Accountant III Job at The City of San Diego in California

Overview

Accountant III role at The City of San Diego – provides accounting and financial information system work, audits, and related services as described in the job information.

Responsibilities

• Accountant III positions perform revenue and expense audits, accounting, or financial information systems work; maintain and analyze complex accounting records/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; and perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Bachelor's Degree in a closely related field AND completion of at least 24 semester/36 quarter units of college-level accounting course work.

Note: Experience may NOT be used to substitute for lack of the required education.

Experience

• Three years of full-time professional accounting and/or auditing experience.

Substitutions

• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License may be substituted for a MAXIMUM of one year of the required experience.
• Successful completion of all parts of the written test for the CPA License may be substituted for a MAXIMUM of one year of the required experience.
• A Master's Degree in Accountancy or a Master's Degree in Business Administration with completion of at least 24 semester/36 quarter units of college-level accounting course work may be substituted for a MAXIMUM of one year of the 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 number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

Licenses

• A valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of hire.

Notes

• Reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance may be required at the time of hire.
• You must provide your own vehicle for which mileage will be reimbursed.

Highly desirable

• Full-time professional auditing experience.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Government Administration