Accountant I

Job Description:

Accountant I

Description

Description

SALARY:

$30.61 - $37.21 / Hour

OPENING DATE: 5/18/2026

CLOSING DATE: 6/2/26 at 1:00pm Pacific Time.

The current vacancy is in the Water Department.

THE POSITION : Under direction, supervises and assists with the maintenance of the financial records and accounts for a departmental or other accounting system and performs other duties as directed.

Representative Duties

The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of this class. They are descriptive, not limiting; Work involves responsibility for the maintenance of a complex cost accounting system in addition to the normal accounting records of the department; Prepares a variety of financial and statistical reports; Work is carried out under the general supervision of the department head but calls for considerable independent judgement on technical matters; Plans, assigns and reviews the work of employees engaged in financial record keeping, analyzes and interprets accounts, records and budgetary allotments; Assists with the preparation, analysis and review of revenue estimates, expenditures and fund conditions involving administering budgets. Essential Duties: Processes building permit applications. For a full job description, please click here.

Minimum Qualifications

Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application, resume & supplemental questionnaire that they meet the below requirements:

• Graduation from college with a major in accounting including at least 24 units of accounting, or completion of an equivalent advanced accounting curriculum; OR
  • Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Possession of a valid California Class “C” driver’s license

Examination (Weighted: 100%)

ORAL APPRAISAL INTERVIEW (Weighted 100%): (Tentative) June 16, 2026

An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.

NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire; otherwise, the application may be rejected. NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted resumes will not be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.

Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:

• Blue & White Miscellaneous Unit
• Fire Safety Unit
• Police Safety Unit
• Police Trainee Unit
• Supervisory & Management Unit

INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the Cityweb Employee Benefits page for detailed information (rates and plan information).

RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the City's Retirement Info page for additional information.

Salary:

$63,658.40 - $77,394.72 Annually