Description

See NOTE below for salary information and future wage increases.

THE CITY:
National City’s multi-cultural population, mild climate and central location make National City a great place to live and work. The City takes great pride in its rich history and traditions, diverse cultures, dynamic and progressive atmosphere, strong community spirit, schools, neighborhoods and vibrant business districts. National City, San Diego County’s second oldest city, is truly “In the center of it all.” National City is 10 minutes from everywhere and positioned for prosperity, with proximity to the San Diego Bay, US-Mexico border, downtown San Diego, international airport, rail, San Diego State University, and other colleges and universities. National City is circled by interstates 5 and 805, and highways 54 and 15. For more information on the City of National City, please visit our website at: www.nationalcityca.gov

THE POSITION:

Under general direction of the Financial Services Officer, to oversee, plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate all activities and personnel assigned to a functional area of the City Finance Department; perform journey-level professional accounting duties in the maintenance of budgetary and financial records; and perform related duties as required or assigned.

ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE:
The position works a 4/10 workweek, Monday through Thursday, 7am to 6pm. City offices are closed on Fridays. City facilities will also close for a period of approximately two weeks in December with time off for non-essential personnel.

BENEFITS:
To learn more about this position employee benefits, please review the Benefits Summary for Management group employees. Please click on the following link: Management Benefits

NOTE:

• SALARY: Up to $99,212.94 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
• With an annual performance evaluation rating of satisfactory or above, this position will be receiving a salary increase of 5.07% in February of 2024.

Key Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are representative of those typically performed by positions assigned to this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these duties and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

• Directs and supervises activities and personnel assigned to financial recordkeeping, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll; revenue collection, billing, licensing, and taxes.
• Compiles data for special and regular financial reports.
• Maintains City fixed asset records.
• Makes, reviews, audits, and analyzes journal entries.
• Maintains and reconciles subsidiary ledgers and control accounts.
• Maintains detailed fiscal records of grant-funded programs and prepares claims for reimbursement.
• Prepares analytical and financial reports.
• Prepares monthly reconciliation of subsidiary funds cash balances against cash control and bank statements.
• Prepares monthly statement of cash and investments for submission to the City Council.
• Prepares and analyzes trial balances.
• Assists in the maintenance of computerized accounting systems.
• Assists in year-end closing of books.
• Assists in preparation of the departmental budget.
• Writes reports and makes recommendations to change existing procedures and forms.
• Compiles data and reports for annual audits of financial records with external auditors.
• Maintains access to all City bank accounts and serves as one step in multi-step verification for initiating the movement of cash.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field from an accredited college or university, with college-level accounting courses in cost and advanced accounting, financial accounting theory, and auditing theory and practice; and
• Three (3) years of responsible accounting and fiscal recordkeeping experience.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):

• Proof of degree/transcripts, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
• If your college degree is from a school outside of the United States you may be required to certify that your degree is equivalent to a degree obtained in the United States. The following are a few recognized credential evaluation agencies: www.naces.org, www.aice-eval.org or www.aacrao.org. The City of National City does not recommend or endorse any particular evaluation service.
• Note: Processing times and costs will vary so individuals may want to check several services to determine which one best meets their needs.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN: Professional accounting principles, practices, and procedures; financial mathematics; automated data processing applications for the performance of professional accounting functions; procedures and principles of public financial administration, governmental accounting, and budgeting; principles of supervision and office management.

ABILITY TO: Prepare, analyze, and reconcile financial records, reports, and statements; prepare written reports and recommendations; operate a computer terminal and standard office equipment; communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relations with all levels of staff and the general public; supervise and train employees; work cooperatively with others.

Examination Process

Based upon a review of applications received, those applicants who best meet the requirements indicated above will be invited to continue in the selection process. A short list of the most qualified candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for consideration.

Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview. Please ensure your contact information is current in your govermentjobs account or you may miss employment opportunities. In addition to completing the online application, candidates must attach a resume highlighting their relevant education and work history.