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Description The City of Irvine currently has two vacancies for Senior Accountant within the City's Administrative Services Department. We seeking talented and experienced candidates to perform advanced/complex professional accounting work that includes general ledger activities, the preparation of financial reports, financial transaction recording and analysis as well as monitoring the budgetary expenditures for a variety of governmental funds.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Record, classify, analyze, and monitor financial data in accordance with GAAP, GASB accounting standards, and fund accounting practices.
• Maintain the general and subsidiary ledger chart of accounts.
• Perform monthly and year end closing duties, including accruals and deferrals.
• Draft, with others, the City’s CAFR, State Controller’s Report, and other financial statements and reports.
• Perform accounting, reporting and budget development duties related to grants, programs and funds.
• Serve as a resource and assist in audits.
• Provide financial administration support for Redevelopment Agency and Affordable Housing activities.
• Perform spreadsheet mathematical and statistical computations producing charts, graphs, information, and reports.
• Monitor, analyze and reconcile job and subsidiary ledgers, journals, accounts, and the City’s bank reconciliation.
• Supervise other accounting and clerical functions.
• Provide effective oral and written communications and maintain positive working relationships with City staff and the public.
• Bi-Tech IFAS software experience is preferred.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or related field with three years government accounting experience including some supervisory responsibility, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. Requires the ability to utilize word-processing, database and advanced spreadsheet software applications.

We are also seeking an individual whose background and experience indicates the ability to:

• Classify, analyze, and monitor financial data in accordance with generally acceptable accounting principles.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and analysis.
• Oversee and participate in year-end audit support work and year-round compliance with auditing and accounting standards.
• Prepare schedules, statements, and disclosure for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
• Develop and maintain complex spreadsheets utilizing Excel.
• Administer grant funded programs or capital projects.
• Supervise professional and/or clerical staff.

Supplemental Information

About The Organization CITY OF IRVINE The City of Irvine currently encompasses over 65 square miles and has a current residential population of over 202,000. Since its incorporation 35 years ago, Irvine has grown into an international hub for firms specializing in high-tech, bio-science, and automobile design. The City is ideally located adjacent to John Wayne/Orange County Airport and close to many of Southern California’s largest tourist attractions, numerous resorts, and some of the state’s finest beaches. Irvine has also been recognized as “one of the ten (10) best places in the nation to live,” according to U.S. News and World Report. Other notable publications such as Parents Magazine indicate that Irvine is “one of the best places in the U.S. to raise a family.” The City of Irvine also has the distinction of being one of the safest cities in the nation with populations in excess of 100,000, according to FBI statistics and Money Magazine.

The Irvine community features myriad entertainment and recreational opportunities, parks and open space, a nationally recognized school district, a vibrant business environment, and an exceptional quality of life that makes it one of the most desirable cities in which to live and work.

Irvine is a charter city, operating under the Council-Manager form of government. The City Manager serves as the Chief Executive Officer and is the appointing authority for two Assistant City Managers and Department Directors for the Administrative Services, Community Development, Community Services, Great Park, Public Works, Public Safety and Redevelopment Departments.

Irvine contracts for fire and emergency medical services with the Orange County Fire Authority and has three independent districts: library, educational, and utility services. The City employs approximately 673 full-time and 650 part-time personnel and has an operating budget of $126.3 million. The five-year Capital Improvement Program Budget is in excess of $180 million.

THE DEPARTMENT The Administrative Services Department was created in the 1999-2000 Fiscal Year Budget. The Department is comprised of Human Resources, Fiscal Services, Procurement and Information Services, which account for an annual budget of over $5.5 million and a total staffing of over 58 employees. Under the direction and guidance of the Director of Administrative Services, department staff support and maximize the operating departments’ ability to deliver high quality services to the community by providing personnel, risk management, accounting, investments, treasury, payroll, information technology, contract management, and purchasing services to the organization.

SELECTION PROCESS The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review and evaluation, performance test, written test, and/or oral interview examination.

Questions asked during the selection process are based on the knowledge and abilities required to successfully perform the job. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least 24 hours prior to the first phase of the selection process.

The successful candidate will be required to take and pass a post-offer medical examination, including drug screening, by a City physician to ensure their physical suitability to perform assigned duties. In addition, the City of Irvine conducts a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.

Retirement The City offers the CalPERS 2% at 62 formula for new CalPERS members.; OR 2% at 55 formula for existing CalPERS members with less than a six-month break in service from another CalPERS or CalPERS reciprocal agency. Additional details on the City's retirement plan will be provided to candidates during the job offer process. For further information about CalPERS, please contact CalPERS directly.

Health Plan The City currently offers medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees and their dependents. In addition, the City provides life insurance and a disability plan for employees.

Leave Time 120 to 200 hours of annual vacation accrual, depending on years of service; 11 paid holidays per year; 20 hours of annual administrative leave; 96 hours of sick leave per year; and 80 hours of annual personal leave. City employees currently work a 36/44 hour work week schedule.

Benefits Professional Development/Education Reimbursement up to $1,300 per year; Flexible Spending Account that allows pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible medical and dependent care expenses; and a City Wellness program that includes on-site fitness centers.

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List accounting software applications you have used and describe the accounting duties performed with each.

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Please describe your level of responsibility and experience in: a. General ledger reconciliation and account analysis (Detail complexity of transactions) b. Journal entries, account adjustments and closing procedures c. Year-end reporting and financial statement preparation d. Budget development for governmental and internal service funds e. Federal, state, and local grants financial administration

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Describe your experience in accounting administration, and financial and compliance reporting of: Redevelopment Agencies, tax increment financing and affordable housing programs.

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