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.