Account Clerk-Confidential

County of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

County of San Diego is hiring an Account Clerk - Confidential in the Department of Human Resources. Interviews are scheduled, and offers follow successful interviews. Selected candidates start at Step 1, earning $48,048 annually.

The position involves clerical accounting duties, confidential record keeping, and routine financial tasks. A teleworking option may be available after training. The ideal candidate will have bookkeeping experience, MS Excel proficiency, and strong attention to detail,

Qualifications

• One (1) year or more of work experience performing bookkeeping, fiscal, or statistical accounting assignments.
• Two (2) years of post high school level accounting and business education courses, to include twelve (12) semester units of accounting from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidential records and sensitive information.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts payable

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Excel

Education

Accounting courses

Post-secondary accounting education

Job description

The County of San Diego's Department of Human Resources has an opening for an ACCOUNT CLERK - CONFIDENTIAL. Interviews will take place on November 9th, 2026. Job offers will be made after interviews have been successfully completed.

Selected candidates will be hired at Step 1 - $48,048.00 of the salary range. County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.3.5.

Future Salary Increase

June 2027 - 4.49% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Adjustment)

This position may have a teleworking and flexible schedule available after an initial training period.

Positions perform clerical accounting work, maintain confidential records and sensitive information, prepare check collection for bank deposit, pay bills or invoices and record payments, manage and monitor group inbox, set up and maintain suppliers/vendors profile, run bi‑weekly and monthly reports, prepare monthly reconciliation summaries, assist with year‑end tasks, coordinate with vendors, internal clients to resolve payment issues, provide accurate and complete information in an efficient and timely manner, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Please read Account Clerk-Confidential job description for more information.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have recent experience in bookkeeping and accounting, be able to perform accounts payable, be familiar with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel, be able to multitask, and have a close attention to detail.

Hiring Process and Timeline

• Job Offer and Background Process begins shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre‑employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year or more of work experience performing bookkeeping, fiscal, or statistical accounting assignments.
• Two (2) years of post high school level accounting and business education courses, to include twelve (12) semester units of accounting from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency may substitute for the required experience.

Blind Applicant Screening

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Conditions of Employment

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre‑employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre‑employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job‑related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

Evaluation

The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a nine (9) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of a job, on a case‑by‑case basis.

Veteran’s Preference Policy

As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.

The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Please read the Veteran's Preference Policy for additional information.

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Strategic Plan

The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of these values is infused throughout our operations. The County also embraces a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Read more about the Strategic Plan for more information.

Disaster Service Workers

Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term “public employees” includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.

Diversity & Inclusion

The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.