Accountant

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Position

The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) is in search of an experienced, innovative, collaborative Accountant to join our Finance Team.

This position will be under the general direction of the Finance Director and will perform professional accounting work, including auditing, analyzing, and verifying fiscal records and reports, processing invoices, and assisting with budget preparation.

The Team

This position will report to the Senior Accountant and is part of a Finance Team of 11. Under the direction of the Finance Director, the three groups, Accounting, Budgets & Project Coordination, and Procurement & Contracting, the Accountant is one of four accounting professionals supporting the rest of the agency?s needs.

The Organization

SACOG is the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the six-county Sacramento region. Formed as a Joint Powers Authority, SACOG is a government agency governed by a board of 31 elected officials that directly represent all six counties and 22 cities in the region, and one ex-officio member (Caltrans).

Under the leadership of its executive director, SACOG has a vision of a vibrant and thriving Sacramento region for all. Its mission is : SACOG convenes and connects the region to advance an equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.

Why join SACOG?

• The dynamic nature of our work ? we are a small, flexible diverse staff that serves a voluntary association of city and county governments that provide a forum for solving problems and advancing the Sacramento region.
• We encourage professional development and growth, as well as, promote job satisfaction and personal fulfillment in which talents are fully utilized and uniqueness is valued.
• We have a flat organizational structure ? collaborative, achievement-oriented teams are the focal point of all of our project work.

Our team members come from a range of backgrounds that bring a variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences to help contribute to our innovative and collaborative environment.

• We are committed to our organizational values ? professional excellence, innovation, integrity, leadership, trust, mutual respect, accountability, teamwork, collaboration, open communication, and personal growth.
• We value our employees ? our generous benefit package is described on the "Benefits" tab. Diversity at SACOG

SACOG values diversity and believes that a range of backgrounds brings a variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences that contribute to an innovative and collaborative environment in which talents are fully utilized, uniqueness is valued, and SACOG?

s objectives are met. SACOG is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, orientations, and identities.

In addition to being an organizational value, we also uphold equal opportunity under the law. SACOG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities.

SACOG provides fair and equal opportunity for all with no discrimination because of race, creed, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

SACOG will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental disabilities of an otherwise qualified individual who is an applicant or employee.

Hybrid Position

As an integral part of our organization, employees will provide support in a flexible work environment. This position will have the ability to telework two days per week for the first year of employment.

Following the first year, this position will have the ability to telework up to three days per week.

The remainder of the work week will be in-person. Employees are required to live within 200 miles of Sacramento.

We support telework because it :

• Enhances employee productivity, satisfaction, and ability to collaborate.
• Improves recruitment and retention
• Reduces greenhouse gas emission, vehicle miles travels (VMT), traffic and parking congestion, and air pollution

Search Schedule :

• Filing Deadline : November 4
• First Round Interviews : Week of November 11
• Final Round Interviews : Week of November 18
• Desired Start Date : December 2024-early January 2025

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepares reimbursements reports
• Prepares journal entries and reconciles all general ledger, including grant billing accounts
• Prepares financial documents in support of the development and submission of the Overall Work Program (OWP) and amendments
• Provides support to the development of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
• Audits claims, expense reports, and purchase orders
• Reviews and compares journal entrees to sources documents to ensure accuracy of posted journal
• Reviews source documents for compliance in rules and regulations
• Monitors subrecipients to determine compliance with fiscal requirements
• Assists and coordinates the annual financial audits
• Prepares timesheet entries and reconciles to payroll subsidiary account and OWP budget
• Supervises and provides guidance to assigned staff members

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal Accountant will :

• Have experience with Government Accounting
• Knowledge and experience with Federal funding and grants
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Flexibility in adapting to a wide variety of tasks and functions
• Knowledge and understanding of GASB, GAAP and ACFR
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, work independently and take initiative
• Conscientious and able to meet deadlines
• Advanced computer and Excel spreadsheet experience
• Experience working in accounting software
• Have an attention to detail and enjoy working with a high volume of transactions
• Enjoy collaboration with team members

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various meeting sites;

vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in and walking between work areas may be required.

Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.

Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.

Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

This is primarily a sedentary classification and the employee works in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.

The employee interfaces with staff, management, other agency representatives, member jurisdictions, government officials, business representatives, and the general public in explaining SACOG policies and requesting and providing information.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be :

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or a closely related field and
• Three (3) years of responsible professional accounting experience, preferably in the public sector.

About the SACOG Region

The six-county Sacramento region exemplifies physical, cultural, and economic diversity. This makes it a stimulating place to work for people in the planning profession but perhaps more important, it also makes it a great place to live.

Landscapes range from fertile agricultural lands to the high Sierra Nevada mountains, encompassing a vibrant collection of small towns, established and emerging suburbs, and an urban core that houses the capital of the fifth largest economy in the world, with cultural and sporting events year-round.

Pacific coast beaches, Tahoe region ski resorts, and wild Sierra Nevada lakes and mountains are less than two hours? drive from the City of Sacramento, which sits at the confluence of two major California rivers ?

the American and the Sacramento ? that also offer many recreational opportunities. The American River Parkway provides access to more than 50 miles of paved bicycle and pedestrian trails connecting Downtown Sacramento, through the river canyon, several historic mining camps, and towns, to Folsom Lake;

the 20th largest lake in the state and one of the most frequently visited parks in California?s state park system.

Sacramento is a richly diverse region, home to a wide variety of ethnic, cultural, and immigrant communities that contribute to its dynamic character.

The region?s much lower cost of living and housing compared to coastal California, as well as its ethnic diversity, have led to a population boom and a revived and vibrant downtown.

Its reputation as the Farm to-Fork capital of America also draws foodies and tourists. The 22nd largest metropolitan region in the nation, Sacramento lies at the confluence of commerce in northern California.

Interstate 80 delivers an east-west connection from the Pacific to the Atlantic, and Interstate 5 opens the entire West Coast from Mexico to Canada for goods movement, recreation, and economic vibrancy.

Multiple rail lines extend in all directions through the heart of the region and provide quick and frequent passenger train service between San Francisco, Sacramento, and the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Commuting and traveling within and beyond the Sacramento region are easy thanks to the region?s integrated transportation network.

With two interstate freeways, an international airport, and 6 Amtrak stations with long distance connections to Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, and Chicago.

The region?s light rail system provides commuters, residents, and visitors a ready alternative to driving with more than 40 miles of track and 26 stations with connections to the region?

s most robust job centers, the historic Sutter Street in Downtown Folsom, the Sacramento Valley Amtrak Station, and numerous suburban communities along the Interstate 80 and Highway 50 corridors.

Ready to learn more about SACOG?

We're excited to invite you to explore our Recruitment Website . Discover more about our mission, vision, and the dynamic work of our agency.

Whether you're passionate about local government or eager to make a lasting impact in the community, this is your chance to learn how we're transforming the future.

This position is subject to a background check due to the handling of financial information.