General Accounting Manager
City of Tulare Tulare, California, United States
- Location: Tulare, California, United States
- Categories: Accounting and Finance
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Oct 07, 2025
Job Description:
General Accounting Manager
Description
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Come Grow with Us!
The City is excited to announce the addition of a General Accounting Manager position. This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic and highly skilled professional to plan, organize, and lead various accounting functions within our finance department.
In this role, the selected candidate will perform a variety of complex governmental accounting functions and direct assigned staff involved in the analysis, maintenance, and auditing of accounting records, and the preparation of financial statements, a variety of reports, and other work products. The ideal candidate will have a thorough knowledge of governmental accounting practices and procedures. If you're ready to make an impact and grow your career in governmental accounting, we encourage you to apply!
RECRUITMENT OVERVIEW:
The City of Tulare is a vibrant and steadily growing community with a population of 70,693 located in the heart of California's Central Valley. The organization, staffed with 400 full-time employees, enjoys a culture of fiscal conservatism, collaboration, teamwork and dedication to public service and our community.
To be considered for this position applicants must submit an application with detailed information in each section of the application: Education, Work Experience, Certificates and Licenses, and Skills. In addition to submitting a detailed application, applicants are required to respond to the supplemental questions associated with the application. Your responses to the supplemental questions will be used to help us evaluate your qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities. Resumes may be attached but will not be accepted in lieu of a complete, detailed application or in lieu of detailed responses to the supplemental questions. Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications, will be invited to interview for the position.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
- Members of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). In accordance with the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), the City of Tulare will offer the following retirement benefit (2.0% at 62) to new PERS members beginning January 1, 2013 with three (3) years final compensation. Existing PERS members with no break in service will receive the 2.5% at 55 formula with single highest year.
- City pays a portion of the employee and dependent coverage costs of group medical, dental and vision insurance. An opt-out plan is also available.
- Life insurance - Based on salary.
- Short and long term disability insurance.
- 10 working days vacation per year. Additional days based on years of service.
- 12 days sick leave per year.
- 15 holidays annually: 12 city observed holidays, plus birthday credit and 2 in-lieu holidays.
- Management leave - 64 hours per year.
- Flexible benefit program - IRS Section 125 Plan.
- Deferred compensation plan - 457 Plans available.
- City sponsored clinic - Opening March 1, 2025. Services to include: general medical care and health and wellness coaching. No deductibles, co-pays, or out-of-pocket expenses.
Closing Date/Time: 10/19/2025 11:59 PM Pacific