Accounting Assistant I/II Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfield/jobs/newprint/4761303) Apply  Accounting Assistant I/II Salary $54,766.40 - $73,486.40 Annually Location Fairfield, CA Job Type Full-Time Job Number 2025-00002 Department FINANCE Opening Date 12/16/2024 Closing Date 1/5/2025 5:00 PM Pacific FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit FEA + Description + Benefits + Questions Description Join our dynamic Finance department as an Accounting Assistant I/II with the City of Fairfield! We are seeking a detail-oriented individual to provide exceptional customer service while supporting a variety of routine financial services, including Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable functions. In this role, you will assist in performing a wide range of responsible clerical and technical accounting duties, contributing to the preparation, maintenance, and processing of accounting records and financial transactions. If you are ready to kickstart your career in accounting and be part of a collaborative team, we would love to hear from you! The Finance department is currently accepting applications to fill one vacancy; however, an eligibility list will be established for all City departments. Based on the successful candidates’ qualifications and experience, the position may be filled at either Accounting Assistant I or Accounting Assistant II. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: + Accounting Assistant I is the entry level of this accounting office support series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn office and City procedures for a variety of accounting functions. As experience is gained, there is a greater independence of action within established guidelines. This class is alternately staffed with Accounting Assistant II and incumbents may advance to a higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency, which meets the qualifications of the higher-level class. + Accounting Assistant II is the experienced level class of this series, fully competent to perform a variety of financial and accounting office support duties under minimal supervision. + Both positions are characterized by the presence of guidelines from which to make decisions and the availability of supervision in non-routine circumstances. This classification is represented by Fairfield Employees’ Association (FEA) and offers an excellent benefits package including: + CalPERS pension (Classic 2.5% @ 55 OR 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS member) + Generous contributions to medical, dental, and vision plans + 3 medical carriers to choose from: Kaiser, Sutter Health or Western Health + Monthly employee premium as low as $111 for Kaiser Family plan + 50 hours of personal leave (cashable) annually, plus vacation and sick leave + City paid life insurance, deferred comp and retirement health savings contributions + A 9/80 work schedule Minimum Qualifications Accounting Assistant I: + One (1) year experience including financial and statistical record keeping is required. Banking experience is highly desirable. + Education equivalent to graduation from the twelfth grade is required. Accounting Assistant II: + Two (2) years’ bookkeeping, financial, office, clerical or accounting assistant experience and demonstrated competency equivalent to an Accounting Assistant I is required. + Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by courses in accounting or bookkeeping is required. LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATES Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License may be required. Examples of Duties Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to the following: + Provide customer service to the general public and internal customers on the telephone and in person. + Process customer and vendor transactions; respond to inquiries regarding City policies, procedures and ordinances. + Maintain accounting, financial and statistical records and post data to computer system. + Prepare and process a variety of financial and accounting forms and documents in accordance with City policies and procedures. + Check various forms and invoices for accuracy, completeness and compliance with City policies. + Enter and retrieve data from an online or personal computer system and produce standard reports; prepare periodic and special reports. + Perform a variety of general office support duties such as typing, proofreading, filing, opening and distributing mail. + Balance and verify various payment and other incoming monies from the public and various City departments; prepare deposit forms as required. + Assist with various periodic billings, receive checks by mail and process and balance accordingly. + Reconcile monies and receipts and resolve discrepancies. + Prepare weekly accounts payable transactions from data entry through printing checks. + Perform document imaging and records retention functions. + Receive and process various financial documents to process claims for accounts payable; review claims to verify amounts, authorized signatures and proper coding. + Perform other related duties as assigned. Knowledge & Abilities To view the complete job description, please visit our job classification page at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfieldfairfield/classspecs (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfield/classspecs) THE SELECTION PROCESS: Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best-qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview, or any combination. HOW TO APPLY: Candidates must submit an online application via NeoGov/Governmentjobs.com by 5:00 p.m. of the closing date. If you have any difficulties submitting your online application, please call NeoGov's Applicant Support Line at (855) 524-5627. Mac users please note: To ensure compatibility, please use Google Chrome and ensure iOS settings are up-to-date. If you feel you will need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the testing/interview process, please contact Human Resources at (707) 428-7394 at least 1 week prior to the application deadline or examination date. REFERENCE CHECKS: The City utilizes an electronic reference check process. Please note that if you include your current supervisor under the “References” section of your application, they may be contacted at any point in the recruitment process without prior notification to you, even if you have marked “do not contact employer” in the Work Experience Section. When listing references, please identify persons who can assess your professional qualifications in the context of the workplace. Examples include former colleagues/supervisors, mentors, etc. If you have limited or no work experience, you may identify personal references familiar with your qualifications that would be transferrable in the workplace. Examples include teachers, volunteer coordinators, mentors, etc. The City of Fairfield is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism. FULL-TIME/PRO-RATA POSITIONS - The City of Fairfield offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes City contribution toward the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and deferred savings; medical, dental and vision; life insurance; paid holidays, vacation, personal leave and sick leave. For a more detailed overview of the benefit package, please click on the following link: FEA Employee Benefits (https://www.fairfield.ca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/4508/637667085623870000) PART-TIME POSITIONS – For benefits associated with part-time positions, please see the Fairfield Part-Time Employees' Association (FPTEA) Memorandum of Understanding. (https://www.fairfield.ca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/8999/638229423589670000) 01 Do you possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Class C California Driver's License at the time of appointment? + Yes + No 02 Which best describes your highest level of education? + Less than High School + High School Diploma or GED + Some College + Associate's Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree or Higher 03 Do you qualify for this position with at least one (1) year of full-time paid experience including financial and statistical record keeping? Your response must be validated by the information provided in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of your application. + Yes + No 04 Do you have any prior banking experience? Your response must be validated by the information provided in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of your application. + Yes + No Required Question Agency City of Fairfield Address 1000 Webster Street 4th Floor Fairfield, California, 94533 Phone 707-428-7394 Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfield/