Public Sector Accountant & Budget Specialist

Talentify; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fremont's Finance Department is recruiting an Accountant to provide budgeting, accounting and financial support across City departments. The role involves reviewing financial systems, preparing journal entries and assisting in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or public administration and at least three years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance or budget administration.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general accounting, cost accounting, fixed assets accounting and budgeting.
• Ability to read, understand and apply complex laws, regulations and reports.
• Proficiency with automated financial information systems including spreadsheets and word processing.

Responsibilities

• Provides budgeting, accounting and financial support services to one or more City departments.
• Creates new and reviews established financial systems, processes and procedures.
• Reviews Council agenda minutes for approved transfers or additions.
• Prepares journal vouchers to effect transfers or additions.
• Reviews transactions and account balances for completeness and accuracy.
• Prepares monthly transaction reports and assists in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

Skills

General accounting

Cost accounting

Fixed assets accounting

Budgets

Financial reporting systems

Financial controls

Communication skills

Governmental accounting

Public administration principles

Automated financial systems

Investment & debt management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting, finance or public administration

Job description

The City of Fremont's Finance Department is recruiting an Accountant to provide budgeting, accounting and financial support across City departments. The role involves reviewing financial systems, preparing journal entries and assisting in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or public administration and at least three years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance or budget administration.