Accountant I​/II

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

The City of Ojai is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Accountant to join our dedicated Finance Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail‑oriented professional to contribute to the financial health and transparency of our community. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting and will be responsible for a wide range of accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit preparation, all in compliance with governmental accounting standards.

From mastering the general ledger to leading audit preparations, this role offers the rare opportunity to manage full‑cycle municipal finance in a setting where your expertise is visible, and your contributions directly influence the well‑being of our community.

This recruitment will remain open until Sunday, March 29, 2026.

• Accountant I: $40.29 - $48.97 per hour
• Accountant II: $44.46 - $54.05 per hour

• Deferred Compensation:
  City matches the greater of 3% of salary or $200/month.
• Retirement:
  Participation in CalPERS and Social Security.
• Health Insurance:
  Access to CalPERS health plans. City pays 100% of employee and 80% of dependent premiums (up to PERS Platinum rate).
• Dental & Vision Insurance:
  City pays 100% of employee premium.
• Disability Insurance:
  City paid short- and long-term disability.
• Life Insurance: $30,000 City paid policy with AD&D.
• Holidays: 13 paid holidays annually.
• Vacation:
  Starts at 88 hours per year, with increases based on service.
• Sick Leave: 96 hours per year.

The City of Ojai is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Ojai will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the city.

Under direction, to perform professional accounting work including the primary responsibility for the generation of routine financial reports and statements and/or analysis requiring understanding and interpretation in the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the variety of work assignments.

Under direction, to perform professional accounting work including the primary responsibility for the generation of routine financial reports and statements and/or analysis requiring understanding and interpretation in the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the variety of work assignments.

Accountant I:
This is the first level of professional accounting work requiring general knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and practices. Under the direction of an experienced accountant, incumbents are given work assignments that are designed to expand practical experience and develop professional judgment in the application of accounting principles.

Accountant II
:
This is the journey level class within the professional accounting series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Accountant I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned including those requiring a thorough knowledge of governmental accounting systems and procedures. Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the II level are normally filled by advancement from the I level, or when filled from the outside, requires prior professional accounting experience.

Accountant I:
Receives direction from the Finance Director or higher level professional staff within the Finance Department. Exercises no supervision.

Accountant II
:
Receives direction from the Finance Director or higher level professional staff within the Finance Department. May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower-level staff.

Accountant I

• Participate in the posting, balancing and reconciliation of the General Ledger and subsidiary accounts; prepare bank reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual financial statements and State Controller's Report; prepare audit schedules for the annual audit.
• Maintain debt service funds; monitor and reconcile paying agents' accounts.
• Input journal entries to the general ledger for assigned funds.
• Perform comprehensive financial activity studies as directed; provide analysis of various funds at management request.
• Input journal vouchers and manual checks into the financial system.
• Assist and review with operating departments account posting.
• Monitor and maintain records on City's fixed assets.
• Assist departmental personnel and City staff with budget activity, proper expenditure coding, document preparation and other accounting related activities.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processing, including invoice coding, vendor entry, and documentation tracking.
• Support payroll…