Accountant, Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant

Continuous Filing Exam – Cut‑off dates:
12/15/25, 1/12/26, 2/23/26 (final). Candidates in their last month before graduation should cross‑check the date that applies to their upcoming graduation and ensure that documentation of the conferred degree is posted on their final transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Position Overview – Under general supervision, Accountants perform a wide variety of professional accounting, budgeting, and fiscal duties, such as establishing and maintaining accounting records, participating in budget preparation & control, reviewing and analyzing accounting and financial transaction records, and preparing financial statements and reports. Incumbents at this level may provide work direction to clerical or technical staff. A telework hybrid work schedule may be available and can be discussed during the interview.

• Establish and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Participate in budget preparation and control.
• Review and analyze accounting and financial transaction records.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.
• Provide work direction to clerical or technical staff.

• Professional accounting standards (GAAS, GAAP, GASB, FASB, GAO, etc.).
• Accounting procedures and their application to various transactions.
• Financial statement preparation.
• Cost and revenue projection and cost allocation methods.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Office procedures and software applications (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, other specialized applications).

• Prepare and analyze statistical and financial data.
• Analyze and recommend effective financial and accounting procedures and workflows.
• Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Participate in government contract and budget preparation and monitoring.
• Organize and prioritize work efficiently to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships.

A Bachelor’s degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in Accountancy. A valid licensed California Certified Public Accountant (CPA) may substitute for the bachelor’s degree.

Background and criminal history information may be accessed for candidates who have accepted a conditional offer for this class. Candidates who have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to the duties of this class will not be considered unless mitigating circumstances exist.

A valid California Class C or higher driver’s license may be required didates who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis.

12 months.

Qualified applicants should apply immediately. All applications must be submitted online by 5:00 PM on the posted cut‑off date.

We are a proud equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to advancing equity and transformational change. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco or 916‑874‑7642, CA Relay 711.