Accountant I/II

City of San José; San Jose (CA); Presencial; USD 92.000 - 122.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The City of San José is seeking qualified candidates for Accountant I and Accountant II positions to support financial operations in the Workforce and Talent Development area. These roles will implement evolving fiscal controls, tracking, and reporting for new programs under WIOA.

The final salary will reflect experience and current pay scales. Accountant I/II offers challenging work in a dynamic city government environment, with opportunities to contribute to budget and grant management while

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting required; relevant accounting units specified.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with development, documentation, and implementation of new or modified fiscal procedures and internal controls.
• Provide technical fiscal support for new systems.
• Help establish accounting, expenditure tracking, documentation, and reporting for new or modified client services and program activities.
• Collaborate with staff to identify financial documentation, tracking and reporting requirements for evolving services.
• Develop or assist with new financial tracking tools, reports, analyses, and processes for evolving programs and grants.
• Maintain supporting documentation and audit trails for new fiscal processes.
• Coordinate with leadership to incorporate fiscal requirements into planning.
• Perform other accounting and fiscal duties related to evolving requirements.
• Support the Finance Manager with additional tasks as assigned.

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting with required accounting units

Herramientas

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Access

MS Excel

Descripción del empleo

• Accountant I: $91,990.08-$111,908.16
• Accountant II: $100,422.16-$122,063.76

Minimum Qualifications

Accountant I

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and here to learn more about San José.

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About The Department

The City Manager’s Office of Economic Development & Cultural Affairs (OEDCA) has three integrated divisions:

• Cultural Affairs: Arts, Sports, and Entertainment - Fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and creative city by advancing cultural expression, supporting artists and arts organizations through grants and technical assistance, promoting access to sports and entertainment, commissioning and preserving public art, producing/coordinating outdoor special events and destination marketing, and stewarding City-owned convention and cultural facility assets and partnerships.
• Economic Growth and Business Development - Accelerating San José’s economic vitality by driving business retention, expansion, and attraction; supporting real estate and catalytic development; strengthening Downtown as a thriving urban center; and advancing commercial corridor revitalization and small business success across San José’s diverse neighborhoods.
• Workforce and Talent Development - Building a resilient and inclusive workforce by connecting job seekers to training, education, and career pathways; delivering supportive services that reduce barriers to employment; and partnering with employers to design hiring initiatives that align with regional industry needs and economic opportunity.

OEDCA’s mission is to catalyze equitable job growth, investment, entrepreneurship, cultural vibrancy, and talent attraction and retention in San José while strengthening the City’s fiscal health.

In support of its mission, OEDCA focuses on five key areas:

• Retain/ grow jobs and revenue and promote innovation from large and medium-sized businesses in key sectors such as manufacturing and artificial intelligence.
• Foster small business resilience and create thriving business districts.
• Accelerate a thriving Downtown.
• Activate San José as the South Bay's hub for sports, arts, and entertainment.
• Prepare residents to participate in the local economy through training, education, and career support.

Position Duties

The Workforce and Talent Development Fiscal Team is looking for an Accountant I/II who will support effective financial implementation of evolving workforce development programs and service delivery models.

This position is established to support new, emerging, and evolving fiscal and accounting responsibilities associated with changes in WIOA regulations, systems, program design, and service delivery. As WIOA regulations and service delivery models continue to evolve, the Accountant I/II will work assist with developing and implementing the accounting processes, controls, tracking mechanisms, documentation, and reporting necessary to support them.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the development, documentation, and implementation of new or modified fiscal procedures, accounting processes, and internal controls.
• Provide technical fiscal support for the implementation of new systems.
• Assist with establishing accounting, expenditure tracking, documentation, and reporting processes for new or substantially modified client services and program activities.
• Work with Program/Client Services staff to identify the financial documentation, tracking, and reporting requirements associated with new or changing client services.
• Develop or assist with new financial tracking tools, reports, analyses, and processes required to support evolving program and grant requirements.
• Maintain supporting documentation and audit trails associated with newly implemented fiscal processes and evolving accounting requirements.
• Coordinate with Fiscal and Program/Client Services leadership to ensure that emerging fiscal requirements are appropriately incorporated into operational and program planning.
• Perform other accounting and fiscal responsibilities associated with new and evolving WIOA requirements, program operations, client services.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Finance Manager.

Salary Information

The final candidate’s qualifications and experience shall determine the actual salary. In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Accountant I/II classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation.

• Salary Range including the 5% non-pensionable compensation:
• Accountant I: $91,990.08-$111,908.16
• Accountant II: $100,422.16-$122,063.76

The Accountant I/II classification is represented by the Municipal Employees' Federation (MEF) | City of San José

Minimum Qualifications

Accountant I

Education: Completion of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Accounting or related field, which must include twelve (12) semester units in accounting subjects.

Experience: No minimum requirement.

Acceptable Substitutions: Experience in the maintenance of financial records, systems or transactions may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. There will be no substitution for the twelve (12) semester units in accounting subjects.

Licenses or Certificates: Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing operating of a motor vehicle in the state of California may be required.

Accountant II:

Education: Completion of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Accounting or related field, which must include eighteen (18) semester units in accounting subjects and two (2) years of progressively responsible accounting or auditing experience.

Licenses or Certificates: Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in the state of California may be required.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments.

Other Qualifications

• Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
• Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
• Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
• Analytical Thinking - Approaches a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
• Fiscal Management - Understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan; complies with administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements.
• Flexibility - Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes, performance expectations, organizational culture.
• Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
• Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.
• Technology Use/Management - Uses efficient and cost-effective approaches to integrate technology into the workplace and improve program effectiveness.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise.

You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process. Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response.

You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact [e-mail]

Additional Information

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email [e-mail] and we will research the status of your application.

AI and the Hiring Process

We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be a valuable tool for learning, research, and professional growth. We encourage candidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials, live assessments, and interviews. However, we value authenticity, accuracy and truthfulness.

Application responses and interview answers must reflect your own knowledge, skills, and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation, it cannot replace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensures fairness, transparency, and equity for all applicants in the hiring process.