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City of Long Beach SENIOR ACCOUNTANT in Long Beach, California
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
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SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Salary
$3,292.87 - $4,479.33 Biweekly
Location
City of Long Beach, CA
Job Type
Classified - Full-time, Provisional
Job Number
FM25-045
Department
Financial Management - (UC)
Opening Date
03/13/2025
Closing Date
3/30/2025 4:30 PM Pacific
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DESCRIPTION
PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT
This is a provisional appointment opportunity. Provisional appointments are temporary and valid until a priority or eligible list becomes available for the classification. Provisional appointments are valid for 150 days unless extended and approved by Civil Service Commission. If you would like to be considered for this position permanently, you will be required to complete the Civil Service examination process. If you are not selected to fill the position on a permanent basis, your provisional appointment will be terminated. For City Employees: if you hold permanent status in another classification, you will be reinstated back to the position you held before the provisional appointment.
The Department of Financial Management oversees the City’s financial and fleet services operations and serves as a financial adviser to the City Manager and City Council. The Department is organized into the following bureaus: Administration, Accounting, Budget Management, Business Services, Commercial Services, Fleet Services and City Treasury. The Department’s mission is to help the City Manager, Mayor and City Council keep the City financially strong, and to provide high quality fleet operations.
The Accounting Bureau in the Department of Financial Management has one opening for a Senior Accountant (Provisional). The Accounting Bureau effectively controls, reviews and administers the City’s accounting system and financial functions in accordance with professional standards. The City’s general accounts payable and payroll functions are part of the Accounting Bureau. It provides other departments with general, grant and capital project accounting services, in addition to assisting with City financings, annual budget and special projects at the direction of the Director of Financial Management.
This position will backfill the work that is currently being performed by staff that will be participating in the Enterprise Land Management (ELM) implementation projects.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Performs complex professional accounting work in the preparation and maintenance of financial records and reports, including the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), in compliance with federal and state requirements, regulations and laws, as well as City policies and procedures
Assists in the research, interpretation and implementation of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements
Responsible for planning, assigning, supervising and reviewing the work of a group of professional and support personnel, and provides direction, training, and technical guidance to staff
Provides guidance and training to City departments on financial systems, accounting procedures and processes, and internal controls
Assists in coordinating audits conducted by internal and external auditors and other regulatory agencies
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting or a current CPA certificate (proof required)*
Four years, recent full-time professional-level accounting experience including two or more years of responsibility for supervising a major accounting function.
Knowledge of all duties of the classification and the principles of supervision
*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate a field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Principles, practices and terminology of governmental accounting
Theory and practice of governmental accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Verifying the accuracy of financial data and information
Preparing clear, concise, and complete financial reports and statements
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others during the course of work
Planning, coordinating and managing audits
SELECTION PROCEDURE
This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on TBD. To be considered, applicants must submit an online application, including a cover letter and resume in PDF format. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered.
The City of Long Beach is anEqual Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to theCalifornia Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.
The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please contact the Administration Bureau at (562) 570-6314.
Employee Benefits
The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:
· Medical and Dental Insurance
· Life Insurance
· Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)
· Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave
·Deferred Compensation
· Credit Union Membership
· Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)
· Flexible Spending Accounts
· Free Employee Parking
·Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).
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INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about your qualifications for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Be specific and detailed in your responses. Resumes should be attached, but may not be substituted in lieu of the required application forms (i.e., responses should NOT state "see resume"). Please be advised that failure to answer required questions will result in an incomplete application. The application, supplemental questionnaire, and attachments must be completed and received by the filing deadline. Proof of any required documents must be uploaded to the online application. Please be advised that failure to provide the required documents will result in an incomplete application. Do you understand the instructions for completing and submitting the application and supplemental questionnaire for this job?
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PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT NOTICE: This is a provisional opportunity. All provisional appointments are temporary and valid until a priority or eligible list becomes available for the classification. Provisional appointments are valid for 150 days unless extended and approved by the Civil Service Commission. If you want to be considered for this position permanently, you must go through the Civil Service examination process. If you are not selected to fill the position on a permanent basis, your provisional appointment will be terminated. For City Employees: if you hold permanent status in another classification, you will be reinstated back to the position you held before the provisional appointment. Do you understand that this recruitment is for a provisional appointment?
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REQUIREMENTS TO FILE: Please confirm you meet the requirement below. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting or current CPA certificate AND four years, recent full-time professional-level accounting experience, including two or more years of responsibility for supervising a major accounting function.
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Please describe the experience that has prepared you for the duties of this position.
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Please describe a time you were the lead on a project and you had to communicate the results verbally or in writing to management.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: By answering yes, I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at the time of filing will result in my application being considered incomplete. Proofs for this position may include: college transcripts/degrees and/or DD-214 Member 4 Form, if claiming veteran's preference. Please note that candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing. For information on evaluation services: Education Evaluation Services
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I understand that the City of Long Beach utilizes electronic mail (email) and/or text messages to notify applicants of important information related to job applications submitted online through Governmentjobs.com. As an applicant, if I do not wish to receive emails from the City of Long Beach and decide to unsubscribe from email notifications and/or text messages, I may miss important information (i.e. employment opportunities) regarding the status of any job applications that I submit online. If you have questions or need clarification, please contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202. Do you understand the statement above?
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By answering "Yes" and submitting this application, I certify the following that: 1) I have personally completed the information provided and that it is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge; and 2) I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. I understand and acknowledge the aforementioned statement.
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Employer
City of Long Beach
Department
Financial Management - (UC)
Address
411 W. Ocean Blvd., 6th Fl
Long Beach, California, 90802
Phone
(562) 570-6237
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach
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