City of Winters, CA
Senior Accountant
City of Winters, CA, Winters, CA, United States
Salary: $7,862.00 - $9,556.00 Monthly
Location : Winters, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 12-2024
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 12/02/2024
Position
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The City of Winters is seeking a Senior Accountant. Winters is a great place to work with staff who care about the community and work together as a team. The Senior Accountant will oversee the work of the finance department staff and perform the more complex professional accounting and financial analysis work in the areas of general accounting, accounts payable, budget, debt, fixed assets, grants, payroll, treasury and Finance's information systems. The Senior Accounting is recognized within our Manager's Series Employees. Under the general direction of the Director of Administrative Services, the ideal candidate will have a strong background in public accounting and the expertise to perform the most difficult duties involving the recording and reporting of financial transactions according to generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP).
ABOUT CITY OF WINTERSWinters is a small historic community of 7,600 people located in the southwestern portion of agriculturally rich Yolo County. Nestled at the foot of the beautiful Vaca Hills and Lake Berryessa, the town is located on Interstate 505 and State Route 128 just 9 miles north of Vacaville, 12 miles west of Davis and 25 miles west of Sacramento. Winters lies in the heart of outstanding fishing, hunting and hiking opportunities. The City has an excellent K-12 school system, is within 5 miles of the Solano College Extended Campus and only 10 miles from the University of California at Davis.
FIRST REVIEW DECEMBER 16, 2024 8:00 am
Typical Duties & Responsibilities
TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS: duties may include but are not limited to:
ABILITY TO:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting and 3 years of professional accounting and auditing experience, two years in government accounting and one year in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Physical Demands / WORK ENVIRONMENT
Employees work in an office environment. On a continuous basis, sit at a desk and in meetings for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Occasionally stand, kneel, climb and bend; perform grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; write and use a keyboard to communicate. Occasionally lift or carry weight up to 25 pounds. Climb and descend stairs.
Location : Winters, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 12-2024
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 12/02/2024
Position
COME JOIN US!
The City of Winters is seeking a Senior Accountant. Winters is a great place to work with staff who care about the community and work together as a team. The Senior Accountant will oversee the work of the finance department staff and perform the more complex professional accounting and financial analysis work in the areas of general accounting, accounts payable, budget, debt, fixed assets, grants, payroll, treasury and Finance's information systems. The Senior Accounting is recognized within our Manager's Series Employees. Under the general direction of the Director of Administrative Services, the ideal candidate will have a strong background in public accounting and the expertise to perform the most difficult duties involving the recording and reporting of financial transactions according to generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP).
ABOUT CITY OF WINTERSWinters is a small historic community of 7,600 people located in the southwestern portion of agriculturally rich Yolo County. Nestled at the foot of the beautiful Vaca Hills and Lake Berryessa, the town is located on Interstate 505 and State Route 128 just 9 miles north of Vacaville, 12 miles west of Davis and 25 miles west of Sacramento. Winters lies in the heart of outstanding fishing, hunting and hiking opportunities. The City has an excellent K-12 school system, is within 5 miles of the Solano College Extended Campus and only 10 miles from the University of California at Davis.
FIRST REVIEW DECEMBER 16, 2024 8:00 am
Typical Duties & Responsibilities
TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS: duties may include but are not limited to:
- Analyze financial operations and expenditures; assist in review of expenditure and fund balances in the preparation of the City's annual budget and long-range financial forecasts.
- Serve as a resource for city staff in resolving financial questions and problems.
- Establish / maintain accounting records, post, balance and reconcile general ledger and subsidiary accounts; monitor, control and report on a variety of accounting activities relating to budgets, revenues, city-wide purchasing, asset management, cash management and investments, debt servicing, and financial reporting.
- Perform complex accounting and analytical work in GL management, fund accounting, asset management and preparation of financial statements.
- Analyze, record, and report financial transactions according to GAAP.
- Prepare accounting and management reports; participate in and oversee interim and annual financial reports and statements, including CAFR and State Controller reports, in accordance with GAAP and legal requirements.
- Coordinate with staff to ensure cost accounting and revenue collection systems are consistent with the budget.
- Audit working papers, financial statements, and reports for internal use, as well as Federal, State and other outside agencies.
- Prepare working papers, financial statements and other reports for internal use, as well as submittal to Federal, State and other outside agencies.
- Maintain records for capital assets, bond disclosures, and compliance with State, Federal, and local financial reporting laws and regulations.
- Conduct research and analysis of financial transactions; reconcile bank statements.
- Maintain confidentiality of records and information?
- Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff involved in a variety of financial related activities, as assigned.
- Schedule and coordinate audit activities, evaluate financial systems and internal controls to ensure records are accurate and controls are adequate; recommend controls to ensure reliability and integrity of the data.
- Develop recommendations for enhancements, additions, and changes in methods, computerized procedures, and software; oversee the implementation of system modifications
ABILITY TO:
- Understand and interpret principles, laws and procedures involved in fiscal record keeping and accounting functions including federal and state laws, recording requirements, bond indentures, development contracts, grants, deeds, city policies, MOU's, contracts, ordinances and resolutions.
- Explain, analyze and apply accounting and auditing principles and procedures.
- Prepare reports and presentations
- Perform administrative duties
- Display situational aware and develop effective course of action.
- Supervise, train and evaluate staff, as assigned.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting and 3 years of professional accounting and auditing experience, two years in government accounting and one year in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Physical Demands / WORK ENVIRONMENT
Employees work in an office environment. On a continuous basis, sit at a desk and in meetings for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Occasionally stand, kneel, climb and bend; perform grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; write and use a keyboard to communicate. Occasionally lift or carry weight up to 25 pounds. Climb and descend stairs.