Accountant

Ensure Accuracy. Strengthen Accountability. Support Smart Decisions.

The City of Orinda is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative accounting professional to join our Administrative Services team as a part-time Accountant working approximately 20 hours per week. This position provides key support to the Senior Accountant and plays an important role in maintaining the City’s financial integrity through accurate recordkeeping, reporting, and analysis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional seeking a flexible, part-time role in a high-performing, service-oriented municipal environment.

What You’ll Do
Under general direction, the Accountant performs a variety of professional-level accounting duties in support of the City’s financial operations. Key responsibilities include:

• Performing day-to-day accounting functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger review
• Supporting accounts payable and payroll processing to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Reviewing financial transactions for proper coding and available budget
• Preparing financial reports, summaries, and supporting documentation
• Assisting with budget monitoring, expenditure tracking, and fiscal analysis
• Participating in the file preparation of required State and Federal financial reports
• Assisting with audits, special projects, and process improvements
• Maintaining and reconciling fixed asset records, including depreciation tracking

Why Join Orinda?
The City of Orinda is a small, collaborative organization committed to excellence in public service. This part-time role offers meaningful work, a supportive team environment, and flexibility for work-life balance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATONS (Summary)

All City of Orinda employees are expected to uphold and exhibit the City’s core values including serving the public, being respectful and accountable, maintaining professionalism, and demonstrating responsibility. Minimum qualifications for the position are noted below.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
• Two (2) years of professional accounting experience
• Public sector experience is desirable
• California driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Ability to work in a standard office environment and ability to travel to different sites and locations.

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit a completed application, resume, and cover letter via CalOpps.org by:  5:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, 2026.

The best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a competitive selection process which will include a practical test and oral panel interview. Final candidates must successfully pass a background check and pre-employment screening.