Program Coordinator - Part-Time (Accountant)

This position is within the Finance Department. A B.S degree in Accounting or Finance is highly desirable. The person will perform a variety of accounting assignments encompassing the full accounting cycle, including, but not limited to, establishing and maintaining general ledger and subsidiary accounting records, reconciling general ledger and subsidiary accounts, preparing financial and accounting reports, preparing and processing journal entries, and completing special and ad hoc projects as assigned.

Under direction of a supervisor, this position is responsible for performing paraprofessional duties. This position plans, promotes, implements, maintains, and/or coordinates programs and special events, evaluates program facility needs, manages accounting operations, and performs other related duties as required. This position performs tasks including program registration, facility rentals, and evaluation of staff and/or volunteers.

This is a part-time, at-will position that is not eligible for City benefits.Knowledge of: Materials, equipment, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to youth and senior activities, recreational programs, group activities, games and sports; applicable health and safety regulations; first aid; record keeping practices and procedures; modern office practices, procedures and equipment; report writing; basic mathematical computations; applicable sections of the California Vehicle Code.

Ability to: Meet medical and physical employment standards for the classification; read, write, speak and understand English; understand and follow oral and written directions; compose correspondence, brochures, flyers and other informational documents; provide information to the public in person, by telephone, or through written correspondence where judgment, knowledge and interpretive skills may be required; communicate effectively orally and in writing; work overtime as necessary; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and members of the public; legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California.

Education and Experience: Effective leadership skills, creativity, good decision making and exercising appropriate judgment, the ability to teach, and the ability to lead by example are preferred qualities. Must be at least 18 years of age to apply. Must possess a valid California Driver's License. Completion of high school is required, and some college course work a related field is highly desired.SELECTION PROCESS:

The selection process may include but is not limited to: Application review and evaluation, written examination, performance test and interview. All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process. The pre-employment process may include but not be limited to: Reference checks, background investigation, fingerprint-based criminal history check, credit check, degree verification, and post-offer medical examination and drug test. For public safety positions, including positions based in the Police and/or Fire Department(s), the pre-employment process may also include but not be limited to a P.O.S.T. compliant background check, polygraph examination, post-offer medical examination and drug test, and post-offer psychological examination. 

Candidates must fill out the employment application and supplemental questions completely and accurately. Required fields and supplemental questions are noted with an asterisk (*). All other fields are optional. Applications including references to "see resume" are considered incomplete and will be disqualified.

The City of Redondo Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Candidates with a disability who may need accommodation during the selection process must notify the Human Resources Department at least five (5) business days in advance of the test date.

Qualified Military Veterans are given an additional five points to a passing score for both open-competitive and promotional recruitments. Documentation of such service, such as a veteran identification card or DD214, must be provided along with the application for employment or before the conclusion of the testing process.

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