An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
The City of Berkeley is now accepting applications for a Systems Accountant to join the Finance Department! In this role, you'll 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 City's financial assets. See the full job specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/105564 A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is: Possession of a bachelor's 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. Applications 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 ada@berkeleyca.gov . Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format. The 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 hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.
