JOB INFORMATION
See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.

Accountant Trainee is an entry-level professional position that performs revenue audits, accounting, or financial information systems work; maintains and analyzes complex accounting records/documents; responds to staff and outside agency inquiries relating to budget and financial matters; directs the input and updating of data contained within the City's accounting system; maintains and revises accounting and related system procedures; evaluates and documents internal controls and provides general guidance to staff regarding internal controls; and performs other duties as assigned.

NOTES:

• Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:
  2% effective 1/1/25
  
  5% effective 7/1/25
  
• Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.

EDUCATION:You must meet ONE of the following options:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.

Bachelor's Degree in a closely related field AND completion of at least 24 semester/36 quarter units of college-level accounting course work.

Graduating senior in the final semester or quarter of an Accounting or closely related degree program which MUST include at least 24 semester/36 quarter units of college-level accounting course work (Proof of graduation is required at the time of hire).

NOTES:

• Applicants using Bachelor's or Master's Degrees in Accountancy MUST submit proof of degree/transcripts at the time of hire.
• A Master's Degree in Accountancy or a Master's Degree in Business Administration with completion of at least 24 semester/36 quarter units of college-level accounting course work is qualifying.
• Applicants using a Bachelor's Degree in a closely related field AND/OR a Master's Degree in Business Administration to qualify MUST submit transcripts showing completion of required course work with their application.
• College-Level accounting course work will NOT be substituted with business related college-level course work.
• Experience may NOT be used to substitute for lack of the required education.

LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of hire.

NOTES:

• Reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance may be required at the time of hire.
• You must provide your own vehicle for which mileage will be reimbursed.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):

• Proof of degree/transcripts, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
• Proof of transcripts showing completion of the required course work, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
  

SCREENING PROCESS
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes that are applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, which may include a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.

Rev. 7 - August 2, 2024 (New Recruitment Date)