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Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and here to learn more about San José.

About the Department

The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top ten cities in which to live, work, and do business.  Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region.  The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values:  Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The City's Retirement Services Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees.

The mission of the City's Retirement Services Department is to provide quality services in the delivery of pension and related benefits and maintain financially sound pension plans.

The Office of Retirement Services (ORS) oversees the investment of assets and administers the benefits of the two Defined Benefit Retirement Plans for City of San Jose employees. The assets of the two plans total over $6 billion.  As of June 30, 2024, there were over 6,400 retirees and beneficiaries, and over 5,100 active employees in the two retirement plans.  Each of the retirement plans has a Board of Administration that has fiduciary responsibility over their respective retirement plan. ORS staff has accountability to them as well as City Administration.

For more information on ORS, please visit our website at: http://www.sjretirement.com

 

Position Duties

The salary range for the Retirement Investment Officer classification is $113,327.76- 138,072.48 annually. This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.

The Senior Accountant works under the direct supervision of the Accounting Division Manager and general supervision of the CEO of Retirement Services. This role may include the supervision of other accounting staff, including Accountants I/II and Account Clerk II.

The Senior Accountant is primarily responsible for the preparation and review of general ledger activity and the preparation of financial statements for five retirement trust funds. The Senior Accountant is also responsible for the preparation of all general ledger entries designed to record investment transactions and reconciliation of manager portfolios held by the custodian bank for the five independent funds.  Additional responsibilities include budgeting and overseeing the preparation of financial statements, and the supervision and/or review of other accounting staff.  

Typical responsibilities and performance expectations:

• Prepare various types of financial reports: 
  • Trust funds comparative financial statements (Trust Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Format), including management discussion and analysis, basic financial statements, notes to the financial statements, required supplementary information, and other supplementary information. 
  • Annual tax information (IRS 945, IRS 1042, IRS 1099R)
  • State Controller Annual Financial Reports
  • Quarterly state tax returns
• Reconcile and account for custodial banks, money managers, or other third-party activity for the trust funds and prepare financial statements and disclosures.
• Prepare, monitor, and report Budget activity.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and trust fund actuaries.
• Review and assist with Retiree Benefit payments and activity.
• Prepare, review, and assist with the processing of administrative and investment management accounts payable vouchers and/or journal entry activity.
• Prepare, review, and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
  • Maintain the G/L chart of accounts in PensionGold and FMS (City System).
• Compile information and develop recommendations to enable the Boards to make informed decisions and provide administrative support of their fiduciary responsibility. 
• Assist other employees in technical and procedural activities, including cross-training of position responsibilities.
• Effectively direct other accounting and accounting clerical staff in the performance of their duties.
• Understand daily responsibilities and manage time effectively to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Display shared values through personal commitment and demonstrated action.

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We are excited to announce that the City of Lincoln is seeking a motivated and skilled Financial Analyst to join our dynamic team! This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals who are passionate about finance and enthusiastic about making meaningful contributions to our organization.

Under general direction, the Financial Analyst performs a variety of professional duties in governmental budgeting, financial analysis and accounting involved in the formulation and maintenance of the City’s budget and develop budget documents; assist in planning and completing long range financial analysis; assist in administrative and technical support relative to the planning and organizing of the City’s financial programs.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Financial Analyst is an advanced journey level class responsible for the full range of assigned duties. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classifications of Budget Manager and Finance Manager in that the latter positions are responsible for management of their respective divisions.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from the Budget Manager or Finance Manager and only occasional instruction from the Finance Director. May exercise direct supervision over professional, technical, and clerical accounting and administrative staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensure work is handled on a priority basis, organized, and completed in a timely manner, check for accuracy, completeness and conformance to applicable policies, rules and regulations.
• Calculate, analyze, and evaluate expenditures budgets to help department determine needs for future budget cycles.
• Perform activities related to the preparation and administration of the City’s budget and capital improvement plan (CIP).
• Review departmental budgets, CIPs and strategic plans for appropriateness, impact, cost effectiveness, and conformity to the city’s priorities, policies, and strategic goals.
• Assist department with a variety of issues and needs, including budget and CIP preparation, strategic planning, work plans, benchmarking, fiscal administration, program analysis, etc.
• Perform analysis of expenditures, monitoring of revenues, and the preparation of management reports and expenditure and revenue projections/forecasts.
• Prepares, maintains, analyzes, verifies, and reconciles complex financial transactions, statements, records, and highly technical reports; reconciles assigned accounts and makes adjustments as necessary; ensure and maintain internal controls.
• Provide technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation; assists departments with problem resolution.
• Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications.
• Assist in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) by gathering information, modifying and running reports, preparing detailed reconciliations, etc.
• Participate in the external audit by providing detailed information to and responding to questions from auditors, including analytical review, internal control evaluation, and preparation of the Management Discussion and Analysis.
• Develop cost accounting tools to provide fiscal accountability and grant compliance for grant-funded programs; review and approve financial transactions and analysis.
• Participate in the monitoring of investment activities for City, bond, and other fiduciary agency portfolios.
• Participate in bond financing, review official statements; provide financial information, review bond disclosure requirements and annual report.
• Build and maintain positive working relationship with co-workers, other City employees and the public.
• Maintain knowledge of current development and innovations in governmental accounting and financial management, including governmental accounting updates; budget management; revenue collection; treasury management; CFD and Mello-Roos administration, and financial accounting systems.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Class specifications are only intended to present a descriptive summary of the range of duties and responsibilities associated with specified positions. Therefore, specifications may not include all duties performed by individuals within a classification. In addition, specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS

The following are a representative sample of the KSAs necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge of:  Principles and practices of municipal fiscal management, including fund accounting and budgeting; theories, principles, and practices of governmental budgeting and finance; Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Government Accounting Standards (GASB); techniques of financial and management analysis; principles and practices of government finance and administration; principles and practices of program and budget development; applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations; current data processing principles and applications for fiscal and financial systems using standard office procedures, practices and equipment; modern office equipment including computer and applicable software; principles of fiscal, financial and accounting analysis; methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation and writing; proper English, spelling and grammar; occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability to:  Learn pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations; learn the City’s financial budget and resource management system; learn, understand, interpret and apply principles, laws and procedures related to budget preparation and processing; accurately maintain records and files, and prepare reports; perform mathematical calculations quickly and accurately; read, interpret and record data accurately; organize, prioritize and follow-up on work assignments; work independently and as part of a team; make sound decisions within established guidelines; analyze a complex issue, and develop and implement an appropriate response; follow written and oral directions; observe safety principles and work in a safe manner; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Skill to:  Operate office computers and a variety of software applications and modern office equipment.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

The process may include an in-basket exercise, individual interviews, panel interviews and/or other related components.  Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. The candidate selected for the position will be required to complete a background check including reference checks, fingerprint check, medical exam, drug-screening and/or other related components.

Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of five days in advance of the selection process exam by calling (916) 434-3229 or emailing hr@lincolnca.gov. The City of Lincoln is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ANALYST II/III - Limited Term
CLOSE DATE: Friday, October 25, 2024

SALARY RANGE:
II  – $28.64 - $34.81  Per Hour
III – $31.63 - $38.45  Per Hour
(New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning of the salary range.)
 
THE POSITION
This position will be under the County Administrative Office and will report to the  Glenn Grows Office in Orland. This person will perform routine to moderately difficult, administrative and analytical work that may involve and/or emphasize the functional areas of: general and administrative support, fiscal, contract management,  and program analysis and compliance, prepare correspondence, grant writing and reporting, and other related duties as required. The Administrative Services Analyst III may be distinguished from the Administrative Services Analyst II class because incumbents in the lower class provide journey-level support usually within a division or segment of a department.  This position is scheduled for forty (40) hours per week. This recruitment may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next twelve (12) months.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Experience:        II - Either one (1) year as an Administrative Services Analyst I in Glenn County; or three (3) years of professional analytical journey level experience in any of the functional areas required by the position: general and administrative support, fiscal and contract management, program analysis and compliance or staff development and training. III - One (1) year of experience as an Administrative Services Analyst II in Glenn County; or four (4) years of professional journey level analytical, administrative, professional, managerial, or supervisor experience in any of the functional areas required by the position: general and administrative support, fiscal and contract management, program analysis and compliance, and/or staff development and training.  

Training:        II/III - Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, accounting, finance, organizational development, social work, education, human resources or a closely related field. Substitution:  Additional professional level experience in any of the functional areas noted above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years.

All applicants are encouraged to review a detailed job description available at http://www.countyofglenn.net/dept/personnel/job-opportunities/job-descriptions and apply only if they clearly meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS/INFORMATION - A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET MUST INCLUDE:
*     A Glenn County Employment Application        *    Résumé
*     Transcripts and/or Certificates                         *    Cover Letter

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of Accountant I/II

Our diverse family of employees welcomes you to apply. We are a small city that gets a lot done, and each member of our team is vital to our success as an organization.

We recently asked our employees what they enjoyed most about working for the City of Burlingame, and their responses fell into five general categories:

• Colleagues
• Community
• Location
• The Work
• The Benefits

Browse the Burlingame Welcome Brochure for more information about why employees love  working here or view our City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video: 

Welcome Brochure 

City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video

This position in the General Services Department, under general supervision performs a variety of technical para-professional administrative duties in support of fiscal and accounting, and requires the knowledge of the terminology, procedures, and practices for the assigned functional area; and performs related work as assigned. This position is full-time, and is scheduled for forty (40) hours per week.  

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Performs routine administrative, clerical, and customer service duties.
• Enters data into computer systems and maintains information systems database; processes transactions, assesses and validates data, compiles documentation, reconciles reports.
• Collects, compiles, and tracks data, including caseload data, and provides data summaries, reports, and/or recommendations for program improvement.
• Verifies and reconciles various information, reports, journals or related fiscal and statistical data.
• Checks documents for validity and accuracy of information; collects, records, files, and distributes related paperwork.
• Prepares presentations, general and technical correspondence, develops forms, tracking systems, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Tracks progress of projects, payments, expenditures, and reimbursements.

HIGHLIGHTS 

1. We are seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Debt and Investment Analyst with excellent communication skills, strong technical experience, and effective analytical skills to join our Finance Department team.  The Debt and Investment Analyst oversees the City’s investment portfolio and administer the City’s debt obligations.  This position is critical in ensuring the City can efficiently operate and provide services to the public.  

2. This is a unique opportunity for a self-starter who thrives in an environment where initiative and proactive problem-solving are valued. The Debt and Investment Analyst will take ownership of projects, analyze data, and provide recommendations. The successful candidate will be motivated to improve processes and develop innovative strategies  

3. The ideal Debt and Investment Analyst is a strategic thinker and effective communicator who can take responsibility for sound investment decisions.  The Debt and Investment Analyst works closely with the Finance Director and Deputy Finance Director in successfully investing the City’s $360 million investment portfolio. 

DESCRIPTION 

The City of Thousand Oaks is excited to announce an opening for a Debt and Investment Analyst! As a key member of the Finance Department, the Debt and Investment Analyst will play a crucial role in analyzing our investment portfolio, assessing financial risks, administering debt issuances, and providing strategic insights to support City goals and objectives. We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented candidate with a strong background in finance and investing and a passion for process improvement.    

RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Oversees the City’s investment portfolio; analyzes the City’s daily cash position and cash flow requirements; analyzes 

•  economic and interest rate trends; reviews investment strategies and options and recommends investments as appropriate.  

• Coordinates purchase and sale of investment securities; oversees and/or prepares necessary documents.  

• Prepares and transmits wire transactions as necessary for operation of City services. 

• Maintains relationships with bankers, custodians, and brokers, including administration of contracts and services. 

• Performs debt administration duties; reviews and interprets bond related documents; records all financial transactions relative to bond issues; ensures bond compliance with bond indentures, disclosure requirements, and related documents.  

• Performs complex and technical analyses; coordinates City review and action on new debt issuances and the refinancing of existing debt; assists in establishing financing parameters; reviews bond counsel reports to ensure City priorities are addressed and interests protected; drafts reports and recommendations for review. 

• Oversees the administration of all Community Facilities Districts within the City, including submitting principal and interest payments, preparing annual budget, and submitting direct assessment amounts to be placed on the property tax roll. 

• Oversees the administration of the Investment Review Committee, including preparing the quarterly agenda, leading the quarterly meeting, and responding and answering questions from Committee members. 

• Serves as the City’s contact for debt administration and investments with the public and other government agencies; responds to questions and inquiries in a timely and efficient manner.  

• Stays abreast of legislative and regulatory actions pertaining to cash management, investments, and debt administration.  

• Prepares staff reports and recommendations for City Council; prepares a variety of quarterly and monthly investment reports for the City Manager and/or City Council.  

• Provides assistance in the development and administration of assigned budgets; monitors budgets and analyzes current and historical trends and determines and improves forecasting.  

• Provides or coordinates staff training on debt responsibilities citywide. 

• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures.  

• Completes special projects as assigned; drafts reports and recommendations on assigned projects. 

The Accounting/Grant Manager will oversee the daily operations of the Finance Department, including accounting, budgeting, payroll, and purchasing.  Key responsibilities include developing departmental goals and policies, as well as managing the City’s budget, financial reporting, and contract administration.  The role requires monitoring financial procedures, coordinating external audits, and ensuring compliance with regulations.  Additionally, the individual will serve as Grant Administrator, overseeing the City’s grant activities, providing technical assistance for grant applications, and ensuring adherence to grant requirements.  Other duties include preparing reports, maintaining departmental files, and directly supervising staff.

JOB SUMMARY

Under limited direction, the Accounting/Grant Manager performs a variety of highly responsible administrative, supervisory and technical duties within the Finance Department, including the processing of financial transactions, preparing and reconciling financial and accounting records and reports, grant administration, audit coordination, contract administration, assists in designing and implementing procedures and policies, responsible for the efficient accomplishment of the daily activities of an assigned work group; performs highly responsible technical staff assistance to the Finance Director, exercises direct supervision over staff, and performs related work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a mid-management classification that manages accounting, finance, grant and contracts administration activities in the Finance Department.  The incumbent organizes and oversees day-to-day financial processing, reporting, and recordkeeping activities.  Responsibilities include performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibility.  The incumbent organizes and oversees day-to-day activities and is responsible for providing professional-level support to the Finance Director in a variety of areas.  Successful performance of the work requires an extensive professional background as well as skill in coordinating departmental work.  This class is distinguished from the Finance Director in the latter has overall management responsibility for all accounting and finance, purchasing and contracts administration, customer service, and activities and for developing, implementing, and interpreting public policy.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Examples of Work are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.  They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned.

Provides continuous leadership in carrying out the program mission, as amended from time to time, including:

• Plans, directs, administers, supervises and participates in the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Finance Department, including accounting, finance, budget, audit, payroll, and purchasing and contracts administration;
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the division; recommends within departmental policy, recommends and administers policies and procedures;
• Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees on performance issues; and implements discipline;
• Participates in the development and administration of the City budget; prepares, calculates and analyzes a variety of financial reports and data in the preparation of annual operating and Capital Improvement Program budgets; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; recommends adjustments as necessary;
• Supervises and participates in all activities related to the City’s accounting function, including accounting systems, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and reporting, and month-end, fiscal year-end and calendar year-end accounting system processing;
• Reviews, develops and modifies accounting and control methods to improve existing procedures; monitors financial procedures of all City departments, including internal audits and checks and balances; examines accounting transactions to ensure accuracy; ensures conformity to policy and increases effectiveness;
• Coordinates the preparation of external audits, Governmental Accounting Standards Board and other regulatory reporting and special projects as assigned;
• Prepares and reviews staff reports, various management and information updates and reports on special projects as assigned; provides highly complex staff assistance to the Finance Director;
• Serves as the Grant Administrator per the Grant Accounting Policy and is responsible for general management and administration of the City's grant activities, including annual Citywide grant management planning and goals; facilitation of departmental grant planning and collaborative grant submittals; grant training and technical assistance for City staff; ensuring that departments track and report departmental grant activity; maintenance of grant policies and procedures, grants manual; ensuring the promotion of grant opportunities; and identifying and investigating issues that may arise concerning the management of City grants;
• Monitors documentation for compliance with grant requirements and serves as the Project Manager for specified interdepartmental grants and federal appropriations;
• Provides technical assistance to Department Heads in preparing grant applications, submitting reports, maintaining records, and the administrative process;
• Completes grant closeouts, including; ensure final receipt of grant revenues; prepares and submits any required financial grant close-out documents; reviews grant files for completeness; retains all necessary program and financial records for the period required by the grantor agency and resolve any audit findings;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position at the Glenn County Health and Human Services Agency, Administration/Fiscal Unit, under general supervision performs a variety of technical para-professional administrative duties in support of fiscal and accounting, requires the knowledge of the terminology, procedures, and practices for the assigned functional area. This position is full-time, and is scheduled for forty (40) hours per week. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Performs routine administrative, clerical, and customer service duties.
• Enters data into computer systems and maintains information systems database; processes transactions, assesses and validates data, compiles documentation, reconciles reports.
• Collects, compiles, and tracks data, including caseload data, and provides data summaries, reports, and/or recommendations for program improvement.
• Checks documents for validity and accuracy of information; collects, records, files, and distributes related paperwork.
• Prepares presentations, general and technical correspondence, develops forms, tracking systems, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Tracks progress of projects, payments, expenditures, and reimbursements.

The City of Saratoga is currently recruiting a full-time Administrative Analyst I position reporting to the Director of Administrative Services. Under general supervision, the Analyst's primary responsibilities will be building and maintaining the City’s operating and capital budgets ($44.6M, 56.5 FTEs), managing special projects, providing staff reports, and handling various administrative duties.    

The Analyst performs a variety of complex data gathering, analysis, and report writing activities on an ongoing and special project basis. This is a highly collaborative role, and the successful candidate will build and maintain positive working relationships with City staff, outside organizations, and the general public exhibiting, effective customer service and communication skills. View the complete job description for more details. The anticipated start date for the position is in mid-December.

City offices operate on a 9/80 schedule: Monday-Thursday for 9 hours, 8-hours one Friday, off/closed the other Friday. This position is located at City Hall, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue; operational hours are 7:30 am-5:00 pm.

The complete job description may be viewed on the City’s website.

Applications are being accepted for the position of Financial Analyst II with the City of South San Francisco in the Finance Department. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 100 ONLINE APPPLICATIONS. IF INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY, AS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. FIRST APPLICATION REVIEW WILL OCCUR ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2024.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 66,185 residents that grows to 110,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, including 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.  In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office/R&D facilities – with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline. 

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play. 

The Department

The duties of the South San Francisco Finance Department are to provide financial services to the departments of the City and to provide fiscal accountability and adequate control over the use of City funds. The services provided by the Finance Department include maintaining the City's accounting system, auditing bills, managing payroll and purchasing procedures, issuing business licenses, managing parking districts, and collecting occupancy taxes and other City fees.