Accountant I/II

City of San Jose•San Jose, CA

About The Position

The Workforce and Talent Development Fiscal Team is seeking an Accountant I/II to support the effective financial implementation of evolving workforce development programs and service delivery models. The position supports new and changing fiscal and accounting responsibilities associated with WIOA regulations, systems, program design, and service delivery. The employee will help develop and implement accounting processes, controls, tracking mechanisms, documentation, and reporting to address these evolving requirements. The role works with Fiscal and Program/Client Services staff and leadership to establish and maintain fiscal processes that support new or substantially modified client services and program activities. The position may also perform other accounting and fiscal responsibilities related to WIOA requirements and program operations, as assigned by the Finance Manager. The position is within the City Manager’s Office of Economic Development & Cultural Affairs (OEDCA), whose mission is to advance equitable job growth, investment, entrepreneurship, cultural vibrancy, and talent attraction and retention in San José while strengthening the City’s fiscal health.

Requirements

Accountant I: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Accounting, or a related field, including 12 semester units in accounting subjects. Experience maintaining financial records, systems, or transactions may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis, but not for the 12 accounting units.
Accountant I: No minimum experience requirement.
Accountant II: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Accounting, or a related field, including 18 semester units in accounting subjects.
Accountant II: Two years of progressively responsible accounting or auditing experience.
A valid California driver's license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle may be required.
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable professional and technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures and policies, and federal and state rules and regulations.
Effective oral and written communication and listening skills, including openness to others' ideas.
Experience with common business computer applications, including MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
Ability to develop effective working relationships and collaborate with coworkers and supervisors, including using conflict-resolution skills.
Logical and systematic analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Understanding of fiscal management, including the relationship between budgets, resources, and strategic plans and compliance with controls over funds, contracts, and procurements.
Ability to make effective decisions and achieve results amid changes in responsibilities, processes, timeframes, expectations, or organizational culture.
Reliability in completing quality assignments on time and maintaining confidentiality as appropriate.
Ability to use technology efficiently and cost-effectively to improve workplace and program effectiveness.

Nice To Haves

The City identifies job expertise, communication skills, computer skills, teamwork and interpersonal skills, analytical thinking, fiscal management, flexibility, problem solving, reliability, and technology use/management as desirable competencies.

Responsibilities

Assist with developing, documenting, and implementing new or modified fiscal procedures, accounting processes, and internal controls.
Provide technical fiscal support for implementation of new systems.
Assist with establishing accounting, expenditure tracking, documentation, and reporting processes for new or substantially modified client services and program activities.
Work with Program/Client Services staff to identify financial documentation, tracking, and reporting requirements for new or changing client services.
Develop or assist with financial tracking tools, reports, analyses, and processes needed to support evolving program and grant requirements.
Maintain supporting documentation and audit trails for newly implemented fiscal processes and evolving accounting requirements.
Coordinate with Fiscal and Program/Client Services leadership to incorporate emerging fiscal requirements into operational and program planning.
Perform other accounting and fiscal responsibilities associated with new and evolving WIOA requirements, program operations, and client services.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Finance Manager.