Accountant I/II Administrative Services Division Housing Department

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About the Department

The City of San José Housing Department is a leader in the production and preservation of affordable housing, and solutions to homelessness. Its mission is to strengthen and to revitalize our community through housing and community development programs. The Housing Department has an operating budget of approximately $19 million annually and 112 employees, the Department administers multiple local, state, and federal funds. The Housing Department is committed to creating and supporting a diverse work environment with a staff that values inclusion.

Position Duties

The Housing depart mentis currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time Accountant I/II position in the Administrative Services Division.

Salary range(s)for this classification are:

• Accountant I: $91,990.08-$111,908.16
• Accountant II:$100,442.16-$122,063.76
  
  

This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.

The Accountant I/II position in the Housing Department is one of three positions in the Fiscal Section of the Administrative Services Division. This position will work directly with the Senior Accountant and will be responsible for tracking all restricted federal, State and local funds; maintaining the subsidiary ledger for the loan portfolio; and the creation of a desk manual for the Fiscal Section. This position may supervise an Accounting Technician and an Account Clerk.

The Accountant I/II will work with the Administrative Officer, Senior Accountant and Senior Budget Analyst to monitor monthly expenditures and revenues. This position will ensure that all government grant programs are billed immediately upon City expenditure of eligible program funds to minimize impact to the General Fund; track receipt of grant revenue and reconcile to expenditure records; and create, maintain, and reconcile loan balances through tracking of loan repayments received and new loans issued thru various funding sources. Federal and State Grant Revenue funds include: CDBG, HOME, ESG, HOPWA, HOPWA-VAWA, CalHOMEBEGIN, CalHOME, HHAP, SB2 and CARE Grants. The ideal candidate will understand governmental accounting, strong analytical and Excel skills, and experience with Federal and State funding sources.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Accountant I: A Bachelors degree in Business, Accounting or related field which includes twelve (12) semester units in accounting subjects.

Accountant II: A Bachelors degree in Business, Accounting or related field which includes twelve (18) semester units in accounting subjects.

Experience:

Accountant I: None

Accountant II: Two (2) years of progressively responsible accounting or auditing experience.

Acceptable Substitutions:

Accountant I: Experience in the maintenance of financial records, systems or transactions may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. There will be no substitution for the twelve (12) semester units in accounting subjects.

Other Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.

• Job Expertise-Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
• Communication Skills- Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
• Computer Skills- Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills- Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
• Analytical Thinking- Approaches a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
• Fiscal Management- Understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan; complies with administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements.
• Flexibility- Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes, performance expectations, organizational culture.
• Problem Solving- Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
• Reliability- Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.

Selection Process:
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Eduardo Gonzalez at Eduardo1.Gonzalez@sanjoseca.gov.

Additional Information:

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application.

AI and the Hiring Process

We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be a valuable tool for learning, research, and professional growth. We encourage candidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials, live assessments, and interviews. However, we value authenticity, accuracy and truthfulness. Application responses and interview answers must reflect your own knowledge, skills, and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation, it cannot replace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensures fairness, transparency, and equity for all applicants in the hiring process.

The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits pagefor detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage.

For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website. You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification.

In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks siteto explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership.

Closing Date/Time: 3/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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