Principal Account Clerk - FIN (SFPUC) - 1634

Company Description

• Application Opening: 2/5/2026
• Application Filing Deadline: 2/10/2026
• Recruitment ID: RTF0163159-01159076 (163160)

APPOINTMENT TYPE: Exempt: This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer. The duration of the appointment shall not exceed 36 months.

WHO ARE WE?
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC)
Headquartered in San Francisco, we have 2,300 employees operating across eight counties serving more than 2.7 million customers in the San Francisco Bay Area – 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.

Our Mission: To provide our customers with high quality, efficient, and reliable water, power, and wastewater services in a manner that values environmental and community interests and sustains the resources entrusted to our care.

Our Vision: We are an innovative utility leader, recognized for excellent results in service, safety, stewardship, and inclusiveness.

We are an award-winning and industry-leading utilities organization committed to our customers, community interests, and the environment. To learn more about our organization, please visit our website at https://www.sfpuc.gov.

We are proud of our infrastructure and programs, but most importantly, we value our highly qualified and dedicated workforce which ensures that this vision becomes a reality.

To learn more about working at the SFPUC, visit our career site at https://www.sfpuc.gov/about-us/careers-sfpuc

Job Description

Project: Sewer System Improvement Program (SSIP) Capital Accounting Implementation Support         

Location: 525 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, CA

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Position Description

Under general direction, this position supports accounting and financial operations by coordinating and overseeing assigned accounting activities, performing complex accounting and financial transaction work, and assisting with the development and documentation of financial processes and internal controls. The role requires regular interaction with departmental staff, project managers, and other stakeholders to provide financial information, respond to inquiries, and support compliance with applicable policies and procedures. Incumbents utilize automated financial systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools to support day-to-day operations and month-end and year-end close activities.

Essential Duties
1. Plans, assigns, coordinates, monitors, and reviews the work of staff performing accounting and financial transaction activities, including reconciliations, cash receipts, encumbrances, payments, and related system applications.
2. Performs complex accounting analysis and financial transaction processing; identifies issues and assists in resolving operational and system-related challenges.
3. Prepares routine correspondence, reports, memoranda, and documentation for internal staff, other departments, and external parties as needed.
4. Develops familiarity with contract procurement requirements and payment compliance checklists and assists in developing complete, compliant, and efficient financial protocols and procedures.
5. Reviews and assesses current contract procurement and payment processes to identify opportunities for efficiency while maintaining appropriate internal controls.
6. Collaborates with the SFPUC Infrastructure Bureau to support accurate and timely procurements and payments in compliance with the Mayor’s Prompt Payment requirements.
7. Supports coordination with Infrastructure Bureaus and Project Managers on Professional Services and Construction contract procurement and payment processes to promote consistency, accuracy, and efficiency.
8. Assists in documenting SSIP Program contract procurement and progress payment financial processes to ensure staff understanding and operational consistency.
9. Maintains well-organized financial records, electronic files, and audit-ready documentation to support reporting, reconciliation, and review needs.
10. Supports month-end and year-end close activities by preparing, organizing, and reviewing routine financial documentation.
11. Provides clerical and administrative support related to Snowflake and other data initiatives, including basic financial data validation and preparation of source documentation to support technical and analytical staff.
12. Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification