ACCOUNTANT
Apply NowCompany: City of Burbank, CA
Location: Burbank, CA 91505
Description:
Salary : $69,661.54 - $96,029.18 Annually
Location : Burbank, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 250011B1
Department: Financial Services
Opening Date: 02/14/2025
Closing Date: 2/28/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Definition
OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT
Open to all qualified candidates.
Tentative examination dates for this recruitment:
Week of 03/10/25 - Written examination
Week of 03/24/25 - Blind supplemental scoring
Week of 03/31/25 - Oral interview
Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.
Under direction, to perform advanced governmental and proprietary fund accounting; to prepare financial and budgetary analysis and forecasts; to supervise clerical employees; and to do related work as required.
Essential Functions
Performs advanced governmental and proprietary fund accounting work; prepares and assists in preparation of various periodic, and fiscal year end statements, reconciliation's, and financial reports such as the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR); uses advanced computerized accounting systems; prepares financial and budgetary forecasts; uses automated spreadsheets and word processing programs; researches various problems and/or related financial issues and reports and/or implements solutions for such problems or issues; responds to, and coordinates audits for various outside agencies; supervises, trains, and evaluates the work of assigned clerical personnel; performs various internal audits on City and related agency departments in various locations; reports audit findings.
Minimum Qualifications
Employment Standards:
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of governmental and proprietary fund accounting.
Skill in the use of computerized accounting systems; the use of automated spreadsheet and word processing programs.
Ability to maintain and improve advanced automated accounting systems and procedures; effectively supervise, train and evaluate clerical employees; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees and the public.
Education/Training: Completion of 18 semester units in accounting from an accredited college and a minimum of two years experience in governmental accounting or auditing. NOTE: A bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration may substitute for one year of required experience.
This job title is represented by the Burbank City Employees' Association (BCEA)
The City of Burbank offers excellent employee benefits, please click on the following link for additional information regarding employee benefits: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/employee-benefits
Additionally, there are Benefit Summary Sheets for each represented and unrepresented employee group that provide a more detailed summary of benefits. There are also some Benefit Summary Sheets for specific job titles. To access the Benefit Summary Sheets, please click here: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/benefits-summary-sheets
Please note, employee benefits vary based on employment status - full-time or part-time; regular or temporary, and many benefits are not applicable to temporary employees.
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You must answer the following question in order to be considered for the position. The purpose of this Supplemental Questionnaire is to give you an opportunity to provide additional information regarding your specific qualifications for the position of Accountant. This Supplemental Questionnaire is considered part of your application process and will be evaluated along with your application on a competitive basis to determine which applicants will proceed to the next step in the selection process.INSTRUCTIONSAnswer should be complete, specific, and precise. Incomplete, illegible, vague, or excessively long responses to any question may disqualify you from being considered further for the position. Please be specific in answering the Supplemental Questions, as they will be used to evaluate which applicants will be given further consideration in the process. DO NOT answer, "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Click "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.
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Can you describe your experience with governmental accounting principles and how you've applied them to ensure compliance and accuracy in your previous roles?
03
How do teamwork and collaboration factor into your accounting work, and what strategies do you use to effectively collaborate with others in a team environment?
04
How many semester units have you completed in accounting from an accredited college?
05
How many years of experience do you have in governmental accounting or auditing?
06
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
07
I understand that all requested information must be furnished on the application itself. Resumes and/or attachments may be included, but CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED for a completed application form. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is not an acceptable response under Duties. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. If I do not provide information on my application under Education, Experience, and/or License and Certificates sections that I meet the minimum qualifications for the position I am applying for, I will be deemed "not qualified" and may not proceed in the recruitment.
Required Question
Location : Burbank, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 250011B1
Department: Financial Services
Opening Date: 02/14/2025
Closing Date: 2/28/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Definition
OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT
Open to all qualified candidates.
Tentative examination dates for this recruitment:
Week of 03/10/25 - Written examination
Week of 03/24/25 - Blind supplemental scoring
Week of 03/31/25 - Oral interview
Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.
Under direction, to perform advanced governmental and proprietary fund accounting; to prepare financial and budgetary analysis and forecasts; to supervise clerical employees; and to do related work as required.
Essential Functions
Performs advanced governmental and proprietary fund accounting work; prepares and assists in preparation of various periodic, and fiscal year end statements, reconciliation's, and financial reports such as the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR); uses advanced computerized accounting systems; prepares financial and budgetary forecasts; uses automated spreadsheets and word processing programs; researches various problems and/or related financial issues and reports and/or implements solutions for such problems or issues; responds to, and coordinates audits for various outside agencies; supervises, trains, and evaluates the work of assigned clerical personnel; performs various internal audits on City and related agency departments in various locations; reports audit findings.
Minimum Qualifications
Employment Standards:
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of governmental and proprietary fund accounting.
Skill in the use of computerized accounting systems; the use of automated spreadsheet and word processing programs.
Ability to maintain and improve advanced automated accounting systems and procedures; effectively supervise, train and evaluate clerical employees; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees and the public.
Education/Training: Completion of 18 semester units in accounting from an accredited college and a minimum of two years experience in governmental accounting or auditing. NOTE: A bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration may substitute for one year of required experience.
This job title is represented by the Burbank City Employees' Association (BCEA)
The City of Burbank offers excellent employee benefits, please click on the following link for additional information regarding employee benefits: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/employee-benefits
Additionally, there are Benefit Summary Sheets for each represented and unrepresented employee group that provide a more detailed summary of benefits. There are also some Benefit Summary Sheets for specific job titles. To access the Benefit Summary Sheets, please click here: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/benefits-summary-sheets
Please note, employee benefits vary based on employment status - full-time or part-time; regular or temporary, and many benefits are not applicable to temporary employees.
01
You must answer the following question in order to be considered for the position. The purpose of this Supplemental Questionnaire is to give you an opportunity to provide additional information regarding your specific qualifications for the position of Accountant. This Supplemental Questionnaire is considered part of your application process and will be evaluated along with your application on a competitive basis to determine which applicants will proceed to the next step in the selection process.INSTRUCTIONSAnswer should be complete, specific, and precise. Incomplete, illegible, vague, or excessively long responses to any question may disqualify you from being considered further for the position. Please be specific in answering the Supplemental Questions, as they will be used to evaluate which applicants will be given further consideration in the process. DO NOT answer, "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Click "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.
- Yes
- No
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Can you describe your experience with governmental accounting principles and how you've applied them to ensure compliance and accuracy in your previous roles?
03
How do teamwork and collaboration factor into your accounting work, and what strategies do you use to effectively collaborate with others in a team environment?
04
How many semester units have you completed in accounting from an accredited college?
- 0-8 units
- 8-17 units
- 18+ units
- None of the above
05
How many years of experience do you have in governmental accounting or auditing?
- 0-11 months
- 1-2 years
- 2+ years
- No experience
06
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- High school diploma or GED
- Associates degree
- Bachelors degree
- None of the above
07
I understand that all requested information must be furnished on the application itself. Resumes and/or attachments may be included, but CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED for a completed application form. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is not an acceptable response under Duties. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. If I do not provide information on my application under Education, Experience, and/or License and Certificates sections that I meet the minimum qualifications for the position I am applying for, I will be deemed "not qualified" and may not proceed in the recruitment.
- Yes
- No
Required Question