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Position Description
THE POSITION
Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!
Under supervision, Accountant-Auditor I performs professional accounting work in maintaining and auditing accounts. Incumbents perform professional accounting or auditing duties requiring the application of generally accepted accounting principles. Assignments may involve independently maintaining a variety of accounts, or participation in the work of a unit engaged in collecting and recording financial information.
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Prepares a variety of accounting reports; audits and balances ledgers; prepares financial reports for special assignments.
- Performs detailed audits and examinations of records of commercial establishments for business license and room tax purposes.
- Audits agencies under agreements with City and commercial tenants of City property for compliance with terms of leases.
- Performs internal cash and other audits as required; prepares written reports of audits with suggested changes or improvements when necessary.
- Prepares accounting analyses; distributes revenues and expenses; prepares vouchers for general ledger entries; audits daily cash sheets.
- Provides a check and balance function for all City expenditures and verifies fund balances prior to their payment.
- Maintains accounting records; prepares trial balances and monthly and annual financial reports; maintains City asset inventory control records.
- Maintains the City's self-funded Health and Welfare Trust and the Local 39 health plan; establishes monthly eligibility; prepares payment requests and disburses payments; prepares reports regarding revenue and disbursement.
- Processes City payroll in accordance with City resolutions, Fresno Municipal Code, and agreements with labor organizations.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Duties may vary by department, please inquire about specific duties if called upon for an interview.
Full job specification available to be viewed at:
https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/JS-Accountant-Auditor-I-.pdf
Accountant-Auditor I differs from Accountant-Auditor II in that the latter is the experienced level class in which incumbents perform the full range of accounting or auditing duties with a minimum of supervision.
Incumbents may be required to work holidays and weekends per assigned department.
Current vacancies exist in the Finance Department; however, this class exists in multiple departments and the list generated from this recruitment will be used to fill future vacancies.
Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period for up to a maximum of two years at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.
THE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list.
OPTION 1:
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university which included twenty (20) semester units in accounting;
OPTION 2:
Three (3) years of experience equivalent to that gained as an Accounting Technician with the City of Fresno.
Equivalent experience may be defined as interpreting and processing financial data, records, and transactions, and resolving complex technical accounting problems.
AND
A minimum of twenty (20) semester units in accounting from an accredited college or university.
Applicants MUST ATTACH A COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS for education verification (instructions below on how to attach documents). Applications lacking the attachment may be rejected.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Eligibles certified for consideration for hire will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
Eligibles certified for consideration to the Police Department must successfully complete a polygraph test, or computer voice stress analyzer (CVSA) test, an extensive background investigation, and a department interview prior to employment.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
The examination process may consist of the following:
Written Examination 100%: A job related written examination may be administered which may test a candidate's knowledge of principles, practices and terminology utilized in government accounting/auditing; financial reporting; cost accounting; AND ability to apply skills in judgment/interpersonal relations.
The written examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of June 1 st , 2026.
How To Apply
Please visit www.fresno.gov/jobs to apply. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis.
It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the junk mail or spam folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders as well.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
Qualified veterans who pass the examination may obtain five (5) additional points.
Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested.
How To Apply
For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call 1-855-524-5627 or email
[email protected]. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.
Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.
For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.
For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage . If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.
Unit 3
Non- Supervisory White Collar
The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA)
BENEFIT
DESCRIPTION
HEALTH INSURANCE
The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
VACATION LEAVE
Accrue 8 - 14.66 hours per month based on years of service
SICK LEAVE
8 hours per month, available after 90 days.
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK
40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
HOLIDAYS
Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY
Provided through California SDI program
BILINGUAL PREMIUM
PAY: $100 per month
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT (HRA)
Eligible retirees can use the remaining Sick Leave balance, in excess of 240 hours, at 80% of hourly rate and other qualified leave balances, tax free, to reimburse health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses.
RETIREMENT - City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits include ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.
Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1
Please note that the benefits package described above is specific to permanent full-time employees. Employees engaged on a part-time, temporary, limited, or other basis may have different entitlements.
Closing Date/Time: 5/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
