Junior Accountant

Salary $108,284.80 - $131,643.20 Annually Location Pleasanton, CA Job Type Full-Time, Regular Job Number 202500027 Department Finance Opening Date 06/30/2025 Closing Date 7/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit PCEA DESCRIPTION BENEFITS QUESTIONS The City of Pleasanton is seeking a detail-oriented and motivatedJunior Accountantto join our Finance Department. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment and is eager to grow professionally. The Junior Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and assisting in the preparation of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The position also supports the month-end and year-end close, annual audit, and the implementation of new accounting standards. While training will be provided, the ideal candidate is a self-starter who can work independently and manage multiple priorities. With ample opportunities for cross-training and interdepartmental collaboration, this position is perfect for someone looking to build a strong foundation in governmental accounting while contributing to the City’s financial success. For more information about the position, please refer to the job description by visiting the following link:Junior Accountant. Typical Duties • 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. Minimum Qualifications Education: • Associate's degree or equivalent in Business, Accounting, Finance, or closely related fieldExperience: • Two (2) years of experience in accounting financial systems.Licenses and/or Certificates: • A valid California Driver’s License is required.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. Recruitment Process Application:To be considered for this position, please submit your application through our online application process at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov. Click on “Job Opportunities”. SELECTION PLAN Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates aretentativeand subject to change based on the need of the Agency: TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN Application Filing Deadline: 11:59 p.m. Monday, July 14, 2025 Review of Minimum Qualifications: Week of July 14, 2025 Panel Interview: Week of July 28, 2025 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN Employer City of Pleasanton Address 123 Main Street, P.O. Box 520 Pleasanton, California, 94566 Phone 925-931-5048 Website http://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov The City of Pleasanton is seeking a detail-oriented and motivatedJunior Accountantto join our Finance Department. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment and is eager to grow professionally. The Junior Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and assisting in the preparation of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The position also supports the month-end and year-end close, annual audit, and the implementation of new accounting standards. While training will be provided, the ideal candidate is a self-starter who can work independently and manage multiple priorities. With ample opportunities for cross-training and interdepartmental collaboration, this position is perfect for someone looking to build a strong foundation in governmental accounting while contributing to the City’s financial success. For more information about the position, please refer to the job description by visiting the following link:Junior Accountant. Typical Duties • 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. Minimum Qualifications Education: • Associate's degree or equivalent in Business, Accounting, Finance, or closely related fieldExperience: • Two (2) years of experience in accounting financial systems.Licenses and/or Certificates: • A valid California Driver’s License is required.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. Recruitment Process Application:To be considered for this position, please submit your application through our online application process at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov. SELECTION PLAN Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates aretentativeand subject to change based on the need of the Agency: TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN Application Filing Deadline: 11:59 p.m. Monday, July 14, 2025 Review of Minimum Qualifications: Week of July 14, 2025 Panel Interview: Week of July 28, 2025 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN