Accountant I

City of Yuba City • Yuba City, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Yuba City is currently recruiting for Accountant I! This recruitment will close on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 12PM (PST). The City of Yuba City is hiring for one Accountant position within the Finance Department that can be filled at either the Accountant I or Accountant II level. An application will need to be submitted for each level you are interested in applying for. You will only be considered for the specific position you submit an application for. For information regarding the Accountant I position, please continue to review the job bulletin below. If you are interested in the Accountant II position, please review the job bulletin linked here: Accountant II | Job Details tab | Career Pages Under general supervision or direction, performs professional accounting duties including auditing, analyzing, and verifying fiscal records and reports, preparing financial and statistical reports, providing information to City staff regarding accounting practices and procedures, and reconciling general ledger accounts; assists in preparing the City’s annual budgets; prepares accounting reports and schedules; and performs related duties as assigned. Accountant I: This is the entry-level classification in the Accountant series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine accounting duties, while learning City policies and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Accountant II-level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. For further details and more information on essential functions of the position, please refer to the job description: Accountant I Qualifications Education: Accountant I : Possession of an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, fiscal management, public administration, or a closely related field. Experience: Accountant I : One (1) year of professional experience in accounting, fiscal reporting, and or governmental and/or fund accounting.

Requirements

• Possession of an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, fiscal management, public administration, or a closely related field.
• One (1) year of professional experience in accounting, fiscal reporting, and or governmental and/or fund accounting.

Responsibilities

• Auditing, analyzing, and verifying fiscal records and reports
• Preparing financial and statistical reports
• Providing information to City staff regarding accounting practices and procedures
• Reconciling general ledger accounts
• Assisting in preparing the City’s annual budgets
• Preparing accounting reports and schedules
• Performing related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree