Accountant I/II — WIOA & Emerging Programs

San Jose CA; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San José is seeking an Accountant I/II to support the implementation of evolving workforce development programs and services. This role focuses on establishing accounting processes, tracking and reporting aligned with WIOA changes, while coordinating with program teams to ensure compliant fiscal practices.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in business or accounting and offers growth within MEF-represented operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or related field with twelve (12) accounting units required.
• Experience: No minimum requirement.
• Substitutions: Experience in financial records/subs for education; 12 accounting units cannot be substituted.
• Valid California driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop or modify fiscal procedures, accounting processes and internal controls.
• Provide technical fiscal support for new systems implementations.
• Establish accounting, expenditure tracking, documentation and reporting for new or modified client services and programs.
• Collaborate with Program/Client Services to identify financial documentation and reporting needs for new services.
• Develop or assist with new financial tracking tools, reports and analyses.
• Maintain documentation and audit trails for new fiscal processes and evolving requirements.
• Coordinate with leadership to incorporate emerging fiscal requirements into planning.
• Perform other accounting and fiscal duties related to evolving WIOA requirements and program operations.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Fiscal Management

Problem Solving

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

MS PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Accounting

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Access

MS Excel

Job description

The City of San José is seeking an Accountant I/II to support the implementation of evolving workforce development programs and services. This role focuses on establishing accounting processes, tracking and reporting aligned with WIOA changes, while coordinating with program teams to ensure compliant fiscal practices.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in business or accounting and offers growth within MEF-represented operations.