ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT I
Finance Department
$5,215.33 – $7,338.42 Monthly, Plus Excellent Benefits
Salary steps—Steps F, G, and H, within the range listed above—are available after 5, 10, and 15 years of service, with one year at the prior step and a satisfactory performance evaluation. Initial placement is typically at the entry step, though candidates with relevant public agency accounting or finance experience may qualify for a higher step based on qualifications and job alignment.
Opportunity to work a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off. This is a full-time, on-site position, designed for direct collaboration with the team and active participation in daily operations.
The City of Gilroy is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion. Join our team!
ABOUT THE POSITION
The City of Gilroy is recruiting for a full-time Accounting Assistant I in the Finance Department. This position will primarily be assigned to the Utility Billing/Information Desk area, providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers, and performing cashiering and accounting-related work. The Finance Department’s goal is to provide timely and accurate financial information to City Management, City Council, and the public, while responsibly managing the City’s assets, including cash and investments.
Under the direct supervision of the Finance Manager or Supervising Accounting Technician, the Accounting Assistant will perform a wide variety of accounting and statistical record-keeping assignments related to maintaining financial and statistical records. This position may provide support in one or more of the following areas: accounts receivable, accounts payable, utility billing, and/or the front information desk.
This role offers opportunities to build foundational experience in municipal finance and may serve as a steppingstone to the Accounting Assistant II classification, depending on performance and experience gained.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Finance Department is committed to delivering timely, accurate financial information to City leadership and the public, while responsibly managing the City’s assets—including cash and investments—with integrity and transparency. The team also takes pride in providing friendly, efficient utility billing services to our water and wastewater customers.
If you’re looking to join a team that values professionalism and community impact, the Finance Department is the place to be!
CANDIDATE LEARNING PERSPECTIVES
If you're looking to join a hard-working team in a fast-paced environment—where you can gain hands-on experience in Finance, Accounting, and Customer Service—this position could be a great fit for you!
As an entry-level Accounting Assistant, you'll be supported with the tools and training needed to succeed and contribute to the department’s goals. You’ll work closely with the Finance team, other departments, and members of the public, developing strong customer service skills along the way. This role offers valuable exposure to municipal operations and the potential to advance to an Accounting Assistant II position.
EXAMPLES OF FIRST YEAR PROJECTS/ ASSIGNMENTS
- Learn the new Utility Billing/ ERP System – Tyler Munis
- Support implementation and rollout of new Utility Customer water usage reports and portal.
- Assist customers with billing inquiries and account support
- Develop knowledge of utility billing processes and account management.
