The positions assigned to this management classification are in the classified service category and perform work in the Finance Department.  The current Senior Accountant vacancies are in the Accounting and Investments Division of Finance.  Senior Accountant's perform complex accounting work of considerable difficulty in the maintenance of accounting records, compliance monitoring and cost control functions, and the establishment and maintenance of the unified accounting system. This work is accomplished through some of the following essential tasks:

1. Assure proper accounting control in the keeping of the Successor Agency and City's general ledgers, preparation of timely and accurate periodic statements and the Successor Agency and City's annual financial statements, and the maintenance of compliance with the requirements of the City Charter, Successor Agency bylaws and generally accepted accounting principles.
2. Assure the maintenance and timely production of accounting and financial reports from varied accounting and clerical personnel, providing information for management and accounting control in compliance with charter and Successor Agency, state and federal requirements and generally accepted accounting principles.
3. Analyze contract agreements, government regulations, legislation, and ordinances, and design, coordinate, and maintain accounting systems and procedures which assure good accounting control in compliance with existing law.
4. Review and prepare intergovernmental billing.
5. Assure compliance with accounting regulations and procedures which control the timely flow of funds and grant monies supporting financial expenditures, contracts, operating costs, or other financial obligations.
6. Monitor compliance with those procedures which maintain integrity of the City's fixed equipment inventory and assets, or the agency's land inventory assets.
7. Analyze and ensure compliance with state and federal legislation regarding bonds and implements programs which assure accountability to the investor, the public, bond rating firms and government to protect the debt covenants.
8. Conduct audits of tax returns sent to the City such as Business Tax, Utility Users Tax, Transient Occupancy Tax, etc.
9. Assist in maintaining a competent, motivated work force by training, developing, motivating, and disciplining subordinates.
10. Support established objectives for the maintenance of accounting records, cost control functions, and the accounting system.

Examination Components

• WRITTEN EXAMINATION (weighted at 50%): To measure knowledge of professional accounting. (Tentatively scheduled for Thursday, December 12, 2019).  
• APPRAISAL INTERVIEW (weighted at 50%): To evaluate training, experience and personal qualifications. (Tentatively scheduled for Thursday, January 9, 2020).

The provisions of this job posting does not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice.
Continuation in the examination process and subsequent placement on the eligible list of a person convicted of a crime depends upon the nature of the conviction and the conduct of the applicant subsequent to the offense. Convictions will be evaluated on a job-related basis and will not automatically disqualify someone from further consideration.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer
 
The City of Culver City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation/identification.


Conditions of Employment:
 

• Background/ Reference Check: Upon a conditional job offer, a live scan finger printing must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.

• Pre-placement medical evaluation including drug screen (select positions)
• E-Verify: Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at time of appointment.