Date Posted:

January 26, 2015

Salary: 

$6,184 – $7,517 monthly

Description:

The City of Petaluma, CA is a charming, historic town just 32 miles north of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge. The Finance Department is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance team.

Apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. Responsibilities may include direct or indirect supervision of lower level professional, technical, and clerical personnel. This is the senior/lead worker level class in a professional accounting series. A Senior Accountant is expected to perform the full range of professional accounting work in the City. Incumbents are expected to have a thorough knowledge of accounting systems and procedures and the ability to exercise independent judgment and analytical skills within established systems and procedures. 

Qualifications:

Sufficient years of professional accounting experience that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge and abilities. Two years of local governmental accounting is highly desirable.

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, you are required to complete an application online and attach a cover letter that outlines your experience as it relates to the job description. Please visit our website to link to our online application. www.cityofpetaluma.net/hr

Filing Deadline:

February 9, 2015