Senior Accountant

The City of West Hollywood seeks a Senior Accountant to join our General Accounting Team. In this position, you will play a crucial role in overseeing complex governmental and proprietary fund accounting while maintaining high standards of financial reporting and analysis. As a lead staff member, you will guide team members, ensure compliance with accounting principles, and contribute to the financial integrity of our City.

The ideal candidate for this position:

• is a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong governmental accounting experience who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• has a solid understanding of governmental accounting principles and reporting.
• possesses excellent analytical skills and the ability to manage complex financial processes and prepare complex financial reports with accuracy and efficiency.
• has experience preparing and reviewing periodic and fiscal year-end statements, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), California State Controller's Report, and other mandated financial reports.
• is an impactful leader with the ability to effectively guide and mentor staff members while maintaining high standards of financial reporting.
• is proficient with accounting software (experience with Eden/Tyler is preferred).
• is committed to maintaining financial integrity and transparency while contributing to the organization's financial health and compliance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting, business administration or related field; and,
• Three to four years of progressively responsible related experience; governmental accounting is preferred; or,
• Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (desirable)

For full position details, please click the job description: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/weho/classspecs/1070285.

This position is eligible to work remotely for up to 50% of its time, subject to approval and based on the ongoing operational needs of the City.

Salary Range: $126,773.88 - $161,991.24 Annually*

*Effective July 1, 2025, the pay rate will increase by 3.063% in accordance with the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The new annual salary range for this position will be $130,657.07 to $166,953.07.

Reports to: Accounting Manager