Systems Accountant
Job Location:
Berkeley, CA - USA
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Job Summary
- JOB OPPORTUNITY
The City of Berkeley is now accepting applications for a Systems Accountant to join the Finance Department! In this role youll have the opportunity to improve financial systems for the City and its customers. Working closely with financial operations staff and coordinating with the Department of Information Technology you will bring efficiency and innovation to software solutions and business processes while ensuring that financial controls remain strong. The successful candidate will use their analytical skill and knowledge of modern data systems to improve workflows enhance access to critical information and safeguard the Citys financial assets.
See the full job specification here: QUALIFICATIONSA typical way of gaining the knowledge skills and abilities for this position is:
Possession of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in accounting finance business administration management information system or a closely related field and three (3) years of professional accounting experience and two (2) years of experience in computerized financial systems including project management experience related to computerized financial systems implementation and maintenance.APPLICATION PROCESSApplications must be received by 5:00 PM Pacific on August 24 2026 and must include a completed application and answers to the supplemental questions. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.
Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format braille large print electronic text etc.) upon request to . Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.EXAM PROCESSThe exam process will include but may not be limited to:
- Application review for minimum qualifications (qualifying experience will be calculated based on the application period close date)
- Oral Exam (tentatively scheduled for the week of September 7 2026)
Tests may consist of any combination of written oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include but are not necessarily limited to typing math reading writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency or any other job-related knowledge skill ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may without notice change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.
Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to at the time of application.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS
Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background check that may include but is not limited to: confirmation of employment history educational credentials and degrees certificates registrations and licenses including drivers license; credit check; criminal history check; and Live Scan fingerprinting.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER
The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race color national origin ancestry religion age physical or mental disability or medical condition sex gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation genetic information marital status pregnancy political affiliation veterans status or any other status protected under federal state or local law.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.
