Under general supervision of the Director of Management Services, the Senior Account Clerk performs difficult and complex clerical accounting duties including financial, statistical, billings and inputting.  The Senior Account Clerk maintains journals and ledgers; processes and receives accounts payable or related documents and records; prepares bank deposits and reconciles bank statements; processes insurance and utility billings, warrants, business licenses and other payments; reviews and audits all warrant requests prior to computer input; reviews/audits time cards and personnel action forms, process payroll and prepare payroll related reconciliations and reports, analyzes and reconciles data and accounts; assists in year-end closing processes; makes PERS and contract payments; compiles projects; files completed warrants; operates word processing equipment; answers inquiries from the public, vendors and employees; composes correspondence, assists in the operation and maintenance of the computer, and performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge of accounting principles and purchasing requirements, data processing applications and usage, cashiering systems, word processing and personal computers including operations and back-up procedures, and general office procedures.  Skills/Abilities – Ability to audit and reconcile various financial accounts; compile statistical and financial reports; perform assigned tasks with minimum direction and supervision; make decisions based on questions about available data; follow oral and written instructions; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; work long periods of time with numbers & high accuracy, type accurately and operate various office equipment and software such as Excel, Word, calculators, data processing equipment; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public. Education and Experience - Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical combination would be: graduation from high school or equivalent and two to three years of increasingly difficult accounting responsibilities preferably in a municipal government setting.  An accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred. Licenses - A valid California Class “C “Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.

Candidates whose education and experience are determined to best meet the City's needs, will be invited to an Assessment of Qualifications. An applicant must pass all components of the examination process to be considered for the position. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to further testing.
 
Assessment of Qualifications:                        Weighted 100%                       TBD
 
After a conditional job offer is made, the candidate must pass a pre-employment medical examination, including a drug/alcohol screen.   Applicants with legal disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the Human Resources at least five (5) days prior to the examination date.  

March 26, 2021 at 4:30 P.M. or the first 50 qualified applications, whichever comes first. Recruitment may close at any time without notice. Completed City application, including any related educational or training documents must be submitted through the online application system within the filing period. Resumes may be attached but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed on-line application. Be sure to detail any education, training, or other relevant course work that would make you a particularly strong candidate. Incomplete employment applications will not be processed. Complete all requested information including the non asterisk boxes.