Overview

Position Title: Accountant

Company: City Of Fremont Ca

Location: Fremont, CA, US

Job Description:

The Finance Department is recruiting for an Accountant.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintains accounting record systems for the receipt and disbursement of federal, state, and other municipal funds
  • Compiles and prepares financial data for analysis or use in the preparation of required reports, statements, or budgets
  • Participates in fiscal year end closing, including recording accruals and adjusting and closing entries, preparation of audit work papers and preparation of the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
  • Reconciles various accounts and subsidiary systems to the general ledger maintaining and balancing journals
  • Participates in the testing and implementation of new or upgraded computerized financial systems
  • Verifies trial balances, detail appropriations and expenditures; reviews reports, vouchers, requisitions, invoices and other financial data for accuracy, completeness and conformance with procedures, guidelines and generally accepted accounting principles; interprets financial records and prepares reports concerning the financial condition and conduct of the applicable entity.
  • Responds to public records requests
  • Supervises and trains administrative and clerical personnel on an assigned basis.
  • Performs related work as required

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or a closely related field.
  • One (1) to three (3) years of accounting experience preferably in a governmental setting including, preparing and analyzing financial transactions and statements; evaluating efficiency, internal controls and conformance with accounting principles.
  • Professional work experience in accounting for a state, county or local government agency or private organization directly involved in such areas as preparing and analyzing financial transactions and statements; evaluating efficiency, internal controls and conformance with accounting principles; and reconciling accounts to the general ledger.
  • Candidates will be required to pass a background investigation which includes a polygraph examination prior to employment.