EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field and two (2) years of experience in accounting or auditing on a professional level.  Governmental accounting experience is highly desirable.  A CPA license is desirable but not required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Generally accepted accounting principles and auditing principles and practices.
• Principles of financial administration, including budgeting, financial reporting, data processing, and purchasing.
• Modern office practices, procedures, methods and equipment.
• Software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

• Basic accounting and auditing concepts.
• Use of computers, computer applications, and software, and preparation of complex spreadsheets and Word documents.
• Identification and implementation of adequate internal controls.

• Interpret and apply general provisions of accounting and auditing in order to draw logical conclusions and make recommendations.
• Use computer applications and software for billing, business license, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; understanding oral and written directions as provided.
• Review and maintain complex and extensive official records; and prepare and input journal entries.
• Compile technical information and preparing statistical and operational reports.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Train and evaluate technical and clerical personnel.
• Organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and complete assignments with minimal direction.
• Perform mathematical calculations and analysis and resolve problems involving complex variables.
• Provide exceptional customer service to those contacted in the course of work.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Applications must be submitted online. Employment application and supplemental questions must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application. Applicants must be specific in describing their qualifications for this position.  Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered.  Application packets will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Copies of the required certifications must be submitted with the application. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuing in the recruitment process. The selection process may include a panel interview and other testing processes designed to predict successful job performance. It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes to their contact information.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The City of Rosemead is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Rosemead to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons.  All applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression and pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, marital status, age, sexual orientation (including homosexuality, bisexuality, or heterosexuality), military and veteran status.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
The City of Rosemead is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted.
 
LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES:
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new hire employees to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work. The City is legally prohibited from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification or documentation.
 
EMERGENCY DISASTER WORKER:
City of Rosemead employees are registered as an Emergency Disaster Worker. In the event of a declared emergency, City employees shall initially remain at work, or if recalled, shall report to work after completing critical personal and family emergency responsibilities.
 
PROVISIONS:
The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provision contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.