Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

Accountant I

Salary: $98,563.44 - $ Annually

Location:

City of Brentwood, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department:
City Wide
Opening Date: 09/10/2026
Closing Date: 9/25/2026 10:00 AM Pacific

The City of Brentwood is seeking a motivated Accountant I with strong accounting, organizational, and communication skills to support financial operations in the Parks & Recreation Department. Key responsibilities include budget development, cost tracking for programs and facilities, contract and vendor payments, and financial reporting related to recreational services, parks maintenance, and capital projects.

This position also serves as a liaison with the department's Landscaping & Lighting Assessment District (LLAD) consultant and supports essential financial functions for the City's LLADs. Responsibilities include maintaining LLAD financial records, monitoring assessment revenues and expenditures, assisting with annual LLAD budget preparation, coordinating required reporting, and ensuring compliance with applicable state and local assessment regulations.

As the department's dedicated accountant, the role supports fund accounting, fee structures, LLAD activities, revenue-generating programs, park development efforts, and seasonal or community-based initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong analytical skills, municipal finance experience, and a high degree of accuracy and initiative. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative, community-focused team dedicated to delivering high-quality park and recreation services to Brentwood residents.

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• Competitive salary
• Alternative work schedule (AWS) option, requires Director approval
• Telework option (up to 2 days a week), requires Director approval
• 15 paid holidays (13 City observed holidays, 2 floating holidays)
• Generous leave accruals (Vacation – 16 days per year; Sick Leave – 12 days per year; Personal Time Off – 80 hours per year)
• Selection of health care plans with City paid contributions; cash-in-lieu offered if waiving coverage
• City-paid dental and vision insurance
• CalPERS pension participation
• City paid contributions to Retiree Health Savings account
• Employee Engagement Program (includes recognition for service, safety, peer nominations, and more)

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Education and Experience Guidelines:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field.
• One (1) year professional accounting experience.

• Depending on assignment, possession of a valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record must be maintained throughout employment.

Applicants must submit the following:

• A complete City of Brentwood Employment Application
• Answers to the Supplemental Questions
• Cover Letter
• Resume

Postmarks, faxes and incomplete applications will not be accepted. Your application must be filled out completely online. Resumes must also be submitted but it is not a substitute for a completed application.

The examination process will consist of:

• Application Review – Submitted applications will be assessed based on job-related qualifications, including desirable qualifications and the specific needs of the hiring department. Candidates may…