Hybrid Senior Accountant bei Orange County Fire Authority, CA

About the Department

The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is currently recruiting to fill one (1) vacancy for the position of Senior Accountant. This position will provide support to the General Accounting section within our Finance Department. This recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy in General Accounting and establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

Under general direction, performs the more complex and responsible professional accounting work, including auditing, analyzing, and verifying financial records, preparing financial and statistical reports, providing information to Authority staff regarding accounting practices and procedures, and reconciling general ledger accounts; prepares year-end audit reports and schedules; provides responsible support to the Accounting Manager in areas of expertise; and performs related duties, as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from the Accounting Manager. Exercises direct or general supervision over assigned professional and technical staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is the advanced-level classification in the professional Accountant series. Incumbents work under general direction and exercise a high level of discretion and independent judgment in performing the full range of complex accounting and financial record-keeping functions.  Incumbents also oversee, direct, and review the work of professional and technical accounting staff.  This class is distinguished from the Accounting Manager by the latter’s responsibility for overseeing and directing the full scope of functions and activities of the Accounting section of the Finance division.

Position Duties

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

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SENIOR ACCOUNTANT CLASS SPECIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION (position requirements at entry):

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Public Administration, or a related field 

EXPERIENCE (position requirements at entry):

• Four (4) years of professional governmental accounting experience 

Examples of government experience includes cities, counties, public education institutions, special districts/authorities, Tribal, state, and federal government.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS (position requirements at entry):

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at time of appointment.

This classification is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program, which periodically provides Risk Management with the incumbent's Driver License records and status.

HIGHLY DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certification
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent Communication abilities

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: 

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SENIOR ACCOUNTANT CLASS SPECIFICATIONS

Other Qualifications

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

• Last Day to Apply: Monday, September 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM
• Oral Interview: Week of September 22, 2025
• Selection Interview: Week of 29, 2025
• Start Date: TBD

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to operate a motor vehicle to visit various Authority and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Standing in and walking between work areas is frequently required.   Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.  Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to perform assigned duties, as well as push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.  Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 20 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

PRE-HIRE REQUIREMENTS

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION 

An applicant must submit, during the application filing period, an online application and attach any supplemental information as required in the job announcement which may include submitting responses to a supplemental questionnaire. Online resumes and other unsolicited materials may be attached, but will not be considered in lieu of the required online application, unless otherwise specified in the job announcement. The OCFA reserves the right to limit the number of online applications when necessary. Applicants are responsible for maintaining/updating their contact information through the online application system. 

SELECTION PROCEDURES

INITIAL SELECTION REVIEW

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations for the purposes of employment testing should contact Ivonne Spagon, Human Resources Analyst II at (714) 573-6810 or [email protected] at least 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process.

RECRUITMENT/SELECTION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS

All recruitment/selection process and requirements will be held in accordance with the OCFA's Selection Rules, which are available for inspection upon request. 

ELIGIBLE LIST

The duration of the Eligible List for this recruitment is one year, unless abolished by the Human Resources Director prior to the expiration. 

WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESS

If an applicant chooses to withdraw from this recruitment process, they are required to submit an email notification to Ivonne Spagon, Human Resources Analyst II at [email protected] requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicant's current phone number.

QUESTIONS

All questions regarding this recruitment should be directed to Ivonne Spagon, Human Resources Analyst II at (714) 573-6810 or [email protected].

NOTE

The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice.

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