Accountant - Vacaville City Clerk : Job Details

Accountant I/II Salary $75,541.45 - $102,080.86 Annually Location Vacaville, CA Job Type FULL-TIME Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 02122 Department Finance Department Opening Date 12/12/2024 Closing Date 12/23/2024 5:30 PM Pacific DESCRIPTION BENEFITS ABOUT OUR JOB The City of Vacaville - A beautiful place to live, a great place to work! With more than 600 employees, the City of Vacaville values work-life balance and offers flexible/hybrid work schedules, every other Friday off, employee social and wellness activities, casual dress days, competitive pay and a generous benefits and retirement package. Contribute to our vibrant community and join the City of Vacaville! The City of Vacaville is accepting applications for an Accountant I/II. This position will work in the Finance Department, located at City Hall. Currently, one (1) vacancy exists for this position. Depending on the applicant pool, candidates may be selected at either the I or II level. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list for future vacancies in this classification that may occur over the next 12-month period. As an accountant, you'll dive into a variety of exciting tasks like balancing budgets, monitoring grants and collaborating with colleagues to solve financial puzzles. Whether you're preparing impactful financial reports or assisting with audits, your role will be instrumental in keeping the City's financial wheels turning smoothly. Current Salary and Benefits Information: Accountant I - $75,541 - $91,822 Accountant II - $83,974 - $102,080 Working for the City of Vacaville comes with an excellent benefits package including: Medical Insurance at affordable rates - City covers up to 85% of Kaiser premium, other plans are also available Vision and Dental Insurance monthly premiums covered 100% by the City Paid sick leave, vacation leave, thirteen holidays and two floating holidays a year Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment Deferred compensation plan with up to 6% City contribution available California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) plan enrollment and Retiree Health Savings account **Please see our generous benefits package here** For a complete job description, salary and benefit information, please click on the following links: Accountant I Accountant II ABOUT YOU Ideal Candidate Detail-Oriented: Possesses a knack for catching the smallest discrepancies in financial records. Analytical Thinker: Excels at interpreting financial data and drawing sound conclusions. Adaptable Learner: Open to learning new accounting systems and procedures. Collaborative Team Player: Builds positive relationships and communicates effectively with colleagues and stakeholders. Time Manager: Skilled at meeting deadlines and handling multiple priorities independently. Minimum Qualifications A combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities is: Accountant I Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance or a related field. Experience: No professional experience required. Accountant II Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance or a related field. Experience: Two years of professional accounting experience, preferably in municipal or public accounting, similar to the Accountant I position with the City of Vacaville. ABOUT EVERYTHING ELSE A completed City of Vacaville Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire must be received by the Human Resources Department at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 prior to 5:30 p.m., Monday, December 23, 2024. IMPORTANT: Contact with candidates will primarily be via email. Make sure you list a current email that you check regularly with your application. Applicants are encouraged to apply online at cityofvacaville. Application packets may also be requested in person at the Human Resources Department or by calling (707) ###-####. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application packet. For ADA information and other Frequently Asked Questions, please click here. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment must successfully complete the pre-placement process for this position before a final offer will be extended. Pre-placement assessments for this position include education and employment verifications, Livescan (FBI/DOJ fingerprint review) and credit report review. Agency City of Vacaville Address 650 Merchant Street Vacaville, California, 95688 Phone 707.###.####