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The City of East Palo Alto Invites Applications for the Position of  

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN I/II 

Salary: 

Accounting Technician I 

$31.79 - $38.64 Hourly 

 $5,510 - $ 6,378 Monthly 

Accounting Technician II 

$34.17 - $41.53 Hourly 

 $5,923 - $ 7,200 Monthly 

Plus, an attractive benefits package 

Deadline to Apply: March 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM  

The City of East Palo Alto is now actively seeking a compassionate, organized, responsible Accounting Technician I/II. The Accounting Technician I/II performs a variety of routine to complex technical and administrative account support duties in the preparation, maintenance, and processing of accounting records and transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility billing, and business licensing, in addition to balancing and maintaining manual and computerized accounting and financial records; and performs related duties, as assigned. 

This is an open competitive/promotional recruitment, meaning that it is open to qualified permanent employees and any other applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.  Two employment lists will be created for internal promotional and an open list of all other non-current EPA employees.  

San Mateo County Health is accepting applications for Senior Accountant - Behavioral Health. The Senior Accountant plans, oversees, coordinates, and monitors a major accounting function and performs complex professional accounting work related to the Countywide and departmental financial systems. This advanced specialist and/or supervisory role exercises a high level of independent judgment on complex and specialized assignments and carries significant accountability for ongoing decisions.  Incumbents may lead the implementation or modification of accounting systems, project revenues and expenditures, and support budget development and fiscal reporting.

This position primarily supports Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) -funded activities. BHSA was established through passage of Proposition 1 in 2024, with full implementation beginning July 1, 2026. BHSA expands upon the former Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) to integrate mental health and substance use disorder services, address homelessness through housing supports, and strengthen accountability and equity across California’s behavioral health system.

There is currently one regular vacancy in the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Division located in San Mateo, CA. Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and report financial data to ensure compliance with BHSA requirements
• Project and track BHSA revenues and expenditures, including monitoring funded projects and related costs
• Review and approve accounting transactions, including deposits, wire transfers, invoices, journal entries, and claims
• Ensure accurate coding of costs to appropriate funding sources, cost pools, and job ledger/object codes
• Develop, maintain, and refine accounting and coding systems to support BHSA fiscal reporting and compliance
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliation and financial review
• Monitor BHSA contracts and related fiscal activities
• Prepare and submit BHSA claims, including administrative cost claims and required fiscal reports (e.g., BHOATR)
• Provide technical assistance to internal, external, and governmental auditors
• Participate in BHSA integrated plan development and fiscal planning activities
• Provide direction, training, and work review to assigned professional and fiscal support staff
• Collaborate with Contracts unit to ensure fiscal language and procedures are appropriate for provider agreements
• Serve as backup for other fiscal functions, as needed

 

The ideal candidate will:

• An understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).
• One year of increasingly responsible experience performing a wide variety of financial duties in a large, complex public agency.
• One year of journey level accounting experience and a bachelor's degree in accounting, or finance.
• Experience completing Medi-Cal and other financial reports to the California Department of Health Care Services including administrative, Proposition 30, and Mental Health Services Act etc.
• Experience with healthcare finance and/or governmental financial principles, practices, procedures, and analysis.
• Experience with principles, practices, and procedures of financial compliance and claiming and audit facilitation.
• Ability to analyze, prepare and produce journal entries, worksheets and reports as requested; explain entries and data; use Microsoft Excel and Access; and County systems such as OFAS and SHERPA.
• Experience in coordinating and calculating entries for month-end and year-end closings.
• Experience with government budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring preferred.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.

 

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide direction, supervision, training, work review and/or evaluation to assigned professional and fiscal support on a project or ongoing basis.
• Provide input into selection decisions and disciplinary matters.
• Review accounting documents to ensure accuracy of information and calculation and make correcting entries.
• Examine supporting documentation to establish proper authorization and conformance with agreements, contracts, and state and federal regulations.
• Prepare and maintain control and subsidiary accounting records involving a variety of transactions and accounts.
• Prepare trial balances; coordinate and calculate scheduled and periodic closings.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliation of general ledger, journals, subsidiary accounts and bank statements.
• Compile and prepare general and subsidiary ledgers and supporting schedules.
• Assist in and/or coordinate the preparation and analysis of budgets for departmental and County funds.
• Maintain expenditure and budgetary control accounts; prepare and coordinate budget appropriation transfers.
• Confer with departmental representatives and provide information regarding budgeting and accounting processes.
• Analyze and prepare varied financial statements and reports.
• Apportion monies including secured, unsecured, impounded, redeemed, and other taxes.
• Review and approve claims for referral of tax, grant or other monies and prepare claims for reimbursement from various state or funding agencies and/or programs.
• Maintain varied departmental cost accounting records, disbursing funds to various accounts and/or billing for reimbursements as required.
• Analyze programs and legislation to determine fiscal and budgetary impact; prepare budgetary appropriation transfers and supplemental budgets.
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures; upon approval, implement new or modified systems and procedures.
• Provide technical support to internal and outside auditors and governmental program auditors.
• perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience and Education:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration or a closely related field and one year of journey level accounting experience. 

• Basic supervisory principles and practices.
• Principles, practices and terminology of general, fund and governmental accounting.
• Principles and practices of business data processing, particularly as
• Related to the processing of accounting information.
• Principles of public finance.
• Applicable laws regulating public fiscal operations.
• Budgeting principles and terminology.
• Auditing and financial reconciliation principles and methods.

• Plan, direct, review, and evaluate the work of assigned support staff.
• Train others in work procedures.
• Review, analyze, post, balance, interpret and reconcile complex financial data and accounts.
• Develop and implement accounting systems and procedures.
• Verify the accuracy of financial data and information.
• Ensure proper authorization and documentation for disbursements.
• Interpret and apply complex financial procedures and legal documents.
• Exercise sound independent judgment within established policy guidelines.
• Prepare and direct the preparation of clear, concise and complete financial reports and statements, audit reports and audit work papers.
• Make accurate mathematical and statistical calculations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations.

The City of Berkeley is hiring an Accounting Manager to lead our Finance Department's Accounting Division! In this role, you will direct divisional operations, mentor staff, and tackle complex financial analyses. You’ll be the architect of our Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) within a GASB-34 compliant environment, ensuring rigorous internal controls and providing expert guidance to executive and line staff alike. We are looking for a strategic thinker with high-level quantitative skills and the judgment to lead divisional objectives.

See the full job specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/105033

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above is: 
Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, or a major in finance, business administration, systems development, economics, or a closely related field and at least satisfactory completion of a total of 12 units of accounting courses consisting of intermediate accounting, advanced accounting, and governmental accounting, and five (5) years of professional accounting experience including developing and implementing accounting systems, and at least two (2) years of supervising professional staff.  

A Certified Public Accountant license is highly desirable.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be received by 5:00 PM Pacific on March 16, 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.

EXAM PROCESS

The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:

• Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents (qualifying experience will be calculated based on the application filing period close date)

• Review of Supplemental Questionnaire

• Oral Board Exam 

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.

Controller 
Nevada Irrigation District
Grass Valley, California
Annual Salary: $127,450 - $162,671 DOE/DOQ

Calling all accounting savants, process perfectionists, and professional development advocates! Nevada Irrigation District (Grass Valley, California) is seeking a Controller who will oversee the activities of the Accounting Division within the Finance Department, including six staff and several exciting projects. The Controller will have a background in government accounting and use their leadership expertise to train and inspire staff while continuously improving processes and structures. They will report directly to the Finance Director and provide department support by being an effective communicator, motivator, timely organizer, and steadfast project manager. The ideal candidate for this role will have a background in local government auditing/ accounting, accounts payable, and payroll. NID is looking for someone who can take the Division to the next level and get things done! Having relationship-building skills is essential, as this role regularly interacts with the Board, other departments, and outside organizations. Other desirable skills include strategic thinking, creative problem solving, and people management. If you are eager to further develop your team’s accounting capabilities while showing patience, openness, and support for staff, apply now!

View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/39c5bca8-fc87-48ed-b24c-e8e7496e2b36

SALARY & BENEFITS: An annual salary of $127,450 - $162,671 DOE/DOQ and an attractive benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY
For first consideration, apply by April 1st by completing an application and attaching your cover letter and resume at: https://wbcp.applicantpool.com/jobs/1286180-300215.html 

 View the WBCP Job Board: wbcpinc.com/job-board/ 
 
Save the Dates:
Interviews will take place virtually on April 13th and in person on April 20th. Selected candidates must be available for both dates.

Please contact Naomi Schmitt, Director of Human Resources, with any questions:

• schmittn@nidwater.com 
• (530) 273-6185
   

Grow & Thrive

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional who wants your work to make an impact in the community? The City of San Bruno is seeking a skilled and motivated Accountant to join our collaborative and service-driven Administrative Services team!

About the Role

This is more than a traditional accounting role — it’s an opportunity to help steward public resources, strengthen financial integrity, and support the programs and services that directly benefit our residents. As an Accountant with the City, you will perform technical and administrative accounting work and apply accounting principles and methods to maintaining fiscal records and systems of the City.

The current vacancy will have a focus on payroll activities. Other duties may include projects such as internal audit and control, financial analysis, budget preparation, purchasing, fixed assets, reconciliation of accounting records, special projects, and related accounting work.  

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and highly knowledgeable accounting professional with substantial experience in payroll administration within a governmental or public agency setting. You possess a thorough understanding of payroll laws, regulations, reporting requirements, retirement reporting, and internal controls, and demonstrate the ability to ensure accurate and timely processing of complex payroll transactions. You exercise strong analytical judgment, maintain strict confidentiality, ensure compliance with applicable laws and MOU provisions, and provide responsive, professional service to employees, departments, and external agencies while safeguarding the City’s financial integrity.

You believe in consensus-building, “yes, if” problem-solving, promote honest communication, and demonstrate a visionary approach. With strong technical expertise and a continual learning mindset, you’re ready to help San Bruno innovate, adapt, and grow.

Typical Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or a closely related field, plus three (3) years of professional accounting or municipal finance experience.  Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may also be considered.  Review the complete job description in the document linked here.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is currently $96,917 to $118,929. This position is scheduled to receive a general wage increase in January 2027 and January 2028 in accordance with the Teamsters Local 350, IBT Mid-Management Unit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This is a represented position.

The City is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package with the following highlights:

• Wellness-focused schedule and paid time off (PTO) program
  • 4-day workweek (Monday through Thursday, 9-hours per day) with a 3-day weekend every week.
  • Approximately 3 to 5 weeks of vacation per year, dependent on years of service, with the option to cash out up to 2 weeks per year.
  • Additional 80 hours of paid time off (Management Leave) annually, with the annual option to cash out those hours.   
• Comprehensive medical and dental plan with choice of HMO or PPO program for employee and eligible dependents.
• Defined benefit retirement program through CalPERS, with benefit dependent membership status (Classic-2.7%@55 or New/PEPRA-2.0%@62). More information is available online at CalPERS. 
• Deferred Compensation Section 457b match of 0.5%
• Education assistance including tuition reimbursement
• Employee home loan assistance program

For a listing of employee benefits, please see the Mid-Management column in our benefits summary linked here.

Note:

• Remote work is not available for this position.
• Later this year the standard work week will transition to four (4) nine (9) hour days for a full-time schedule of 36 hours per week with no impact on annual salary.

How to Apply

Applications may be submitted online at BambooHR. Applications must be received by 12:00 pm on March 19, 2026. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible before the recruitment is closed.

Panel interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of March 30, 2026.

The City of San Bruno utilizes a merit-based selection system. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the position. 

Equal Opportunity Statement
 

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and as such does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.  If you require special accommodations, please contact us to discuss your needs.

To perform responsible clerical accounting work involved with billing and collection of utility bills; the maintenance and review of financial and statistical records; the entry of data processing; and/or assisting in the preparation and maintenance of payroll and related records.  The purpose of this recruitment is to fill a current vacancy, as well as establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

Finance Clerk I:  This is the entrance level for clerical accounting employees.  Employees in this class normally work under close and continuous supervision performing a group of repetitive or closely related duties according to established procedures. Finance Clerks I are normally considered to be on training status and, as assigned responsibility and breadth of knowledge increase with increased experience, may reasonably expect their positions to be reassigned to the next higher class of Finance Clerk II.

Finance Clerk II:  Positions in this class are normally filled by advancement from the lower grade of Finance Clerk I, or, when filled from the outside require prior responsible clerical accounting experience.  A Finance Clerk II works under general supervision and, within a framework of established procedures, is expected to perform a variety of accounting duties with only occasional instruction or assistance.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Ideal Candidate for the Finance Clerk position will possess excellent customer service skills and maintain professionalism regardless of work environment.  Cash handling experience with proven accuracy and integrity are essential to the position.  Strong communication skills are vital.  Candidates must be able to communicate with internal and external customers with ease and confidence.  The Ideal Candidate will also demonstrate the ability to prioritize multiple competing timelines, remain organized, show attention to detail, as well as being highly trainable.  Regular, predictable, consistent, and timely attendance is an essential function of the position. The ability to communicate in Spanish is highly desirable.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Prepare and process utility bills; collect payments over the counter and through the mail; balance cash drawer and prepare deposits; and process delinquent accounts; Set-up and maintain accounts on a computerized accounting system. Prepare or assist in the preparation of a variety of financial and statistical reports as assigned. Process accounts payable for the City; input purchase orders and blanket purchase orders to be paid into computer system; enter and verify invoices for payment; prepare and print claim report and distribute to City departments/divisions.

Process various transactions involving accounts payable, payroll, general ledgers and accounts receivable. Assist customers over the counter with respect to utilities billings, opening/closing accounts, problems, etc.; respond to citizen complaints and/or inquiries, referring more complex issues to higher level of authority as appropriate. Print and mail out renewal notices, delinquent notices, billings changes, etc. Review and check records, forms, and other documents for accuracy, completeness and conformance to rules and regulations. Post a wide assortment of information to records. Process fixed asset requests, invoices and purchase order disbursements. Input a variety of data to computerized record keeping/data processing systems; maintain computerized and/or manual files of correspondence, records, and other documents as assigned. Receive, sort, and distribute in-coming and out-going mail as assigned. Order and maintain supplies. Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience and Education:

Any combination equivalent to the experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying.  A typical manner to achieve the knowledge and abilities would be:

Finance Clerk I

Education:  High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:  One (1) year experience performing clerical or accounting support work.

Finance Clerk II

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. 

Experience: One (1) year experience performing duties comparable to those of a Finance Clerk I in the City of Woodland.

APPLICATION

Apply with a City of Woodland application by visiting www.cityofwoodland.gov/employment or the Human Resources Office, City Hall, 300 First Street, 2nd Floor, Woodland, CA 95695 by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2026.    Résumés and cover letters are encouraged but will not be accepted in lieu of the application form. Postmarks will not be accepted. 

Review Process:  Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination.  All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.  Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview or any combination thereof.  If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least seven days prior to the event.

Virtual panel interview is tentatively scheduled for the week of March 30, 2026.

BENEFITS

Salary (Current):                 
Finance Clerk I         $3,751.32 - $4,787.74 per month                                               
Finance Clerk II        $4,244.27 - $5,416.89 per month

Retirement:                          
CalPERS Retirement System (2 % @ 60 formula for Classic CalPERS members and 2% @ 62 formula for new CalPERS members). The City does not participate in social security

Deferred Comp:                   
Choice of deferred compensation plans (Traditional and Roth options).  After successful completion of probation, new hires are eligible for a monthly 2% City contribution.

Medical:                                
CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, including HMOs and PPOs. City gives an allowance toward the cost of insurance. Maximum Family Medical Allowance (2026): $2,463.99 per month

Dental/Vision:                      
City paid Delta Dental and VSP Vision Benefits

LTD/STD:                              
City paid wage protection for long/short term disabilities

Life Insurance:                    
City provides $50,000 life insurance policy

Supplemental Benefits:     
Voluntary Supplemental Life, Cancer, Accident Only, STD/LTD and Critical Illness insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts available

Vacation:                              
6.7 hours per month during first three years of service

Holidays:                              
12.5 paid holidays (including two floating holidays)

Sick Leave:                          
8 hours per month

Bilingual Pay:                      
$200 per month upon certification

Prof. Growth Incentive:      
$625 per fiscal year for education or professional activities

The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Controller's Office of the County of San Mateo seeks highly qualified candidates for the position of Property Tax Specialist. 

 

Under general direction, performs professional apportionment work relating to secured and unsecured property taxes in the Property Tax Division of the Controller’s Office.

 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This Property Tax Specialist is a single classification in the Controller’s Office. The incumbent performs journey-level work in the processing and apportionment of secured and unsecured property taxes. This class is distinguished from the Senior Property Tax Specialist, which is the supervisory level in the Property Tax Specialist series.

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Senior Property Tax Specialist.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

 

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Explains to other jurisdictions, departments, taxing agencies, and consultants on issues and processes relating to tax apportionment.

• Explains to taxing agencies regarding their revenue allocation and projected revenues for the year.

• Apportion monies, including secured, unsecured, impounded, redeemed, and other taxes.

• Prepares and submits tax revenue reports required by the State Controller, the State Board of Equalization, and Community College Districts.

• Coordinates and maintains continuous contact with the County Assessor's office and the Tax Collector's office to ensure the successful completion of the Auditor's Office portion of the monthly tax processing schedules.

• Calculates estimated levy based on ERAF and AB8 factors.

• Balances and reconciles tax collection data received from the Tax Collector-Treasurer’s Office.

• Reconciles and allocates supplemental tax apportionment to taxing agencies.

• Reconciles and apportions secured and unsecured taxes, including advances and clean up.

• Maintains accurate records of disbursements and reconciling worksheets, ledgers, and journal entries to account for apportionments.

• Analyze and prepare varied tax reports.

• Performs basic accounting processes and functions.

• Regularly engage with taxpayers and other customers, delivering prompt, professional, and high-quality customer service. Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience and Education:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying.  
 
A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills is:
  
Education: Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field.
  
Experience: One year of responsible accounting work, preferably in a governmental or public agency, which includes work experience in property tax accounting.
 

Knowledge of:

• Working knowledge of the laws, ordinances, and regulations governing the financial operation of the County, especially those regarding property tax accounting. 

• Rules and procedures relating to the compilation, maintenance, and reconciliation of tax rolls.

• Accounting theory, principles, practices, procedures, and terminology of general, fund, and governmental accounting. 

• Basic auditing and financial reconciliation principles and methods.

• Property tax apportionment and procedures used in the maintenance of property tax records.

• Principles and practices of business data processing, particularly as it relates to the processing of accounting information. 

• Principles of public finance and taxation.

• Applicable laws regulating public fiscal operations. 

• Budgeting principles and terminology.

Skill/Ability to:

• Review, analyze, interpret, and reconcile tax reports.

• Exercise sound independent judgment within established policy guidelines.  

• Make accurate mathematical and statistical calculations. 

• Establish and maintain effective working relations. 

• Understand and interpret the principles, laws, and procedures involved in property tax accounting and apportionment.

• Gather and analyze data and prepare reports.

• Perform detailed work involving numerical data.

• Document processes and maintain accurate records and files for year-end reporting and audit purposes.

• Understand and explain the relationship between accounting records and documents for recording and reporting purposes.

• Independently reconcile discrepancies within the assigned record-keeping system.

• Prioritize work to meet deadlines accordingly.

Application/Examination

Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score.

Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

The examination process will consist of an application screening based on the candidates' applications and responses to the supplemental questions (weight: pass/fail). Candidates who pass the application screening may be invited to a panel interview (weight:100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please visit http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Final Filing Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026, 11:59 PM PST
Application Screening: March 23 - 27, 2026
Civil Service Panel Interview: April 7 and/or 8, 2026

About the County
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.

The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
 

San Mateo County is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.

Analyst: Sedrick Dixon (03052026) (Property Tax Specialist - E018)

AHA is seeking to fill the Accounting Specialist II position in the Finance Department. The Accounting Specialist II performs a variety of technical and administrative account support duties in the preparation, maintenance, and processing of accounting records and transactions. Please see the job announcement and job description below for more details about this career opportunity. Experience with Yardi software is required.

To be considered for this career opportunity, you must submit:

1. Housing Authority Employment Application
2. Resume (three pages maximum, include months/years of employment), and
3. Responses to the supplemental questions (two pages maximum)

Final Filing Date: Open until filled. Applications received by March 5, 2026, at 5:00 pm PST will be included in the first review. AHA reserves the right to interview candidates before the deadline.

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) is seeking a self-motivated and highly experienced accounting professional to join our team as our next Senior Accounting Technician!  The incumbent will perform the most difficult and complex types of duties assigned to this classification, exercising a high level of independent judgment and initiative.  Join our cohesive team at our amazing mission-driven agency! 

About Midpen:  Midpen helps plants, animals and people thrive throughout the greater Santa Cruz Mountains region by preserving a greenbelt of more than 70,000 acres of public open space with more than 250 miles of trails in 27 extraordinary preserves, permanently protected for natural resource conservation and ecologically sensitive public enjoyment and education.  Midpen is a public agency with a focused mission that guides our work, and where every employee makes an impact.  If you are looking for an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the legacy of open space protection, natural resource restoration and outdoor recreation, working with an incredible team of like-minded colleagues, we invite you to apply for this position! At Midpen, we believe open space is for all. Our public lands are shared spaces provided for the community by the community. All people, regardless of background, deserve respect, dignity, safety, and a sense of belonging. Midpen welcomes all people to enjoy the public open space preserves we hold in trust, supporting the mental, physical, and social well-being of our region.

About the Position:  Midpen aims to recruit and retain employees who embody professionalism, accountability, and respect, who value working in a mission-driven agency focused on inclusivity, diversity, and equity.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of five years’ experience performing the full range of technical work in the areas of general accounting and auditing.  Responsibilities include:

• Accounts receivable/payable.
• Reconciling expenditure and revenue accounts including capital assets and long-term debt funds.
• Verifying availability of funds and classification of expenditures.
• Reconciling expenditure and revenue accounts, including land acquisition worksheets, capital assets, and long-term debt funds; reconciling bank statements.
• Assist in processing debt service obligations, including creating payment schedule, paying annual obligations, posting interest on bonds and notes from statement, updating liability balance, and posting journal entries.
• Review credit cards monthly and ensure that transactions are properly coded and approved.
• Providing technical assistance to the Accountant in preparation of the year-end audit.
• Review, post, balance, reconcile, and maintain accurate and confidential accounting and payroll records.
• Assist in gathering data and preparing monthly financial and statistical reports.
• Verify, post, and record a variety of financial transactions; prepare and maintain databases.
• Maintain a variety of ledgers, registers, and journals according to established accounting policies and procedures; reconcile transactions and account statements; record changes and resolve differences; maintain the accuracy of accounting and financial records.
• Report generation.
• Produce journal entries to post  to the general ledger,
• Accurately prepare employee and vendor payments for retirement and other benefits; submit reportable compensation to CalPERS and process payments; prepare Federal and State tax reports.

Top candidates:

• Have experience working with financial systems and have the ability to adapt to new technology and information systems.
• Have excellent written and interpersonal skills.
• Can organize, prioritize and follow-up on work assignments.
• Can interpret and accurately record data.
• Can work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Have demonstrated experience fostering positive and effective working relationships.

This is an advanced journey-level classification which requires the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.

Experience in public sector finance, with the knowledge of principles of governmental financial recordkeeping and bookkeeping, is highly desired.

For additional information about the position, see the Job Description on our website. 

A Few Reasons Why You May Love This Job

• Collaborative work that directly supports Midpen’s mission to protect and restore the natural environment
• You’ll be part of a talented and dynamic team whose work contributes to providing nature’s benefits to everyone
• Excellent employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and a retirement pension through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)

Work Environment:  This position is part of Administrative Services at Midpen’s office in Los Altos, California.  Midpen offers a hybrid office/telecommute work schedule for this position.

Education and Experience:  any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: 

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by college-level coursework in accounting or finance, and
• At least five (5) years in the maintenance of financial and accounting records.
• Experience in public sector finance, with the knowledge of principles of governmental financial recordkeeping and bookkeeping, is highly desired.

Licenses & Certifications Required:   Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Benefits:   Midpen provides an excellent benefits package including health, life & disability insurance as well as CalPERS pension. Please see the Benefits page on Midpen’s website for details.

How to Apply: apply online at CalOpps.org

(To avoid missing email communication about this recruitment, add mpropenspace@calopps.org to your contacts or list of safe senders.)

Application deadline: March 8, 2026.  Applicants with the most relevant experience and qualifications suitable for the position will be contacted for an interview.

The following application items are required to be considered*:

1. Fully completed CalOpps employment application 

2. Cover letter 

3. Resume 

4. Supplemental question responses

*Incomplete CalOpps employment applications, or applications without the required application items listed here, will not be considered for the position.

Interview Schedule: (dates subject to change)

First Interview (virtual): March 19, 2026

Second Interview & written exercise (in person): March 24, 2026

A note to applicants who currently live outside of the San Francisco Bay Area: before committing to the application process, and if you haven’t done so already, we suggest evaluating the feasibility of relocation. We recommend researching the cost of living in the San Francisco Bay Area, the cost to relocate, and typical commute times to Los Altos from outlying areas.

Midpen reserves the right to limit or deny off-duty employment or business ownership which creates a conflict of interest or an incompatibility with District employment. Information can be found in the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual Section 4.13 Off-Duty Employment and Business Ownership.

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation

by contacting the Human Resources department at

(650) 691-1200 or via email at hr@openspace.org

The Principal Financial Analyst – Treasury plays a strategic role in managing the financial planning, analytics, and reporting functions for all agencies: San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans), the Peninsula Joint Powers Board (Caltrain), the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA), and the San Mateo County Express Lanes Joint Powers Authority (SMC-ELJPA). The incumbent will collaborate with finance and business leaders to lead high-impact analysis and reporting, deliver recommendations on critical decisions, and manage long-term financial projections. The role will design, analyze, and implement management reports to turn analysis into action and insight. 

Essential Functions & Duties:

• Lead and perform advanced treasury functions across cash management, debt administration, investment oversight, and liquidity planning for SamTrans and related agencies (Caltrain/PCJPB, TA, ELJPA).
• Develop, maintain, and analyze short-term and long-term cash-flow forecasts to support operating needs, capital programs, debt service, and liquidity risk management.
• Support and lead activities related to debt issuance, refunding, and ongoing debt compliance, including preparation of financing analyses, debt service schedules, covenant monitoring, continuing disclosure, and arbitrage/rebate coordination.
• Prepare and review Board-level reports, presentations, and staff reports related to treasury, debt, investments, and cash-flow matters, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with governing policies and disclosure standards.
• Oversee and perform investment analysis and reporting in compliance with California Government Code, District investment policies, and best practices; monitor portfolio performance, market conditions, and interest-rate trends.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders including bond counsel, municipal advisors, underwriters, trustees, banks, rating agencies, auditors, and investment managers.

Examples of Essential Duties:

• Perform advanced, independent treasury analysis in the areas of cash management, debt administration, investment oversight, and liquidity planning to support the District’s financial operations.
• Lead and support debt-related activities for a bond issuance, including preparation of financing analyses, monitoring debt service and covenant compliance, and coordinating continuing disclosure and post-issuance requirements.
• Manage and reconcile banking, trustee, and investment accounts, ensuring accuracy, proper authorization, and adherence to internal control standards.
• Serve as a technical subject-matter expert on treasury-related matters; provide guidance and direction to staff and cross-departmental partners on complex financial issues.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with external parties including banks, trustees, municipal advisors, bond counsel, investment managers, rating agencies, and auditors.
• Support year-end close and annual audit activities related to cash, investments, debt, and restricted funds, including preparation of schedules and responses to audit inquiries.
• Manage and reconcile banking and trustee accounts, monitor balances and activity, and ensure proper controls, authorizations, and segregation of duties.
• Provide technical guidance on treasury processes, financial analysis, and reporting; may serve as a lead analyst on complex or cross-agency initiatives.
• Support annual audit and year-end close activities related to cash, investments, debt, and restricted funds; respond to audit inquiries and implement recommendations as needed.
• Evaluate and improve treasury policies, procedures, internal controls, and reporting tools, including process automation and system enhancements.
• Conduct special studies and ad-hoc financial analyses related to capital financing, interest-rate risk, liquidity strategies, and funding alternatives, and present findings to management.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, bond covenants, and internal policies, and maintain accurate and well-documented records. 
• System administrator of all agencies bank accounts.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement process improvements related to treasury systems, reporting, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, bond covenants, policies, and disclosure requirements, maintaining thorough and well-documented records.
• Perform related and other duties as assigned in support of the Finance Department and District-wide financial objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, finance, accounting or closely related field.   
• Four (4) years of full-time relevant and progressive experience in leading financial analysis, financial forecasting/budgeting/planning, and operation/business analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or closely related field.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience/knowledge in business intelligence systems (Tableau, Power BI, Hyperion, TM1, etc.).  
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience 
• Experience in the public sector, ideally public transportation. 
• Working knowledge in accounting processes and ERP systems (e.g. PeopleSoft). 
• Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills, experience resolving complex business problems with well-structured analysis.