Accountant I

Job Purpose / Summary Under general supervision of the Accounting Supervisor, the incumbent performs a variety of accounting duties providing technical, analytical, and professional support to the Finance Department and Finance Director. About The City of Banning The City of Banning is located in the San Gorgonio Pass area of Southern California. The community of over 30,000 people is diverse with income levels slightly lower than other areas of Riverside County. However, growth and development are occurring rapidly, which will create new jobs, increase the population and raise income levels. Our employees are the most important asset in preserving our proud history, creating a prosperous tomorrow, and in responding to the community’s needs. The City provides competitive salaries, outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities. City Vision The City of Banning promotes and supports a high quality of life that ensures a safe and friendly environment, fosters new opportunities and provides responsible, fair treatment to all and is the pride of its citizens. Core Values Customer Service Excellence: We excel in what we do by staying responsive, flexible, patient, effective, and professional. Integrity: We are ethical, accountable and compliant with our responsibility to the public and community. Teamwork: We work together and maintain great communication and respect and foster a fun and enjoyable atmosphere to take pleasure in what we do. Yes Minded: We recognize diversity and maintain a positive attitude to do all we can to serve the community in the safest and most responsible manner. Performance Expectations Leadership: Contributes to a positive work culture consistent with the City of Banning Leadership Philosophy, actively welcomes new approaches to public service and supports change and process improvements at all levels within the organization. Teamwork: Demonstrates ability and willingness to work collaboratively with a team. Communication: Communicates effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and individuals to whom service is provided. Essential Functions This is a single position class that functions as a division head and is accountable for managing and supervising the day-to‑day operations and activities of procurement for the City. The following duties are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. They provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position‑specific duties. Provides technical assistance and direction to accounting specialist, business licenses, and other accounting areas as needed. Coordinates the monthly close of the City’s books and records. Performs a variety of functions related to investments, bank reconciliations, and cash with fiscal agent accounts. Prepares a variety of journal entries. Performs a variety of calculations and account reconciliations. Assists with a variety of processes including budget preparation and annual audit by preparing various account analysis and spreadsheets. Knowledge Of City, County, State and Federal statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, administrative policies and other operational guidelines and directives. The City’s and the Department’s policies and procedures. Bookkeeping and/or accounting principles. Knowledge of budget monitoring and reporting techniques. Ability To Read, understand, interpret, and apply relevant City, County, State and Federal statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, administrative orders, policies and procedures and other operational guidelines and directives. Effectively assess and prioritize a variety of assignments simultaneously. Work within deadlines to complete projects and assignments. Analyze and evaluate data and prepare comprehensive reports. Communicate clearly and concisely. Work independently. Skill To Prepare financial reports. Operate a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, staff, vendors, contractors, visitors, the general public, and others having business with the City of Banning. Typical Qualifications Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university. One (1) year of accounting, public finance, or banking experience. Preferred Qualifications Professional work experience in government accounting. Selection Process Panel interview: July 15, 2026 (Tentative) Skill test by invitation only: July 22, 2026 (Tentative) Department interview: July 29, 2026 (Tentative) Working Environment Indoor office environment with moderate noise level and subject to constant interruptions. Working hours outside of a traditional work schedule may be required. Physical Demands This position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, and turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in preparing documents and reports and data using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near vision in reading correspondence, statistical data and using a computer, and acute hearing is required when providing phone service and communicating in person. The City of Banning is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and candidates for employment will be recruited, selected, trained, promoted, compensated and, if necessary, disciplined or terminated without regard to sex/gender, race, national origin, religion, creed, color, marital status, veteran status, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. While requirements may be representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Employer and Employee and is subject to change as the needs of the Employer and requirements of the job change. Benefits Retirement: New employees with recent service with CalPERS pay up to 7% of the employee rate with the 2% @ 60 Plan and 3 Year Average formula. New hires with no CalPERS service as of January 1, 2013, will pay 7% of the employee rate and will be subject to the 2% @ 62 Plan, with 3 Year Average formula and a mandatory contribution of normal costs as established by the new Pension Reform Act Law. The City also participates in Social Security. Agency shop/dues deductions: Employees may choose to join IBEW and pay their service fee in an amount not to exceed the standard initiation fee, periodic dues and general assessments of IBEW. City‑paid benefits: City employees can participate in an employer‑paid CalPERS mid‑tier HMO Healthcare Plan. Participating employees also receive cafeteria benefit money to use for dental, vision, life, and supplemental benefits. Employees who reside within City limits shall receive $150 per month as a discount against the cost of electric and water service during the period of such residency. Disability insurance: Employees pay for a short/long term disability plan with a 7‑day elimination period. Holidays, vacation, sick, bereavement leave: City employees receive thirteen (13) paid holidays, plus one (1) floating holiday per year. After completion of probation period: Ten (10) days annual vacation, additional vacation after five (5) years up to a maximum of twenty (20) days. Twelve (12) days of sick leave per year. Up to five (5) working days of bereavement leave for immediate family members. Computer loan program: Interest‑free loan program for the purchase of a computer available after completion of probationary period. Direct deposit: The City has a mandatory policy for all employees of direct deposit of payroll checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Banning