Financial Services Specialist I (Accounts Payable)

• Perform regular accounts payable activities, including invoice receipt, analysis, coding to the purchasing system and general ledger, and warrant issuance.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies by contacting vendors and/or City personnel.
• Matching of documents and data coding of vendor invoices for data entry.
• Accurately file purchasing, accounts payable, and general accounting records and documents.
• Prepare or assist in preparing regular sales tax returns to the state.
• Perform other duties and support as assigned.

• Perform regular bookkeeping functions as assigned by the Finance Controller or Accountant.
• Prepare routine monthly bank reconciliations.
• Perform daily cash reconciliation.
• Assist with year-end procedures, including the calculation and journal entry preparation of accruals related to outstanding City obligations, including, but not limited to, compensated absences, depreciation schedules, and interest due on outstanding debt.
• Perform accurate data entry on a variety of accounting, billing, and other computer programs involving numeric and text entry.
• Assist with the analysis of accounting records and prepare a variety of routine journal entries for review by the Finance Controller or Senior Accountant.
• Compile data for a variety of periodic reports for governmental agencies.
• Compile documentation for fixed asset records.
• Perform job costing tasks as assigned by the Finance Controller or Senior Accountant.
• Assist with accounts receivable when requested or assigned.
• Perform other duties and support as assigned.

• Generally accepted accounting principles, including account reconciliation and journal entry preparation.
• Cost accounting.
• Computer operations.
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment, and standard clerical techniques.
• Microsoft Excel or comparable spreadsheet program.

• Perform arithmetic and mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately (i.e. fractions, percentages, and pro-rations).
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Prepare basic journal entries for review and approval by the Finance Controller.
• Work under pressure to meet established deadlines.
• Operate office and mailroom equipment.
• Perform data entry for extended periods of time.
• Maintain harmonious and cooperative working relationships with other City employees and the public.
• Lift up to 40 pounds.

Applications must be filled out completely.  Resumes submitted in lieu of completing an application will not be considered.  Applications will be reviewed by a screening committee and those applicants who appear to be among the best qualified will be selected for the examination process.  This process may include a variety of techniques designed to test applicants’ knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.  An eligibility list will be established by ranking candidates by their overall score and a selection will be made from the candidates on this list.  All employment offers are subject to a City-paid physical examination and a thorough reference and background check.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, the City must verify, once an employment offer has been made, that all persons have written proof of their right to work in the United States.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the testing process, please notify the Human Resources Department in advance at (707) 463-6244 so your request may be reviewed prior to the occurrence of the test.

The City of Ukiah is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce.

Salary : $46,218 - $58,989