Senior Account Clerk - Dept. of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (1632 TEX)

City and County of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Account Clerk to join their Finance team. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with financial policies and the accurate recording of financial information. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial processing and bookkeeping, along with excellent communication skills. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports vulnerable populations in the community, all while working within a collaborative and supportive environment. If you're passionate about making a difference and have the skills to match, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 18 months of experience in financial and accounting matters is required.
• Knowledge of federal/state grants is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with financial policies and accurate recording of information.
• Prepare and review financial documents in the City’s financial system.

Skills

Financial processing

Bookkeeping

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

15 semester units in accounting

Tools

City financial systems

Job description

Company Description

Appointment Type: This is a Temporary Exempt (TEX) position excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process. It is considered "at will" and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer. The duration of the appointment shall not exceed 24 months.

Application Opening: March 10, 2025

Application Deadline: March 18, 2025 11:59 PM (PST)

Compensation Range: $78,754 - $95,654 annually

Recruitment ID: RTF0154371-01151994

Who We Are

Through the provision of coordinated, compassionate, and high‐quality services, the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) strives to make homelessness in San Francisco rare, brief, and one-time. The Department provides assistance and support to homeless and at‐risk youth, adults and families to prevent imminent episodes of homelessness and end homelessness for people in San Francisco.

What We Do
San Francisco is a pioneer in homeless services and a leader in providing supportive housing as a permanent exit from homelessness. The Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH), founded in 2016, is a national leader in the movement to end homelessness.

Job Description

The 1632 Senior Account Clerk position serves on the Finance team of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH). HSH has an annual budget of approximately $713M with significant state and federal grant funding. Under the direction of the Financial Systems Supervisor, the 1632 Senior Account Clerk will perform and coordinate the accounting duties for HSH.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Ensures compliance with Controller’s policies and procedures, and accurate and timely recording of financial information in the City’s financial system.
2. Prepares, processes, and reviews various financial, accounting, general ledger, payables, purchasing, encumbrance, and other documents in the City’s financial system.
3. Conducts financial reviews of all reimbursement requests from sub‐recipients, pinpoint any potential issues, and conduct appropriate measures to prevent/resolve issues.
4. Performs timely claim submission, identifies any discrepancies, reconciles and records revenue for California Advancing and Innovating Medi‐Cal (CalAIM) Housing Community Supports.
5. Assists with fiscal year‐end closing activities, Controller’s Office annual post audit, Citywide single audit, and other internal and external audits.
6. Ensures the Finance team provides excellent customer service, by listening to business partner needs, and identifying solutions that are efficient, fiscally responsible, and in accordance with City policies.
7. Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

Experience: Eighteen (18) months (equivalent to 3,000 hours) of verifiable experience processing financial and accounting matters (e.g., cost records, deposits, expenditures, allocations), bookkeeping and/or financial record keeping.

Substitution of Experience: 15 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) of coursework from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 6 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) in accounting may be substituted for up to six (6) months of the required experience.

Desirable Qualification(s):

1. Government accounting experience and knowledge of City financial systems.
2. Knowledge of federal or/and state grants.
3. Experience coordinating with internal and external business partners to assist and advise on fiscal matters.
4. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
5. Experience working with a diverse workforce of people from different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.

Selection Procedures: The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

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The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply.