Date Posted:

November 4, 2014

Salary:

$5,449/month plus excellent benefits

Description:

For the full job announcement and application instructions - click here: http://www.cityofmillvalley.org/Index.aspx?page=1585

The City of Mill Valley is seeking a self-directed problem-solver with high standards for quality and a solid commitment to public service to fill the open position of Accounting Supervisor.

Definition

Under direction of the Finance Director, to perform a variety of professional accounting support functions, including maintenance, compilation, and review of city financial records, participation in development of the City budget, preparation of financial and statistical reports, supervision of department personnel, and related work as required.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

Assists the Finance Director in development, analysis, and monitoring of the city budget document;
prepares journal entries and executes month and year-end closing procedures; maintains general ledger, subsidiary ledgers and fixed asset records; audits and reviews operating and project account expenditures as well as revenues; provides support to all operations of the Finance Department such as purchasing, accounts payable processing, payroll preparation, employee benefits administration, business license and other revenue collections as needed; participates in the preparation of reports; provides assistance to outside auditors; performs in the absence of the Finance Director.

Supervision Received and Exercised

The Accounting Supervisor position reports directly to the Finance Director and shall exercise functional supervision of other department staff.

Qualifications:

Job-Related and Essential Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Generally accepted accounting and auditing principles and procedures.
• Internal audit control and budgetary practices.
• Local Government accounting and financial operations, highly desirable.
• Revenue and expenditure forecasting.
• Payroll and benefits administration
• Accounts payable and receivable.
• Automated financial data systems.
• Personal computing, spreadsheets, word processing, data base management; familiarity with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office highly desirable.


Ability and skills to:

• Maintain accurate and detailed records.
• Prepare complete, accurate, and concise finance reports.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both written and orally.
• Plan, organize, and supervise work of support personnel.
• Recommend and implement new procedures where necessary.
• Delegate authority and responsibility.
• Deal effectively with other city personnel and the public.

Experience and Training Guidelines:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Accounting highly desirable.

Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible professional accounting experience. Experience with governmental accounting is highly desirable. 

How to Apply:

Application Instructions:

1. Download and review the complete job description.
2. All applicants must fill out, sign and submit a City of Mill Valley Employment Application form. This form can also be picked up in person at City Hall, 26 Corte Madera Avenue, Mill Valley.
3. Candidates must submit 3 items:
a. A cover letter briefly indicating your interest and qualifications for the position.
b. A detailed resume.
c. A completed City of Mill Valley Employment Application form.

Please mail or email these items to:
Linn Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager
City of Mill Valley
26 Corte Madera Avenue
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415-388-4033
lwalsh@cityofmillvalley.org

Filing Deadline: City of Mill Valley Employment Application form, cover letter and resume must be received no later than Wednesday, November 12, 2014 by 5:00 pm.

The City of Mill Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin or disability. 

Filing Deadline:

Wednesday, November 12, 2014 by 5:00 pm