Associate Accountant

City of Lemon Grove; Lemon Grove (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-Day work week

Paid vacation 2 weeks

13 holidays + 3 floating holidays

12 sick days

Executive Leave 25 hours

Life insurance $50,000

LTD after 90 days

Health insurance Cafeteria plan

457 deferred comp

Job summary

The City of Lemon Grove is seeking an Associate Accountant in the Finance Department. This position handles payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and maintains full financial records under general supervision.

Primary duties include payroll processing, tax reporting, cash management, and supporting the Finance Director. The ideal candidate has a relevant bachelor’s degree and municipal accounting experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or public administration or closely related field.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible accounting experience; municipal/government setting preferred.
• Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, purchasing, fixed assets, and benefits reconciliations.
• Receive, audit, and process timesheets; prepare payroll and reconcile payroll liabilities.
• Prepare payroll and tax reports (quarterly and annual).
• Process warrants; prepare 1099 statements and other state/county/federal reports.
• Provide staff support to the Finance Director and oversee accounts payable.
• Respond to inquiries and resolve issues related to payroll, GL, A/P, cash receipting, and other functions.

Skills

Payroll

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

General ledger

Financial reporting

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or public administration

Job description

THE POSITION(S):

The City of Lemon Grove is currently accepting applications for the position of Associate Accountant. There is currently one (1) vacancy within the Finance Department.

Under general supervision, an Associate Accountant performs responsible accounting and auditing work, including payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable; and maintains a complete set of financial records.

Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performing responsible activities of the Finance Department including general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, payroll, purchasing, fixed assets, and employee benefits reconciliations.
• Receiving, auditing, and processing timesheets from each department; preparing and processing payroll; reconciling liability payroll accounts to the general ledger.
• Preparing reports related to the City’s payroll, including quarterly State and Federal tax reports; annual State and Federal tax reports and W-2 statements.
• Processing warrants; preparing annual 1099 statements; and preparing miscellaneous County, State and Federal reports.
• Providing responsible staff assistance to the Finance Director.
• Overseeing accounts payable process.
• Responding to inquiries and resolving issues regarding, payroll, general ledger, accounts payable, cash receipting, and other accounting functions.
• Monitoring daily cash flow; identifying and recommending required cash transfers to maintain proper cash balances.
• Providing back up support for business license, pet license, regulatory permit processing, and traffic citation processing.
• Reviewing and reconciling bank statements; reconciling asset and liability accounts.
• Performing general clerical duties as needed including data input, typing filing and record keeping.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, business or public administration or a closely related field; two (2) years of progressively responsible accounting related experience, preferably within a municipal or government setting; and possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, effectively prioritize daily responsibilities, and produce clear and concise administrative and financial reports. Additionally, he/she must maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Associate Accountant: $57,601.44 - $93,843.36 per year, DOQ;
• 4-Day work-week/9 hours per day (closed every Friday);
• Two (2) weeks of paid vacation per year with increases based on length of service;
• Thirteen (13) holidays, plus three (3) floating holidays per year;
• Twelve (12) sick days per year;
• Twenty five (25) hours of Executive Leave at the start of each fiscal year;
• Long Term Disability (LTD) – after 90 days of disability, the LTD plan provides a 60% disability income benefit;
• Life Insurance - $50,000 coverage; AD & D - $50,000 coverage;
• Retirement – California Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS) 2% @ 60 or 2% @ 62 formula based upon successful candidate’s PERS status. The City does not participate in Social Security. Both the City and employee contribute 1.45% to Medicare;
• Health Insurance – The monthly Cafeteria Plan Allowance will be based on the selected level of coverage as follows: Employee Only: $880; Employee + 1: $1,520; or Employee + Family: $1,840.; and
• Other Benefits – 457 deferred compensation plan (voluntary). Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and direct deposit are also available.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Conditions: Incumbents are required to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; occasionally stop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight.

Work Environment: Incumbents are required to work in a standard office environment with extensive public contact and frequent interruptions.

CLOSING DATE/APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

A City application must be filed/submitted to the Human Resources Department at 3232 Main Street, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Postmarks are not accepted. Candidates are requested to provide thorough yet concise information on their experience and education, which relates to the position.

City applications will be evaluated and candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may consist of a written examination and/or panel oral interviews to be held in the City of Lemon Grove.

A City application is available on the City’s Website: www.lemongrove.ca.gov.