Accountant

JOB WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.The City of Lynwood is recruiting for an Accountant to be a part of the Finance Team!DESCRIPTIONThis recruitment is to establish an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill one (1) current full-time vacancy and any future vacancies as they become available within the Finance Department.THE POSITIONUnder the general direction of the Finance Director, performs professional accounting work including the maintenance and review of financial records; prepares various reports and financial statement; and performs a variety of technical tasks and duties as required.IDEAL CANDIDATEAre you ready to use your accounting experience to serve the public and make a meaningful impact? Join the Lynwood Team! The City of Lynwood seeks a results-oriented individual with a positive attitude and a proven ability to deliver excellent customer service and contribute to the financial health of our community. Has a passion for public service, combined with a commitment to discretion, transparency, integrity, and accuracy, is encouraged to apply and make a significant impact.FILING DEADLINEA first review of application will take place on Thursday, September 18, 2025. The most qualified applicants will be invited to continue in the recruitments process. The City of Lynwood reserves the right to cancel or close this recruitment at any time. WORK SCHEDULEThis position is a benefited, general/management, full-time, working hours to be assigned at the discretion of the Finance Director. Candidates may be required to work irregular hours, various shifts, weekends, holidays and/or on-call status. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:(include but are not limited to the following) Maintain a complete set of records of financial transactions by overseeing, reviewing, and entering transaction details in the financial system; ensure all account summary information equals control account balances; reconcile cash and balance sheet accounts; review revenue and expense accounts; reclassifies accounting transactions into proper account classifications; ensure that pre-established accounting controls are applied to balance sheets, fund accounts and special accounts according to generally accepted accounting principles; prepares periodic reports of revenue and expense performance, asset balances, cash balances, accounts payable, accounts aging summaries, and all other accounts that contribute to a complete accounting of activity; prepares accounting reports documenting adjustments to account balances, detailing the transaction trail for audit purposes; assists internal and external auditors with the review of financial records and transactions; prepare and/or audit necessary journal entries; prepare and audit bank reconciliations; review integrity of the reconciliation such as open items and accounts balances; assist in department accounting functions including accounts payable and payroll. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Training:Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities, is qualifyingExperience: Minimum of three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional accounting and auditing experience.Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting.Special Requirements: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles and good driving record.California Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Pull Notice System: An incumbent appointed to this position is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program. The Pull Notice Program provides information on the incumbent's driving record and Driver's License status on a periodic basis to the City of Lynwood.Physical Tasks And Environmental Conditions: The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis. There is frequent need to sit, stand, stoop, walk, and perform other similar actions during office setting and operate office equipment; must be able to see in the normal visual range with or without correction with vision sufficient to read small print, computer screens and other printed documents; must be able to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction; and must be able to speak to communicate in person and over the telephone. The work environment described here is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Incumbents in this classification work in an open office environment..OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATIONThis position is represented by the Lynwood Employees' Management Group (LEMG).CURRENT CITY OF LYNWOOD EMPLOYEESPlease do not use your City of Lynwood email address as part of this application. You must indicate a personal email address in order to receive communication and/or notices from Human Resources throughout the recruitment process.EMERGENCY DISASTER WORKERCity of Lynwood employees are registered as an Emergency Disaster Worker. All City employees are required to perform assigned Emergency Service duties in the event of an emergency or disaster.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONSThe City of Lynwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer, special assistance with the application and examination process is available upon request, for persons with disabilities. Notify Human Resources for assistance at (310) 603-0220 ext. 221 no later than three working days prior to the closing or scheduled examination/interview date.SELECTION PROCESSYour online application packet must include: 1 - A completed online employment application.2 - A completed supplemental questionnaire.Failure to submit a complete application packet will result in disqualification from the examination process.Job applications must completely be filled out; a resume cannot substitute for some of the information. Be sure to be detail in your education, training or other relevant coursework that would make you a particularly strong candidate.It is the applicant's responsibility to make sure the application is properly submitted.Applicants will receive communication through email. Complete application materials will be screened in relation to the criteria described in this job announcement. No postmarks, faxes or emails will be accepted. Only those candidates deemed to be the most qualified and meeting the City’s particular needs will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The recruitment process may consist of a written examination, practical examination and/or an oral interview conducted by a panel of experts. Provisions of this bulletin do not constitute nor guarantee an expressed or implied contract for employment and may be revoked or modified without notice.Prior to the first day of work, selected candidates must pass a background (live scan fingerprinted) and physical examination, including a drug screen.Employer will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Employer is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATESThe Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new hire employees to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work. The City is legally prohibited from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification of documentation.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe City of Lynwood does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, sex, age, national origin, or sexual orientation.THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY OR REVOKE, WITHOUT NOTICE, ANY OR ALL OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN PRIOR TO THE TIME OF APPOINTMENT, AND TO WAIVE ANY NON-SUBSTANTIVE JOB REQUIREMENT AND MAKE SUBJECTIVE DECISIONS INTERPRETING AND ASSESSING THE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS OF ANY CANDIDATE, INCLUDING THE DETERMINATION THAT NONE OF THE CANDIDATES, EVEN THOSE WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, ARE APPROPRIATE FOR THE POSITION.APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lynwoodcaIf you have any questions, please contact: City of Lynwood Human Resources Dept.11330 Bullis Road. Lynwood, CA 90262310-603-0220 x 221