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    • 5555 Skyway, Paradise, California
    • Town of Paradise
    • Full Time
    • Accounting and Finance
    • 5555 Skyway, Paradise, CA 95969, Paradise, California
    • Town of Paradise
    • Full Time
    • Administration and Management
  • Senior Accountant

    5555 Skyway, Paradise, California United States Town of Paradise Full Time $78,582 to $100,297 Jan 15, 2026
    Town of Paradise Employer:

    Town of Paradise

    Nestled in the foothills of Northern California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, atop a ridge with elevations ranging from 2,000 to 2,800 feet above the valley floor, Paradise is situated perfectly to enjoy an array of tall pines, majestic oaks, cooler summertime temperatures, occasional winter snowfalls and an engaging environment.  In Town, many opportunities for events and activities abound in our close-knit community.

    Summary

    Under general direction, performs the more complex and responsible professional accounting work, including auditing, analyzing, and verifying financial records, preparing financial and statistical reports, providing information to Town staff regarding accounting practices and procedures, and reconciling general ledger accounts; participates in the Town’s annual budgets; prepares year-end audit reports and schedules; provides technical and responsible support to the Finance Director in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

    Job Description

    This position requires: 

    • Analyzing financial data and prepares a wide variety of financial reports and statements, including the Redevelopment Agency’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

    • Analyzing and reconciles expenditures; researches and analyzes transactions to resolve problems; prepares monthly and year-end journal vouchers for a wide variety of financial programs.

    • Coordinates and administers a wide variety of financial and accounting programs, including monitoring the property tax increment by project area and monitoring and reconciling loan programs.

    • Preparation of audit schedules and reports for external auditors and assists the Finance Director during the annual auditing process.

    • Preparing payment requisitions for debt service transfers, fees, and agreements; maintains historical data on debt service requirements; projects costs and property taxes.

    • Processing and reconciles revenues, expenditures, and technical transactions in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and Town laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.

    • Receiving, reviewing, and processing various reports and records including payment authorizations, mainframe computer printouts, and fiscal agent bank statements, checks and receipts.

    • Researching and analyzing technical transactions to resolve questions and validate data; ensures fiscal accountability and fund integrity for transactions and supporting documentation.

       • A knowledge of modern principles, practices, and methods of public and governmental accounting and financing,        including program budgeting and auditing and their application to municipal operations.

      • A knowledge of public agency finance and account functions, payroll processes and techniques, employee benefits processes as they   relate to payroll, and laws, rules, regulations, procedures, and office practices related to the processing and recording of payroll and financial transactions related to employee benefits.

    Job Requirements

    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 a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field and three (3) years of responsible professional public accounting experience.

    Special Instructions

    Applications and application instructions can be found on the Town of Paradise website. www.townofparadise.com

    Complete application packets may be mailed to:

    The Town of Paradise
    Attn: Senior Accountant
    5555 Skyway
    Paradise, CA 95969

    or emailed to salvies@townofparadise.com

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