Accountant I

The Position

The City of Yuba City is currently recruiting for Accountant I!

This recruitment will close on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 12PM (PST).

The City of Yuba City is hiring for one Accountant position within the Finance Department that can be filled at either the Accountant I or Accountant II level. An application will need to be submitted for each level you are interested in applying for. You will only be considered for the specific position you submit an application for. For information regarding the Accountant I position, please continue to review the job bulletin below. If you are interested in the Accountant II position, please review the job bulletin linked here: Accountant II | Job Details tab | Career Pages

Under general supervision or direction, performs professional accounting duties including auditing, analyzing, and verifying fiscal records and reports, preparing financial and statistical reports, providing information to City staff regarding accounting practices and procedures, and reconciling general ledger accounts; assists in preparing the City's annual budgets; prepares accounting reports and schedules; and performs related duties as assigned.

Accountant I: This is the entry-level classification in the Accountant series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine accounting duties, while learning City policies and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Accountant II-level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. For further details and more information on essential functions of the position, please refer to the job description: Accountant I

Qualifications

Education: Accountant I: Possession of an associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, fiscal management, public administration, or a closely related field.

Experience: Accountant I: One (1) year of professional experience in accounting, fiscal reporting, and or governmental and/or fund accounting.

Important Information

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: FINAL FILING DATE: Friday, August 28, at 12PM (PST). The information above is a brief summary of job duties. Please visit for additional information regarding this position and employment with the City of Yuba City.

• You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
• Please complete ALL sections of the application. A resume or other supplemental materials may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that reference "see resume" will be disqualified. Your resume and supplemental materials will not be considered as part of the initial screening process.
• Be sure to review your application prior to submission. No new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
• Application materials are the property of the City of Yuba City and will not be returned.
• It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number and email address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.

Selection Process The minimum qualifications as stated in this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to:

• Best Qualified Screening - Week of 8/31/26. Notices will be sent by Tuesday, September 8, following the observed holiday.
• Oral Panel Interviews - Tentative scheduled for the week of September 21. Please plan accordingly.
• Department Interviews

Please note: The entire recruitment process from recruitment opening date to start date could take 6 – 12 weeks for successful candidates. Final candidates must pass pre-employment screening which may include:

• Fingerprinting
• Criminal Background Check
• Reference Check

Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Yuba City does not discriminate on the basis of sex, religion, race, color, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of service. Veterans, women, minorities and the disabled are encouraged to apply. EOE. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance so such aids or services can be arranged. TTY users may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Questions Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Yuba City. If you have questions regarding this job announcement or the application process:

• For a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the NEOGOV application process, visit
• Visit the City of Yuba City website:
• Email the Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io
• Call the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io
• Visit City Hall: 1201 Civic Center Blvd, Yuba City, CA 95993

About the City

The City of Yuba City is located in Sutter County, adjacent to the beautiful Feather River and at the base of the Sutter Buttes, the smallest mountain range in the world. Located just 40 miles north of Sacramento, Yuba City is the agricultural, economic and social center of the Yuba-Sutter Region. The area offers excellent outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, fishing, water skiing, hunting, biking, horseback riding, and is within comfortable driving distance of the Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, and other recreational areas. The City is the perfect mix of urban convenience and small town charm. A historic downtown and modern shopping facilities make shopping convenient and a pleasure. The City prides itself in its well-maintained parks and aquatic center, while offering a wide range of recreational activities for the entire family.