HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 43-1991RESOLUTION NO. 43-91
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SOUTH SAN
FRANCISCO EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION PLAN
TO ESTABLISH THE POSITIONS OF CHIEF
ACCOUNTANT AND ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST
WHEREAS, the vacancy of the Administrative Services Officer's position
provides Opportunity to reorganize the Finance Department as hereafter
provided which is deemed to be in the best interests of the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San
Francisco as follows:
1~. That the position of Administrative Services Officer is deleted
as of July 1, 1991.
2. That the position of Chief Accountant is established to be
included in the Management and Confidential Employee Group with the job
specification set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto, which position will be
salaried at a range of $3,910 - $4,753.
3. The position of Accounting Officer is deleted as of July 1, 1991.
4. That the position of Administrative Analyst is established to be
included ~n the Management and Confidential Employee Group with the job
specification as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto, which position
shall be salaried at a range of $2924 - $3,555.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and
adopted by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a reQular
meeting held on the 24th day of April
vote:
AYES:
NOES;
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
, 1991 by the following
Councilmembers Richard A. Haffey, Gus Nicolopulos, John R. Penna,
Roberta Cerri Teqlia, and Mayor Jack Draqo
None
None
None
EXHIBIT A
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City of South San Francisco
CHIEF ACCOUNTANT
DEFINITION
Under ~general direction, manages and participates in City's
accounting and purchasing functions; performs difficult and
complex work in accounting and related aspects of financial
management; provides supervision and technical direction to
subordinate accountants and clerks; provides highly technical
staff !assistance to the Finance Director; does related work
as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The incumbent is responsible for directing the day-to-day
operations of the City's accounting, licensure, payroll, and
purchasing activities in addition to ensuring that proper
internal fiscal controls are maintained. This position
differs from the Accountant in that the Chief Accountant has
general responsibilities for accounting and purchasing
functions within the Finance Department.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Assists in the development of and implements objectives,
policies, and procedures relating to accounting, auditing,
purchasing, budgeting, business license and payroll
activities; provides supervision and training to subordinate
accountants and clerks, reviews performance of subordinates
and submits recommendation to Finance Director; directs the
technical accounting aspects of the preparation and processing
of accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll;
establ!ishes and maintains journals, ledgers and supporting
financial records; supervises the maintenance of the General
Ledger!, supervises the recording of all revenue, encumbrances
and disbursements; develops and administers accounting and
budget control systems as necessary to comply with accounting
procedures, laws, ordinance and other regulations; reviews,
develops and modifies accounting methods and internal auditing
controls to improve effectiveness of existing procedures, and
to insure conformance with existing policies; acts as primary
liaisoin for annual City audit, prepares and provides
supporting documentation, ensures that audit is scheduled and
completed in a timely manner; directs the central purchasing
functions for the City, serving as Purchasing Agent; prepares
a variety of complex reports; provides professional, technical
accounting and purchasing advice to City staff, answers
requests for information, coordinates activities with other
divisions and departments; acts as Finance Director in his/her
absence.
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Chief iAccountant
EXHIBIT A
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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles, methods and practices of municipal finance,
budgeting, accounting, purchasing and fiscal operations
and record keeping.
Generally accepted municipal accounting and auditing
principles and practices.
Principles of supervision, training and performance
evaluation.
Principles of financial administration, including
budgeting and reporting.
APplicable laws, regulations, public finance and fiscal
operations.
A~ility to:
Analyze and interpret financial and accounting records;
examine, prepare and verify financial statements, reports
and documents.
Prepare complex financial statements, reports and
analyses.
Develop and implement modified and new accounting
procedures and systems.
Supervise, train and evaluate assigned personnel.
EStablish and maintain cooperative working relationships
with those contacted in the course of work.
Interpret and apply rules and regulations regarding
accounting, purchasing and auditing practices.
Communicate clearly, orally and in writing.
E~perience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would
likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would
be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and
abilities would be.
Experience:
Four years of increasingly responsible experience in
accounting or auditing work, including two years in
a supervisory capacity.
Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited
college or university with major coursework in
accounting, business administration, or related field.
LICENSE
Possession of a Valid California Drivers License.
EXHIBIT A
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City of South San Francisco
ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST (FINANCE)
DEFINITION
Under general direction, provides staff assistance by
performing a wide variety of responsible administrative
assignments and technical analysis regarding operations and
proceaures and administers City computer system.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Positions in this class perform professional level analysis
and have considerable latitude for independent decision making
in choosing methods of analyzing, developing and implementing
approved administrative procedures.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Coordinates use of City computer system including development
of procedures, priorities and related activities; manages
implementation of new computer systems; assists in the
development of the City budget including development of
materials, analysis of departmental submittals and compilation
of the budget document; monitors the City's budget,
identifying trends and recommending preventive measures to
assure conformance with budget limits; performs routine tasks
associated with City's property management, insurance
administration and records storage programs; participates in
the development, implementation and documentation of new
revised systems and procedures; compiles materials and
prepares reports and manuals; responds to requests for
information from other City departments and the public;
conducts special studies externally or within City departments
on issues related to financial management, and may supervise
nonprofessional staff.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Principles and practices of organization and public
administration.
Principles, methods, and practices of municipal
finance, budgeting, and accounting.
Mechanics, uses and operation of integrated municipal
and personal computer systems.
Research techniques, methods, and procedures and
report presentation.
Techniques of procedure development.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST (FINANCE)
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ABILITY TO:
Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in
writing.
Review organizational and administrative problems, and
recommend and implement an effective course of action.
Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance
with laws, rules and policies.
Meet appropriate physical demands necessary for
adequate job performance.
Understand operating needs of various City departments
and translate this information to data processing
requirements.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that
could~provide the required knowledge and abilities would be
qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and
abilities would be:
Experience:
Three years of general
government experience.
administrative
local
Education:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an
accredited college or university with major work
in public or business administration or a closely
related field.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
Possession of a valid California Driver's License.