Accountant
Accountant- City of Sonoma ($68,418 - $83,163 per year)
Immediate opening for a full-time Accountant. Performs a variety of complex and technical accounting functions ranging from clerical activities through coordination of the annual financial audit. This is a hands-on position that will provide support to the Deputy Finance Director and/or the or the Assistant City Manager/ Administrative Services Director.
The Accountant is a newly budgeted position to provide additional professional accounting expertise. Under the direction of the Deputy Finance Director, the Accountant will be responsible for working closely with the Deputy Finance Director to plan and organize the day-to-day financial operations of the City. The Accountant is an entry-level management position who will serve as an active participant in the small finance team. This is a hands-on position and the Accountant needs to be comfortable performing a wide variety of tasks ranging from clerical activities through coordination of the annual financial audit. In addition, proven written and oral communication skills, solid interpersonal skills, and an ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other City departments, elected officials, and members of the community is critical.