ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Redwood City is recruiting for a dynamic individual to fill the position of ACCOUNTANT In the Finance Department, which provides financial support services to an organization with annual expenditures of over $300 million.
This position will report to a Senior Accountant and will be responsible for areas within general accounting and accounts payable. The selected candidate will provide the department with highly responsible technical and professional staff support.
Job Description URL:
https://www.redwoodcity.org/home/showpublisheddocument/262/635779283869970000

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

• Education equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting or business administration.

Experience:

• Experience equivalent to five years in a paraprofessional or professional accounting or related field that provides the requisite knowledge to succeed in this position.

Licenses & Certificates:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license.

Knowledge of:

• General and municipal accounting and auditing standards, principles, practices, methods and procedures.
• Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Teams.
• Enterprise Resource Systems (ERP), such as Oracle or Tyler Munis
• Applicable laws and regulations of public finance and fiscal operations.
• Financial administration practices and concepts.

Skill to:

• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to:

• Analyze and interpret financial and accounting records; examine, prepare and verify financial statements, reports and documents.
• Represent the City and Department effectively in contacts with representatives of other agencies, City departments, and the public.
• Learn, interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations, including GASB pronouncements, regarding accounting and auditing practices in relation to the maintenance of accounting transactions and financial records.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Organize work, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Monitor and analyze budgets, both revenue and expenditure.
• Deliver quality work products.
• Work and think proactively and positively.
• Analyze systems for improvements in efficiencies, quality, and accuracy.

• Maintain accurate records of all municipal capital assets in compliance with GASB and other regulatory standards.
• Prepare and reconcile capital asset schedules, ensuring timely recording of acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Monitor capital project accounts and ensure costs are properly capitalized.
• Support the development of asset management policies and assist in annual financial statement reporting.
• Oversee daily operations of the accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments.
• Review and approve AP transactions for accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with municipal policies.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for AP and capital asset processes in the ERP environment.
• Train end users and provide ongoing support to staff adapting to new system functionality.
• Identify opportunities for automation, improved reporting, and streamlined financial processes.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close, including journal entries and reconciliations related to AP and capital assets.
• Support external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Maintain compliance with municipal financial policies, government accounting standards, and audit requirements.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to support decision-making by management.
• Other related duties as assigned