Accountant I

City of Brentwood; Brentwood (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AWS option

Telework up to 2 days

15 paid holidays

Leave accruals

Health care plans

Dental & vision insurance

CalPERS pension

Retiree Health Savings contributions

Employee Engagement Program

Job summary

The City of Brentwood is seeking an Accountant I to support financial operations in the Parks & Recreation Department. Responsibilities include budget development, cost tracking for programs and facilities, processing contracts and vendor payments, and preparing financial reports related to recreational services and capital projects.

The role also liaises with the LLAD consultant, maintains LLAD financial records, monitors revenues and expenditures, assists with annual LLAD budgeting, and

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field.
• One (1) year professional accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Budget development and cost tracking for programs and facilities.
• Contract and vendor payments and financial reporting for parks and capital projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Budget development

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Municipal finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field

Job description

Accountant I

Salary: $98,563.44 - $119,804.64 Annually
Location: City of Brentwood, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-2381-09
Department: City Wide
Opening Date: 09/10/2026
Closing Date: 9/25/2026 10:00 AM Pacific

Position Information

The City of Brentwood is seeking a motivated Accountant I with strong accounting, organizational, and communication skills to support financial operations in the Parks & Recreation Department. Key responsibilities include budget development, cost tracking for programs and facilities, contract and vendor payments, and financial reporting related to recreational services, parks maintenance, and capital projects.

This position also serves as a liaison with the department's Landscaping & Lighting Assessment District (LLAD) consultant and supports essential financial functions for the City's LLADs. Responsibilities include maintaining LLAD financial records, monitoring assessment revenues and expenditures, assisting with annual LLAD budget preparation, coordinating required reporting, and ensuring compliance with applicable state and local assessment regulations.

As the department's dedicated accountant, the role supports fund accounting, fee structures, LLAD activities, revenue-generating programs, park development efforts, and seasonal or community-based initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong analytical skills, municipal finance experience, and a high degree of accuracy and initiative. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative, community-focused team dedicated to delivering high-quality park and recreation services to Brentwood residents.

For more information, please see the https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/brentwoodca/classspecs/1211810?pagetype=classSpecifications

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Alternative work schedule (AWS) option, requires Director approval
• Telework option (up to 2 days a week), requires Director approval
• 15 paid holidays (13 City observed holidays, 2 floating holidays)
• Generous leave accruals (Vacation – 16 days per year; Sick Leave – 12 days per year; Personal Time Off – 80 hours per year)
• Selection of health care plans with City paid contributions; cash-in-lieu offered if waiving coverage
• City-paid dental and vision insurance
• CalPERS pension participation
• City paid contributions to Retiree Health Savings account
• Employee Engagement Program (includes recognition for service, safety, peer nominations, and more)

To review more of what the City of Brentwood offers, please check out our https://www.brentwoodca.gov/home/showdocument?id=126 and visit our https://www.brentwoodca.gov/government/human-resources.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Guidelines: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field.
• One (1) year professional accounting experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Depending on assignment, possession of a valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record must be maintained throughout employment.

Application Process

Applicants must submit the following:

• A complete City of Brentwood Employment Application
• Answers to the Supplemental Questions
• Cover Letter
• Resume

Postmarks, faxes and incomplete applications will not be accepted. Your application must be filled out completely online. Resumes must also be submitted but it is not a substitute for a completed application.

The examination process will consist of:

• Application Review – Submitted applications will be assessed based on job-related qualifications, including desirable qualifications and the specific needs of the hiring department. Candidates may be screened to identify those who are best qualified to proceed in the examination process.
• Written Exam – Applicants possessing these requirements will be invited to take the written test. The examination will cover elements of the knowledge and abilities identified in the job description and is tentatively scheduled for Monday, October 12, 2026.

Eligible List: All applicants that pass the examination process will be placed on the eligible list which is good for at least 6 months and may be extended up to an additional 18 months. This eligible list will be used by the City of Brentwood to fill all current and future openings in this classification as long as the list is active.

DISCLAIMER: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content. Components may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any particular assessment component or combination of components as needs dictate.All correspondence regarding application status, test and/or interview dates, etc. will be sent by email and will be available on your GovernmentJobs account. Please check your email folders, including your junk/spam folders and accept emails from the domain governmentjobs.com, neogov.com, or brentwoodca.gov. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that all correspondence is received.

The City of Brentwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants requesting special accommodations during the examination process may contact the Human Resources Department at [phone].