Accountant I

JOB Who We Are The City of Beverly Hills has a long-standing reputation for providing superior customer service to residents, businesses, and visitors. This characteristic, combined with outstanding staff in all departments, has been a hallmark of success for this high-performance organization. The municipal government (approximately 1,000+ full-time and part-time employees) provides the highest quality safety services, recreational activities, municipal services, and physical environment. What We DoThe Finance Department’s mission is to provide sound fiscal analysis, support services, and reporting in an accurate, timely, cost-effective, and professional manner to City officials, departments, residents, and businesses. The Finance Department provides a variety of services through the operation of four major divisions: Budget, General Accounting, Purchasing, and Revenue. The Finance Department is responsible for the management and oversight of the City's budget, accounting activities, preparation of annual financial statements and facilitating their respective audits, accounts receivable and payable, procurement assistance and compliance reviews, investment management, business tax collection business and transient occupancy tax collections, cashiering functions, and utility billing. Who We're Looking ForA successful incumbent in this position will possess a strong commitment to public service, a thorough understanding of accounting and payroll principles and practices, attention to detail, critical thinking skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, high integrity, and a commitment to providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers. The incumbent will be required to perform complex financial analysis, reconciliations, identify control deficiencies, and recommend and implement improvements as a member of the Finance Department. This person will report to the Accounting Manager. Detailed Job DescriptionAccountant I Job DescriptionSelection ProcessCandidates must meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job bulletin at the time of submission unless specified otherwise. When an application is being reviewed, only information included in the Education, Work Experience, Certificates and Licenses, and Skills sections of the application will be considered to determine whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications. Résumés and cover letters are not reviewed or considered when screening for minimum qualifications. Résumés and cover letters are not accepted in lieu of a complete job application. Required supplemental attachments (i.e. diplomas, degrees, certifications or transcripts, etc.) must be included as part of the original application and may not be emailed separately unless explicitly stated otherwise or approved to be submitted separately. Applications must have clear, concise, and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position, including detailed responses to all supplemental questions, if applicable.Incomplete applications will not be considered or reviewed.If you have problems creating a user account or submitting your online application, please review the online applicant guide or contact NEOGOV applicant support directly at 855.524.5627 (Please note: Applicant Support hours are Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm Pacific Time and, depending on call volume, may be an automated voicemail system or live support).The utilization of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) during any step in the selection process will be grounds for disqualification.The selection process may include any combination of the following: Supplemental QuestionnaireOnline Written Examination (tentatively scheduled 07/31/2025-08/05/2025)Departmental Interview EXAMPLE OF DUTIES An Accountant I performs accounting and payroll work; records and reports financial transactions and budgetary control for assigned funds and city departments; reviews fiscal records and prepares financial reports, statements and analysis under the direction of the Principal Accountant.Some duties include but are not limited to: Participates in the preparation, posting, balancing and reconciliation of journal entries, General Ledger, and subsidiary accounts.Prepares and maintains complex accounting clerical records such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, general accounting and payroll.Assists with annual changes in budget codes and in the conversion to New Year budget codes, and other New Year activities.Assists with routine closing of the general ledger. Monitors interfacing of accounting information from sub-ledgers into the general ledger and identifies internal control deficiencies relevant to interfacing activities.Interacts with other City divisions to ensure proper posting and reconciliation to the General Ledger.Prepares work papers for financial statements, for various Federal, State, other outside agencies' reporting requirements, internal users, and other stakeholders. Reports on the status of State and Federal grants; works with departments, documents compliance with grant contracts, amendments, and other documents. Monitors and maintains records of City's fixed assets; coordinates with other City divisions to ensure proper recording of fixed assets. Assists departmental personnel with budget activity, proper expenditure coding, document preparation and other accounting related activities. May provide functional or technical guidance to lower level accounting personnel. Prepares accounting work papers to help support financial information flowing into all financial reports.Implements procedures to resolve issues stemming from reconciliations with other City divisions or with external suppliers.Delivers training sessions to various City staff on new or existing financial policies or procedures.Performs related duties as required.Proof of EducationIf educational units, a degree, transcripts, or certificate is required, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your Government Jobs account at the time of application and before the closing date unless specified otherwise by Human Resources. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification or disciplinary action, up to and including termination.Conviction HistoryAs a finalist for a job, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice(DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction (or arrest, in limited circumstances) conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you are a finalist. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. The City of Beverly Hills will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City of Beverly Hills is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov. EEO StatementThe City of Beverly Hills is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, driver’s license status or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to assist with the application, examination or interview process, please contact our Human Resources department [email protected]. Please note that this request must be made at least three business days prior to any test or interview in the selection process.The City of Beverly Hills is compliant with SB1100 which amends California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibiting employers from requiring a driver's license in certain job postings. Disaster Service WorkersAll City of Beverly Hills employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.NOTE: The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Knowledge of:Accounting principles and practices to include principles of financial recordkeeping and reporting.Modern office practices, procedure methods and equipment to include computer systems and applications.Revenue and expenditure business cycles.Skill in: Interpreting contractual obligations and grant guidelines.Examining, analyzing and verifying financial documents and reports.Communicating clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.Ability to: Interpret existing and emerging accounting standards.