Accountant

Human Resources City of Huntington Park 6550 Miles Ave., Huntington Park, CA 90255 (323) 584-6237 ACCOUNTANT $5982 - $6297- $6628 - $6977 - $7344/month (OPEN/PROBATIONARY/CIVIL SERVICE) Filing Deadline: OPEN UNTIL FILLED CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Under supervision this position, performs accounting work in the supervision and maintenance of budgetary records; works with established guidelines of financial reporting, budgeting, general ledger, accounts payable, utility billing, data processing and performs other related work as required. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Performs routine accounting tasks and assists in maintaining the municipal general ledger and processing accounts payable; Coordinates and maintains accounting and data processing systems; Prepares monthly and annual financial and statistical revenue reports; Prepares monthly department expenditure reports; Posts all ledger accounts to control accounts and takes trial balances; Prepares and processes the employee payroll and related reports; Maintains employee records relating to payroll deductions, etc.; Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe, efficient manner; Prepares bank reconciliation for various City accounts including operating, payroll, and worker’s compensation; Performs other related duties as assigned or as situation requires. Knowledge of: Accounting principles, practices and procedures; Data processing systems and their use; Municipal accounting and budgeting procedures; Applications are available at City Hall, or may be downloaded at www.hpca.gov. A fully completed City application can be submitted in person or by mail to the Human Resources Department in City Hall. Applications must be received by the time indicated as the filing deadline. Applications will not be accepted by email or fax. Candidates application will be evaluated based on education, present and past position duties, responsibilities, and any additional factors presented that are relative to the position. The selection process will consist of an oral interview (100%) and may be required to participate in a Written Exercise (P/F). Selected candidates will undergo a medical and drug/alcohol screening. Education/Training A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Public Administration or a closely related field. Experience Two (2) years of accounting experience. License or Certificate A valid California Class C Driver’s License Applicants with disabilities who may require special testing arrangements must contact the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date at (323) 584-6237. Provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. THE POSITION RETIREMENT - All authorized employees become members of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), which includes survivor continuance and conversion of unused sick leave. MISCELLANEOUS EMPLOYEES 2% @ 55 – single highest year; employees hired prior to 12/21/12. 2% @ 60–single highest yr., hired after 12/31/12 2% @ 62 – three yrs consecutive highest average; New to CalPERS. Classic employees pay the employee contribution of CalPERS (7%); New PEPRA members pay 8.25% employee contribution of CalPERS. SOCIAL SECURITY - The City of Huntington Park does not participate in the Social Security program. All new employees are required to participate in Medicare. The City pays 1.45% and the employee contributes 1.45 % into Medicare. LONGEVITY PLAN – Longevity Plan pay for employees who have served a minimum of 20 yrs of City service. VACATION - 112-200 vacation hrs per yr dependent on length of time. HOLIDAYS - 120 paid holiday hrs per year. SICK LEAVE - 96 annual paid sick hrs; half- unused sick buyback on an annual basis. MEDICAL/DENTAL PLAN – Group medical programs under CalPERS Health Plan. City contributes up to Kaiser-L.A. Region rates for employees and dependents. City contributes towards a dental program for employee and dependents. MEDICAL OPT-OUT - Eligible employees receive a taxable cash benefit of up to one- half (½) of the medical premium they would otherwise have been eligible for with proof of coverage for benefit waived. VISION PLAN – City paid Vision Care Insurance. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT - Section 125 Plan - The City provides its employees with the option of participating in a Section 125 IRS Plan for Dependent Care and Medical costs. DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN - Deferred Compensation plan available at employee’s cost. LIFE INSURANCE - $100,000 paid life insurance; ability to purchase addt’l ins. WELLNESS PLAN - City paid Wellness Program. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT - Education tuition reimbursement program is provided up to $1,500 per year. CREDIT UNION – Credit Union membership available with Los Angeles County F&A Federal Credit Union. September 2024 TO APPLY THE SELECTION PROCESS BENEFITS