Assistant AccountantCity of Delano CA • Delano, CA, United States
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Assistant Accountant
City of Delano CA • Delano, CA, United States
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[job_card.job_description]Reviews accounting documents to ensure accuracy of information and calculations and makes correcting entries. Examines supporting documentation to establish proper authorization and conformance with agreements, contracts, and state and federal regulations. Prepares and maintains controls and subsidiary accounting records involving a variety of transactions and accounts. Prepares trial balances and financial reports. Assists with month-end journal entries. Prepares journal entries and periodic reconciliation of general ledger, journal, subsidiary accounts and bank statements. Compiles and prepares financial records, general and subsidiary ledgers and supporting schedules. Maintains expenditure and budgetary control accounts. Maintains accounting inventory of equipment and identify new purchases. Prepares cash transfers and loans between funds and budget categories. Maintains complete accounting record keeping for State, County, and other funding sources. Sets up and maintains financial records for special utility funds. Maintains and reconciles trust account records. Maintains and updates fixed asset records. Provides back-up to various accounting functions such as payroll, receivables and payables. Assists with field audits. Enters and retrieves data and prepare reports from an online or personal computer system, following established formats. Prepares and updates a variety of reports, which may require the use of arithmetic calculations Receives direct supervision and general direction from the Director of Finance and / or Assistant Finance Director. May provide lead direction and limited supervision to other accounting and / or clerical classifications. Performs related duties as assigned. Generally accepted accounting principles. Principles and practices of fund and governmental accounting and accounting terminology. Principles and practices of business data / computer processing related to accounting. Laws and regulations pertaining to public accounting and finance. The use of personal computers and various Windows-based applications programs. Correct use of oral and written English, spelling, punctuation, and composition. Advanced record keeping principles and practices and the operation of standard office equipment. Principles and practices of PC's and related software Verifying the accuracy of financial data and information. Performing accurate detailed work, including complex arithmetic and statistical computations. Organizing and maintaining accurate records and files. Preparing clear and concise reports. Organizing and maintaining records and filing systems. Prioritizing work and coordinating several activities. Using initiative and making sound and judgments within procedural parameters and established guidelines. Understanding and following oral as well as written orders. Using standard office equipment. Operate a PC and related software Communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written English. Read, understand, and apply established City and departmental policies, procedures, practices, and regulations. Follow oral and written instructions. Deal with the public under a variety of circumstances. Work in an innovative manner on concurrent multiple projects. Operate standard office equipment, a personal computer and related equipment and programs, including spreadsheet and word processing programs. Be bondable. Be consistent in meeting employment obligations by reporting on time and working full workdays and workweeks, as assigned. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, finance, accounting, public administration or a related field required. One (1) to Two (2) years of sub-professional experience in accounting support work is desirable. One (1) year of supervisory or lead experience is desirable. 3% Wage increase FY 26 / 27 2 % Wage increase FY 27 / 28 $100 per month Certification Pay $100 per month for a Class "A" driver license $50 per month Bilingual Pay for Oral Interpretation $100 per month Bilingual Pay for Written Interpretation Tuition Reimbursement up to $600 annually for courses that enable employee to gain skills in their area of responsibility Longevity Pay 5% working above classification Pay Shift differential Uniform Allowance (only Public Safety Dispatchers, Property and Evidence Custodian, and Community Service Officers) $70 per month. 4-10 Work Schedule (most classifications) 14 paid Holidays Stand-by Pay Sick Leave Accrual : 3.69 hours bi-weekly, 96 hours annually Vacation Leave Accrual : Bi-weekly hrs Annual Hours 100% Employer paid medical, dental, vision, and life benefits for employee $1,700 per month allowance toward dependent health coverage $175 per month cafeteria pay for employees without dependent health coverage (paid twice a year) Life Insurance City Pension :
Salary : $4,886.00 - $5,941.00 Monthly
Location : 140 W 11th Ave, Delano
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 202200200
Department : Finance Department
Opening Date : 11 / 20 / 2025
Closing Date : 12 / 11 / 2025 5 : 30 PM Pacific
Job Purpose
To be considered for this position, please attach the following to your application :
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, finance, accounting, public administration or a related field required.
Performs professional level accounting and auditing work of a routine nature in a number of assigned areas relating to municipal accounting procedures and records. This classification provides the professional level support to the City's Accounting section. It is the entry level to the operational professional accountant series. The position exercises a limited degree of independent judgment on assigned accounting projects and has limited accountability for ongoing decision making associated with his / her work. It is distinguished from the Senior Accounting Assistant by the presence of professional level skills and the assignment of professional accountant duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Disclaimer- This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed. In other cases, related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Knowledge of :
Skilled in :
Ability to :
Education and / or Experience
LICENSES and CERTIFICATES :
Selection Process :
Candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to participate in the interview and testing processes. Reference checks, Live Scan, background investigations, and pre-employment physicals including drug testing are part of the employment process.
o 4% after 5 years of service
o 6% after 10 years of service
o 8% after 15 years of service
o 10% after 20 + years of service
o 0-5 years 3.69 96
o 6 yrs 4 104
o 7 yrs 4.31 112
o 8 yrs 4.62 120
o 9 yrs 4.92 128
o 10 yrs 5.23 136
o 11 yrs 5.54 144
o 12 yrs 5.85 152
o 13 yrs 6.15 160
o 14 yrs 6.46 168
o 15 plus yrs 6.77 176
o Annual base salary
o Minimum $30,000
o Maximum $150,000
o Classic Members pay 3% of employee contributions for a 2% @ 58 benefit.
o PEPRA New Members pay 6.2% or 50% of normal cost, whichever is greater for a 2% at 62 benefit.
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