The Accountant performs technical and administrative accounting work in maintaining the fiscal records and
systems of the City under direction of the Director of Finance or designee.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following is a list of typical duties assigned to this classification. The duties included on this list are
examples and not intended to be all-inclusive or restrictive.

Prepares year-end audit schedules, accruals, reconciliation, closing entries, balancing cash and investments,
bond payments, outstanding debts, receivables, and other related supporting documents.

Provides support and assistance to auditors during Interim and Year End fieldwork.

Reviews SEFA and other year-end schedules for accuracy and completeness.

Prepares and posts monthly recurring journal entries as well as budget amendments as necessary..

Prepares and assists in the preparation of the monthly, quarterly, annual and other State or Federal reports,
including but not limited to Grant reporting, Sales & Use Tax, Pooled Cash, Investment, and Fiscal Agent

Makes journal entries to balance and close monthly books in general ledger, revenue and expense
accounts; reconciles general ledger.

Maintains or assists in the maintenance of fixed asset accounts of the City.

Prepares or assists in the preparation of monthly bank reconciliations for certification of accuracy and
completeness.

Performs periodic financial studies and analyses.

Assists the Finance Director in the operation and maintenance of the City's central financial computer
system.

Stays up to date on all GASB pronouncements and prepares year-end journal entries as required.

Maintain special accounts receivable.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance,

business or public administration or a closely related field.

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible municipal accounting or finance work

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
  

Licenses, Certificate and/or Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid California Class C driver’s license, an acceptable driving record and the ability to

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

A complete City application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) are required to be considered for any
open position and must be filled out completely, showing clearly that the minimum qualifications are met.
Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education & training in relation to the
requirements of the position, however resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment
application. Incomplete applications will be rejected from consideration.

The City’s employment application is located at www.cityofhawthorne.org. Please complete all the required
information as provided on the form. Do not alter the application.

City Hall business hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and closed every other
Friday. On the alternate Friday, City Hall hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please contact the Human
Resources Department at (310) 349-2950 with any questions regarding this recruitment.
Note: Communications from the Hawthorne Human Resources Office regarding this recruitment will be via
email. Please periodically check spam or junk mail folders.

All employment application materials received by the final filing deadline will be reviewed to determine the level
and scope of applicant qualifications for the position. All information provided by an applicant is subject to
verification.

TESTING & SELECTION PROCESS

All properly completed applications will be reviewed and only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited
to continue in the selection process. The selection process may include a supplemental questionnaire, a
written test, a performance test, and/or an oral interview to evaluate the applicant’s skill, training, and
experience. An applicant requiring reasonable accommodation during the testing and selection process must
inform the City of Hawthorne Human Resources Department at (310) 349- 2950 at least seventy-two (72)
hours in advance of the established testing date.

Applicants completing selection testing with acceptable results will qualify to have their name placed on an

Eligibility List. The Eligibility List will be considered by the hiring authority to fill current and future vacancies for
the position.

V ET ERANS’ PREFERENCE CREDIT

The City of Hawthorne provides Veterans’ Preference Credit to qualified candidates who are successful in the
examination process. To be eligible for this preference, a legible copy of DD214 upon application filing with the
Hawthorne Human Resources Department is required.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

City employee may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and
retirement plans, health programs, educational reimbursement and other benefits listed in the Hawthorne
Municipal Employee Association (HMEA) Memorandum of Understanding. Benefits may change due to
employer-employee negotiations.

Eligible City employees will participate in a defined benefit retirement plan administered by California Public
Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS).

For additional details, refer to the City’s website: www.cityofhawthorne.org under MOUs & Salary Schedules.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

The City of Hawthorne is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to
providing all individuals equal opportunity in employment regardless of age, sex, race, national origin, religion,
color, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or service as
a military veteran. Women, minorities and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply.

ABOUT THE CITY

Proudly Serving the Community for over 80 Years!

Incorporated in 1922, the City of Hawthorne currently has a population of nearly 87,000 within a six square mile
area. Ideally located near the Los Angeles International Airport, connected by rail to the Port of Los Angeles and
downtown Los Angeles, and surrounded by the San Diego (I-405), Harbor (I-110), and Glenn M. Anderson (I-
105) Freeways, the City of Hawthorne could easily be termed the "Hub of the South Bay." By virtue of its location,
Hawthorne affords easy, quick access to all that Southern California offers; culture, sports, entertainment,
mountains, and beaches. Temperatures in the area are always among the most pleasant in the Los Angeles
basin. The City of Hawthorne possesses a shared vision towards the future to create a great city and build an
economy, which supports the community's desire for a high quality of life.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED

CONTRACT OR GUARANTEE OF EMPLOYMENT. ANY OF THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED
HEREIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.