Accountant I

Salary : $63,658.40 - $77,394.72 Annually
Location : Bakersfield, CA, CA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 02463
Department: Water
Division: Domestic Water
Opening Date: 05/18/2026


Description
SALARY:

$30.61 - $37.21 / Hour
OPENING DATE: 5/18/2026
CLOSING DATE: 6/2/26 at 1:00pm Pacific Time.
The current vacancy is in the Water Department .
THE POSITION : Under direction, supervises and assists with the maintenance of the financial records and accounts for a departmental or other accounting system and performs other duties as directed.
Representative Duties


The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of this class. They are descriptive, not limiting; Work involves responsibility for the maintenance of a complex cost accounting system in addition to the normal accounting records of the department; Prepares a variety of financial and statistical reports; Work is carried out under the general supervision of the department head but calls for considerable independent judgement on technical matters; Plans, assigns and reviews the work of employees engaged in financial record keeping, analyzes and interprets accounts, records and budgetary allotments; Assists with the preparation, analysis and review of revenue estimates, expenditures and fund conditions involving administering budgets. Essential Duties: Processes building permit applications.

Minimum Qualifications
Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application, resume & supplemental questionnaire that they meet the below requirements:

• Graduation from college with a major in accounting including at least 24 units of accounting, or completion of an equivalent advanced accounting curriculum; OR
  • Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license

Examination (Weighted: 100%)
O RAL APPRAISAL INTERVIEW (Weighted 100%): (Tentative) June 16, 2026

An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.
NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire; otherwise, the application may be rejected. NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted resumes will not be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.
Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:

INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the Cityweb page for detailed information (rates and plan information).

RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the page for additional information.
01


Please specify your highest level of education.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• None of the above

02


Do you possess a degree with a major in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you possess a minimum of 24 units in Accounting? (Please attach your college transcripts showing at least 24 units in Accounting.)

• Yes
• No

04


How many years of experience in accounting do you possess?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 Year
• 2 Years
• 3 Years
• 4+ Years
• None

05


Regarding question #4, please explain your experience and dates of employment for the years selected. If you selected 'None' please write N/A. Do not write see resume/application.
06


Please select each of the following of which you have work experience in:

• Preparation, maintenance or analyzing financial records or accounts
• Agreements and Contracts
• Budget development including analysis and projections
• Billing Reconciliation
• None

07


Briefly explain your work experience and dates for each selected item in question #6. If you answered "None of the above" to question #6, please write None. Do not write see resume/application.
08


Do you possess a Valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

09


I understand that all future correspondence with the City with regards to this recruitment, will be via e-mail provided on my application. Please keep your contact information up-to-date and ensure that your e-mail spam filter allows you to receive messages from View email address on click.appcast.io. Note: All City examination notices are also available via your Government Jobs profile.

• Yes
• No

10


I understand that I am required to submit a completed application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline, June 2, 2026, at 1 PM Pacific Time, in order for my application to be accepted. (You may submit these documents on-line as an attachment; mail or bring to the Human Resources Department, City Hall 1600 Truxtun Avenue, 1st Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301; email to View email address on click.appcast.io, or Fax to View phone number on click.appcast.io.) The documents must reference the recruitment name and number (i.e. Accountant I #02463) and be submitted to the attention of Kevin Mendoza

• Yes
• No

Required Question