Accounting Specialist I

City of Oceanside • Interim • CA, CA • $44.96k - $58.72k / year • 1w ago

THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

The City of Oceanside is accepting application for the position of Accounting Specialist I. This position will be assigned to Fire Administration and will review Fire staff time and attendance records before submitting to payroll, process accounts payable and receivables, purchase orders, vendor packets, processing of credit cards statements and a variety of reimbursements.

Processes accounts payable, accounts receivable and/or payroll; enters data into computer; balances and reconciles cash drawer; identifies discrepancies; locates and corrects coding and posting errors; provides responsible customer assistance; answers questions from the public, other City employees and other agencies; processes financial transmittals from other City departments; audits City receipts and disbursements for errors and records entries; makes bank deposits; monitors departmental account balances; prepares bills; collects past due accounts; initiates collection proceedings with an agency; maintains accurate financial files; processes delinquent accounts; reviews computer runs for accuracy and corrects errors; reviews timesheets for payroll processing; composes and types routine correspondence; prepares a variety of fiscal and statistical reports; assists in training new employees in their assigned area of work; receives, sorts and distributes incoming mail; enters and updates journal entries; may create intelligent query reports; performs special data entry duties for special journals; and performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of clerical accounting;
Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment;
Principles and practices of customer service; and
Data entry techniques.

Ability to:

Learn to understand and analyze routine financial transactions and their related accounting codes;
Learn pertinent Federal and State tax laws;
Perform routine clerical accounting functions;
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
Understand and follow oral and written instructions;
Maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others; and
Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.

Experience and Training Qualifications

Experience: One year of clerical accounting experience is desirable.

Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Environmental Conditions: Office environment; exposure to computer screens.

Physical Conditions: Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time.

Selection Process: All properly completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Failure to provide all required application materials will result in disqualification from the selection process. The process may include any combination of a written exam, oral interview, and/or skills assessment to further evaluate job-related qualifications. Candidates who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on an Eligibility List and will remain eligible for employment consideration for a minimum of six months.

Note: Prospective employees will undergo, and must successfully pass, a background reference check (including fingerprinting) and a medical examination. Drug screening may be required.

RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS, BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.

CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION PACKAGE.

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