Public Sector Accountant I – On‑Site

County of San Mateo; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

County of San Mateo is seeking an Accountant I for the Accounting section of the Controller’s Office. This on-site, extra-help position involves professional accounting work with routine duties under supervision, including budgeting and financial reporting tasks.

The role emphasizes learning County policies, processing accounting records, and supporting internal and external audits. Compensation is hourly with variable work hours, as needed by the department.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general, fund, and governmental accounting principles.
• Understanding of budgeting principles and terminology.
• Awareness of auditing and financial reconciliation methods.

Responsibilities

• Review accounting documents to ensure accuracy and proper entries.
• Prepare trial balances and coordinate periodic closings.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger and bank statements.
• Maintain and analyze budgets and related control accounts.
• Assist in and coordinate preparation and analysis of departmental budgets.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

General accounting

Financial reconciliation

Mathematical calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Job description

County of San Mateo is seeking an Accountant I for the Accounting section of the Controller’s Office. This on-site, extra-help position involves professional accounting work with routine duties under supervision, including budgeting and financial reporting tasks.

The role emphasizes learning County policies, processing accounting records, and supporting internal and external audits. Compensation is hourly with variable work hours, as needed by the department.