Accountant I

About the role

The City of Banning seeks an experienced accountant to provide technical, analytical, and professional support to the Finance Department and Finance Director. The ideal candidate will manage and supervise the day-to-day operations and activities of procurement for the City.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance and direction to accounting specialist, business licenses, and other accounting areas as needed.
• Captures and coordinates the monthly close of the City’s books and records.
• Performs a variety of functions related to investments, bank reconciliations, and cash with fiscal agent accounts.
• Prepares a variety of journal entries.
• Performs a variety of calculations and account reconciliations.
• Aids with a variety of processes including budget preparation and annual audit by preparing various account analysis and spreadsheets.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university.
• One (1) year of accounting, public finance, or banking experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of City, County, State and Federal statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, administrative policies and other operational guidelines and directives.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and/or accounting principles.
• Knowledge of budget monitoring and reporting techniques.

Skills

• Ability to prepare financial reports.
• Operate a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

Benefits

The City of Banning offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including retirement contributions, health insurance, and paid time off.

Pay

Salary range: $60,000 - $80,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible scheduling to accommodate the demands of the job.