Junior Accountant

City of Pleasanton • Pleasanton, CA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Pleasanton is looking for a detail-driven, team-oriented Junior Accountant to join the Public Works Department and help keep essential City projects moving forward. This is not your typical desk-bound accounting role—you’ll support everything from invoices and budgets to grants, contracts, and project funding for the infrastructure and services our community relies on every day. If you enjoy meaningful work, variety, and seeing how your accuracy and follow-through make a real impact, this is a great opportunity to build your public sector finance career!

Requirements

• Fundamental finance and accounting principles, with hands-on experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial systems, or other accounting processes.
• Analyzing and reconciling accounting data, understanding general ledger accounting structure, and preparing accurate financial information.
• Collecting and analyzing information, preparing clear written materials, identifying discrepancies, and making sound recommendations.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, other departments, governmental agencies, vendors, contractors, and the public.
• Highly organized, accurate, and dependable, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently while exercising good judgment.
• Comfortable with change and able to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Financial management systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and spreadsheet preparation.
• Associate's degree or equivalent in Business, Accounting, Finance, or closely related field
• Two (2) years of experience in accounting financial systems

Nice To Haves

• Advanced electronic spreadsheet preparation is highly desirable.
• Tyler MUNIS Experience
• Governmental accounting experience
• Public Works governmental accounting experience
• Knowledge of Budgeting
• Advanced electronic spreadsheet preparation highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process and track invoices, purchase orders, payments, revenues, and contractor progress payments that support Public Works operations and projects.
• Maintain and reconcile accounts, ledgers, and financial records, while researching and resolving discrepancies along the way.
• Prepare journal entries, budget uploads, financial summaries, reports, and monthly and year-end closing support.
• Gain hands-on experience supporting Capital Improvement Program projects by helping track expenditures, prepare reports, and support project financial analysis.
• Support budget preparation and monitoring, including projections, trend analysis, budget amendments, salary and benefit costing, and variance review.
• Assist with grant reporting, reimbursement requests, Water Bond-funded project tracking, encroachment billing, and other specialized public-sector funding processes.
• Review and support the financial and administrative processing of contracts, agreements, purchase orders, change orders, task authorizations, retention releases, and bond release documents in line with City policies.
• Serve as a helpful resource to City staff by answering questions and providing guidance on purchasing, contracts, and financial procedures.
• Help improve internal processes while supporting Public Works leadership, division managers, and the broader administrative team.

Benefits

• You’ll work with a talented, supportive, and mission-driven team dedicated to maintaining the City’s daily operations and planning for future improvements.
• You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where you work closely with staff at all levels and contribute to transparency, public engagement, and community-focused outcomes.
• You’ll gain valuable experience in local government finance, accounting, purchasing, contract administration, budgeting, grants, and Public Works operations—skills that can support long-term career growth in public service.
• You’ll have the opportunity to understand the full breadth of services Public Works provides, how those services impact daily life in Pleasanton, and how your contributions support plans and projects that shape the City.
• You’ll see how accurate financial and administrative work directly supports infrastructure maintenance, construction projects, public facilities, and long-term community investment.

What This Job Offers

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