Accountant I

Accountant I City of Bakersfield - 3.8 Bakersfield, CA Job Details Full-time $30.61 - $37.21 an hour 3 days ago Qualifications Statistics Accounting systems Preparation of internal financial performance reports Management Account analysis Managing budgets in an accounting role Managing budgets in a finance role Financial records management Financial records review Financial record maintenance Cost accounting Managing accounting teams Construction permits Task assignment Entry level Organizational budget management Full Job Description

JOB SALARY

$30.61 - $37.21 / Hour

OPENING DATE

5/18/2026

CLOSING DATE:

6/2/26 at 1:00pm Pacific Time.

The current vacancy is in the Water Department.

THE POSITION

Under direction, supervises and assists with the maintenance of the financial records and accounts for a departmental or other accounting system and performs other duties as directed.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of this class. They are descriptive, not limiting; Work involves responsibility for the maintenance of a complex cost accounting system in addition to the normal accounting records of the department; Prepares a variety of financial and statistical reports; Work is carried out under the general supervision of the department head but calls for considerable independent judgement on technical matters; Plans, assigns and reviews the work of employees engaged in financial record keeping, analyzes and interprets accounts, records and budgetary allotments; Assists with the preparation, analysis and review of revenue estimates, expenditures and fund conditions involving administering budgets.

Essential Duties:

Processes building permit applications. For a full job description, please click here.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ORAL APPRAISAL INTERVIEW

(Weighted 100%): (Tentative) June 16, 2026 An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.

NOTE:

Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire; otherwise, the application may be rejected.

NOTE:

POSTMARKS

will not be accepted resumes will not be accepted in lieu of

COMPLETED

application.