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Full-Time Account Clerk II 

$17.74 - $22.71

This is the semi-skilled level of accounting clerical series.  Employees are expected to work with a minimum of supervision on routine and regularly assigned functions.  The Account Clerk II may answer questions and assist in the training of an Account Clerk I.   Account Clerk II performs a variety of clerical, bookkeeping, accounting and administrative work in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general finance functions; performs routine clerical, administrative and financial work by receiving payments from customers or others for payment of goods or services received; and performs related duties as required.  

The Alliance of Schools for Cooperative Insurance Programs (ASCIP) is now accepting applications for an Accountant

The Alliance of Schools for Cooperative Insurance Programs (ASCIP) is a non-profit agency Joint Powers Authority (JPA). Formed in 1980 as a joint purchase program, ASCIP became a risk sharing pool in 1985. ASCIP provides liability, property, workers' compensation, health benefits coverage, and school construction insurance to public school districts, charter schools, community colleges, and subsidiary JPAs throughout the state of California. http://ascip.org/

Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, this Accountant position is responsible for various aspects of accounting including, but not limited to, maintaining general ledger accounts, processing accounts receivable and payable, administering all aspects of billing and collections, preparing journal entries and posting to general ledger, managing cash including receipts and bank reconciliation, preparing and filing quarterly State and Federal mandated returns, producing various accounting and financial reports, and maintaining accurate financial records and data.

Essential Duties:

Accounts Receivable, Payable Processing and Billing

• Prepare and issue premium invoices to member districts
• Ensure all vendor invoices are paid accurately and timely
• Verify terms and billing rates against contracts or master service agreements
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
• Obtain appropriate approval, code invoices and prepare payment requests
• Enter payments in accounts payable system
• Review expense reports for accuracy and policy compliance and process expense reimbursements
• Create vendors in system and maintain vendor files
• Prepare and file 1099-Misc forms
• Generate and send out member premium invoices and payment authorization forms
• Process journal vouchers for members, coordinate and resolve any journal vouchers related issues with LACOE
• Ensure member districts comply with ASCIP’s payment policy by monitoring member account details for non-payments, past-due payments and send out delinquent notices to members
• Assist member districts with any questions or issues related to their premium invoices

General Ledger and Bank Accounts Reconciliation

• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts including accounts receivable, prepaid, fixed assets, accounts payable, and all other liability accounts on a monthly basis
• Identity and research unusual transactions and prepare adjusting journal entries if needed
• Prepare monthly financial statement supporting schedules
• Reconcile all ASCIP’s bank accounts monthly and assist the Accounting Technician in reviewing member districts’ trust accounts
• Identify stale-dated checks and work with third party administrators to void/reissue these checks
• Ensure that all trust accounts are adequately funded

Budget Projection and Analysis

• Assist CFO with budgeting by preparing revenue and expense projections
• Analyze variance between budget to actual

Maintenance of Financial Records and Data 

• Maintain and organize vendor files and ensure that vendor information is accurate
• Maintain accurate and well-organized financial records such as general ledger, check registers, journal entries, member payment authorization forms
• Ensure that all supporting documentations are attached to journal entries

• Maintain up to date accounts payable and billing databases

Other

• Prepare and file quarterly State/Federal mandated returns
• Issue quarterly Safety Credit and Risk Management Deposit Fund statements
• Prepare annual renewal questionnaires and collect exposure data from members for billing purposes
• Prepare premium estimates for member districts
• Prepare any ad-hoc financial reports
• Perform other related duties as assigned

The Position:
This is a full journey level position.  Perform a wide variety of responsible bookkeeping and clerical duties under general supervision and within a framework of established procedures with only occasional assistance or instruction.  Perform a large amount of the daily bookkeeping and administrative work associated with cash & investments, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and the general ledger.  

Examples of Job Duties:
Provide support to Treasurer.  Track cash activity, update wire, and cash schedules daily, including ACH and wire transfer origination, check run initiation, vendor book transfers, upload of positive pay files, and weekly cash requirements forecasting. In addition, input investments, interest, bank sweep activity into investment management software, and compile monthly Treasurer’s Report.  Track, balance, and report transactions between various funds with high level of accuracy and a high level of attention to detail.  

Perform full cycle accounts payable processing to include: creation and maintenance of vendor files, verification of invoices, including quantities, dollar amounts, and payment and discount terms; matching and cross referencing invoices to receiving documents, requisitions, purchase orders, contracts and shipping documents, reconciling with vendor statements, and ensuring timely payment to vendors. 

Track, monitor, and process electronic purchase order files including invoices,  payments, open purchase orders, work orders, partial payments and other information as required to expedite and document accounts payable transactions.  Resolve exceptions through contact and coordination with appropriate vendor and Agency purchasing officials.

Process payroll in electronic systems including ADP Workforce Now to include the  collection of time sheets and application of negotiated labor agreements, and federal and state laws; make calculations related to special pay such as differential, subsistence, travel; compensatory time; and overtime pay; process, verify and document authorized changes to employee payroll records.  

Maintain and reconcile bank accounts and payroll/benefits documents to Agency records.  Reconcile and maintain numerous control schedules in support of payroll.  Coordinate and resolve payroll related matters with outside service bureau, Facility Office Administrators, managers, supervisors, and or employees as applicable.  Distribute recurring payroll reports and paychecks.

Track and reconcile CalPERS pensionable wages and ensure calculations are in accordance with California state government code. 

Run, validate, and integrate payroll related general ledger entries, inspecting automated system output such as registers and standard reports, determining and correcting out-of-balance conditions. 

Prepare participant and third party power billings, and fuel-steam and other allocations.  Monitor collection of accounts receivable. 

Maintain subsidiary accounts payable ledgers, fixed asset records, accounts receivable, work order and related systems and reconcile to the general ledger.  Assist in maintaining the Agency's general ledgers and subsidiary ledgers and in preparation of recurring journal entries, audit schedules, account analyses, and special data requests.  Assist and instruct new clerical employees as required.

Maintain and reconcile cash accounts and documents to Agency records.  Coordinate and resolve related matters with outside entities, managers, supervisors, and or employees as applicable.  Also responsible for distribution of recurring reports.

Review and process employee advances, expense reports, and credit card transactions in accordance with Agency policy and procedures.

Supervision Received and Exercised:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements
An Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college or major course work in accounting or a related field is desirable.  Performance of similar duties for other employers for a period of at least three years.  Knowledge, skill or experience should include modern office practices, procedures and equipment, including computer based accounting.
 

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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,

https://youtu.be/XNAF7GZUNl8?list=PL3QUX6-y-89-D28g895DzvObmoD89Dqdn

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

Definition:

Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, the Accounting Technician I/II will perform a variety of paraprofessional accounting duties including general accounting, payroll processing, accounts receivable, revenue collections, accounts payable and purchase order processing, treasury assistance, business licensing, month-end general ledger account reconciliations/journals, annual audit/budget support, account analysis, and  related duties as assigned.

Class Characteristics:

Accounting Technician I –This is the entry-level class in the Accounting Technician classification series. This class is responsible for providing support for assigned finance or accounting functional area such as billing or fiscal transaction processing.  Positions at this level are not expected to function with the same amount of knowledge or skill level as positions allocated to the II level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence.

Accounting Technician II - This is the journey-level class in the Accounting Technician classification series responsible for performing the full range of paraprofessional accounting tasks in assigned program areas. Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. 

Positions in the Accounting Technician class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the II level are normally filled by advancement from the I level; progression to the II level is subject to management approval and is dependent on the incumbent (i) performing the full range of duties assigned to the II level, and (ii) acquiring the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to meet the minimum qualifications for the II level of the series.  

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Provides budget support such as: assistance with annual budget preparation and monthly financial reporting, capital project tracking and status reporting.
• Assists in development of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR); Creation of annual audit support schedules.
• Accounting and recordkeeping, preparing monthly and year-end General Ledger adjusting journal entries, prepare account reconciliations.
• Revenue estimation
• Audit support
• Develop, monitor, input, and process records in the City’s payroll system; calculate and record payroll; review, verify, and audit payroll data; analyze payroll reports; extract data and provide information as requested.
• Maintaining compliance with Local, State and Federal laws and regulations, PERS rules and regulations, and Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs)
• Monitor City’s grant activities; communicate with various departments to ensure grant activities are in compliance; prepare reimbursement requests to granting agencies; reconcile various grants funds
• Prepares a variety of financial reports for departmental use.
• Prepares required payroll tax/benefit payments and filings.
• Revenue tracking, collection and recording of revenues.
• Processing of accounts receivable billings; monitoring daily receipts and bank activity; tracking and reconciling customer and trust deposits.
• AP processing of City-wide vendor payments, maintaining vendor files and regulatory reporting, monitoring and processing of purchase orders.
• Prepare of annual assessment filings, serving as a business license collection and record control point.
• Maintains a petty cash fund for employee reimbursements.
•  Processes the renewal of all licenses on an annual basis, including generating renewal notices, receiving payments and following up by letters to obtain payment.
• Maintenance of electronic and hard-copy archival models.
• Prepares and issues purchase orders.
• Operates computer, printer and other general office equipment.
• Will be cross trained in a variety of accounting duties to ensure proper department coverage.
• Will assist with supporting front counter operations.
• Department filing.
• Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Basic governmental accounting practices, principles and procedures, general office work flow administration, sound business organization skills; finance terminology, payroll processing and reporting requirements, commonly used office and governmental accounting software products, government budgetary and financial audit structure and process, and methods and practices of financial record keeping and report preparation.

ABILITY TO:

Provide excellent internal and external customer service; Excel in and promote a teamwork-based environment involving cross training and collaboration; Effectively read, interpret and apply established internal rules, procedures and policies; Effectively communicate with diverse audiences in written and oral form; Effectively apply and use technology, including skilled use of business software systems; Track, collect, analyze and reconcile accounting data; Work cooperatively and effectively with the public, employees, agency officials and surrounding  departments; Use initiative and sound judgment within established guidelines; Organize, prioritize and coordinate work activities; Maintain detailed and accurate financial records; Make arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy; Operate standard office equipment; Develop effective working relationships with others and work with limited supervision.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Accounting Technician I-

• Possession of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required
• Possession of a post-secondary degree in accounting or finance, or possession of a certificate in accounting proficiency, is desirable
• Requires one year of progressively responsible accounting experience, including bookkeeping, complex numerical calculations and/or processing of financial data.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license.

Accounting Technician II-

• Associates of Arts degree (AA) and three years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including bookkeeping, complex numerical calculations and/or processing of financial data.

• AA degree may be substituted with two additional years of experience in an accounting clerical position with the City of Los Altos.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license.
• Similar or relevant work experience in the public sector

IDEAL CANDIDATE POSSESSES THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS:  A well-rounded Accounting Technician who is motivated and team oriented. The person holding this position should demonstrate a high level of customer service standards with the community, customers, and departments. Proven knowledge and demonstrated work experience in the basic function of finance such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll. The ideal candidate is comfortable with change and can multi-task; is familiar with governmental organizational structure and public service oriented, has a willingness and capacity to learn other aspects of accounting and finance, and then put that new found knowledge into action.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer. Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard, or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

The recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including a livescan background investigation. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination. 

Accounting Technician I-  $64,760.80-$ 78,717.16 DOE

Accounting Technician II- $74, 576.32- $90,647.98 DOE

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER  

The City of Los Altos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Los Altos upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. 

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER 

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.  

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Please click the links below for complete details regarding this opportunity.

The City of Dixon is recruiting to fill one full-time, permanent, mid-management position in the Finance Department. This classification is the advanced journey level, mid-management position in the accounting series. It is assigned a variety of broad, complex and sensitive professional level duties. It is distinguished from Accountant and Senior Accountant by the years of experience, complexity of work, and by participation in management and administrative activities of the Finance Department. Incumbents are expected to work with minimal supervision. Work involves supervising, training, assigning and evaluating other professional, technical and clerical positions. Typical duties may include, under general direction from the Finance and Technology Director: posting, balancing and reconciling general ledger and subsidiary accounts; reviewing transactions of various City Departments; preparing a variety of financial reports; assisting in all phases of preparation for the City’s annual audit and budget; grant accounting; supervisory duties of assigned staff; and troubleshooting, resolving discrepancies and procedural problems.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applications are invited from qualified persons who possess the knowledge and abilities to perform the job. A typical way to obtain such knowledge and ability would be:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Finance or a directly related field; plus

Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible accounting experience, preferably in a government setting and some supervisory experience.

Other Requirements: A valid California Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continuous employment.

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 a written exam (pass/fail) and candidates who pass the written exam will be invited for an interview. 

Employment Processing: Those selected will be subject to a pre-employment drug test, fingerprinting, and in accordance with Federal law, must provide proof of identity and legal right to work in the United States.

Veteran's Preference Points: 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 / FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. Reasonable Accommodation in the application, examination and selection process will be made upon request by calling (707) 678-7000 or TDD (707) 678-1489. City of Dixon Job Line (707) 678-7005 or TDD (707) 678-1489.

Under general supervision, provides administrative, budgetary, and workflow support to the Finance Department projects and programs; analyzes programmatic practices and procedures and makes recommendations for organizational, operational, policy, and procedural improvements; conducts needs analyses, feasibility studies, and evaluations for assigned projects and programs; develops, summarizes, and maintains administrative records; provides consulting services to Housing Authority (Agency) departments related to all aspects of assigned programs and activities; performs related work as required.

This is the journey-level class in which incumbents develop and implement policies and procedures for a variety of projects and programs within Finance department, including technical accounting and Management Information System (MIS) support and, highly complex financial, economic, budgetary and statistical forecasting and analyses in support of management decisions. Incumbents develop revenue forecasting models, indirect cost allocation, expenditure variance analyses, debt analyses, and financial reporting in accordance with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB) standards for the Agency. Incumbents support the work of departmental management staff by conducting day-to-day administrative support activities and by providing a professional-level resource for organizational, managerial, and operational analyses and studies. The work has technical and programmatic aspects requiring the interpretation and application of policies, procedures, and regulations and may involve frequent contact with the public. Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to deliver work products. Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements, and the methodology used in arriving at the end results is not reviewed in detail. This class is distinguished from other analyst classification by the specialized knowledge and responsibilities related to financial business processes. This class is further distinguished from the Finance Manager in that the latter has overall day-to-day management responsibility of Agency-wide budgetary, financial business process, projects and programs.

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SELECTION PROCESS

Interested applicants must complete a standard application form.  Applications and resumes may be submitted via our website at www.scchousingauthority.org.  For assistance: please contact the Human Resources Department at (408) 993-2934.