Description

PORT STAFF ACCOUNTANT II

Oakland, CA

Salary:  $10,023 - $12,417/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 of Oakland is currently recruiting for a Port Staff Accountant II. Under supervision, the Port Staff Accountant II performs a variety of professional accounting work of complex difficulty related to preparing and maintaining Port accounting records and reports. Incumbents also monitor financial records, perform analysis on assigned accounts and perform related work as required.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

•        Maintaining subsidiary and control accounting records, applying theoretical knowledge and skills.
•        Analyzing fiscal transactions to ensure conformity and compliance with generally accepted accounting procedures and practices.
•        Preparing routine and special financial reports, involving statistics, legal requirements, cost accounting and data processing.
•        Assisting in the analysis of information and providing recommendations to management concerning the financial impact of data.
•        Assisting in the supervision of general accounting activities of the Port.
•        Reviewing and verifying the accuracy of input and output data.
•        Reviewing, analyzing and reconciling accounts.
•        Reviewing work of subordinate staff.
•        Serving as lead to accounting staff.
•        Assisting in development and maintenance of accounting systems.
•        Training staff on various operating systems and procedures.
•        Providing leadership, training and guidance to Port staff.
•        Performing other related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: The minimum requirements include graduation from an accredited college or university, with a Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting or finance, or a closely related field which has included courses in accounting, plus two years of professional experience in governmental accounting.

Additional Requirements: This classification 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 PE-2007 (10/01/03) (STA), prior to being considered for this position. In addition, the incumbent in this position will be required to complete and pass a U.S. Customs Airport Security Program Check (19CFR122.182). This status must be maintained for the duration of employment at the Airport.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of accounting principles, methods and procedures of Port accounting practices and procedures; principles and practices of computerized accounting systems, particularly those related to the processing of accounting information; general principles of budgeting and variance analysis; general business methods and procedures; modern office practices, procedures and equipment.

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 or obtain more details, please visit https://www.portofoakland.com/business/job-center/. Apply by November 26, 2025 at 5:00 pm.

The Port of Oakland is an Equal Opportunity Employer