Senior Account

CITY OF PLYMOUTH - EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Senior Accountant

$4,383.34 - $5,327.98 per month

The City of Plymouth is seeking a Senior Accountant, under general supervision from the City Manager, to perform a full range of professional level accounting tasks and duties, including maintaining, developing and analyzing fiscal statements and records; prepares financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Accounting Standards; performs other related duties as required.

1 Full-Time Position Available

 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

Application materials are online at www.cityofplymouth.org. Application materials can be emailed, mailed or hand-delivered to Plymouth City Hall, Human Resources, 9426 Main Street/P. O. Box 429, Plymouth, CA  95669; emailed to vmchenry@cityofplymouth.org; faxed (209)245-6953.

THE POSITION

This is a full journey level class in the professional Accountant series and is responsible for a full range of professional accounting work including the more complex and technical accounting functions. Incumbents are expected to have a thorough knowledge of governmental accounting systems and procedures.  Applicant must be able to perform complex accounting transactions and analysis; recognize and resolve accounting, auditing, and internal control situations; examine and verify financial documents and reports; and prepare a variety of budgets with proficiency.

Qualifications/Requirements:  

Two years of accounting and financial work and a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or related field preferred, but not required. Any combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Applicant must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships in a professional manner.

 Selection Procedure

Candidates must submit application materials that include a complete and signed employment application. The materials can be mailed or hand-delivered to Plymouth City Hall, Human Resources, 9426 Main Street/P. O. Box 429, Plymouth, CA  95669, or emailed to vmchenry@cityofplymouth.org.

Candidates considered to be best qualified based on the information provided will move forward in the recruitment process. 

The City of Plymouth is an equal opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, age, marital status, medical condition, or disability. The City of Plymouth makes reasonable accommodations for the disabled. If you believe you require special accommodation in the testing/interview process, you must inform the City of Plymouth in writing prior to the testing. Applicants that request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.