Salary:$98,425.56 - $120,861.84 Annually

The Position

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.

The City of Oakland is looking for Accountant IIIs to fill multiple vacancies. This is a citywide classification and there are current vacancies in the Human Services Finance, and Public Works Departments.The resulting eligible list will be used to fill vacancies citywide.

Why join the City of Human Services Department?

The City of Oakland Human Services Department consists of a talented team that works to build strong communities by enriching the quality of life for individuals and families in Oakland. The Human Services Department approach is collaborative and creative, resulting in services that address the changing and emerging needs of the Oakland community.

Why join the City of Oakland Public Works Department?

The Public Works Fiscal Services division processes over 25,000 financial transactions annually, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reimbursements, grants accounting, billing, general ledger adjustments and other fiscal operations. This is an opportunity to work with different projects managers and multiple City departments. They are also responsible for managing the department’s budget from development through implementation and reporting.

Why join the City of Oakland Finance Department?

As an Accountant III in the Controller’s Bureau of the Finance Department, you will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting function and year-end closing activities including cash reconciliation, labor distribution adjustments and general ledger adjustments. The Controller’s Bureau plans and coordinates the year-end audit process and prepares the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), the Single Audit Report, State Controller’s Report, the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency Audit, and several legislative mandated measure audits. The Bureau also provides fiscal monitoring, and financial and specialized reporting for all City departments. As an Accountant III in the Controller’s Bureau, you will act as a gatekeeper and play a critical role in assuring the City’s financial reporting is timely and accurate in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This position is generally a step to a long and successful career as a finance professional with the City of Oakland.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

Can work independently while still functioning well in a team-oriented environment.
Demonstrates diligence and a strong work ethic.
Is knowledgeable of standard accounting and general ledger practices
Adaptable and flexible in responding to multiple priorities and deadlines.
Respectful to their co-workers and stakeholders.
Self-motivated and able to exercise a high degree of independent judgment.
Has excellent time-management and organizational skills and is able to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
Is a team player.

What You Will Typically Be Responsible For

Reconciling the general ledger.
Understanding Internal Service Revenue rules and regulations.
Local, State, and Federal grants.
Bond measures and lease payments.
Creating master fee schedules.
Performing service and equity analysis.
Aiding in the preparation of comprehensive fiscal reports.
Compiling and submitting reports in a timely and accurate manner.

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A Few Reasons You Might Love This Job

You will collaborate and work within a team-oriented setting.
This is a stimulating job with great pay and benefits.
You'll never have a dull moment, Oakland will continually provide you with daily challenges and variety that keep things exciting.
You will have opportunities to grow professionally within the City.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

You will need to be able to work with minimal direction.
Working in an ever-evolving environment can be demanding and require you to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
You will have to utilize outdated financial software.

Competencies Required:

Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
Mathematical Facility: Performing computations and solving mathematical problems
Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new and better ways of doing things
Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
Coaching & Developing Others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
Delegating: Sharing responsibility, authority, and accountability
Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
Project Management: Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives

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Examples of Duties

Minimum Requirements For Application

This recruitment will produce two eligible lists. The restricted list will be for full-time, permanent part-time, or part-time City employees who meet the minimum qualifications. The open listwill be for all other applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, or a related field.

Experience

Three years of professional accounting experience. Governmental accounting experience desired.

Supplemental Information

The Recruitment Process

The City of Oakland works with a Civil Service system. Applicants apply online, and HR staff reviews their experience, education, and training listed on the application against the “minimum qualifications” listed for each position.

Candidates who demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements are then invited to participate in an assessment process (or testing) to measure their knowledge, skills, and abilities in job-related areas.

Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements will have an opportunity to request a final review. Candidates must request a final review within 5 business days of being notified that they did not meet the minimum qualifications.

For this recruitment, all qualified applicants will be invited to take an online multiple-choice test.You’ll have 7 days to complete the test once the link is sent to your email.This is tentatively planned to launch late December or early January.

Candidates who pass each stage in the process will be placed on an eligible list. Some candidates may receive extra points, for example, if you are a Veteran with an honorable discharge, or if you are a current City of Oakland resident. If you’re applying to a “restricted” posting and you are eligible as a current City employee, you may also receive additional points for your City service. Extra points are only applied to passing scores, so if you do not pass every element of the testing process, you cannot use extra points to pass.

What’s in it for you?

Work/Life Balance: 37.5 hour work weeks, and a flexible/hybrid remote schedule
15 paid holidays
Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees’ Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security
Health: The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care, and other HMO and PPO plans
Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year
Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan
Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training.

Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner, applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.

The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Disaster Service Workers

All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

How To Apply

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system.APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY.You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca/default.cfm .

If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).Due to current events and pandemic-related safety concerns, City facilities may be closed to the public.

Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at (510) 238-3112 for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system.

Benefits

The City of Oakland is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers comprehensive health and wellness services along with an array of other benefits for most positions. Benefits may include*:

CalPERS Medical
Dental
Vision
Medical Waiver Plan - Cash-In-Lieu
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Benefits
Group & Supplemental Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH)
Pension Benefits
Deferred Compensation
Specific benefits may vary depending on the assignedspecific bargaining unit. Information regarding most benefits can be reviewed here: Employee Benefits Information Current MOUs may be reviewed here: City of Oakland Labor Agreements

Closing Date/Time: 12/17/2023 11:59 PM Pacific