HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 2006-7 RESOLUTION NO. 2006-7
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON
BEACH AMENDING THE CITY CLASSIFICATION PLAN BY ADDING
THE JOB SPECIFICATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF ACCOUNTING
MANAGER AND SETTING COMPENSATION
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach wishes to
amend the City Classification Plan; and
The provisions of Personnel Rule 12-4 have been complied with, in that
the recommended changes to the City Classification Plan were considered by the
Personnel Commission; and
At a public hearing meeting held on January 18, 2006 the Commission
approved to recommend to the City Council that the City's Classification Plan be
amended by adding the job specification for the classification of Accounting
Manager and setting compensation; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of Huntington Beach does hereby
RESOLVE, DETERMINE and.APPROVE as follows:
1. Adding the job specification for the classification of Accounting
Manager to the City's Classification Plan and setting compensation at Range 568:
$6,425 - $7,960 as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein
by this reference.
2. All other provisions of the City's Classification Plan shall remain the
same.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the ht-h day of FPhruary >
2006.
Mayor
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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`City A inistrator _Ji!ty Attorney i - G
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Deputy City Administrator, City
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Exhibit "A"
Resolution No. 2006-7
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TITLE: ACCOUNTING MANAGER DATE: JANUARY 2006
JOB CODE:
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: REGULAR FULL-TIME
UNIT REPRESENTATION: MEO
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT
DUTIES SUMMARY — Plans, organizes and manages the activities of the general
accounting function in the Finance Office.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS — Under general administrative direction from
the Finance Officer, responsible for overseeing account receivables, account payables,
audits, special projects, accounting records and financial information. This classification
possesses advanced knowledge of municipal accounting and exercises independent
professional judgment in establishing efficient and effective accounting operations
consistent with City policy and general and governmental accounting principals and
practices.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES — Supervise and evaluate the work of
supervisory, professional and administrative staff for the general accounting function
within the financial system which includes recording of accounts payable, accounts
receivables, all general ledger and journal voucher entries; coordinate accounting and
data processing functions; direct the preparation of highly complex periodic and special
reports involving cost accounting, statistics, expenditure reports and functional legal
requirements; develop procedures and policies for financial systems, record keeping,
budgetary controls and cost accounting records; supervise the audit liaison with outside
credits of the City's accounting systems, procedures and policies; prepare and maintain
assigned operating budget; act as primary resource on accounting practices contained
in the City's annual budget; and, perform other related duties. In the absence of the
Finance Officer, may act on an interim basis as assigned.
The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work
performed by positions within this job classification. The City, at its discretion, may add,
modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.
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Exhibit "A"
Resolution No, 2006-7
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TITLE: ACCOUNTING MANAGER DATE: JANUARY 2006
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the
knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A
typical combination includes:
Knowledge of: Thorough knowledge of general and governmental accounting and
auditing theories, principles and practices; cost accounting systems; general knowledge
of uses and limitations of electronic data processing utilized in City accounting systems;
governmental financial audit principles, practices and responsibilities; basic supervision
practices and principals; and, public administration and office management policies and
procedures.
Ability to: Supervise, train and evaluate the performance of professional, technical and
administrative and clerical staff; communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally
and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in
the performance of duties;
Education: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a closely
related field.
Experience: At least five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional level
governmental accounting experience of which at least three (3) years has included
direct responsibility for the supervision of professional level accounting staff. Current or
recent experience with a California municipality is highly desired.
Certification/License: Valid Certification as a Public Accountant (CPA) required. Due
to the performance of field duties that may require operation of a motor vehicle, a valid
California driver's license and an acceptable driving record may be required.
PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Sitting for prolonged periods of time; standing and walking to retrieve work files or to
other departments or office locations; leaning, bending and stooping to perform work
behind a desk or to retrieve information; pushing, turning or twisting to move chair or
body from desk; reaching to place or retrieve files or open file drawers or cabinets; light
grasping to hold a writing instrument or documents; firm grasping as needed to lift and
carry work files or operate office equipment; finger dexterity to type on a computer
keyboard; and, hearing and speaking to answer the telephone or answer questions of
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Exhibit "A"
Resolution No. 2006-7
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TITLE: ACCOUNTING MANAGER DATE: JANUARY 2006
co-workers and subordinates. Work is performed in a general office environment.
Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a
case-by-case basis.
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Res. No. 2006-7
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, JOAN L. FLYNN the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the
City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City,
do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed
and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of
said City Council at an regular meeting thereof held on the 6th day of
February, 2006 by the following vote:
AYES: Bohr, Green, Coerper, Sullivan, Hardy, Hansen, Cook
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Cit Jerk and ex-officio Qaerk of the
City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California