Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

The City of Oxnard's Finance Department is seeking an Accountant with strong technical skills to be part of our talented Finance team. The ideal candidate will have experience with payroll accounting and reporting, including the posting, balancing, and reconciliation of accounts and analysis of budget transactions. This role offers a unique opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing a public service career, allowing them to develop accounting, budgeting, and analytical skills within a full-service municipality.

• Contribute to the maintenance and analysis of all General Ledger Accounts and other account subsystems such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, inventory, grants, fixed assets, revenues, and utility billing.
• Work with HR - Payroll and various program managers to generate biweekly payroll journals accurately and in a timely manner, including journalizing labor allocations to reflect proper fund sourcing.
• Conduct monthly reconciliation of all Payroll-related Liabilities and Expenses in Payroll Clearing Account and work with Payroll to explain any variances.
• Prepare year-end GASB 68, GASB 75, and Compensated Absence Journal Entries with the help of management.
• Learn and master the various accounting functions of a full-service City.

Administrative Services Analyst

This classification is distinguished from the Administrative Services Coordinator/Support Supervisor in that it performs professional financial, managerial, and/or operational analysis work and/or provides professional program analysis, evaluation, and administration.

Incumbents may serve as a lead worker, assigning work and monitoring work completion. Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to keep the supervisor informed of issues that would impact achievement of a deadline, organizational policy or procedure or in consideration of risk management.

The normal work week is Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 6:00pm and alternating Fridays 8:00am to 5:00pm. Depending on the work assignment staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours. In addition, this position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs.

The standard work environment varies depending on assignment but is typically either primarily in an office setting or out in the field. The City does not offer hybrid or remote work.

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.

• Posting, balancing, and reconciliation of the general and subsidiary accounts; controls budget for the various funds and projects, determining if funds are available and expenditures properly classified; researches and analyzes transactions to resolve budget problems; provides analysis of available funds at management's request; analyzes budget transactions.
• Participating in the maintenance and analysis of all General Ledger Accounts, and other account subsystems such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, inventory, fixed assets, revenues, and utility billing systems.
• Participating in the fund maintenance and analysis of various City programs; reviewing and approving check requests, procurement requirements, and journal entries.
• Preparing financial statements for assigned projects; prepares schedules and financial worksheets to assess financial status of the programs and make recommendations on corrections.
• Participating in the preparation of financial statements, schedules, and other statistical and financial reports; prepares work papers, financial statements and various reports for federal and state agencies as well as for internal accounting; prepares fund balance projections and reviews with management.
• Participating in central accounting functions such as preparing adjusting entries, fiscal year closing adjustments, and documents for auditors.
• Monitoring and reporting on the status of governmental grants; reviewing and auditing grant contracts, amendments, and other documents to ensure grant compliance.
• Recommending or implementing changes in accounting systems and procedures; identifying and resolving problems and inconsistencies involved in maintaining accounting controls; preparing recommendations and investing surplus funds.
• Coordinating accounting-related activities with other divisions and/or City programs; answering questions and developing procedures for preparing accounting transactions pursuant to GAAP and procedures.
• Performing complex accounting transactions; capitalized leases, assisting grant recipients with issuance and deficiencies, and monitoring grants and related costs/expenditures within prescribed governmental accounting systems.
• Preparing…