Account Clerk-Confidential-26247210

Account Clerk-Confidential-26247210

Salary

$48,048.00 - $58,385.60 Annually

Location

County of San Diego, CA

Job Type

Regular - Full time

Remote Employment

Remote Optional

Job Number

26247210

Department

Human Resources, Dept of

Division

Risk Administration

Opening Date

10/15/2026

Closing Date

10/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
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Job Summary

The County of San Diegos Department of Human Resources has an opening for an

ACCOUNT CLERK - CONFIDENTIAL

Interviews will take place on November 9th, 2026. Job offers will be made after interviews have been successfully completed.

Selected candidates will be hired at Step 1 - $48,048.00 of the salary range. County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.3.5.

Future Salary Increase

June 2027 - 4.49% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Adjustment)

If you have recent experience in bookkeeping or accounting and are you looking to take your career to the next step, apply today!

This position may have a teleworking and flexible schedule available after an initial training period.

Account Clerk-Confidential positions perform clerical accounting work, maintain confidential records and sensitive information, prepare check collection for bank deposit, pay bills or invoices and record payments, manage and monitor group inbox, set up and maintain suppliers/vendors profile, run bi-weekly and monthly reports, prepare monthly reconciliation summaries, assist with year-end tasks, coordinate with vendors, internal clients to resolve payment issues, provide accurate and complete information in an efficient and timely manner, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Please read Account Clerk-Confidential job description for more information.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have recent experience in bookkeeping and accounting, be able to perform accounts payable, be familiar with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel, be able to multitask, and have a close attention to detail.

Hiring Process and Timeline:

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

• Job Offer and Background Process begins shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year or more of work experience performing bookkeeping, fiscal, or statistical accounting assignments.

Note: Two (2) years of post high school level accounting and business education courses, to include twelve (12) semester units of accounting from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency may substitute for the required experience.

Blind Applicant Screening

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Conditions of Employment

As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

Evaluation

The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a nine (9) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.

Veteran's Preference Policy

The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Please read the Veterans Preference Policy for additional information.

Military Skills Translator

Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help! Please read the Military Skills Translator to access the tool.

Strategic Plan

The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of these values is infused throughout our operations. The County also embraces a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Read more about the Strategic Plan for more information.

Disaster Service Workers

Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.

Diversity & Inclusion

The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.

Click here to see the Confidential Non-Management Benefits Summary (CNM)

01

Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough and complete manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score.

Please do NOT indicate "See Resume" or "See Application" as these are not acceptable answers.

Please note that if you are invited to a selection interview(s) by a department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

Please review the minimum qualifications for this position before completing your application.

The MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS are:

One (1) year or more of work experience performing bookkeeping, fiscal, or statistical accounting assignments.

Note: Two (2) years of post high school level accounting and business education courses, to include twelve (12) semester units of accounting from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency may substitute for the required experience.

If you do not meet the minimum qualifications, do not apply, as your application will be rejected.

Do you meet the minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of full-time work experience do have performing bookkeeping, fiscal, or statistical accounting assignments on a regular full-time basis?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• At least 1 year but less than 2 years
• At least 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more

03

Per Question #2, Indicate which company you worked for and briefly describe your full-time work experience performing bookkeeping, fiscal, or statistical accounting assignments on a full-time regular basis.

NOTE: Please ensure that this experience you are referencing to is listed in your work history for verification. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A".

04

Was your full-time bookkeeping or accounting work experience listed in Questions #2 and #3 achieved within the last 2 years?

• Yes
• No
• I do not have bookkeeping or accounting work experience

05

Do you have 2 years or more of college courses which includes completion of 12 semester units of accounting courses?

NOTE: In order for your education to be considered, you must attach a copy of your degree, transcript(s), and/or foreign equivalency report(s) at the ATTACHMENTS section of your application.

• Yes
• No

06

Please select the answer which best describes your highest level of education obtained.

NOTE: In order for your education to be considered, you must attach a copy of your degree, transcript(s), and/or foreign equivalency report(s) at the ATTACHMENTS section of your application.

• None
• High school diploma or GED
• Less than 2 years of college courses
• Associates Degree or 2 years of college courses
• Bachelors Degree or higher in accounting or a related field such as business, finance, or economics
• Bachelors Degree or higher in another field

07

Do you have RECENT (within the last 2 years) work experience performing ACCOUNTS PAYABLE on a regular full-time basis?

• Yes
• No

08

If you answered YES to Question #7, Indicate which company you worked at and briefly describe your experience performing ACCOUNTS PAYABLE on a full-time regular basis within the last 2 years.

NOTE: Please ensure that this experience you are referencing to is listed in your work history for verification. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A".

09

Do you have RECENT (within the last 2 years) work experience performing ACCOUNT RECONCILIATION on a regular full-time basis?

• Yes
• No

10

If you answered YES to Question #9, Indicate which company you worked at and briefly describe your experience performing ACCOUNT RECONCILIATION on a regular full-time basis within the last 2 years. Please include the type of accounting system used.

NOTE: Please ensure that this experience you are referencing to is listed in your work history for verification. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A".

11

Please indicate your level of experience using Microsoft EXCEL for accounting or bookkeeping related functions.

• Please be advised that the hiring department may ask you to demonstrate your skills in this area as part of the selection process.*
• No Experience
• BEGINNER (Able to perform at least 25% of the softwares functions without assistance)
• INTERMEDIATE (Able to perform at least 50% of the softwares functions without assistance) Examples: V-look up, Pivot tables, Conditional formatting
• ADVANCE (Able to perform at least 75% of the softwares functions without assistance) Examples: Macros, Power Query, Dynamic Arrays

12

Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?

• San Diego County website
• Governmentjobs.com
• Veteran Outreach / FFSC
• Mana de San Diego
• Family, Neighbors, Friends
• County Employee Resources Group
• College/University Career Site
• County Social Media
• LinkedIn
• Indeed
• Voice and Viewpoint
• Government Alliance on Race and Equity
• Other

13

If you answered "Other" to the question above, please indicate where you first heard about this job opportunity. If this does not apply, please indicate "n/a" below.

Required Question

Employer County of San Diego

Address 5500 Overland Ave., Suite 370

San Diego, California, 92123

Phone (619) 236-2191

(866) 880-9374

Website http://www.SanDiegoCounty.gov