City of Pleasanton
The City of Pleasanton is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated
Junior Accountant
to join our Finance team. This position performs a wide range of professional accounting duties that support the City’s financial operations, reporting, and compliance requirements, ideally within a public agency or municipal setting. The Junior Accountant plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month‑end and year‑end close processes, and assisting with audits and government accounting standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with prior public sector accounting experience who is looking to grow their career in a collaborative and fast‑paced environment.
We’re Looking for Someone Who Is
Detail‑oriented and committed to accuracy
Self‑motivated and able to work independently
Organized and able to manage multiple priorities
Interested in developing and expanding their accounting skillset
Comfortable working in a dynamic, deadline‑driven environment
In This Role, You Will
Prepare and assist with financial statements and reports
Maintain, analyze, and reconcile general ledger accounts
Monitor financial transactions and cash disbursements
Prepare journal entries and balance asset and liability accounts
Support month‑end and year‑end closing activities
Assist with the annual audit and compliance reporting
Help implement new Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements
A Few Reasons You’ll Love Working With Us
You’ll work alongside a collaborative and supportive finance team
You’ll gain hands‑on experience across a variety of accounting functions
You’ll have opportunities to grow your public sector accounting and reporting expertise
Your work will directly support transparency and accountability in City operations
A Few Challenges You Might Face
Managing competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Meeting strict deadlines during month‑end, year‑end, and audit cycles
Working independently while ensuring accuracy and compliance
The Ideal Candidate Will Be
Experienced in accounting in a public sector or municipal environment
Knowledgeable in reconciling general ledger accounts and preparing financial statements
Familiar with financial reports such as balance sheets, income statements, ACFRs, Single Audit reports, and compliance reports
Comfortable working with external auditors during annual or compliance audits
Detail‑oriented, analytical, and able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Job Responsibilities
Reviews purchase orders, accounts payable claims, and revenues to ensure appropriate authorization, coding, and amounts paid or collected. Identifies cash handling and revenue reporting problems, reconciles bank statements, and makes recommendations to change procedures if needed. Coordinates and balances accounts receivable billings and postings.
Prepares routine monthly and annual general ledger entries. Posts budget and journal voucher uploads. Prepares and maintains a variety of subsidiary ledgers such as accounts receivable, trusts, fixed assets, outside agencies, etc. Balances subsidiary ledgers and worksheets to the general ledger and analyzes account balances. Researches and resolves problems and anomalies. Assists with other monthly and yearly general ledger closing duties as assigned.
Prepares reports and processes requests for payments associated with county, state, and federal grants. Coordinates grant accounting with Public Works and staff of other departments.
Prepares financial reports required by other public agencies.
Undertakes miscellaneous financial studies and reports as assigned. Accepts special assignments such as accounting for transactions relating to other public agencies.
Assists with the investment, recording and monthly reporting of City funds.
Administers assessment district or other debt including maintenance of accounting records, amortization schedules, audit confirmations, payoff calculations, lien filings, assisting the Financial Services Manager/Treasury with secondary disclosures, debt financing/refinancing analysis, bond call financial analysis, generation of tax levy information, cash flow analysis associated with debt service, calculation of credit distributions, assists in the processing of delinquencies and foreclosures, and reconciliation of bond trustee statements.
Education
Associate’s degree or equivalent in Business, Accounting, Finance, or closely related field
Experience
Two (2) years of experience in accounting financial systems.
Knowledge of
Current accepted accounting principles and procedures.
Governmental accounting desirable.
Budgeting desirable.
Advanced electronic spreadsheet preparation highly desirable.
Ability to
Analyze and reconcile accounting data.
Understand the general ledger accounting structure.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Application To be considered for this position, please submit your application through our online application process at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov. Click on “Job Opportunities”.
For more information about the position, please refer to the job description by visiting the following link: Junior Accountant.
Selection Plan
Application Filing Deadline: 11:59 p.m. Sunday, January 11, 2026
Review of Minimum Qualifications: Week of January 11, 2026
Phone Screen: Week of January 26, 2026
Panel Interview: Week of February 9, 2026
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN
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Junior Accountant
to join our Finance team. This position performs a wide range of professional accounting duties that support the City’s financial operations, reporting, and compliance requirements, ideally within a public agency or municipal setting. The Junior Accountant plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month‑end and year‑end close processes, and assisting with audits and government accounting standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with prior public sector accounting experience who is looking to grow their career in a collaborative and fast‑paced environment.
We’re Looking for Someone Who Is
Detail‑oriented and committed to accuracy
Self‑motivated and able to work independently
Organized and able to manage multiple priorities
Interested in developing and expanding their accounting skillset
Comfortable working in a dynamic, deadline‑driven environment
In This Role, You Will
Prepare and assist with financial statements and reports
Maintain, analyze, and reconcile general ledger accounts
Monitor financial transactions and cash disbursements
Prepare journal entries and balance asset and liability accounts
Support month‑end and year‑end closing activities
Assist with the annual audit and compliance reporting
Help implement new Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements
A Few Reasons You’ll Love Working With Us
You’ll work alongside a collaborative and supportive finance team
You’ll gain hands‑on experience across a variety of accounting functions
You’ll have opportunities to grow your public sector accounting and reporting expertise
Your work will directly support transparency and accountability in City operations
A Few Challenges You Might Face
Managing competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Meeting strict deadlines during month‑end, year‑end, and audit cycles
Working independently while ensuring accuracy and compliance
The Ideal Candidate Will Be
Experienced in accounting in a public sector or municipal environment
Knowledgeable in reconciling general ledger accounts and preparing financial statements
Familiar with financial reports such as balance sheets, income statements, ACFRs, Single Audit reports, and compliance reports
Comfortable working with external auditors during annual or compliance audits
Detail‑oriented, analytical, and able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Job Responsibilities
Reviews purchase orders, accounts payable claims, and revenues to ensure appropriate authorization, coding, and amounts paid or collected. Identifies cash handling and revenue reporting problems, reconciles bank statements, and makes recommendations to change procedures if needed. Coordinates and balances accounts receivable billings and postings.
Prepares routine monthly and annual general ledger entries. Posts budget and journal voucher uploads. Prepares and maintains a variety of subsidiary ledgers such as accounts receivable, trusts, fixed assets, outside agencies, etc. Balances subsidiary ledgers and worksheets to the general ledger and analyzes account balances. Researches and resolves problems and anomalies. Assists with other monthly and yearly general ledger closing duties as assigned.
Prepares reports and processes requests for payments associated with county, state, and federal grants. Coordinates grant accounting with Public Works and staff of other departments.
Prepares financial reports required by other public agencies.
Undertakes miscellaneous financial studies and reports as assigned. Accepts special assignments such as accounting for transactions relating to other public agencies.
Assists with the investment, recording and monthly reporting of City funds.
Administers assessment district or other debt including maintenance of accounting records, amortization schedules, audit confirmations, payoff calculations, lien filings, assisting the Financial Services Manager/Treasury with secondary disclosures, debt financing/refinancing analysis, bond call financial analysis, generation of tax levy information, cash flow analysis associated with debt service, calculation of credit distributions, assists in the processing of delinquencies and foreclosures, and reconciliation of bond trustee statements.
Education
Associate’s degree or equivalent in Business, Accounting, Finance, or closely related field
Experience
Two (2) years of experience in accounting financial systems.
Knowledge of
Current accepted accounting principles and procedures.
Governmental accounting desirable.
Budgeting desirable.
Advanced electronic spreadsheet preparation highly desirable.
Ability to
Analyze and reconcile accounting data.
Understand the general ledger accounting structure.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Application To be considered for this position, please submit your application through our online application process at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov. Click on “Job Opportunities”.
For more information about the position, please refer to the job description by visiting the following link: Junior Accountant.
Selection Plan
Application Filing Deadline: 11:59 p.m. Sunday, January 11, 2026
Review of Minimum Qualifications: Week of January 11, 2026
Phone Screen: Week of January 26, 2026
Panel Interview: Week of February 9, 2026
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN
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