Accountant III

City of San Diego • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Accountant III positions perform revenue and expense audits, accounting, and financial information systems work. They maintain and analyze complex accounting records and documents; respond to staff and outside agency inquiries about budget and financial matters; direct the input and updating of data in the City's accounting system; maintain and revise accounting and related system procedures; evaluate and document internal controls; and provide staff with general guidance regarding internal controls. The role leads the work of professional staff and supervises subprofessional and/or clerical staff, and performs other duties as assigned.

Highly desirable attributes vary by department and are not all inclusive. Full-time professional auditing experience is highly desirable.

Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive general wage increases of 3.5% effective 7/1/27, 2% effective 7/1/28, and 2% effective 1/1/29. Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or bachelor's degree in a closely related field and at least 24 semester/36 quarter units of college-level accounting coursework. Experience may not substitute for the required education.
• Three years of full-time professional accounting and/or auditing experience. A master's degree in Accountancy, or an MBA with at least 24 semester/36 quarter units of college-level accounting coursework, may substitute for a maximum of one year of required experience.
• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, or successful completion of all parts of the written test for the CPA license, may substitute for a maximum of one year of required experience.
• City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist detailing the work performed, dates, and total qualifying OCA hours.
• A valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of hire.
• Reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, and use of the applicant's own vehicle may be required at the time of hire; mileage will be reimbursed.
• Submit proof of degree/transcripts and, as applicable, transcripts showing required coursework, proof of CPA license or completion of the CPA written test, and proof of OCA experience with the application or as soon as possible afterward.

Nice To Haves

• Full-time professional auditing experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform revenue and expense audits, accounting, or financial information systems work.
• Maintain and analyze complex accounting records and documents.
• Respond to staff and outside agency inquiries relating to budget and financial matters.
• Direct the input and updating of data contained within the City's accounting system.
• Maintain and revise accounting and related system procedures.
• Evaluate and document internal controls and provide general guidance to staff regarding internal controls.
• Lead the work of professional staff and supervise subprofessional and/or clerical staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level