Description
PORT STAFF ACCOUNTANT I
Oakland, CA
Salary: $8,824 - $10,937/Month (37.5 hr work week)
Your Port. Your Community. Your Career.
When you join the Port of Oakland, you become part of a proud local legacy, an organization that touches virtually every resident with its services and programs. The Port of Oakland oversees the Oakland seaport, Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (“OAK”), and 20 miles of waterfront. The Oakland seaport is one of the top ten busiest container ports in the U.S.; OAK is one of three major commercial airports serving the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area, offering over 300 daily passenger and cargo flights; and the Port’s real estate includes commercial developments such as Jack London Square and hundreds of acres of public parks and conservation areas.
The Port is currently recruiting for the classification of Port Staff Accountant I. Under supervision, the Port Staff Accountant I performs professional accounting and accounting-related work of moderate difficulty related to the preparation and maintenance of Port accounting and financial records and reports; monitors and analyzes financial records; performs analysis on assigned accounts and assists in preparation of information needed by various internal and external parties; and performs related work as assigned. The current assignment is in the Accounts Receivable unit, which is responsible for billing, collection, review of tenant leases, and reconciliation of various revenue accounts.
Minimum Qualifications:
This examination is open to persons who have a combination of education and experience that would reflect possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position. A typical combination would include the following:
Education: A Bachelor's degree with major course work in accounting or finance, or a closely related field which has included courses in upper division accounting or finance.
Experience: One year of professional experience in accounting or finance.
Additional Requirements: Work is often performed under deadlines and requires strict attention to detail.
The Port of Oakland requires each incumbent to successfully complete a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check, which will include a fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA), prior to being considered for this position. This status must be maintained for the duration of employment at the Port.
The Port’s compensation and benefit program ranks among the best in the region for public jurisdictions and is designed to reward performance and promote a balanced lifestyle, both at the workplace and away from the workplace, for our employees and their families. The Port is committed to the health and well-being of its employees and has been recognized as a FIT-Friendly Employer by the American Heart Association. We offer a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 457 plan and paid leave. The Port offers retiree medical benefits for employees and dependents after 10 years of CALPERS service (including 5 years at the Port).
To apply for this exceptional opportunity, view supplemental questions and/or obtain more details, please visit us at https://www.portofoakland.com/business/job-center/. Apply by June 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Equal Opportunity Employer
