Retirement Accountant - Mendocino County Employees Retirement Association
The Retirement Accountant is a journey-level role performing complex accounting and financial analysis, preparing reports and statements, and supporting MCERA operations in compliance with the County Employees’ Retirement Law of 1937.
$73,632.00 - $89,502.40 Annually
Click here to apply - Applications due September 25, 2025
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university in finance, accounting or a closely related field; and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience performing professional level accounting/bookkeeping work that included reconciling and balancing accounts, preparing a variety of financial and accounting statements and reports, and tracking a variety of financial information, preferably in a public agency.
Substitution: Related experience may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the education at a rate of one (1) year of experience to one (1) year of education. Associate degree or equivalent from an accredited college in finance, accounting or closely related field; and five (5) years of progressively responsible professional level accounting/bookkeeping experience.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid Driver's License is preferred but not required. Some positions in this classification may require possession of a valid California driver’s license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Key Responsibilities
Performs accounting and fiscal operations unique to assigned department or an assigned function within department. Performs audits, reconciliations and appraisals of the accounting and financial systems, accounts, funds and related activities to ensure accuracy and that adequate internal control, sufficient security, and auditability are present.
Prepares monthly financial statements and related memos.
Supports preparation of the annual State Controller’s report, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) and other required reports.
Assists with finding solutions to problems relating to accounting and pension administration software, improvement and testing.
Reconciles and records monthly investment transactions.
Prepares annual budget in coordination with the Executive Director and Retirement Financial Investment Officer for Board input and adoption.
Monitors expenditures; balance and reconcile budget; maintain budget and fiscal records throughout the fiscal year. Prepare proposed budget amendments.
Investment manager fee tracking, reconciliations, and accruals.
Prepares annual financial statements and coordinate with independent financial auditor and actuary in the development of Audited Financial Statements and Actuarial Valuation and Review.
Supports, reviews, designs and implements internal controls over transactions and reporting.
Collection and reconciliation of contributions with plan sponsors. Verifies contributions received from plan sponsors and members accurately reflect in the pension administration system.
Tracks, reviews, and projects plan sponsor UAAL payments.
Reviews accounting, auditing and/or regulatory reports to ensure financial compliance and integrity, analyze audit and actuarial findings, and provide budget forecasting information.
Perform tasks associated with revenue projection.
Compiles information/data for County Budget Book.
Provides support and estimates for annual cash flow reports and other ad hoc reporting as required by the Executive Director or the Board of Retirement.
Provides monthly cash outflow estimates.
Perform audits related to special assignments including checking accuracy of entries and/or benefit payments and examining routine documents and reports.
Researches and compiles data to comply with financial reporting requirements and review the integrity of the organization’s systems and records; files appropriate reports with local, state and federal agencies.
Supports preparation of memorandums, letters and reports in final form from rough drafts and notes.
Maintains computerized and manual general ledgers for County Retirement funds; reviews and makes necessary modifications as appropriate.
Monitors compliance with related laws, regulations, legislation, tax compliance and retirement law.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Mendocino County is an equal opportunity employer.
