The City of Fountain Valley is looking for an energetic, self-motivated individual who has a desire to learn, can successfully multi-task, possesses a great attitude, and has a PASSION for customer service. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to significantly contribute to the customer’s positive experience with the City and in furthering the Finance Department’s goal of providing timely and accurate financial information.
CLASS DEFINITION:
This classification is distinguished by the highly responsible and complex accounting and investment work performed withminimum direction. The incumbent works with independence on work projects, in meeting deadlines, and with confidentialand privileged information.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This classification is distinguished by the highly responsible and complex accounting and investment work performed withminimum direction. The incumbent works with independence on work projects, in meeting deadlines, and with confidentialand privileged information.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
The incumbent works under the general direction of the Finance Director/City Treasurer and directly supervises technicaland clerical staff.
JOB OVERVIEW:
OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES:
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university with major coursework in accounting, business, or a related field is required. A Master's degree in Business or Public Finance and/or additional experience is desirable.
EXPERIENCE:
Five years of progressively responsible professional accounting and finance experience, which includes three years with primary, responsibility for budgeting, cost analysis, and audit functions and at least two years at a supervisory level. Governmental or non-profit accounting experience is required.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class “C” Driver’s License.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
The incumbent will be required to prepare for and attend meetings after normal work hours as required.
EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF:
REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL LEVELS:
REQUISITE ABILITIES:
PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Work is primarily performed in an office environment requiring prolonged sitting or standing; walking, kneeling, crouching, squatting, stooping, bending, leaning and twisting; operate a computer terminal, typewriter, and calculator; exposure to computer glare, vibrations, and pitch; ability to lift, carry and move objects totaling approximately 15 pounds in weight and have mobility, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed.
NOTE:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT DESIGNATION:
Exempt
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:
NOTE:
The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained within maybe modified or revoked without notice.
The City of Fountain valley is nestled in the heart of Orange County. With just under 60,000 residents, we are a mid-sized full service City which maintains a personal touch with the community we serve. From City events like our Summerfest to staff events like our Summer Barbeque, we take pride in engaging with staff and the community. On the off hours, the City is only 7 miles from the beach and less than 15 miles to Disneyland, so opportunities abound for work-life balance.