Department Services Specialist; Journey-Experienced; Finance Department

This is a Non-Permanent, Part-Time Position

The Accounting Division of the Finance Department is searching for a Department Services Specialist to assist with a wide variety of highly complex finance/accounting duties in support of Accounting Division operations including, but not limited to, specialized departmental projects and coordination of various complex administrative support functions. This is a part-time position, with typical hours between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday-Friday.

The deal candidate has strong communication and interpersonal skills, works well in a busy environment, and is proficient in various office software applications and finance/accounting functions. Some familiarity with fiscal year-end closing reports and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) is preferred.

Temporary/part-time employment is restricted to 1,000 hours within a 12-month period (July 1 – June 30) and does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7½% of base earnings to the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS).

There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice. Further restrictions apply to CalPERS Retired Annuitants.

Position involves a wide variety of highly complex and administrative duties in support of the Finance Department operations including, but not limited to, complex analysis and research, specialized departmental project and activity development, and coordination of various administrative support functions. The position coordinates and performs a variety of technical accounting duties such as bank reconciliation, general ledger maintenance, assistance with financial reporting, and other duties as assigned under general supervision.

Position includes operation of a variety of office equipment including computer keyboard, printer, calculator, copier, facsimile or scanning machine; may perform some of the more complex specific functional duties relative to the area of assignment; performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

These duties have been provided as examples of essential types of work performed by a Department Services Specialist for the Finance Department. The City, at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

• Modern office procedures, methods, computer equipment, hardware and software
• Methods and techniques of proper telephone etiquette
• Strong writing skills including English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Complex mathematical and statistical financial principles
• Accounting principles and practices, and complex Excel skills

• Learn to correctly interpret and apply City policies and procedures
• Perform complex administrative work including preparation of executive summaries, conduct specialized departmental projects, maintain files and compile information for reports
• Type and/or enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance
• Operate and use modern office equipment including computers
• Learn to use various software packages including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Participate in webinars and conference calls, communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Deliver quality customer service

• Bachelor's degree with directly related professional level experience.
• Degree major in business, economics, finance, or a related field is preferred.

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker:
In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.