Salary : $122,932.92 - $150,919.92 Annually
Location : Oakland, CA
Job Type: Full Time Civil Service
Job Number: 26-AF045-07
Department: Finance Department
Opening Date: 07/14/2026
Closing Date: 7/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: TW1

The Position
A Systems Accountant III within Controller's Bureau plays a crucial role in the department, making sure the financial management systems run as efficiently and smoothly as possible, ensuring that everything from payroll to invoicing and reporting is streamlined and up to date. If you are passionate about public service, data integrity, working on a variety of financial systems, come and join our team!

This role is based in the Bay Area/Oakland, California, and candidates should reside within commuting distance. The position currently offers a hybrid work arrangement, with two days available to work remotely and three days on-site presence for leadership, collaboration, and organizational engagement.
We are looking for someone with:

• Advanced Oracle ERP systems knowledge: Deep understanding of Oracle R12 Financials and the ability to navigate and utilize complex, multi-departmental financial systems.
• Data Analysis experience: Ability to extract, interpret, and analyze complex financial data, with knowledge of database structures and query techniques.
• Accounting and Financial Reporting experience: Ability to prepare, interpret and reconcile complex financial reports and accounts.
• Problem Solving Skills: Ability to identify issues, recommend effective solutions, and implement process improvements.
• Accounting Knowledge: Understanding of encumbrance and fund accounting, with familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards.
• Clear Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Organization and Time Management: Ability to organize and prioritize work independently, manage multiple responsibilities, and complete tasks with initiative and attention to detail.

What you typically will be responsible for:

• Analyzing and documenting financial system requirements.
• Preparing financial account reconciliations and assisting with month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Monitoring financial systems for errors, researching root causes, and implementing timely corrective actions.
• Collaborating with the IT department and business users during financial system implementations, upgrades and enhancements, including system configuration.
• Participating in system integration testing for Oracle patches, upgrades, and other system changes.
• Developing and maintaining system documentation, including standard operating procedures and user guides.
• Developing, implementing, documenting, and delivering user training on financial systems and processes.
• Preparing ad hoc financial analyses and reports to support departmental and organizational decision-making.

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A few reasons you might love this job:

• You enjoy working with complex details, analyzing numbers and financial data energizes you.
• You'll be part of a collaborative team of professionals who are passionate about their work, value teamwork, and genuinely support one another's success.
• You'll have opportunities to grow your expertise by working with a variety of existing financial systems while playing a key role in implementing new technologies and system enhancements.
• You'll enjoy flexible work options, including a hybrid/telecommute schedule that supports work-life balance.

A few challenges you may face in this job:

• You may work under tight deadlines, particularly when responding to urgent system issues or supporting critical financial processes.
• You may encounter resource constraints across departments when collaborating on shared projects, which can affect project timelines.
• You may need to navigate competing priorities and occasional resistance when working with cross-functional teams, requiring strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Competencies required:

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Business Process Analysis: Defining, assessing, and improving operational processes and workflows
• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Group Facilitation: Enabling constructive and productive group interaction
• Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems to propose new and better ways of doing things
• Involving Others (Engaging Teams): Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes
• Leveraging Technology: Applying technology to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter expertise to the job
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing

Minimum Requirements for Application

This recruitment will produce two eligible lists. The restricted list will be for full-time, permanent part-time, or part-time City and Port of Oakland employees who maintain employment for the duration of the recruitment and pass all stages of the recruitment process. The open list will be for all other applicants who pass all stages of the recruitment process.

Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable:

Experience: Four years of professional experience working in computerized financial systems.

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, accounting, finance, computer science or related field.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Strong technical skills in ERP systems (Oracle, SAP).
• Experience with Oracle EBS R12 financials
• Advanced knowledge of financial software, and data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, SQL)

Supplemental Information

The Recruitment Process:
The City of Oakland works with a Civil Service system. Applicants apply online, and HR staff reviews their experience, education, and training listed on the application against the "minimum qualifications" listed for each position.
Candidates who demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements are then invited to participate in an assessment process (or testing) to measure their knowledge, skills, and abilities in job-related areas.

Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements will have an opportunity to request a final review. Candidates must request a final review within 5 business days of being notified that they did not meet the minimum qualifications.

In the final review, candidates may clarify information already provided on their application. No additional work history, education, or certifications will be accepted. Any decisions made during this review process will be final.
For this recruitment, all qualified applicants will be sent a writing exercise (weighted 100%), which will then be evaluated and rated by subject matter experts. You will have 7 days from the time you receive the exam link to complete and submit your written responses. The tentative date that the writing exercise will be sent to you for completion is mid-August.
Candidates requesting reasonable accommodations for the examination process must request accommodations no later than one week before they are scheduled to take the exam; otherwise, it may not be possible to arrange accommodations for the selection process. Please complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation in Testing form by clicking on this link or by copying and pasting the link into your browser to open it: Send the completed form and any supporting documentation to the exam analyst: Briana Wong at [email protected].

Candidates who pass each stage in the process will be placed on an eligible list. Some candidates may receive extra points, for example, if you are a Veteran with an honorable discharge, or if you are a current City of Oakland resident. If you're applying to a "restricted" posting and you are eligible as a current City employee, you may also receive additional points for your City service. Extra points are only applied to passing scores, so if you do not pass every element of the testing process, you cannot use extra points to pass.

The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
What's in it for you?

• 15 paid holidays
• Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
• Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees' Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security
• Health: The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care, and other HMO and PPO plans
• Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year
• Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k) plan
• Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training.

*Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found here: