contribution worksheets and submit to CalPERS (California Public Employee Retirement System).
• Prepare contribution reports for 457 deferred compensation plans.
• Provide support and coverage for other finance and administrative staff when needed.
• Implement and maintain accurate record keeping practices and systems; maintain working files (electronic and hardcopy).