Accountant II

City of Madera, CA; California; On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Education reimbursement

Job summary

City of Madera is seeking an Accountant II to perform the full range of professional accounting tasks within the Finance Department. The role involves preparing financial statements in accordance with GAAP and GASB, developing fiscal records, and supporting federal/state reporting requirements.

The position is full-time, exempt, and located at City Hall. A Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and two years of professional accounting experience are required, along with a California

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• At least two years of full-time professional accounting experience.
• Valid Class C California driver's license or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform full range of professional accounting tasks and duties.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP and GASB.
• Assist with federal/state reporting and analyses.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

General Ledger

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Salary : $63,953.03 - $81,614.15 Annually

Location : City Hall

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Finance

Opening Date: 10/29/2026

Closing Date: 11/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: MM

Overview

Under general supervision, performs the full range of professional level accounting tasks and duties assigned to classes within the Accountant series including maintaining, developing and analyzing fiscal statements and records; prepares financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Accounting Standards; performs other related duties as required.

Primary Responsibilities

The Accountant II is the full journey level class in the professional Accountant series. An Accountant II is expected to perform the full range of professional accounting work including the more complex and technical accounting functions. Incumbents are expected to have a thorough knowledge of governmental accounting systems and procedures. This classification is distinguished from the next lower classification of Accountant I by the performance of the more complex accounting functions including detailed federal and state reporting requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field; and
• At least two (2) years of full time professional accounting work experience equivalent to Accountant I with the City of Madera; and
• A valid Class C California driver's license or equivalent issued by a government agency

Additional Information

Only those applicants who meet the qualification standards of this position by the application filing deadline will be allowed to participate in the examination process. Examination scores determine standing on Civil Service eligibility lists. The City Manager, upon recommendation of the department head, will make the final selection and appointment from the established eligibility list.

The examination process may consist of the following parts: Application Package Review: Qualifying Only; Oral Interview 100% Weight Value. Candidates must earn a score of 70% or higher to be considered for the eligibility list.

Applicants who require special examination accommodations due to a disability should contact the Human Resources Department five (5) business days prior to any scheduled examination at [phone].

Applicants may be eligible for Veteran's Preference Points (5 points) and should attach a DD214 to their employment application for consideration of this preference.

LONGEVITY

Mid Management employees are eligible for Longevity Pay, up to 7.5%, based on continuous full-time City service.

Years of Service

Longevity Pay

10

2.5%

15

5.0%

20

7.5%

RETENTION BONUS

Employees will receive a $1,500 lump sum Retention Bonus in January 2026 and January 2027.

HEALTH INSURANCE

The City contributes a monthly amount for the employee to use to purchase health, dental and vision coverage. For medical coverage, the City contracts with Anthem and Kaiser. Dental insurance is through Delta Dental and vision coverage is through Superior. The City's contribution covers 100% of the health, dental, and vision premium for the employee and family on both the Anthem and Kaiser Core Plans.

PAID LEAVE

The City of Madera offers a generous paid leave program, including paid holidays, sick leave, administrative leave, and vacation. Holiday Closure without loss of pay between Christmas Day and New Years Day.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

The City offers a paid/vested contribution of 4.2% of base pay to one of two 457 plans offered to the employee. In addition, the employee may also contribute, though not required.

EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT AND INCENTIVE PAYS

Up to $2400/year reimbursement for college coursework. Employees are eligible for the following incentive pays:

• 5% for a Bachelor's when not a qualifying requirement of the job description
• 5% for Master's Degree
• 7% for Doctorate Degree

BILINGUAL INCENTIVE

English/Spanish for qualifying individuals and positions after passing annual bilingual test.

RETIREMENT

The City participates in the CalPERS defined benefit retirement system. Retirement formulas and contributions are as follows. The terms "Classic Member" and "New Member" are as defined by CalPERS.

Classic Members employed with the City prior to 10/20/2012

• 2.5% at 55 formula, single highest year final compensatio
• Employee Contribution paid by the employee pre-tax: 3.375%

Tier I Members employed with the City on or after 10/20/2012

• 2% at 60 formula, average three year final compensation
• Employee Contribution paid by the employee pre-tax: 3.375%

New Members employed with the City on or after 1/1/2013

• 2% at 62 formula, average three year final compensation
• Employee Contribution paid by the employee pre-tax: 7.75%

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The City of Madera offers an employee assistance program or employees and dependents that provides counseling and other services for dealing with life's challenges at no cost to the employee.

LIFE INSURANCE

The City provides a $25,000 life and accidental death and dismemberment policy along with $5,000 dependent life. The employee may purchase additional supplemental life insurance for him/herself, spouse and/or dependents.

LONG TERM DISABILITY

This city paid benefit provides up to 2/3-income protection.

MEDICARE

The City contributes an amount equal to 1.45% of the employee's salary; the employee also contributes 1.45%.

01

The information provided in your application must support your answers in the supplemental questions. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

02

Please select your highest level of education.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• None of the Above

03

Do you possess or have the ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver's license, or comparable driver's license from another government entity?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have at least two (2) years of full time paid, professional accounting and financial work experience?

• Yes
• No

05

Please describe your professional accounting work experience, either paid or volunteer.

Required Question