Job Details

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Do you have a basic understanding of accounting? Can you perform routine clerical accounting and statistical functions? If so, we have the position for you!
The County of San Diego, Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) has immediate openings for:

ACCOUNT CLERK
Interviews will take on January 31, 2026. Job offers for selected candidates will be made in February 2026.
Future Salary Increase:
June 2026 - 5.17% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 1.67% Market Adjustment)
June 2027 - 4.67% increase to base pay (3% Across-the- Board + 1.67% Market Adjustment)
About the position:
Account Clerks are responsible for performing basic accounting and routine statistical functions, collecting and accounting for money, classifying data according to prescribed accounting systems, posting and balancing of subsidiary ledgers, and processing warrants, encumbrances and claims.
Ideal Candidate:
The County of San Diego desires a candidate who communicates effectively, is a knowledge worker, is customer focused, values and respects others, drives to excel, demonstrates teamwork and collaboration, values continuous learning, demonstrates ethical behavior and is supportive of change.
Hiring Timeline and Dates:
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.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Minimum Qualifications:
* One (1) year of work experience performing bookkeeping, fiscal or statistical activities/assignments, OR,
* An associate's degree from an accredited U. S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency with a minimum of twelve (12) semester units of accounting, OR,
* Completion of a certified business or accounting program from a recognized college or university.
Click here to view the complete listing of job duties and responsibilities.
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.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Condition 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.

Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

Evaluation:
Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in the employment and supplemental application forms.
Please ensure that all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
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