Accountant III

Print  Accountant III Salary $102,856.00 - $124,259.20 Annually Location City of San Diego, CA Job Type Varies by Position Job Number SI-T12077-202610 Business Area N/A - Multiple Departments Opening Date 10/23/2026 Closing Date 11/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific DescriptionBenefitsQuestions JOB INFORMATION See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities. Accountant III positions perform revenue and expense audits, accounting, or financial information systems work; maintain and analyze complex accounting records/documents; respond to staff and outside agency inquiries relating to budget and financial matters; direct the input and updating of data contained within the City's accounting system; maintain and revise accounting and related system procedures; evaluate and document internal controls and provide general guidance to staff regarding internal controls; lead the work of professional staff and supervise subprofessional and/or clerical staff; and perform other duties as assigned. Notes: Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:3.5% effective 7/1/272% effective 7/1/282% effective 1/1/29Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS). Minimum Requirements You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated. EDUCATION: You must meet ONE of the following options: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.Bachelor's Degree in a closely related field AND completion of at least 24 semester/36 quarter units of college-level accounting course work. Note: Experience may NOT be used to substitute for lack of the required education. EXPERIENCE: Three years of full-time professional accounting and/or auditing experience. Notes: A Master's Degree in Accountancy or a Master's Degree in Business Administration with completion of at least 24 semester/36 quarter units of college-level accounting course work may be substituted for a MAXIMUM of one year of the required experience. Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License may be substituted for a MAXIMUM of one year of the required experience.Successful completion of all parts of the written test for the CPA License may be substituted for a MAXIMUM of one year of the required experience. City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of hire. Notes: Reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance may be required at the time of hire.You must provide your own vehicle for which mileage will be reimbursed. HIGHLY DESIRABLE: Highly desirable attributes for Accountant III positions vary by department and are not all inclusive. Full-time professional auditing experience. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION): Proof of degree/transcripts.Proof of transcripts showing completion of the required course work, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.Proof of CPA License or successful completion of all parts of the written test for the CPA License, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements. Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying. SCREENING PROCESS Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next one year. For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities. City employees may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and retirement plans, health programs, and other benefits. Eligible City employees initially hired or assuming office on or after July 10, 2021, with the exception of Police Recruits participating in the City’s Police Academy, will participate in the City’s Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees’ Retirement System (SDCERS). Benefits may change due to employer-employee contract negotiations. Flexible Benefits Plan Options for Employees Represented by Municipal Employees Associate (MEA) or review the Benefits Summary for MEA Employees. (Download PDF reader) 01 I understand that failure to respond to the following questions in the spaces provided may result in the rejection of my application. In addition, I may miss out on employment opportunities. Résumés are NOT reviewed for assessing the minimum requirements, qualifications will be determined from the answers provided to the supplemental questions. YesNo 02 Are you a current or former City of San Diego government/municipal employee? Current city employeeFormer city employeeCurrent & former city employeeNone of the above 03 If you have previously worked or are currently working for the City of San Diego, please enter your PERNR. 04 The minimum age for this job is 18, unless you are 17 and a high school graduate. Do you meet the minimum age requirements for this job? YesNo 05 Specify which ONE of the following options you are using to meet the education requirement. NOTE: Attach proof of transcripts. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.Bachelor's Degree in a closely related field AND completion of at least 24 semester/36 quarter units of college-level accounting course work.Graduating senior in the final semester or quarter of an Accounting or closely related degree program which includes at least 24 semester/36 quarter units of college-level accounting course work.Master's Degree in Accountancy or Master's Degree in Business Administration with completion of at least 24 semester/36 quarter units of college-level accounting course work.None of the above. 06 If you are meeting the education requirement with a bachelor's or master's degree, please specify your field of study (if not, write "None"). 07 If you are using a Bachelor's Degree in a closely related field AND/OR a Master's Degree in Business Administration to qualify, specify the college-level course work you have completed in accounting. Indicate the course title, number of units, are they semester or quarter units, school name, and date the course was completed. 08 Indicate which of the following you possess. NOTE: Attach proof to your application. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License.Proof of successful completion of all parts of the written test for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License.None of the above. 09 Specify which of the following options you are using to meet the experience requirement. Three years of full-time professional accounting experience.Three years of full-time professional auditing experience.None of the above. 10 How many years of full-time professional accounting and/or auditing experience do you have? NoneLess than 1 year1 year to less than 2 years2 years to less than 3 years3 years to less than 4 years4 years to less than 5 years5 years or more 11 Describe your full-time professional accounting and/or auditing experience. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in this area, write "None." 12 In which of the following areas do you have lead/supervisory experience? Scheduling assigned functions and ensuring that work is performed correctly.Reviewing/approving time cards.Interviewing, selecting, and/or recommending qualified personnel for subordinate positions.Providing orientation and on-the-job training to ensure that responsibilities are understood by subordinates.Monitoring and evaluating the performance of employees through evaluations which you have written, signed, and administered.Recommending/administering personnel actions for employee recognition, counseling, and/or discipline.None of the above. 13 Describe your lead/supervisory experience in the areas listed below: a. Scheduling assigned functions and ensuring that work is performed correctly; b. reviewing/approving time cards; c. interviewing, selecting, and/or recommending qualified personnel for subordinate positions; d. providing orientation and on-the-job training to ensure that responsibilities are understood by subordinates; e. monitoring and evaluating the performance of employees through evaluations which you have written, signed, and administered; f. recommending/ administering personnel actions for employee recognition, counseling, and/or discipline. For each area, specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent on each area, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in a specific area, write "None." 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