Senior Accountant en City of Yuba City, CA
City of Yuba City, CA · Yuba City, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite
- Senior
- Oficina en Yuba City
About the Department
This is the full supervisory-level class in the Accountant series that exercises independent judgment on diverse and specialized accounting with accountability and ongoing decision-making responsibilities associated with the work. Incumbents are responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of assigned staff and for organizing and overseeing day-to-day financial processing, reporting and recordkeeping. Incumbents provide professional level support to the Accounting Manager in a variety of areas. Performance of the work requires the use of independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines and scope of practice.
Do you naturally think in numbers? Do you find yourself looking at a new city project and wondering how it was funded? Are you passionate about telling the story of a community through its financials? If so, you might be exactly who we're looking for.
The City of Yuba City is searching for its next Senior Accountant – a detail-driven professional who thrives on leading and solving complex accounting-related matters, brings insight to decision-making, and wants to make an overall meaningful impact through public service.
If you’re ready for a career that’s both challenging and meaningful — this is your opportunity!
For full details of the position, please review the job description: Senior AccountantPosition Duties
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education:
- Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, financial management, public administration, business administration or a closely related field.
- Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting, fiscal operations, payroll, governmental and/or fund accounting, or a closely related field including two (2) years of lead responsibility.
Minimum Qualifications
NOTE: Written testing is the next phase of the recruitment process for this position. It is a mandatory step in the process. The testing date is tentatively scheduled to occur the week of September 22nd. Please plan accordingly.
The information above is a brief summary of job duties. Please visit www.yubacity.net for additional information regarding this position and employment with the City of Yuba City.
- You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. The information provided by candidates in the "duties" section of work experience listed in the application will be used to determine eligibility, please be detailed.
- Please complete ALL sections of the application. A resume or other supplemental materials may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that reference "see resume" will be disqualified. Your resume and supplemental materials will not be considered as part of the initial screening process.
- Be sure to review your application prior to submission. No new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
- Application materials are the property of the City of Yuba City and will not be returned.
- It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number and email address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
The minimum qualifications as stated in this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to:
- Video One-Way Interviews
- Speed Interviews
- Oral Panel Interviews
- Department Interviews
- Written Testing
- Physical Agility Testing – for Safety Positions
Final candidates must pass pre-employment screening which may include:
- Fingerprinting
- Criminal Background Check
- Substance Screening
- Medical Evaluation
- Reference Check
The City of Yuba City does not discriminate on the basis of sex, religion, race, color, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of service. Veterans, women, minorities and the disabled are encouraged to apply. EOE.
The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance so such aids or services can be arranged. TTY users may contact Human Resources at (530) 822-4732.
The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
Questions
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Yuba City. If you have questions regarding this job announcement or the application process:
- For a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the NEOGOV application process, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide
- Visit the City of Yuba City website: www.yubacity.net/jobs
- Email the Human Resources Department at [email protected]
- Call the Human Resources Department at (530) 822-4610
- Visit City Hall: 1201 Civic Center Blvd, Yuba City, CA 95993
Other Qualifications
The City of Yuba City is located in Sutter County, adjacent to the beautiful Feather River and at the base of the Sutter Buttes, the smallest mountain range in the world. Located just 40 miles north of Sacramento, Yuba City is the agricultural, economic and social center of the Yuba-Sutter Region. The area offers excellent outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, fishing, water skiing, hunting, biking, horseback riding, and is within comfortable driving distance of the Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, and other recreational areas.
The City is the perfect mix of urban convenience and small town charm. A historic downtown and modern shopping facilities make shopping convenient and a pleasure. The City prides itself in its well-maintained parks and aquatic center, while offering a wide range of recreational activities for the entire family.
