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Accounting Assistant I/II
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San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, 94401, USA
Listed on 2026-06-20
Listing for:
City of San Mateo, CA
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-20
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting Assistant -
Finance & Banking
Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk
Job Description & How to Apply Below
San Francisco/Peninsula
Job Type
Full-Time
Close Date
7/1/2026 at 5pm or until 50 applicants
Salary
$5,439.00-$7,131.00 Monthly
Additional Questionnaires
Pre-qualification and Supplemental
About San Mateo
San Mateo is a city of more than 100,000 residents located in San Mateo County, California, on the San Francisco Peninsula. One of the City's strengths is its diversity, both in the ethnic makeup and the physical development of the community. San Mateo has a vibrant business and retail environment with national and international businesses, two major shopping centers and an active downtown.
You would be joining over 500 people whose mission it is to serve the San Mateo community with a collaborative, innovative and professional spirit. We are looking for someone who embodies our shared values of respect, creativity, inclusivity, transparency, and integrity in their words and actions.
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Location
330 W 20th Ave San Mateo, 94403
Description
The City of San Mateo Finance Department is seeking an Accounting Assistant I/II
The Department
The City of San Mateo is a very progressive City that encourages staff and resident engagement to develop positive solutions that meet the demands of our community.
The Finance Department is responsible for the overall financial management of the City. The Department's core function is to maintain a strong and secure financial position for the City by providing comprehensive financial and analytical services to the City Council, City management, staff, and the public. Operationally, the Finance Department provides services in the areas of Accounting and Financial Reporting, Budget, Treasury and Revenue Management, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Debt Service.
Collaboration, Innovation, Respect, Creativity, Transparency, and Informed Risk-taking are attributes that we are seeking in the candidates.
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The Position
Accounting Assistant I - This is the entry level class in the Accounting Assistant series. This class is distinguished from the Accounting Assistant II level by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series which are performed according to established procedures, and changes in procedures or exceptions to rules are explained in detail as they arise.
Since this class can be used as a training class, employees may have only limited experience. Certain positions in this class, those that contain primarily routine and less complex tasks, may be permanently assigned to the "I" level.
Accounting Assistant II - This is the journey level class within the Accounting Assistant series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Accounting Assistant I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower grade of Accounting Assistant I, or when filled from the outside, require prior accounting clerical experience. Appointment to the higher class requires that the employee be performing the full range of duties for the class and meets the qualification standards for the class.
Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
* Open and close accounts; maintain various ledgers, registers, journals, and spreadsheets according to established account classifications.
* Audit invoices against purchase orders; verify encumbrances; research discrepancies; approve for payment and post to the proper account.
* Maintain daily transaction records by balancing, preparing summaries, and entering into financial system; maintain records of delinquent invoices.
* Respond to citizen inquiries; research and answer employee and department…
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