Government Accountant I/II for ERP Rollout (2-Year)

City of Davis, CA; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Davis, CA seeks an experienced accountant to back-fill professional governmental accounting duties during a multi-year ERP implementation. The role may involve payroll processing oversight and financial reporting accuracy.

Under supervision, Accountant I or II handles journal entries, GL reconciliations, budget support, and audits coordination, contributing to timely, compliant financial statements for City operations.

Qualifications

• Public/governmental accounting and auditing principles.
• Knowledge of financial reporting including GAAP.
• Fund accounting principles and practices.
• Supervising staff and providing leadership.
• Ability to analyze and reconcile ledgers and financial data.
• Understanding relevant laws, codes, regulations, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and supervises accounting staff in Finance; trains staff and evaluates performance.
• Prepares journal entries and reconciles general ledger and subsidiary accounts; generates monthly financial statements.
• Maintains controls for assets; supports purchasing and accounts payable systems; assists auditors.
• Prepares year-end capital asset schedules and depreciation postings; assists in annual audits.
• Assists in development and implementation of financial policies, procedures, and SOPs for assigned operations.

Skills

Public accounting

GAAP

Financial reporting

Fund accounting

Staff supervision

Leadership

Record keeping

Customer service

Data processing

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

The City of Davis, CA seeks an experienced accountant to back-fill professional governmental accounting duties during a multi-year ERP implementation. The role may involve payroll processing oversight and financial reporting accuracy.

Under supervision, Accountant I or II handles journal entries, GL reconciliations, budget support, and audits coordination, contributing to timely, compliant financial statements for City operations.