Accountant I​/II​/III

Salary Range

$28.28-$36.07

Job Posting End Date – Applications will no longer be accepted starting 07-03-2026

Performs professional accounting and financial record‑keeping work requiring knowledge of accounting practices and methods and familiarity with accounting systems' operations and procedures. Primarily responsible for reviewing complex, detailed financial transaction documents for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with established criteria; in addition to researching various records and performing detailed audits of transactions to correct errors and reconcile accounts through computer and/or manual record‑keeping.

Work is performed under general supervision in accordance with established procedures. Performance is reviewed for technical accuracy through discussions, direct observation, summary reports, and verification of balances.

Accountant I: $25.21-$32.15 Depending on Qualifications

Accountant II: $26.63-$33.95 Depending on Qualifications

Accountant III: $28.28-$36.065 Depending on Qualifications

Accountant I: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and six (6) months of professional accounting experience or six (6) months work‑related experience with Microsoft Office products or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Governmental accounting experience preferred. CPA desired. Must pass background check including polygraph.

Accountant II: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and one (1) year of professional accounting experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Governmental accounting experience preferred. CPA desired. Must pass background check including polygraph.

Accountant III: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and two (2) years of professional accounting experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Governmental accounting experience preferred. CPA desired. Must pass background check including polygraph.

Promotions are not to be considered an automatic function of longevity and are subject to the review and authorization of the Supervisor. Last performance review must have resulted in an overall rating of Meets standards or better with no factor rating of less than meets.

If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:

• Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
• Six (6) years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
• Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.