SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

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The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today. 

The Finance Department is a dynamic organization whose mission is to protect the City’s assets while providing and supporting the Torrance community with sound financial advice in a timely, cost-effective, and professional manner. Managing the department’s $6.3 million budget and day-to-day operations is skillfully executed by 44 staff members. The Finance Department is responsible for financial administration, budgeting, purchasing, accounting, and auditing for City fiscal resources, the issuing of business licenses, and the billing and collection of all monies due to the City.

The City of Torrance is seeking a technically outstanding professional with highly developed supervisory and interpersonal skills to oversee accounting functions within the Finance Department. The Senior Accountant verifies and appraises the reliability of accounting records and statistical data; reviews and audits postings, payroll, utility billing and license systems, leases and other revenues, debt service and other accounting activities; examines and recommends changes in various phases of the City's fiscal and statistical operations; assists in preparation of the City's annual budget; administers contracts with vendors, including insurance requirements and compliance with contract specifications; and does related work as required. The position will have oversight of several operations and staff.

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Job Type: Permanent Full-time

Agency: FINANCE

Location: Torrance