Job Description

Posting Date:  September 22, 2022                   Final Filing Date:  October 10, 2022

THE CITY OF WOODLAND INVITES YOUR APPLICATION FOR

FINANCE SUPERVISOR – FULL TIME

Salary:  $5,628.16 – $7,183.12/mo. plus Excellent Benefits

POSITION

To perform responsible bookkeeping and accounting duties within the City’s central accounting system including the areas of payroll, utilities/accounts receivable, and purchasing/accounts payable; and to prepare and/or monitor appropriate accounts involving posting and balancing.  The purpose of this recruitment is to fill a current vacancy in the Finance Division of the Administrative Services Department, as well as establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

 IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Ideal Candidate for the Finance Supervisor position will possess excellent customer service skills and maintain professionalism regardless of environment.  Communication skills are vital; candidates need to be able to communicate with internal and external customers with ease and confidence.  The Ideal Candidate will also demonstrate the ability to prioritize multiple, competing timelines, remain organized and show attention to detail.  General knowledge and basic principles of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and cash handling are necessary.  Finally, supervision, training and evaluation of staff is an important part of this position’s daily duties, and proven experience in this area is highly desirable.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Supervise and participate in the preparation, processing and payment of utility bills, the balancing of cash drawer and the preparation of deposits. Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of systems and procedures, both computerized and manual. Calculate and verify billings, fee changes, payroll, financial transactions, extensions, deductions, etc., manually and utilizing a computerized work sheet. Perform bookkeeping and accounting duties within the City’s central accounting system including the areas of payroll, purchasing/accounts payable, and/or utilities/accounts receivable.  Act as information source and resolve routine problems within assigned work unit including interaction with City staff, vendors, citizens, etc., as necessary. Establish and maintain a variety of records and filing systems including computerized systems related to assigned work unit; review and check records, forms and other documents for accuracy, completeness and conformance to rules and regulations. Prepare routine correspondence and reports including statistical/financial statements as required. Process all City revenues from a variety of sources and allocate it to the proper accounts and funds. Perform duties related to bank reconciliation, including accounts payable, bank debits and credits, deposits, investments, journals, utilities and deposit permits. Supervise, train, and evaluate subordinate staff as assigned; assist in scheduling work, vacations and sick leave. Participate in a variety of accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and the preparation of financial reports. Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination equivalent to the education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying.  A typical manner to achieve the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:  Equivalent to a high school diploma including or supplemented by courses in bookkeeping and accounting.

Experience:  Three (3) years of increasingly responsible clerical accounting experience, two (2) years of accounting experience within the City of Woodland is desirable, including one (1) year of technical supervision over accounting personnel.

APPLICATION

Apply with a City of Woodland application by visiting www.cityofwoodland.org/employment or the Human Resources Office, City Hall, 300 First Street, 2nd Floor, Woodland, CA 95695 by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 10, 2022.  Resumes and cover letters are encouraged but will not be accepted in lieu of the application form.  Postmarks will not be accepted.

Review Process:  Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination.  All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.  Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview or any combination thereof.

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least seven days prior to the event.

Virtual panel interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of October 24, 2022.

BENEFITS

Retirement:                             CalPERS Retirement System (2 % @ 60 formula for Classic CalPERS members and 2% @ 62 formula for new CalPERS members)
The City does not participate in social security

Deferred Comp:                     Choice of deferred compensation plans (Traditional and Roth options).  After successful completion of probation, new hires are eligible for a monthly 2% City contribution.

Medical:                                  CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, including HMOs and PPOs

City gives an allowance toward the cost of insurance

Maximum Family Medical Allowance (2022): $2,346.66 per month

Dental/Vision:                          City paid Delta Dental and Medical Eye Services

LTD/STD:                                City paid wage protection for long/short term disabilities

Life Insurance:                        City provides $50,000 life insurance policy

Supplemental Benefits:         Voluntary Supplemental Life, Cancer, Accident Only, STD/LTD and Critical Illness insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts available

Vacation:                                 6.7 hours per month during first three years of service

Holidays:                                 12.5 paid holidays (including two floating holidays)

Sick Leave:                             8 hours per month

Bilingual Pay:                         $200 per month upon certification

Prof. Growth Incentive:          $625 per fiscal year for education or professional activities

The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 80,000 - 100,000.

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