Systems Accountant III

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone.

Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.

The City of Oakland Controller's Bureau aims to ensure financial integrity and a transparent, efficient, and accountable government through its financial systems and procedures.

A Systems Accountant III within Controller’s Bureau plays a crucial role in the department, making sure the financial management systems run as efficiently and smoothly as possible, ensuring that everything from payroll to invoicing and reporting is streamlined and up to date. If you are passionate about public service, data integrity, working on a variety of financial systems, come and join our team!

This role is based in the Bay Area/Oakland, California, and candidates should reside within commuting distance. The position currently offers a hybrid work arrangement, with two days available to work remotely and three days on-site presence for leadership, collaboration, and organizational engagement.

• Advanced Oracle ERP systems knowledge: Deep understanding of Oracle R12 Financials and the ability to navigate and utilize complex, multi-departmental financial systems.
• Data Analysis experience: Ability to extract, interpret, and analyze complex financial data, with knowledge of database structures and query techniques.
• Accounting and Financial Reporting experience: Ability to prepare, interpret and reconcile complex financial reports and accounts.
• Problem Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to identify issues, recommend effective solutions, and implement process improvements.
• Accounting Knowledge: Understanding of encumbrance and fund accounting, with familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards.
• Clear Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Organization and Time Management: Ability to organize and prioritize work independently, manage multiple responsibilities, and complete tasks with initiative and attention to detail.

• Analyzing and documenting financial system requirements.
• Preparing financial account reconciliations and assisting with month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Monitoring financial systems for errors, researching root causes, and implementing timely corrective actions.
• Collaborating with the IT department and business users during financial system implementations, upgrades and enhancements, including system configuration.
• Participating in system integration testing for Oracle patches, upgrades and other system changes.
• Developing and maintaining system documentation, including standard operating procedures and user guides.
• Developing, implementing, documenting, and delivering user training on financial systems and processes.
• Preparing ad hoc financial analyses and reports to support departmental and organizational decision-making.

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Systems Accountant III

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Working for the City of Oakland

• You enjoy working with complex details, analyzing numbers and financial data energizes you.
• You'll be part of a collaborative team of professionals who are passionate about their work, value teamwork, and genuinely support one another's success.
• You'll have opportunities to grow your expertise by working with a variety of existing financial systems while playing a key role in implementing new technologies and system enhancements.
• You'll enjoy flexible work options, including a hybrid/telecommute schedule that supports work-life balance.

• You may work under tight deadlines, particularly when responding to urgent system issues or supporting critical financial processes.
• You may encounter resource constraints across departments when collaborating on shared projects, which can affect project timelines.
• You may need to navigate competing priorities and occasional resistance when working with cross-functional teams, requiring strong collaboration, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from…