Principal Account Clerk (1634) – Citywide (C00320)

Company Description

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM

• Application Opening: March 17, 2025
• Application Deadline: March 28, 2025
• Compensation Range: $88,946 to $108,082
• Recruitment ID: CBT-1634-C00320 (Classification and Compensation Info)

***03/24/2025 Note: Job ad extended to accept additional applications.  If you have already applied, there is no need to submit another application.  If you have not applied, please do so as soon as possible.  The application filing deadline is March 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM.***

Job Description

Under general direction, the Principal Account Clerk is responsible for supervising the activities of staff engaged in various accounting and financial transaction activities and performs difficult and complex accounting, financial and clerical work.  Essential functions include: supervising, training, instructing, planning, assigning, coordinating, monitoring, evaluating, and reviewing work of subordinates and office personnel in an accounting unit, including such functions as utilizing system applications, preparing statements, and worksheets, processing statistical reports, performing account reconciliations, processing and/or approving of cash receipts, distributions, encumbrances and payments; utilizing a numeric keypad to input information and perform calculations; performing complex accounting analysis and account reconciliations, and financial transaction processing, and resolving difficult financial and operating issues; preparing routine correspondence, reports, memoranda and letters regarding accounting and financial operations to members of the staff, other organizations and the public, responding to inquires in person or on the phone from members of the staff, other organizations and the public regarding accounting and financial operations and transactions; and interpreting and carrying out existing policies, regulations and procedures related to accounting and financial activities and assisting in the development and implementation of new operating policies and procedures. The Principal Account Clerk is the advance level in the Account Clerk series.  Positions at this level are distinguished from those at the lower level in the complexity of work performed. Positions at this level perform the more complex and specialized duties in a highly independent manner.  The Principal Account Clerk also performs related duties as required.

Please note that incumbents in this classification may be required to perform duties as listed in the class specification, 1634-Principal Account Clerk | City and County of San Francisco.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications requirement by the filing date.)

Experience:

1. Two (2) years (equivalent to 4,000 hours) of verifiable experience in a position supervising and directing accounting and/or financial transaction functions.

OR

1. Four (4) years (equivalent to 8,000 hours) of verifiable experience processing financial and accounting matters (e.g. cost records, deposits, expenditures, allocations), bookkeeping, and/or financial record keeping. Such experience typically includes verifying correctness of financial documents, maintain expenditure records and reconciling subsidiary accounts.

Substitution of Experience: 30 semester units/ 45 quarter units of coursework from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 12 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) in accounting may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience as described in #1 or #2.

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications. 

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final fi