The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of Accounting Assistant I/II
Our diverse family of employees welcomes you to apply. We are a small city that gets a lot done, and each member of our team is vital to our success as an organization.
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For detailed information regarding the minimum qualifications and essential functions of the position, please review the Accounting Assistant I/II and Accounting Assistant III job descriptions listed below.
The City of Burlingame is currently recruiting for an Accounting Assistant I/II/III to perform a variety of accounting support duties, which (depending on the needs of the department) may include customer service in person and by telephone, accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility billing, cashiering, payroll, and general accounting duties. The current opening is for Accounts Payable.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Accounting Assistant I
The Accounting Assistant I is the entry-level classification in the accounting support series that allows the incumbent to develop journey level knowledge and abilities. Initially, under immediate supervision, incumbents perform the more routine accounting support and customer service duties while learning City policies and procedures. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines. Upon successful completion of one year as an Accounting Assistant I and gaining experience in at least two of the functional areas of the department, incumbents are eligible for promotion to the class of Accounting Assistant II. This classification is distinguished from the next higher level classification of Accounting Assistant II by the performance of work requiring a knowledge of at least two support function areas listed below and a greater degree of independence of action.
Accounting Assistant II
The Accounting Assistant II is the journey level classification in the accounting support series in which incumbents are expected to perform the full scope of assigned duties, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and related support duties with minimum supervision. Assignments are characterized by the presence of fairly clear guidelines from which to make decisions and the availability of supervision when required. Upon successful completion of one year as an Accounting Assistant II and gaining experience in all accounting support functional areas of the department, they are eligible for promotion to the class of Accounting Assistant III. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Accounting Assistant III in that the latter is the advanced journey-level class that has experience in and can work independently in all accounting support functional areas.
Accounting Assistant III
The Accounting Assistant III is the advanced journey level classification in the accounting support series in which incumbents are expected to perform the full scope of assigned duties, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, customer service, treasury and related support duties with minimum supervision. Incumbents are expected to be able to fully perform the duties and responsibilities in all of the department’s assigned functional areas. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classifications of Accounting Technician, Payroll Technician and Treasury Technician in that the latter are the para-professional level classes that perform a variety of specialized and complex task related to their assigned program area.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:
Accounting Assistant I
Receives immediate supervision from one or more higher-level Finance staff, depending on assignment. Incumbents in this class do not routinely exercise supervision.
Accounting Assistant II
Receives general supervision from one or more higher-level Finance staff, depending on assignment. Incumbents may exercise technical and functional supervision over assigned staff.
Accounting Assistant III
Receives general supervision from one or more higher-level Finance staff, depending on assignment. Incumbents may exercise technical and functional supervision over assigned personnel.
QUALIFICATIONS: (The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.)
Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for an Accounting Assistant I/II/III. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of:
Accounting Assistant I
One year of clerical accounting experience, including public contact and some financial record keeping and report preparation, and a high school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by bookkeeping or accounting course work.
Accounting Assistant II
In addition to the above, one year of experience equivalent to an Accounting Assistant I with the City of Burlingame, including the ability to perform the duties of at least two of the listed functional areas.
Accounting Assistant III
Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for an Accounting Assistant III. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of one year of experience equivalent to an Accounting Assistant II with the City of Burlingame, including the ability to perform the duties of all of the functional areas.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing statistical reports and data using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near vision in reading correspondence, statistical data, and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The need to lift, drag, and push files, paper, and documents weighing up to 25 pounds also is required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.