Accountant
City of Oxnard, CA
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Job summary
The City of Oxnard, CA is seeking an Accountant in its Finance Department. The role focuses on payroll accounting, posting, balancing, and reconciliation of accounts, with opportunities to develop budgeting and analytical skills within a full-service municipality.
Work primarily with General Ledger, payroll, and related subsystems; strong attention to detail and regulatory compliance is required. The position offers a full-time schedule in Oxnard with competitive benefits.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting or related field.
- Two (2) years of journey-level professional accounting experience.
- Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and analyze General Ledger accounts and subsystems (AP, AR, payroll, inventory, grants, fixed assets, revenues, utility billing).
- Generate biweekly payroll journals with HR - Payroll and program managers.
- Reconcile Payroll Liabilities and Expenses; explain variances with Payroll.
Skills
Education
Job description
Salary : $78,196.73 - $128,171.23 Annually
Location : Administration: 300 West Third Street, Oxnard 93030, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 3190-FN-2608-VM
Department: FINANCE
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
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.
- Performs professional financial, managerial and/or operational analysis work and/or provides program coordination and administration of assigned area.
- Responds to inquiries from internal and external customers; conducts research, audits and/or assessments; provides information, guidance and materials in support of designated programs; troubleshoots issues and resolves problems; and, provides project staff support, liaison services and/or general oversight to designated committees, external stakeholders or project teams. Monitors and ensures compliance with policy, procedures, standards and/or regulations.
- Gathers information, analyzes data, identifies requirements and trends, and presents findings; prepares, updates and maintains records, reports, presentations, marketing materials and databases; provides recommendations and implements solutions in support of assigned area.
- Provides analytical support and coordination of special projects, as assigned.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
- 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 financialworksheets 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 analysis and work papers in preparation for audit examination pursuant toGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Generally Accepted AuditingStandards (GAAS).
- Examining, reconciling, balancing, and adjusting accounting records; reconciling and preparing complex bank reconciliations for multiple accounts on an all funds basis.
- Explaining charges to customers for City-provided services as needed.
- Preparing a variety of State, Federal, and local claims, statements, and reports from avariety of sources including computerized data, accounting records, and other sourcedocuments.
- Interpreting data and generating related statistical and fiscal reports; preparing and submitting accounting information for data processing and inputting data into the computer.
- Monitoring and controlling revenues, expenditures, vouchers, and the allocation of costs; preparing cash flow projections for managerial use.
- Other duties as assigned.
The following are the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field.
- Two (2) years of journey-level professional experience in area of assignment.
- Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
Positions in this classification are represented by the Oxnard Mid Managers Association (OMMA).
For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-enabled tools. Candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with ongoing work.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.
Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.
This position requires a 12-month probationary period. Internal applicant probationary periods will be governed by the applicable MOU.
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.
If a candidate accepts a conditional job offer with the City of Oxnard, any and all pending applications for active recruitments with the City of Oxnard will be withdrawn and no longer considered.
This position is not governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability, or sexual orientation.
The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodations for individuals/people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.
On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Vivian Morales at vivian.morales@oxnard.org
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
New members (as defined by PEPRA), 2% @ 62; "Classic" members 2% @ 55. The employee will be required to pay a portion of their annual earnings toward their retirement. The City of Oxnard does not participate in social security.
New members (as defined by PEPRA), 2.7% @ 57; "Classic" members 3% @ 50. The employee will be required to pay a portion of their annual earnings toward their retirement depending on their relevant MOU. The City of Oxnard does not participate in social security.
Leave accrual rates vary between 6.24 - 11.78 hours per pay period based on years of service.
Management employees are not compensated for overtime worked. However, the department director may authorize up to 40 hours of administrative leave in one year.
The City contributes 1% of employee salary to a 401(a) plan of its choosing.
The City contributes 1% to a retirement health savings account.
A regular full time employee may receive bilingual pay at the rate of $50.00-$100.00 bi-weekly depending on the Level the employee is required to provide bilingual services as determined by the City Manager or designee.
Level One - For employees hired before January 1, 2023, the City contributes $1,543.00 per month toward medical insurance premiums and an additional $74.21 per month toward dental insurance premiums. Employees will receive cash back if the medical plan they choose is less than the City’s monthly contribution of $1,543.00 per month. Employees who waive medical insurance will receive cash back in the amount $1,243.00 per month provided they provide proof of other qualifying coverage. Any unused dental premium monies are paid to the employee. If employees hired prior to January 1, 2023 make any changes to their health plan, they will be placed in level two.
Level Two - For employees hired on or after January 1, 2023, the City will contribute $2,054 per month towards medical insurance premiums with no cash back. Employees who waive medical insurance will receive $500.00 per month cash back provided they show proof of other qualifying coverage. The City will provide $66.80 per month towards dental insurance.
The City observes 12 holidays per year
City employees receive Basic Life Coverage ($7,500) + 1 times annual salary 100% paid by the City. Employees also have the option to purchase additional insurance.
Full-time employees are eligible for 100% reimbursement for work-related coursework up to a maximum of $5,000 per fiscal year.
Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, finance, accounting or a related field?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess the equivalent of two (2) years of journey level professional accounting experience?
- Yes
- No
Please describe your experience with payroll accounting and reconciliations.
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