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SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
2025-06-30 GovernmentJobs.com all cities,CA
Description:
Become part of our hometown Hospitality and join the City of Hesperia's Finance Department as a Senior Accountant.
Are you a meticulous financial professional with a passion for accuracy and a talent for problem-solving? We invite you to join our dedicated team!
The Senior Accountant is a key management position responsible for overseeing advanced governmental accounting functions in Purchasing, Revenue, Accounts Payable, and Payroll. This role involves ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions and reports within these areas.
In addition to primary accounting responsibilities, the Senior Accountant leads and participates in critical projects such as the preparation of the annual budget, financial audits, and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. This position also includes supervising and mentoring lower-level staff members to support their professional development and ensure the effective implementation of departmental tasks.
For more information, please review the Senior Accountant job description.
The City of Hesperia seeks an experienced accountant capable of exercising independent judgment while contributing effectively to the Finance Division. The successful candidate will be able to work independently with minimal supervision, manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrate strong initiative, accountability, and meticulous attention to detail to ensure high accuracy in their work.
Minimum Requirements:
- Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in governmental accounting.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, finance, or a closely related field with major coursework in accounting.
- Certified Public Accountant, Certified Managerial Accountant, and/or Certified Internal Auditor designations are highly desirable.