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The Financial Reporting Accountant performs a wide variety of accounting activities in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) for the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans), the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (JPB), the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA), and the San Mateo County Express Lanes Joint Powers Authority (ELJPA).

Examples of Essential Functions

• Prepare monthly quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Provide supervision to staff Accountants
• Review, analyze, and reconcile revenue, expenses, accounts receivable, accounts payable, deferred revenue, and member agency contribution accounts.
• Compile, interpret, and analyze accounting data such as budget, encumbrances and expenses.
• Review accounting documents to ensure accuracy of information and calculations. Make necessary correcting entries.
• Analyze accounting variances, trends, exceptions, and discrepancies.
• Process and analyze accounting data in Enterprise Resource Planning database (ERP).
• Prepare bank reconciliations, and reports.
• Prepare the annual comprehensive financial report.

Examples of Essential Duties:

• Prepare financial statements and reports.
• Review and analyze transactions for proper coding, accuracy, and completeness.
• Maintain general ledger and subledgers.
• Prepare, review, approve, and process journal entries.
• Analyze project costs, grant expenditures, and fixed asset accounting. Add, delete, and adjust capital asset information.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliation of general ledger to subsidiary ledgers.
• Prepare documentation for annual audits and year-end financial reporting.
• Provide customer service and resolve issues for internal and external customers.
• Prepare the Annual Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (ACFR)
• Prepare the State Controller’s Report and National Transit Database Reports.
• Input payment vouchers, cost reports, and other documents into the Financial System.
• Review documentation for proper authorization and conformance with agreements, contracts and local, state or federal regulations.
• Process expense reports, invoices, progress payments and other requests for payments.
• Process the weekly pay cycle and provide weekly accounts payable cash estimates.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one’s self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• Three (3) years of full-time accounting or related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the public sector is desirable.
• Experience with preparing complex financial statements and reports.
• Experience with maintaining the general ledger and subledger.
• Experience with ERP databases; PeopleSoft experience is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• The ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.

THE COMMUNITY AND ORGANIZATION

The City of Menlo Park is a thriving community with tree-lined neighborhoods, active commercial areas, excellent schools, spaces to enjoy the outdoors, and opportunities to engage in local activities. Located conveniently between the major metropolitan areas of San Francisco and San Jose, Menlo Park is home to just under 34,000 residents in its 19 square miles. The stunning natural surroundings of the city afford views of the San Francisco Bay to the east and the Pacific Coastal Range to the west.

Menlo Park’s residents reflect a diverse range of backgrounds and interests who are actively engaged in community life. As home to numerous venture capital firms and neighbor to Stanford University, Menlo Park is well situated to benefit from and help shape new technologies and innovations originating from Silicon Valley. The city hosts such major employers as Meta, SRI International, Grail, Pacific Biosciences, Rosewood Hotel, and Exponent.

Incorporated in 1927, Menlo Park is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council is the City's five-member governing body whose members are elected by district to four-year overlapping terms in general municipal elections. The Mayor and Vice Mayor each serve one-year terms and are selected annually by the City Council in December. The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Attorney as well as members of the City’s numerous Commissions and Committees. The City Manager appoints all executive and management level positions. City staff report to one of six departments: the City Manager’s Office, Administrative Services, Community Development, Library and Community Services, Police, and Public Works, which includes Menlo Park Municipal Water. Fire protection and sanitary services are provided by separate special districts. The City is supported by approximately 296 full-time equivalent employees with over 55 funds and a total expenditure budget of $216 million.

Click here to learn more about Menlo Park and explore our budget here.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Administrative Services Department plays a vital role in supporting the City’s day-to-day operations by delivering essential internal services. These include Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology, which are crucial in ensuring the City is well equipped to succeed. Menlo Park recognizes the importance of fostering community trust, which is why the City is committed to maintaining transparent and dependable financial practices. The Finance Division oversees a wide range of responsibilities including budget development, general accounting, financial reporting and audits, payroll, tax and revenue collection, and business licensing.

VALUES

In the Administrative Services Department, we believe that it is our people and the power of teamwork that enables us to succeed, and how we get our work done is as important as getting the job done. The Department's values guide how we behave as a team each day, acting with:

• Humility – Sharing credit and defining success collectively rather than individually, jumping in to help where needed, and putting the needs of the team ahead of our own self-interest.
• Emotional Intelligence – Understanding the impact that our words and actions have on one another, knowing when to listen and when to share our perspective, and striving to include everyone by respecting, listening to, helping, and appreciating one another.
• Passion – Showing initiative and enthusiasm in our work, delivering outstanding, data-based results, and having a can-do, find-a-way attitude.
• Integrity – Doing what we say we are going to do, communicating clearly and openly, and holding ourselves accountable for the work we do in our respective roles.

THE POSITION

Under the general direction of the Administrative Services Director, the Assistant Administrative Services Director is responsible for overseeing the Finance Division with 10 full-time staff and supporting citywide fiscal and budget operations. This role involves high-level coordination, analysis, and liaison work across City departments, divisions, and external agencies. This position requires deep expertise in financial management, public policy, and municipal operations, including knowledge of the roles of the City Council and the Finance and Audit Commission, exercising independent judgment in policy development and fiscal oversight. The Assistant Director’s daily duties include general accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, and business licensing, as well as long-term fiscal planning. This role is instrumental in achieving departmental and citywide goals, improving resource efficiency, and delivering high-quality customer service. Primary duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Planning, managing, and overseeing the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Finance Division; areas of responsibility include general accounting, budget, payroll, treasury, business license, tax and revenue collection, and financial reporting.
• Directing and participating in the development of the City-wide operating and capital budget; working with departments to provide data and support for their budget development; monitoring departmental budget performance and making recommendations for adjustments as needed; and conducting ongoing analysis of the City's financial condition, reporting to, and advising, executive management on fiscal matters.
• Directing the preparation of, and participating in developing fiscal reports including monthly, quarterly and annual reports as well as the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), ensuring adherence to mandated rules, regulations and professional standards.
• Preparing and updating the five-year financial forecast and other long-term projections and plans.
• Participating in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the division; recommending appropriate service and staffing levels; recommending and administering policies and procedures.
• Developing and standardizing procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitoring the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, servicing delivery methods, and procedures; assessing and monitoring workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifying opportunities for improvement and recommending to management.
• Participating in the selection of, training, motivating, and evaluating assigned personnel; providing or coordinating staff training; working with employees on performance issues; implementing discipline and termination procedures.
• Developing and implementing adopted finance and budget services strategic plans, policies, and standards.
• Establishing and maintaining internal control procedures and ensuring that state and national standard accounting procedures are maintained.
• Communicating complex financial data in a clear, concise manner to a variety of internal and external audiences.
• Overseeing the treasury function, including managing the City’s investment portfolio, ensuring availability of City funds, and preparing investment reports with consultant assistance.
• Overseeing the City’s debt issuance and management policy.
• Overseeing the development of consultant requests for proposals and qualifications for professional services; evaluating proposals and recommending project award; developing, negotiating, and reviewing contract terms and amendments; ensuring contractor compliance with City and department standards and specifications and time and budget estimates; analyzing and resolving complex problems that may arise.
• Providing highly complex staff assistance to the Administrative Services Director; conducting a variety of organizational and operational studies, special projects, and investigations; preparing and presenting staff reports and other necessary correspondence related to assigned activities and services; presenting reports to various commissions, committees, and boards.
• Attending and participating in professional group meetings; staying abreast of new trends and innovations in the financial field; monitoring changes in regulations that may affect business systems operations; implementing policy and procedural changes after approval.
• Receiving, investigating, and responding to difficult and sensitive problems and inquiring in a professional manner; identifying and reporting findings and taking necessary corrective action.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

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Management (Budget) Analyst

Are you someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and making an impact behind the scenes?  The City of Belmont is looking for a Management (Budget) Analyst to join our Finance team. This role is ideal for someone who wants to make an impact through thoughtful budgeting, financial analysis, and cross-department support.

As a Management (Budget) Analyst, you'll work under the direction of a Finance Manager to help develop the City’s annual budget, support financial planning efforts, and keep key systems running smoothly. You’ll be hands-on with both day-to-day operations and longer-term projects that support Belmont’s financial health.

This position is classified as Management Analyst I or II, with the working title of Budget Analyst.
Placement will be made at either level depending on experience and department needs.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist in preparing the annual operating budget and 5-year capital improvement plan

• Maintain the City’s budget system and provide end-user support and training

• Analyze trends in revenues and expenditures, and prepare financial reports and presentations

• Coordinate budget transfers and amendments

• Manage chart of accounts alignment and process documentation

• Support payroll processes, audits, and financial system upgrades

• Research local, state, and federal regulations for financial impacts

• Collaborate with other departments and outside agencies to gather and share financial data

• Contribute to cost allocation models, internal service fund rates, and related analysis

• Take on special projects and assist in the general administration of the Finance Department

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Experience in budgeting, accounting, or finance 

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in public administration, business, finance, or a related field 

• Prior experience in local government is a plus

Why Join the City of Belmont?

Belmont is a small city with a strong sense of community and a team-oriented work environment. In a role like this, you won’t just be one of many—you’ll be a key contributor whose work helps shape the services and programs that residents count on. We offer a stable organization, meaningful projects, and a chance to grow your skills while doing work that matters.

The Policy Advisor for Public Safety is responsible for tracking and shaping policies related to law enforcement, emergency response services, probation, juvenile justice, and criminal justice reform. The Advisor works to ensure that public safety systems in District 1 are rehabilitative, transparent, equitable, and aligned with community needs. This position reports to the Director of Policy. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor board items and legislative actions related to the Sheriff’s Department, Probation, District Attorney, and emergency response.
• Draft board letters, amendments, talking points, and constituent updates.
• Draft talking points and speeches that communicate the elected’s policies, priorities, and vision to constituents, stakeholders, and community leaders
• Serve as liaison with community safety coalitions, violence prevention groups, and first responders.
• Provide support to the elected at community events coordinating scheduling, logistics, and constituent engagement.
• Conduct research and communicate policy ideas in support of the elected’s legislative agenda.
• Develop strategies that promote rehabilitation, accountability, de-escalation, diversion programs and reduce recidivism. 
• Track jail conditions, behavioral health service integration, and reentry programs.

The City of Brisbane is currently recruiting for an Office Specialist (Police Records). The Office Specialist (Police Records) provides difficult, technical, complex, and/or specialized office support; may provide lead direction and/or training to a small office support staff on a project or day-to-day basis; and performs related work as required. This is a fully experienced, skilled office support class. Responsibilities include the performance of technical, complex, and specialized office support work requiring the regular use of independent judgment and initiative. The ideal candidate for this position is self-motivated, has the ability to organize and manage effective and efficient clerical duties, and complete work in a timely manner. A strong customer service orientation with an ability to effectively respond to and communicate with customers in a courteous and professional manner is essential. A full classification description is available online at: https://www.brisbaneca.org/hr/page/job-descriptions

Examples of Duties (Illustrative Only):

• Performs difficult, complex, technical, and/or specialized office support work, which requires the exercise of independent judgment, the application of technical skills, and a detailed knowledge of the activities and procedures specific to the department or to which assigned.
• Researches and assembles information from a variety of sources for the preparation of reports or completion of forms; uses spreadsheets and may make arithmetic and statistical calculations.
• Uses a variety of automated business applications related to the department to which assigned, such as preparing graphic materials, tracking registrations, rentals, permits, or system monitoring, processing departmental payroll, and processing accounts payable.
• Conducts special projects related to the department to which assigned; may obtain and provide information to other organizations, summarizes such information, and makes recommendations.
• Receives and screens visitors and telephone calls; provides information to City staff, other organizations, and the public, requiring the use of judgment and the interpretation of policies,
• Arranges for meetings by scheduling rooms, notifying participants, preparing agendas, and ensuring that information is compiled and duplicated; may prepare summary or action minutes of such meetings.
• Prepares correspondence, reports, forms, vouchers, work orders, and specialized documents related to the department to which assigned from drafts, notes, brief instructions, corrected copy, or dictated tapes; proofreads materials for accuracy, completeness, compliance with departmental policies, formatting, and correct English usage, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Receives and reviews forms, drawings, and other materials for completeness; processes and routes such documents as appropriate.
• Prepares and updates a variety of periodic and special narrative, accounting, and statistical reports.
• Attends to a variety of office administrative details, such as keeping informed of departmental activities, transmitting information, ordering and coordinating supply orders, preparing contracts and agreements, arranging for equipment purchase and maintenance, and serving on various task forces and committees.
• May collect and account for fees and other monies collected.
• May direct the work of a small office support staff on a project or day-to-day basis; may train staff in work procedures.
• Operates standard office equipment, including job-related computer hardware and software applications, facsimile equipment, and multi-line telephones; may operate a two-radio or other department-specific equipment.
• Maintains accurate records and files.

The City of Belmont is looking for an experienced accounting professional for the position of Accounting Manager. The Accounting Manager is a key member of the Finance Department’s accounting function. Under general direction of the Finance Director, the Accounting Manager administers the accounting function of the Finance Department by performing, reviewing, and analyzing complex technical accounting and financial management work for the City and its related joint powers agencies; participates in the development of department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; and oversees, maintains, and reports on financial records. Responsibilities may include direct supervision of major function containing professional, technical, and clerical positions.

Recruitment Timeline

First Review of Applications - April 28, 2025

First Round Interviews - Week of May 5, 2025

Department Interviews - Week of May 12, 2025

*Dates may be subject to change

• Be a Community Leader: This non-sworn position is your chance to engage with the community, educate the public, and contribute to maintaining safety and order in our city.
   
• Diverse Responsibilities: Whether you’re patrolling city streets, assisting in traffic control, or providing crucial support to our officers, each day offers new challenges and opportunities to learn.
   
• Impactful Work: You’ll directly contribute to public safety, from enforcing parking ordinances to helping with non-injury accident investigations.

• Patrol and Enforcement: Monitor city streets for parking violations, enforce ordinances, and manage vehicle abatement to keep our roads safe and clear.
   
• Traffic and Event Management: Assist in controlling traffic and pedestrians during emergencies or special events, ensuring public safety at all times.
   
• Support and Assistance: Provide essential support to sworn officers, including processing evidence, transporting police vehicles, and assisting with non-criminal calls.
   
• Community Engagement: Respond to public inquiries, give station tours, and conduct presentations at local schools, fostering a positive relationship between the police and the community.

• Effective Communication: You can clearly and effectively communicate, both in writing and verbally, with a wide range of individuals.
   
• Learning Agility: You have a willingness to learn law enforcement principles, department protocols, and the city’s geography.
   
• Team Player: You excel at building strong working relationships and thrive in a team-oriented environment.
   
• Experience and Education: One year of police support experience is preferred. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and an AA/AS degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field is a plus.

• Meaningful Work: Be a part of a dedicated team that directly impacts the safety and well-being of our community.
   
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience and knowledge in the field of law enforcement.
   
• Community Impact: Engage with citizens, address community issues, and help make our city a better place to live.

• Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License.
• Must pass an extensive background investigation and pre-employment physical .

The City of Redwood City Invites Applications for:

Accounting Technician I 

We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. The Redwood City team is guided by excellence, integrity, service, collaboration, inclusion, and innovation.  Inherent in these values is a great organizational culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk-taking, empowerment, and effective communication.

The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home. If you’re looking to grow your career as a part of a hard-working and fun Finance team that fosters innovation, creativity and collaboration, we hope you’ll apply.

Foster City is seeking a well-qualified individual with strong leadership skills to fill the position of Financial Services Manager. They are responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and managing the day-to-day operations of accounts receivable, business license, cash receipts, and utilities. The Financial Services Manager compiles annual City budget and all non-departmental budgets, manages the effective use of division resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service, provides complex and responsible support to the Finance Director in areas of expertise, and performs related work as required.

The position will be an overfill position due to the current incumbent's retirement, pending City Council approval. This position will be filled for training purposes to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of operations allowing the new hire to gain hands-on experience and knowledge before the incumbent's departure. The anticipated start date will be October 2025. 

Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A typical way would be:

Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or a related.

Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible government finance experience including one (1) year of supervisory experience.

To review the full job announcement click on the "Foster City Financial Services Manager Flyer" below. 

Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, training, and other job related qualifications. Based upon a review of employment applications received, a limited number of the qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process. 

The process will consist of an Oral Panel Interview. An eligibility list will be established from those who pass the examination process with a score of 70% or higher. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain in effect for at least one year unless exhausted sooner. 

The department will invite the most qualified candidates from the eligibility list to a final department interview. The Financial Services Department will make the hiring decision. 

Expected Dates for Examinations (subject to change): 
Oral Panel Interview: In person with an option for virtual if needed on September 3, 2025, and September 4, 2025.
Department Interview: In person only on September 8, 2025, and September 9, 2025. 

Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the selection process. The City of Foster City reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process.