Accountant I/II — Financial Reporting & Grants Expert

City of Redding, CA; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

CalPERS retirement

Job summary

City of Redding, CA is recruiting for Accountant I and Accountant II in the Finance Department. Positions involve accounting, auditing, and financial reporting tasks across fiscal year-end, budgets, and grant administration. Multiple duties span statements, analyses, and liaison with city divisions.

Two full-time vacancies offer comprehensive benefits and CalPERS retirement. Closing date is November 1, 2026, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, theories, and procedures.
• Ability to interact effectively with the public and city employees.
• Ability to maintain and analyze ledgers.
• Ability to design and implement special audit procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or review financial statements and other reports.
• Perform fiscal year-end review and analysis of accounting records; determine necessary adjustments; compile audit work papers.
• Analyze monthly accounting procedures to improve processes.
• Analyze policies and procedures for recordation.
• Serve as Finance liaison for various City divisions.
• Requisition grant funds and prepare grantor reports; monitor grants and coordinate audits.
• Assist in preparing budget reviews and long-term financial plans.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Auditing principles

Public interaction

Ledger analysis

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Conclusion development

PC-based accounting apps

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

None

Job description

City of Redding, CA is recruiting for Accountant I and Accountant II in the Finance Department. Positions involve accounting, auditing, and financial reporting tasks across fiscal year-end, budgets, and grant administration. Multiple duties span statements, analyses, and liaison with city divisions.

Two full-time vacancies offer comprehensive benefits and CalPERS retirement. Closing date is November 1, 2026, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and process improvement.