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RESOLUTION NO. 8932
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE CLASSIFICATION PLANS OF THE CITY TO
REVISE THE CLASSIFICATION OF ACCOUNTANT.
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends and the City Council concurs that the
classification of Accountant should be amended in the City's Classification
Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad,
California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the City Council authorizes and directs the City Manager to revisc
the classification of Accountant as described in Attachment A, attached hereto
and made a part thereof.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City
Council held on the 6th day of January , 1987, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Pettine and Mamaux
NOES: None
ATTEST :
(SEAL)
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a ACCOUNTANT
DEFINITION
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Under general supervision, to assist in planning, organizing and auditing the
accounting and financial transactions of the City; and to do related work as
required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Assist in the planning and development of City accounting and financial record-
keeping procedures and systems, including procedures and systems for posting of
general ledgers, business license and utility bill accounting.
Utilize audit accounting methods and procedures for general municipal
accounting, utility billing and collection.
Prepare and audit a variety of financial records, including general ledger,
utility and special fund records.
Prepare audits of internal functions and procedures, contracts, franchise
agreements, business licenses, taxes and other agencies.
Prepare financial reports.
Conduct statistical analysis of information affecting City investments.
Collect, compile, tabulate and analyze data leading to improvements in City
revenue and accounting procedures.
Assist inventorying of budget control and reporting procedures and systems.
Answer questions from the public regarding utility billing or tax assessment.
May supervise, train and evaluate subordinate subprofessional and clerical
personnel as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledae of
The principles of accounting and auditing.
Principles of office management, supervision and training.
Principles of money markets, investment management and economic theory.
Ability to
Understand and apply laws, rules and regulations to specific accounting and
financial transactions.
Analyze and interpret financial data and accounting records.
Recognize and install improvements in financial record-keeping system.
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I Learn the basic principles and practices of government budget preparation,
investment and municipal fund accounting.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with officials and the public.
Experience and Education
Any combination equivalent to the experience and education that would likely
provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying.
to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
A typical way
Experience
One year of municipal or closely related professional or subprofessional
accounting experience.
Education
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four year college or university
with specialization in accounting.