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Join the City of Lafayette as Our New Accounting Technician!

The City of Lafayette (pop. 24,000) is on the hunt for a dynamic and detail-oriented Accounting Technician to join our incredible team! Nestled among tree-studded hillsides with a vibrant downtown and top-rated schools, Lafayette is known for its semi-rural charm and welcoming small-town feel.

Our residents value personalized service and innovative solutions that reflect the community’s unique character and priorities. As an Accounting Technician , you’ll be a key player in ensuring our city’s operations run smoothly, helping preserve Lafayette’s one-of-a-kind appeal.

This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to work with a group of passionate, fun, and talented professionals dedicated to making a difference.

WHY JOIN THE REDWOOD CITY TEAM?

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 the core values of 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 Department team that fosters innovation, creativity, and collaboration, we hope you’ll apply.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Redwood City’s Finance Department shares an exceptional spirit of camaraderie, always finding ways to bring fun and laughter into the financial backbone of the organization. The Department manages payroll; accounts payable; accounting; compliance with the purchasing ordinance; budget preparation and annual financial reporting; and treasury management, including investments and debt administration. Team members practice a strong work ethic and attention to detail; celebrate innovation; and seek out continuous improvements to strengthen quality of service and internal controls and streamline processes.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Redwood City is recruiting for a dynamic individual to fill the position of ACCOUNTANT In the Finance Department, which provides financial support services to an organization with annual expenditures of over $300 million.

This position will report to a Senior Accountant and will be responsible for areas within general accounting and accounts payable. The selected candidate will provide the department with highly responsible technical and professional staff support.

Position Summary

Under general supervision, performs difficult and varied accounting clerical work in support of either accounts receivable or accounts payable activities; compiles, reconciles and verifies general financial and statistical data; performs related work as required.  Employees in this class typically function either in Accounts Payable or in Accounts Receivable.  In either assignment, established policies, methods and procedures are followed when processing and maintaining financial data and records, although employees must exercise judgment in resolving job-related problems within these parameters.

Full Job Description and Apply URL: Accounting Specialist | Job Details tab | Career Pages

Application Review Dates:

• 1st Review Date:      September 1, 2025
• 2nd Review Date:    September 21, 2025 

JOIN OUR TEAM AS AN ACCOUNTANT!

Do you excel in Utility Billings & Bank Reconciliation?

City of Sebastopol WANTS YOU!

The City of Sebastopol is NOW accepting Applications for an

ACCOUNTANT

Salary: $7,196 - $8,747 Monthly

$41.52 – $50.46 Hourly

4/10 work schedule Monday- Thursday

Plus an outstanding benefits package

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The City of Sebastopol is seeking a skilled, dynamic, results-driven Accountant to fill one full-time vacancy. The Accountant performs a variety of complex and technical financial accounting and program support duties in the areas of utility billing, bank reconciliation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, purchasing, project accounting, fixed assets, and general ledger. Additionally, the Accountant may be assigned to perform all functions related to and serve as a City resource for one or more accounting related programs administration.

The Accountant will reflect a demonstrative cultural competency working with all community members regardless of cultural differences or circumstances, including race, ethnicity, religion, language, gender identity, age, marital and familial status, sexual orientation, diverse physical and learning abilities, socioeconomic status, and other identities.

Why you will enjoy working at Sebastopol:

• Innovative Environment: Work with a team that values efficiency and teamwork.
• Career Growth: We support your professional development.
• Meaningful Impact: Your skills will drive our financial success.

What we need:

• Experience in utility billings and bank reconciliation.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

The City of Dixon is looking to fill one full-time, regular position of Accountant in the Finance Department. This position performs professional level accounting functions such as recording and reporting financial transactions, review of financial records; provides fiscal control for assigned areas of operation, preparation of financial report statements and analyzes. This is not a remote position and work schedule will be Monday through Friday, onsite.

Accountant - This classification is the entry level, mid-management position in the accounting series. Professional level work is performed, and incumbents are expected to perform the full range of accounting duties with minimal supervision. Successful performance in this position requires a thorough knowledge of governmental accounting procedures and the ability to exercise sound judgement within established guidelines.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

All applicants should apply online, complete the supplemental questionnaire and submit required document(s).

REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS:  

Applications will be reviewed weekly, typically on Mondays. Once a sufficient number of applications are deemed eligible for advancement, the selection process, outlined below, will commence.

EXAM PROCESS: 

A limited number of candidates whose applications indicate that they, among those competing, are better qualified in terms of related education, training and experience will be invited to participate in an interview/exam process. Note: The examination process may be changed as deemed necessary.

EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING:

Candidates selected for hire must successfully complete a fingerprint livescan and drug screen. All appointees are required to successfully complete a 12-month probationary period, and in accordance with Federal law, are to provide proof of identity and proof that they may legally work in the United States.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS will be applied. A copy of the DD214 form must be filed at the time of application.

The City of Dixon is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Reasonable Accommodation in the application, examination and selection process will be made upon request by calling 707-678-7000. 

Do not reply to emails from CalOpps during the recruitment process as this correspondence does not come back to our agency.

Applications are being accepted for the position of Permit Technician with the City of South San Francisco in the Economic and Community Development Department. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2025 AT 5:00 PM, OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 100 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

The Department

The Department of Economic and Community Development includes four dynamic divisions that together are responsible for the preservation and improvement of the physical and economic conditions of the South San Francisco community. The Building Division is responsible for enforcing the California Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electric, Residential, and Energy Codes, as well as monitoring construction activity and performing inspections throughout the construction process.                   

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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS 

• Lead Revenue Operations: Oversee utility billing, tax collection, licensing, and fines to maximize efficiency and compliance  

• Drive Innovation and Improvement: Develop policies, processes, and long-term plans that strengthen financial performance and service delivery  

• Leadership with Impact: Guide and mentor staff to foster a high-performing, customer-focused work environment 

DESCRIPTION 

We are seeking a collaborative, proactive Revenue Operations Manager who will be responsible for the direction and management of the Public Services Division of the Finance Department! 

The primary focus of this position is to manage and provide oversight of Citywide Revenue Operations, including billing, delinquency processing, and collection duties; oversees tax collection, the issuance of licenses and regulatory permits; cashiering and the receipt of payments. The position leads and guides the Public Services Division’s staff of nine, and is an essential senior management position reporting to the Deputy Finance Director. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Plans, organizes, and manages the operations and staff of the Public Services Division of the Finance Department.   

• Develops, implements, and monitors long-term plans, goals, and objectives focused on achieving the department’s mission and priorities.   

• Directs the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, procedures, systems, and work processes to achieve annual objectives and service standards.  

• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends appropriate services and staffing levels.  

• Provides leadership, supervision, and mentorship to staff to ensure a high-performance, customer service-oriented work environment.  

• Forecasts, monitors, and directs Citywide revenue collection; oversees delinquency reviews, collection activities, cashiering functions , and appeals of enforcement actions.  

• Administers the Utility Billing program, including initiation and termination of customer accounts, delinquency processing, collections, and lien recommendations.  

• Coordinates water and wastewater utility rate administration, including working with consultants on financial and cost of service studies, verifying research and recommendations, and presenting findings to the Finance and Public Works Directors, City Council workshops, and Proposition 218 hearings.  

• Administers and oversees tax programs, including Transient Occupancy Tax, Business Tax and Licensing; reviews renewals, remittances, and applications; conducts audits; and ensures compliance.  

• Administers and oversees the parking citation adjudication program, including administrative reviews, procurement of hearing officers, and scheduling and conduct of hearings for various local programs on contested citations.  

• Oversees billing and collection of False Alarm fines.  

• Monitors and evaluates the impact of proposed legislation and regulations; researches and recommends new policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with changing requirements.  

• Researches, prepares, and presents management studies, staff reports, and related documents to departmental leadership and City Council. 

• Manages procurement and contract administration for division programs and services, including development of RFPs, vendor selection, contract compliance, insurance requirements, and timely processing of vendor payments. 

• Provides staff assistance to the Deputy Finance Director; completes special projects as assigned; and represents the City at various meetings, workshops, and events. 

• Establishes and maintains appropriate internal controls; directs staff responsible for cash control, accounts receivable, revenue collection, and customer service. 

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

 Have you ever thought about a career in Building and Safety?

 Do you have building inspection experience and are interested in the safety and quality of new construction projects?

 Are you looking for variety and a fast-paced work environment, where you can work independently?

 Are you able to explain rules and requirements with confidence in an approachable and helpful manner?

 Then we want to talk to you!

                                      POSITION DETAILS:

• Regular, Full-Time position
• Salary range from $31.45 - $40.10 with Excellent Benefits 
• 9/80 schedule with Monday or Friday off
• May require working stand-by hours 

                              MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

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

Education/Training:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in the building trades and/or code enforcement.

Experience:

• Two years of increasingly responsible building inspection experience.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Possession of an appropriate, valid building inspector certificate at time of hire.

                                  JOB DESCRIPTION:

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                                 IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess the following attributes:

• Positive attitude
• Reliable
• Diplomatic
• Problem solver
• Excellent customer service skills
• Deal tactfully with different persons
• Team player
• Highly motivated
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to endure all weather conditions

                                         BENEFITS:

We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Most medical plans, including family coverage, are fully paid for as outlined in the current employee group contract. Additionally, we provide a full calendar of employee appreciation events and activities, along with many other valuable benefits, including:

Retirement/Pension:

• 2% @ 55 CalPERS formula for Classic members (includes Individuals who were active members of a reciprocal public retirement system within the last six months, or were previously employed with the City of Simi Valley and enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013)
  • 4th Level Survivor Benefit
  • Single-highest year final compensation.
• 2% @ 62 CalPERS formula for New members
  • 4th Level Survivor Benefit
  • Three-year average highest final compensation.
• 457(b) plan with a Roth option
  • City contribution of $20.00 per paycheck and match up to $50 per paycheck.
• The City does not participate in the Social Security system; therefore, there is no FICA deduction from wages except for Medicare hospital insurance protection.

Health Insurance:

• Medical Premiums are covered at 100% for most plans, even family coverage.
• Coverage available as early as 1st of the month following start date.
• A variety of PPO and HMO plans are available through the CalPERS Health Program.
• The City contributes $158.00 per month and up to $2,387.04 per month in “Simiflex Dollars,” towards the cost of medical. 
• “Simiflex Dollars” can be used to offset the cost of medical, dental, and/or vision insurance, or other optional benefits. 

Paid Leave:

• Work/Life balance with 5.2 weeks of AL (Annual Leave) per year to start (AL combines vacation and sick time). 
• Accruals increase at 5 years and 10 years of service.
• Cash out option available after one year of service.
• 11 paid holidays per year and one floating holiday per year.

Prescription Drug Plan: 

• Major retail options and mail order program.

Paid Dental Insurance:

• HMO and PPO options available from Delta Dental and fully covered by the City for family coverage.

Vision Insurance:

• Vision insurance from VSP costs the employee $1.46 per month for family coverage.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA): 

• An FSA account allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars for out-of-pocket health and dependent care expenses.
• Eliminate paying federal or state taxes with an FSA account. 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 

• Confidential counseling and referral service to help employees and their household members resolve personal problems. 
• Up to 8 free consultations for employees and all members of their household.

Optional Insurance from AFLAC: 

• Available plans include accident, cancer, hospital and critical care.

Employee & Dependent Life Insurance Plans:

• $101,000 employee coverage provided at the City's expense.
• $5,000 dependent coverage provided at the City's expense.

Tuition Reimbursement:

• Up to $1,600 per year.

Alternative Work Schedules: 

• Many positions offer a 9/80 schedule with alternative Monday or Friday off.

This information is intended to give an overview of the benefits available to City employees. It is not intended to be a contract (expressed or implied), nor is it intended to otherwise create any legally enforceable obligations on the part of the City, its agents or its employees.

                              SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Click apply and attach a current resume! You only need to complete the boxes on the application marked with a star/asterisk (*) and the supplemental questionnaire. The most qualified candidates will be invited to the next steps in our hiring process.

This recruitment is reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Recruitment may close at any time or when 50 applications are received. First official review of applications after 2 weeks. Candidates who possess the best combination of qualifications will be invited by e-mail to the next steps in our process.

                             SELECTION PROCESS: 

• Applications will be evaluated based on education, training, and experience as it relates to the position
• Candidates who possess the best combination of qualifications will be evaluated by their responses to the supplemental questions. During the assessment process, the rater(s) will not have access to your name, application or resume. You are solely evaluated on your supplemental responses, so please be detailed as possible. 
• The eligibility list for hire will be determined by the supplemental questions. 
• Additional testing such a written, oral panel interviews, and department level interviews may occur.
• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must submit form DD214 with application.

*ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE FOLLOWING:

• Passing a background investigation
• Passing a pre-employment physical and/or drug screen, if applicable 
• Providing (3) professional references, including (1) direct supervisor
• Providing copies of degree(s), training certifications/licenses listed on application/resume
• 5-year Verification of employment 

                         REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Division, in writing.

City of Simi Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer Encouraging Workforce Diversity.