Salary : $129,021.17 - $157,161.42 Annually
Location : Berkeley, CA
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 2026-08-2213
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 8/24/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

JOB OPPORTUNITY
The City of Berkeley is now accepting applications for a Systems Accountant to join the Finance Department! In this role, you'll have the opportunity to improve financial systems for the City and its customers. Working closely with financial operations staff and coordinating with the Department of Information Technology, you will bring efficiency and innovation to software solutions and business processes while ensuring that financial controls remain strong. The successful candidate will use their analytical skill and knowledge of modern data systems to improve workflows, enhance access to critical information, and safeguard the City's financial assets.
See the full job specification here:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is:
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, management information system, or a closely related field and three (3) years of professional accounting experience, and two (2) years of experience in computerized financial systems including project management experience related to computerized financial systems implementation and maintenance.
APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be received by 5:00 PM Pacific on August 24, 2026 and must include a completed application and answers to the supplemental questions. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

EXAM PROCESS

The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:

• Application review for minimum qualifications (qualifying experience will be calculated based on the application period close date)
• Oral Exam (tentatively scheduled for the week of September 7, 2026)

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to at the time of application.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background check that may include, but is not limited to: confirmation of employment history, educational credentials and degrees, certificates, registrations, and licenses including driver's license; credit check; criminal history check; and Live Scan fingerprinting.

Benefited employees receive a myriad of financial and other , including CalPERS pension and other retirement plans, medical and dental coverage, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and more.

Benefit-eligible employees include those with a regular work schedule of at least 20 hours per week. Employees working less than 30 hours per week may receive pro-rated benefits.

Retirement
CalPERS
City employees are included in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is either 2% at age 62 (PEPRA members) or 2.7% at age 55 (Classic members).

Deferred Compensation
The City offers voluntary 457 deferred compensation plans with CalPERS or Empower. Employees may contribute up to the IRS maximum on a pre-tax basis.

Medical Plans
Employees can choose coverage under Kaiser HMO or Sutter Health Plan HMO. The City contributes an amount equal to the cost of the Kaiser premium. Employees who have medical coverage under another group plan may choose to waive City-provided medical coverage and receive a monthly stipend.

Dental Plan
The City provides group dental benefits through Delta Dental of California. The City contributes up to the family coverage for the plan, which covers 90% of the dental charges up to $3,000 annually per person. Orthodontic benefits are offered at a $3,000 lifetime maximum per person. Employees who have dental coverage under another group plan may choose to waive City-provided dental coverage and receive a monthly stipend.

Vision Plan
The City provides vision benefits through Vision Service Plan. The plan covers 100% for eye exams and lenses every 12 months with $25 copays. The plan also provides an allowance for frames every 24 months.

Life Insurance
The City provides employees with a $50,000 Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy. Employees have the option to purchase additional term life insurance up to a maximum of $300,000.

Sick Leave
Employees earn one day of paid sick leave per month.

Vacation
New employees accrue 80 hours of vacation annually, with an increase to 120 hours annually after 3 or 4 years of service, depending on eligibility for Administrative Leave (see ).

Holidays
15 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays annually
(PEU)
01

Please indicate your highest level of education completed.

• Some High School
• High School or Equivalent
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher

02

Please indicate degree and/or major coursework.
03

Please list your job titles and dates that account for the required three full-time years of accounting experience. In depth duties must be reflected in the Work History section of this application.
04

Briefly describe how you meet the two years of experience in computerized financial systems including project management experience related to computerized financial systems implementation and maintenance. In depth duties must also be reflected in the Work History section of this application.
05

I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and my answers to all above supplemental questions for accuracy. I understand that an incomplete application, inconsistent or conflicting information, or incomplete answers to the supplemental questions may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.

• Yes

Required Question