Accountant -Iii

Applications are available online beginning Friday, January 16, 2026, through 11:59 pm, Friday, January 30, 2026.

Grade I – $29,211 – $39,643 Hourly

Grade II – $33,102 – $44,950 Hourly

Grade III – $37,547 – $50,984 Hourly

Current vacancies are in the Energy Resources, Financial Management and Fire Departments. Other departments that use this classification are Airport, Economic Development, Harbor, Health & Human Services, Police, Public Works, Technology & Innovation and Utilities Departments.

Under general supervision, performs increasingly difficult and responsible accounting functions, statistical analyses, and interpretations of information in the preparation and evaluation of financial reports, records, transactions, accounting systems and procedures; verifies, categorizes, posts, analyzes, and reconciles revenues and expenditures to proper accounts; ensures proper accounting for capital assets and expense and revenue accruals; analyzes budget variances, projects estimated expenses, and prepares budget adjustments;

prepares financial statements; prepares financial forecasts and models based on defined assumptions for revenue, expenditures, and cash flow; prepares financial and statistical reports for management, federal, state, and regional utility agencies, and the public; prepares and analyzes financial summaries, statements and reports in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles; may perform accounting functions specific to grant funded programs; reads, interprets and assists in implementing federal, state and local accounting requirements and guidance;

may assist in the preparation of the annual budget and maintenance of budgetary controls; may supervise, train, and evaluate subordinate personnel; may conduct internal and external audits; may interpret and implement leasing agreements for billing and collection; conducts cost accounting, studies and surveys; develops and implements accounting procedures and reports; establishes and maintains general and subsidiary ledgers and other accounting records;

prepares vouchers, billings, balance sheets and journal entries; computes and distributes labor, material and overhead costs; performs analysis of subagent contract reimbursement, budgetary compliance and adequate support of expenditure; and performs other related duties as required.

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting (proof required). *

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Finance, or a closely related field and the completion of a minimum of 21 units in Accounting (proof required).

A current Board of Accountancy Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate (proof required). *

Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate a field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

• Proficiency in the operation of a computer including a working knowledge of spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and practices.

Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and/or holiday hours.

A valid driver’s license, or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel, may be required for some assignments.

Knowledge of financial and managerial statement preparation and analysis, government grants, project accounting, and governmental accounting standards; experience in database programs; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

The online written test will be waived for candidates demonstrating proof of a current Board of Accountancy Certified Public Accountant certificate (CPA). Proof of CPA certificate must be…