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For more information contact the Human Resources Division at (510) 466-5005 or [EMAIL REDACTED] THE COMMUNITY Located near the east shore of the San Francisco Bay, the City of El Cerrito is an ethnically diverse community offering a high quality of life within one of the nation’s most sophisticated and beautiful living areas. With a population of almost 24,000 residents, El Cerrito has the advantage of being centrally located in a major metropolitan area. El Cerrito is an established community with a strong self-identity and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its citizens. THE DEPARTMENT AND POSITION The mission of the Finance Department is to support the financial and fiscal sustainability of the City, its agencies and corporations, and to ensure their activities are performed, recorded and presented in compliance with professional and ethical standards. The Finance Department has five staff including the Director, and is responsible for the administration of the financial affairs of the City, including general accounting, accounts payable and receivable, cash management and treasury, payroll, budgeting, financial analysis and reporting, internal controls analysis and business license administration. The Accounting Supervisor organizes and oversees the day to day work for the Finance Department, performs professional accounting work in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, and ensures that financial transactions are appropriate and prepared in accordance with City policies and procedures. This supervisory class position is responsible for assigning and supervising support staff and receives general direction from the Finance Director. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The City is seeking an accomplished professional with strong technical skills in accounting and finance, outstanding analytical skills, strong supervisory abilities, a commitment to exemplary customer service, and who embraces technology-focused solutions. Highly desired include strong skills in communications, both orally and in writing; highly focused and organized, responsive, approachable, and remains tactful in resolving issues. Candidates should have knowledge and experience in the broad areas of governmental fund accounting, municipal budgeting, financial auditing, business process improvements, supervision, training, and performance management. Typical duties include: Perform daily, and annual general ledger accounting functions Complete account analysis and reconciliations Preparation and analysis of standard and ad hoc financial reports Coordinate the annual independent financial audit as well as special audits as required Oversee daily cash management Coordinate, review and approve payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable functions Prepare and present City Council or other required reports as needed Identify, recommend and implement business process and internal control improvements Assist with budget development Assist departments and general public with finance related inquires Coordinate technology improvements for financial management software MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Ability to analyze, interpret, and reconcile complex journals, ledgers, and reports; perform complex accounting, budgeting, and financial recordkeeping; plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work of support staff; analyze customer service problems and take appropriate action; write clear, concise, and accurate reports and correspondence; prepare and present reports and information to the City Council, other departments, and the public; establish and maintain effective work relationships with staff and the public. Employment Applications can be completed online at www.el-cerrito.org/apply. All applications must be returned to the Human Resources Division, [EMAIL REDACTED] 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito. Application materials, supplemental questionnaires, and resumes should be included with your application. THE CITY OF EL CERRITO Announces a Career Opportunity for ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR APPLICATION FILING PERIOD: April 20, 2015 to May 15, 2015, 4 pm www.el-cerrito.org/apply ---PAGE BREAK--- EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Experience: Minimum two years of progressively responsible accounting experience including governmental fund accounting and supervisory functions; experience with computerized financial analysis, forecasting and budgeting in a local government is highly desired. Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or closely related field. Registration as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred. Strong Microsoft Excel skills highly desired. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Driver’s License is required. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Salary: $7,593—$9,491 per month; depending on qualifications. Current benefit features include: 37.5 hour work week schedule with alternating Fridays off CalPERS retirement (2.7% at 55 for current members and 2% at 62 for new members, plan is Integrated with Social Security). The City and employee each pay own contribution to Social Security. Vacation ranging from 11 to 33 days per year based on years of service Administrative Leave and Auto Allowance 15.5 paid holidays per year 8.75 hours of sick leave accrued each calendar month Excellent health, dental, long-term disability and life insurance program plans Flexible benefits plan allowing pre-tax contributions for health and dependent care reimbursements Deferred Compensation plan available at employee’s expense APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Employment applications and supplemental questionnaires may be obtained from the City of El Cerrito Human Resources Division at www.el-cerrito.org/apply; at City Hall, 10890 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530; or by calling (510) 466-5005. You can email your signed and scanned application forms and all application materials to [EMAIL REDACTED]; or you can also mail or hand deliver your application forms to the Human Resources Division at El Cerrito City Hall, 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530 by 4:00 p.m. on May 15, 2015. Application materials must include: Signed original City of El Cerrito application form Completed supplemental questionnaire Resume Qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability. In accordance with the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the selection process, notification of such accommodations must be made to the City at the time the employment application is filed. Medical documentation must be provided upon request. SELECTION PROCESS: All application materials will be assessed using in part the criteria outlined in this brochure. Those candidates with application materials that clearly demonstrate that they most closely meet the current needs of the City will be invited to continue in the selection process. Selected candidates will then be invited to participate in an oral interview, which may include a problem exercise. Each candidate will meet with a group of highly qualified professionals to discuss his/her qualifications. Those persons deemed to be best qualified by the interview panel will have their names placed on the employment list which will be used by the department for final interviews and appointment. The City of El Cerrito reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary for administrative or business necessity. THE CITY OF EL CERRITO IS A DRUG, ALCOHOL, AND SMOKE FREE WORKPLACE The City of El Cerrito is an Equal Opportunity Employer Mission Statement: The City of El Cerrito serves, leads and supports our diverse community by providing exemplary and innovative services, public places and infrastructure, ensuring public safety and cre- ating an economically and environmentally sustainable future www.el-cerrito.org/apply ---PAGE BREAK--- City of El Cerrito Accounting Supervisor Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions: Please respond fully to each of the questions below. The City will consider your ability to understand each question, analyze the issue based on your experience and knowledge, and present your thoughts clearly and concisely. There may not be a correct answer to any one question; the City wants to understand your thought process and writing skills. Please limit your response to no more than three single spaced pages (one page for each question), 12 point font with normal margins. Please place your name on the bottom of each page as a footer and include page numbers. All supplemental questionnaires must be submitted with the rest of your application materials to the Human Resources Division, [EMAIL REDACTED] no later than May 15, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. 1. Describe how you meet the requirements for this position with regard to experience, education, and training. Specifically, describe your technical skills with respect to complex accounting functions, account analysis, and financial reports, as well as your experience with governmental fund accounting and municipal budgeting. 2. The City of El Cerrito is committed to exemplary customer service. Describe how you define exemplary customer service as it relates to the Finance Department. Please provide examples for how the Department can offer this type of service to both an external customer as well as an internal customer. 3. Please provide an example of a time when you implemented a business process improvement. Describe your role in identifying, designing and implementing a solution, and the benefits gained from the change.