Accountant I

About the role

The City of Berkeley seeks a temporary position not eligible for benefits. The position involves producing printed materials using high-speed copiers, offset presses, and related equipment in single or multiple colors and processes, and distributing these materials and mail to city departments.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain offset presses, high-speed copiers, collating, binding, stapling, and other print shop equipment efficiently and safely.
• Observe safe driving practices and all traffic and parking regulations.
• Maintain accurate files and records of work performed, including accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Record, maintain and quantify information for billing purposes and data exchange.
• Organize work and meet production deadlines.
• Maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of daily work, including City staff in all departments, USPS personnel, and vendors used for delivery of services.

Requirements

• Completion of high school and three years of experience in a print shop operating a variety of equipment including offset printing presses in single and multiple colors for the production of various printed materials.
• Valid California class C driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and maneuver heavier weights with proper material handling equipment.

Qualifications

• Principles and practices of copy reproduction;
• Offset printing and related equipment;
• Selection, application and uses of a wide variety of paper stocks and printing inks;
• Basic office and record keeping practices including basic computer skills and experience in fundamental office programs;
• Basic business arithmetic.

Skills

• Operate and maintain offset presses, high-speed copiers, collating, binding, stapling, and other print shop equipment efficiently and safely.
• Observe safe driving practices and all traffic and parking regulations.
• Practice safe lifting/moving techniques and able to maneuver heavy boxes and objects, either manually or with proper material handling/lifting equipment.
• Maintain accurate files and records of work performed, including accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Record, maintain and quantify information for billing purposes and data exchange.
• Organize work and meet production deadlines.
• Maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of daily work, including City staff in all departments, USPS personnel, and vendors used for delivery of services.
• Understand, and execute oral and written directions.

Benefits

No benefits are provided for this temporary position.

Pay

The pay for this position is not specified.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is not specified.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans’ status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Disaster Service Worker

All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.

Eligibility

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background check that may include, but is not limited to: confirmation of employment history, educational credentials and degrees, certificates, registrations, and licenses including driver's license; credit check; criminal history check; and Live Scan fingerprinting.

Retirement

CalPERS City employees are included in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Retirement formula is either 2% at age 62, or 2.7% at age 55 depending on the individual's eligibility. Employees are vested in CalPERS after 5 years of full-time service. A new employee's contribution to CalPERS will range from 8%-15.25% depending on membership in CalPERS or a reciprocal retirement plan.

SRIP

The City contributes 6.7% of the employee's salary (up to a maximum annual salary of $32,400) into a 401(a) Supplemental Retirement Income Plan account (SRIP).

Deferred Compensation

Three voluntary deferred compensation 457 plans are offered. Employees may contribute up to $19,000 per year on a pre-tax basis.

Medical Plans

The City offers a choice of a Kaiser HMO Plan or Sutter Health Plus Plan. The City contributes up to the full family premium for the Kaiser HMO Plan. Employees pay additional premium costs if they choose the Sutter Health Plus Plan. Employees who have medical coverage under another plan may choose to waive City-provided medical coverage and receive a monthly stipend.

Dental Plan

The City provides group dental benefits through Delta Dental Plan of California. The City contributes up to the family coverage for the plan, which covers 90% of the dental charges up to $2,000 annually per person. Orthodontic benefits are offered at a $2,000 lifetime maximum per person. Employees who have dental coverage under another plan may choose to waive City-provided dental coverage and receive a monthly stipend.

Lifetime Medical Coverage

The City pays a portion of the medical premiums of the retiree and eligible spouse or domestic partner based upon years of service. Requires at least 8 years of CalPERS service with the City and is at least age 55.

YMCA Membership

The City subsidizes the services for most employees by paying for 75% of the membership fee. Employees who choose to join, pay for the remainder of the fee. The Berkeley Downtown YMCA is across the street from the Civic Center Building.

Transit Subsidy

The City provides annual free Eco-pass for AC Transit, and an IRC 132(f) plan for transit vouchers where employees may set aside pre-tax income to pay for public transportation expenses. City contributes $20 per month to the plan for employees using public transportation.