Systems Accountant

City of Berkeley, CA; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Berkeley is seeking a Systems Accountant to join the Finance Department. You will help improve financial systems for the City and its customers, working closely with financial operations staff and coordinating with the Department of Information Technology to bring efficiency and innovation to software solutions and business processes.

The ideal candidate will apply analytical skills and knowledge of modern data systems to improve workflows, enhance access to information, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management information system, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of professional accounting experience.
• Two (2) years of experience in computerized financial systems including project management related to implementation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Improve financial systems for the City and its customers.
• Coordinate with the Department of Information Technology to bring efficiency and innovation to software solutions and business processes while ensuring strong financial controls.
• Use analytical skills and knowledge of modern data systems to improve workflows and safeguard the City's financial assets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, MIS or related field

Job description

The City of Berkeley is now accepting applications for a Systems Accountant to join the Finance Department! In this role, you'll have the opportunity to improve financial systems for the City and its customers. Working closely with financial operations staff and coordinating with the Department of Information Technology, you will bring efficiency and innovation to software solutions and business processes while ensuring that financial controls remain strong. The successful candidate will use their analytical skill and knowledge of modern data systems to improve workflows, enhance access to critical information, and safeguard the City's financial assets.

See the full job specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/105564

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, management information system, or a closely related field and three (3) years of professional accounting experience, and two (2) years of experience in computerized financial systems including project management experience related to computerized financial systems implementation and maintenance.

The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:

• Application review for minimum qualifications (qualifying experience will be calculated based on the application period close date)
• Oral Exam (tentatively scheduled for the week of September 7, 2026)

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and 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 examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to [e-mail] at the time of application.