Accountant II

Salary : $63,953.03 - $81,614.15 Annually Location : City Hall Job Type: Full-Time Department: Finance Opening Date: 10/29/2026 Closing Date: 11/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit: MM Overview Under general supervision, performs the full range of professional level accounting tasks and duties assigned to classes within the Accountant series including maintaining, developing and analyzing fiscal statements and records; prepares financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Accounting Standards; performs other related duties as required. Primary Responsibilities The Accountant II is the full journey level class in the professional Accountant series. An Accountant II is expected to perform the full range of professional accounting work including the more complex and technical accounting functions. Incumbents are expected to have a thorough knowledge of governmental accounting systems and procedures. This classification is distinguished from the next lower classification of Accountant I by the performance of the more complex accounting functions including detailed federal and state reporting requirements. Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field; and At least two (2) years of full time professional accounting work experience equivalent to Accountant I with the City of Madera; and A valid Class C California driver's license or equivalent issued by a government agency Additional Information Only those applicants who meet the qualification standards of this position by the application filing deadline will be allowed to participate in the examination process. Examination scores determine standing on Civil Service eligibility lists. The City Manager, upon recommendation of the department head, will make the final selection and appointment from the established eligibility list. The examination process may consist of the following parts: Application Package Review: Qualifying Only; Oral Interview 100% Weight Value. Candidates must earn a score of 70% or higher to be considered for the eligibility list. Applicants who require special examination accommodations due to a disability should contact the Human Resources Department five (5) business days prior to any scheduled examination at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Applicants may be eligible for Veteran's Preference Points (5 points) and should attach a DD214 to their employment application for consideration of this preference. LONGEVITY Mid Management employees are eligible for Longevity Pay, up to 7.5%, based on continuous full-time City service. Years of Service Longevity Pay 10 2.5% 15 5.0% 20 7.5% RETENTION BONUS Employees will receive a $1,500 lump sum Retention Bonus in January 2026 and January 2027. HEALTH INSURANCE The City contributes a monthly amount for the employee to use to purchase health, dental and vision coverage. For medical coverage, the City contracts with Anthem and Kaiser. Dental insurance is through Delta Dental and vision coverage is through Superior. The City's contribution covers 100% of the health, dental, and vision premium for the employee and family on both the Anthem and Kaiser Core Plans. PAID LEAVE The City of Madera offers a generous paid leave program, including paid holidays, sick leave, administrative leave, and vacation. Holiday Closure without loss of pay between Christmas Day and New Years Day. DEFERRED COMPENSATION The City offers a paid/vested contribution of 4.2% of base pay to one of two 457 plans offered to the employee. In addition, the employee may also contribute, though not required. EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT AND INCENTIVE PAYS Up to $2400/year reimbursement for college coursework. Employees are eligible for the following incentive pays: 5% for a Bachelor's when not a qualifying requirement of the job description 5% for Master's Degree 7% for Doctorate Degree BILINGUAL INCENTIVE English/Spanish for qualifying individuals and positions after passing annual bilingual test. RETIREMENT The City participates in the CalPERS defined benefit retirement system. Retirement formulas and contributions are as follows. The terms "Classic Member" and "New Member" are as defined by CalPERS. Classic Members employed with the City prior to 10/20/2012 2.5% at 55 formula, single highest year final compensatio Employee Contribution paid by the employee pre-tax: 3.375% Tier I Members employed with the City on or after 10/20/2012 2% at 60 formula, average three year final compensation Employee Contribution paid by the employee pre-tax: 3.375% New Members employed with the City on or after 1/1/2013 2% at 62 formula, average three year final compensation Employee Contribution paid by the employee pre-tax: 7.75% EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The City of Madera offers an employee assistance program or employees and dependents that provides counseling and other services for dealing with life's challenges at no cost to the employee. LIFE INSURANCE The City provides a $25,000 life and accidental death and dismemberment policy along with $5,000 dependent life. The employee may purchase additional supplemental life insurance for him/herself, spouse and/or dependents. LONG TERM DISABILITY This city paid benefit provides up to 2/3-income protection. MEDICARE The City contributes an amount equal to 1.45% of the employee's salary; the employee also contributes 1.45%. 01 The information provided in your application must support your answers in the supplemental questions. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. Yes, I understand and agree No, I do not agree 02 Please select your highest level of education. High School Diploma or GED Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate Degree None of the Above 03 Do you possess or have the ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver's license, or comparable driver's license from another government entity? Yes No 04 Do you have at least two (2) years of full time paid, professional accounting and financial work experience? Yes No 05 Please describe your professional accounting work experience, either paid or volunteer. Required Question #J-18808-Ljbffr