Sr. Accountant

                                                


Job Purpose/Summary
Under the general direction of the Deputy Finance Director, performs a full range of complex, professional accounting and financial analysis in the preparation and maintenance of the City's financial records, reports and systems; provides a basis for sound operational and financial planning through financial review, analysis, monitoring, reconciliation and maintenance of assigned financial accounts, programs and activities; and performs related duties as assigned.

About the City of Banning
The City of Banning is located in the San Gorgonio Pass area of Southern California. The community of over 30,000 people is diverse with income levels slightly lower than other areas of Riverside County. However, growth and development is occurring rapidly, which will create new jobs, increase the population and raise income levels. Our employees are the most important asset in preserving our Proud History, Creating a Prosperous Tomorrow, and in responding to the community’s needs. The City provides competitive salaries, outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities. 

City Vision 
The City of Banning promotes and supports a high quality of life that ensures a safe and friendly environment, fosters new opportunities and provides responsible, fair treatment to all and is the pride of its citizens. 

Core Values - R.E.A.D.Y.

• Respectful
• Enthusiastic
• Accountable
• Dedication
• Yes Minded

Performance Expectations

• Leadership: Contributes to a positive work culture consistent with the City of Banning Leadership Philosophy, actively welcomes new approaches to public service and supports change and process improvements at all levels within the organization.
• Teamwork: Demonstrates ability and willingness to work collaboratively with a team.
• Communication: Communicates effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and individuals to who service is provided.

Essential Functions
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Performs complex and technical accounting work in the maintenance and analysis of records of revenues, expenditures and special program/project funds; prepares analyses, schedules, summaries, journal entries and reconciliations to produce accurate periodic financial reports in accordance with GAAP.
• Performs warrant review activities; ensures proper accounting for purchase requisitions, invoices, claims, fixed assets and sales tax accruals.
• Performs grant financial administration, monitoring, and reporting; coordinates with other department program managers and the grant manager to gather grant information, update grant records, research information, and provide financial data to aid program managers in managing their grants. Prepares the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) for annual Single Audit.
• Serves as liaison with accounting and fiscal personnel from other departments by responding to questions and issues; monitors department’s budgets and expenditures.
• Participates in the development of the City’s annual comprehensive budget; ensures that the development of the City’s annual budget adheres to established accounting procedures.
• Reconciles a variety of financial ledgers and records; participate in the compilation and preparation of financial statements, general and subsidiary ledgers and supporting schedules; researches and resolves discrepancies.
• Prepares a variety of financial statistical reports related to various City accounts, fixed assets and spending practices; conducts month and year end closing duties.
• Reviews and reconciles monthly bank statements and cash receipts to the general ledger. Maintains a variety of City accounts including subsidiary accounts, investment accounts and grant accounts; prepare cash transfers and loans between funds and accounts; ensures all activities are in compliance with accounting principles and standards
• Maintains a variety of City accounts including subsidiary accounts, investment accounts and grant accounts; prepare cash transfers and loans between funds and accounts; ensures all activities are in compliance with accounting principles and standards.
• Participates in the development of the City’s biennial comprehensive budget; ensures that the development of the City’s budget adheres to established accounting procedures. Performs duties in monitoring the City budget; ensures proper authorization and journaled transactions; tracks expenditures and resolves discrepancies; provides assistance to City departments in budget preparation
• Participate in the inventory of the City’s electric, water, wastewater, and fleet divisions and operations.
• Oversee the submission of financial and accounting reports required by outside agencies; answer related questions as needed. 
• Coordinates and assists with annual and special audits; prepares audit schedules; analyzes, reconciles and prepares revenue and expenditure accounts and prepares year-end adjusting entries, accruals and closing entries. May act as a lead accountant in the audit of City financial records, statements and reports.
• Provides guidance to other accounting support staff in performing accounting entries; works directly with staff from other departments to resolve technical accounting issues and problems.
• Monitor program compliance with laws, rules and regulations governing municipal accounting and public finance services.
• Maintain awareness of new development in the fields of municipal accounting and public finance; incorporate new development as appropriate into programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge of:

• Generally accepted accounting principles
• Theory, principles and practices of municipal finance, budgeting, auditing, and accounting, including audit principles and practices
• Principles and practices of public finance and financial reporting.
• Recent development, current literature and information related to municipal accounting and public finance.
• Modern office equipment including computers and supporting work processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and ordinances.
• Various types of grants and related compliance requirements.
• Laws regulating public finance, fiscal operations, and governmental financial reporting at the federal, state, and/or local level.
• City policies and procedures for cash control, accounts payable processing, and payroll reporting.
• Accounting Standards and requirements applicable to City operations and funding sources.
• The uses of spreadsheets and other standard financial and business software.
• Standard office procedures and practices.
• Safe driving principles and practices

Ability to:

• Perform professional level accounting duties.
• Coordinate municipal accounting and public finance programs.
• Analyze, post, balance and reconcile financial data ledgers and accounts.
• Work independently and/or with a team.
• Analyze data and draw logical conclusions
• Interpret and apply related laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Generate journal entries and inter-departmental transfers.
• Review and interpret financial reports and transactions.
• Prepare a variety of financial reports.
• Maintain a detailed budget for assigned divisions and programs.
• Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field. Three years of professional level accounting experience. Experience in governmental accounting is highly desirable.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid California State driver’s license is required.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The regular work schedule is generally Monday through Friday. Work is primarily performed in an office which is busy, oriented to public service and subject to occasional work interruptions. Noise level is moderate. May require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting; occasional walking and standing. May be required to lift and/or carry materials, equipment and/or items weighing up to 15 pounds.

Physical and Environmental Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to one hundred (100) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The City of Banning is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and candidates for employment will be recruited, selected, trained, promoted, compensated and, if necessary, disciplined or terminated without regard to sex/gender, race, national origin, religion, creed, color, marital status, veteran status, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law. While requirements may be representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Employer and Employee and is subject to change as the needs of the Employer and requirements of the job change.

Salary : $92,144 - $124,654