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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.

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.

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)

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.

The Office of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Auditor-Appraiser.

Under general direction, Senior Auditor-Appraisers:

• Make site visits to businesses to audit their books, records, and financial reports, and to make appraisals to determine assessment valuations.
• Provide direction to Auditor-Appraiser I/II staff including assigning, directing, and reviewing their work.
• Perform the most difficult audits and appraisals of the largest and most complex properties for assessment purposes.

"Largest" audit and appraisal projects will include those businesses with the higher assessed values, such as airlines, biopharmaceutical, or manufacturing concerns. "Complex" audit and appraisal projects will include those businesses with accounting systems that contain subsidiary ledgers and journals, "abnormal" obsolescence, such as high technology concerns or specialized manufacturing equipment, and major accounts with multiple locations.  

In addition to the ability to perform large and complex audits and appraisal projects, the ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Successfully present appraisal reports at the Assessment Appeals Board.
• Appear as an expert witness before the Assessment Appeals Board as to property values.
• Review other assessment issues, in compliance with the Revenue and Taxation Code.
• Perform out-of-state audit assignments in a variety of geographic locations, as necessary.
• Lead a team on an out-of-state airline audit, or major biopharmaceutical audits, as necessary.
• Possess excellent computer skills, including advanced working knowledge of MS Office, specifically Excel and Word.
• Demonstrate outstanding interpersonal relations and customer service skills.

The ideal candidate will also have:

• Two or more years of experience as an Auditor II performing a full range of audits and appraisals and will have experience performing more advanced level audits and appraisals of tangible and taxable property for tax assessment purposes.
• A four-year degree with a specialization in accounting from a recognized institution of higher education (accredited); or 18 semester units (or quarter equivalents) of accounting and/or auditing courses from a recognized institution of higher education. Business law and economic classes may not contribute toward the 18 units; or 19 semester units (or quarter equivalents), 16 units of which must be accounting and/or auditing courses from a recognized institution of higher education, and 3 semester units may be either business law or economic classes.

In addition, the ideal candidate will be working toward an Advanced Appraisal Certification. Information about the California State Board of Equalization can be found at: https://www.boe.ca.gov/.

The Assessor's Office is currently involved in several major projects, including the development of a new Automated Property Assessment and Tax System, and the appraisal and assessment of several large-scale commercial, manufacturing, research and development, and mixed-use developments being built throughout San Mateo County.  This is an exciting time to consider career advancement as a Senior Auditor-Appraiser.

Licensure/Certification:

• Acquisition within one year of appointment of a permanent Property Tax Appraiser Certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization.

Experience:

• At least two years of experience as an Auditor II performing a full range of audits and appraisals or has experience performing more advanced level audits and appraisals of tangible and taxable property for tax assessment purposes.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with upper division coursework in accounting, auditing, appraising or cost estimating. 

Knowledge of:

• Technical and professional knowledge of methods used in the auditing of records and the valuation of property for tax assessment purposes.
• Accounting and auditing principles and practices.
• Training methods, procedures, and requirements.
• Basic supervisory principles and practices.
• California Property Tax laws.
• State Board of Equalization guidelines.
• Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
• Court decisions affecting assessment procedures.
• Policies and procedures related to the department.
• Business arithmetic and statistical measures.
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• Narrative report writing.  

Skill/Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during work.
• Audit complex financial books and records to determine ownership, segregate costs of property, and evaluate property owner declarations.
• Read, interpret, and apply rules, policies, and procedures.
• Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Audit and appraise complex property for tax purposes.
• Organize and plan time for completion of audit and appraisal workload.
• Discover and resolve audit and appraisal problems.
• Travel to a variety of geographic locations throughout the country according to regular schedules, as well as, on demand.
• Work independently.
• Analyze data and draw logical conclusions.
• Train in proper techniques and procedures of auditing and appraising property.
• Direct and review the work of others.
• Select and make appropriate adjustments to property.
• Accurately determine historic, reproduction, and replacement costs.
• Accurately identify and measure depreciation and obsolescence.
• Measure income producing characteristics of property and appropriately capitalize the income stream into value.
• Identify and classify various types of land, sites, buildings, structures, manufactured homes, vessels, aircraft, trade fixtures, and property interests in an accurate and uniform manner.
• Produce effective presentations.
• Maintain complete and accurate records and prepare written audit narratives and appraisal reports.
• Operate standard office equipment, including departmental applications.

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, Confidential and Management extra-help/limited term, and SEIU or AFSCME represented extra help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. 
 
The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidate's application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%), which may include the evaluation of a brief written and/or performance exercise given immediately preceding the interview. 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. All applicants who meet 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 go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. 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. 

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Closing Date: Monday, March 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST

Application Screening: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Panel Interviews: Week of March 30, 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 is committed to advancing equity 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. 

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community.  

Analyst: Sarah Huynh (02232026) (Senior Auditor - Appraiser - U063)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hours: 32 hours per week

Rate: $23.85 - $31.95, depending on experience

Under direct supervision of the Controller, provides accounting and fiscal support, including accounts payable, cash and accounts receivable receipts, invoices, and processes, records, reviews, and reconciles a variety of financial transactions and records for Peninsula Library System and its multiple contracted agencies.

This class is the first in the Accounting Assistant series. The Accounting Assistant I works under close supervision and performs daily and routine accounting duties in accordance with established accounting procedures. It is distinguished from the Accounting Assistant Il by the amount of accounting and/or financial experience required. An Accounting Assistant I works under general supervision and, within a framework of established procedures, is expected to perform a variety of complex accounting duties with only occasional assistance and may provide lead directions to other accounting support staff on a project or day-to-day basis.

FOR FULL DETAILS ABOUT THIS POSITION AND THE PROCESS FOR APPLYING, CLICK JOB PDF BELOW.

The City of Belmont is gearing up for its next standout team member — a driven, sharp, and community‑minded Management Analyst ready to make an immediate impact in the Public Works Department!  This is a great opportunity to join a dedicated team supported by new leadership, bringing fresh momentum and a renewed focus on delivering high‑quality service to the community. 

If you thrive on numbers, love untangling complex problems, and want your work to shape the city’s future, this role puts you right at the center of the action. You’ll help power the planning, coordination, and execution of Public Works operations and projects that keep Belmont moving, strengthening the infrastructure and services residents depend on every day.  

This position may be filled at either the Management Analyst I or II level, depending on experience and department needs.  

Tentative Recruitment Schedule

First Review of Applications -  March 16, 2026

Panel Interview - Week of March 23, 2026

Department Interview - Week of March 30, 2026

The Town of Colma

Invites you to apply for the position of:

Management Analyst I/II/III

This position provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual in Public Administration to apply their administrative and analytical knowledge, skills, and abilities. Under the guidance of the City Manager, the incumbent will be responsible to provide professional, administrative and technical assistance in the development, administration and implementation of Town programs, operations, services and policies.  The individual may conduct financial and special studies, surveys and research assignments in a wide range of municipal policies involving organization, procedures, finance, and personnel services; may be responsible for oversight of programs, projects and/or financial, and personnel services of the assigned department.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Compile and analyze data; prepare reports and make recommendations on the formulation of policy and procedure. 
• Perform research and statistical analyses on administrative, fiscal, personnel, and operational problems. 
• Assist in the development of short and long-range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations. 
• Assist in the development of new program elements and program modifications as necessary to meet goals and objectives. 
• Compile materials and assist on the preparation of reports, manuals, and publications. 
• Prepare and deliver clear and concise reports, correspondence. 
• Prepare and administer contracts and agreements; participate in and coordinate or facilitate departmental and/or citywide committees and projects. 
• Interpret Federal, State and local regulations; coordinate their application to Town operations. 

The City of Patterson’s Finance Department is seeking to fill two (2) part-time Cashier positions and to establish an Eligibility List.  Under direct supervision, the Cashier receives, accounts for, and reconciles cash, checks, and electronic payments. This position is responsible for collecting and maintaining revenue and transaction records.  Incumbents receive, post, issue receipts, reconcile, and balance deposits daily.  Revenues collected include utility billing payments, various municipal services, and recreational program fees.  Must accurately collect,  account for, and safeguard all funds, including tallying and reconciling monies received at the end of each shift. Must be able to generate and reconcile revenue reports.  Operate a multi-line phone system, provide information on department and program areas, and refer inquiries as appropriate. Greet and assist customers at the front counter, via telephone, or email by responding to inquiries professionally and courteously. Performs related duties as required and assigned.  

This position is established for 19 hours a week and will be working weekdays during regular business hours.