Accountant I/II

Accountant I/II

Salary

$100,994.06 - $134,198.81 Annually

Location

1541 Second Street, Napa, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26-FN15-FN

Department

Finance

Division

FINANCE ACCOUNTING

Opening Date

11/02/2026

Closing Date

11/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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DESCRIPTION

Do you pride yourself in your ability to analyze accounting data, maintain accurate financial records and support financial audits? Are you adaptable, organized, and interested in joining a collaborative Accounting & Auditing team? If so, we encourage you to APPLY today and grow your career serving the Napa the community!

We are seeking to fill an Accountant I/II position to support the Accounting & Auditing Division within the Finance Department. The successful Accountant will have an understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), possess strong organizational skills and have the ability to maintain detailed records. You will also strive for continuous improvement of existing policies and procedures, have demonstrated success in preparing financial reports and related written communications, and speak and write effectively.

The Finance Department is comprised of three distinct functional areas: Accounting & Audit, Revenue Collections and Purchasing. In partnership with other City departments, we work to develop budgets, implement control measures, and establish policies and procedures aimed at accurately accounting for, safeguarding, and maximizing the value of the Citys assets.

A career with the Finance Department offers many rewards including excellent benefits and opportunities to make a significant positive impact on the community. In addition to the competitive salary listed above, the City of Napa offers an attractive benefits package including:

• Vacation - New employees can accrue up to 120 hours annually.
• Paid Holidays - 15 paid days per year.
• Extra Paid Time Off - 104 hours (13 days) of Management Leave per year.
• Sick Leave- Employees can accrue up to 96 hours annually.
• Dental and Medical Insurance Plans - The City provides significant contributions to dental and medical plans.
• Health In-Lieu Option - Employees may waive City coverage and opt for health in-lieu at $500 monthly; annual proof of alternative coverage is required.
• Retirement -The City participates in the CalPERS retirement pension system.
• Retiree Health Insurance -City contributes $274 per month for retired employees with at least 10 years of service at retirement.
• Deferred Compensation Program - Employees are eligible to enroll in a 457 Plan and the City contributes $142 per month to 401(A) plan.
• Life Insurance and AD&D - $100,000 of coverage paid for by the City.
• Phone Stipend - Up to $100 per year for equipment and up to $110 per month for usage.
• Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement - Up to $2,500 per fiscal year.
• Prior Years of Service Vacation Accrual Credit - Full-time service in a City, County, State, Federal Agency, or Special District may be counted towards vacation accrual tiers at the City of Napa.
• The City offers the flexibility of a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)

For a full list of benefits, please visit our Employee Benefits webpage.

The ideal candidate for the position of Accountant I/II will have shown success in demonstrating the following competencies:

• Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills - Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; using knowledge to accomplish results.
• Planning & Organizing - Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and using resources.
• Applied Learning - Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.
• Adaptability - Maintaining efficiency when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures. Adapting quickly to change and easily considering innovative ideas.
• Emotional Intelligence - Establishing and sustaining positive relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others' emotions and behavior; using insights to efficiently respond so that one's behavior matches one's values and delivers intended results.
• Decision Making - Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences.

This recruitment and examination is being conducted to fill one (1) full-time vacancy and may be used to fill future related vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list. The active status of this employment list will be for six (6) months, unless abolished sooner or extended beyond that date in accordance with the Civil Service Rules.

Positions in this classification are flexibly staffed. This position may be appointed at the I or II level depending upon qualifications and experience.

For a full, detailed job description of Accountant I, please click here.

For a full, detailed job description of Accountant II, please click here.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

MISSION STATEMENT for the City of Napa

Rooted in public service, our mission is to grow a vibrant, sustainable community for all who live in, work in, and visit the City of Napa, through thoughtful leadership and dedication to excellence.

CORE VALUES for the City of Napa

• Integrity - Consistently demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct with accountability and pride.
• Service - Engaging in meaningful work to care for our community through resourceful dedication and humble actions.
• Inclusion - Creating a sense of ease and belonging through respect, acceptance, and mindfulness of our collective diversity.
• Collaboration - Working together with a shared purpose while respectfully considering all voices to achieve common goals, solutions, and greater outcomes.
• NOTE: CITY OF NAPA EMPLOYEES SHOULD USE A PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS*

SELECTION PROCESS

The City of Napa utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, an eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments and eligible lists may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.

Candidates who have participated in a testing process for a recruitment are not eligible to re-take the same test within six (6) months.

What happens next?

• We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the selection process. Application appraisal includes a review of qualifications, education, training, and experience related to the job, as well as supplemental questions if applicable.
• Applicants moving forward in the selection process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): online assessment, written examination, job-related exercise, phone interview, and panel interview. These testing steps may be conducted on a pass/fail basis, and/or percentage-based scoring methodology.
• Based on the City Charter, the final phase of the selection process is the Probationary Period, which in most cases is six (6) months but may be twelve (12) months depending on the classification.
• When three or fewer candidates are available, the testing procedures outlined in the Job Announcement may be waived by the Human Resources Department.

Language Equity

• If you need assistance with the recruitment and selection process in Spanish, contact us at 707-257-9505. These requests will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
• Si necesita ayuda con el proceso de reclutamiento y selección en español, contáctenos al 707-257-9505. Estas solicitudes se evaluarán caso por caso.

Reasonable Accommodations

The City of Napa Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the testing process must inform the HR Department in writing by the final filing date. A Reasonable Accommodation Request Form is available from HR and may be obtained by calling 707-257-9505, or dial 7-1-1 for the California Relay Service, offering free text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The City of Napa is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace will maximize our talents to benefit the residents we serve.

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Please describe your education, training, and experience performing accounting-related duties. Include the types of accounting tasks you have performed, your level of responsibility, and any accounting systems or software you have used.

02

Describe your experience preparing, reviewing or analyzing general ledger accounts, journal entries and account reconciliations. What steps did you take to identify and resolve discrepancies to ensure the accuracy of financial records?

03

Describe your experience participating in month-end and year-end accounting close processes. What specific tasks were you responsible for? What challenges did you encounter and how did you resolve them?

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Describe your experience preparing, reviewing, or analyzing accounting and financial reports. How did you use the information, and what steps did you take to ensure the reports were accurate and complete?

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Employer City of Napa

Address 1541 Second Street

Napa, California, 94559

Phone 707-257-9505

Website http://www.cityofnapa.org/jobs