THE POSITION - The City of Santa Rosa announces an exciting opportunity to serve City residents and make a difference in the community as an - - - Accounting Assistant - - - The City of Santa Rosa is committed to building a workforce reflective of our community and establishing a lasting culture of equity and belonging within our organization. Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support a vibrant, resilient, inclusive City for our community and visitors. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply. THE BENEFITS OF CITY EMPLOYMENT:In addition to offering a rewarding work environment, opportunity for career growth, and excellent salary, the City of Santa Rosa provides a generous suite of benefits, including retirement through Cal. PERS, a competitive leave accrual package, your choice of three health plans, and top of the line employer paid vision and dental coverage. 12 paid holidays annually, plus 2 to 3 “floating” holidays per year depending on years of service$500 annually for wellness. The City is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer. Paid Family Leave 4% General Salary Increase - July 2026 WORKING FOR SANTA ROSA FINANCE DEPARTMENT - MAKING A DIFFERENCE: The Finance Department is a fast-paced work environment, responsible for providing a variety of financial and support services to City operations, as well as the business community and general public. The Department is responsible for financial management of all City operations, the Housing Authority, and the Redevelopment Agency. Services include budgeting and financial planning, financial reporting and accounting, tax program administration, utility billing, revenue collection, debt management, purchasing, stores and warehouse functions, investments, payroll administration and disbursements. For more information about the City of Santa Rosa Finance Department, it's divisions, and commitment to the local community, please visit our website at: SR FINANCE. ABOUT THE POSITION:This recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) Accounting Assistant position in the Accounts Payable division of the Finance Department. The list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies. The individual selected will join a team composed of one (1) Accounting Services Supervisor, and four (4) Accounting Assistants. Accounting Assistant is considered the journey level class and is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of payments, maintaining appropriate controls of payments and keeping many detailed, interconnected accounting records. Work is governed by a wide variety of established policies and procedures, each applicable to specific situations or transactions. IDEAL CANDIDATE - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - The ideal candidate for the current vacancy has a strong team orientation and experience using One. Solution or Enterprise Financial System, Excel, Word, and Outlook. The ideal candidate will also possess the ability to understand, interpret and apply instructions, policies and procedures related to processing accounts payable; perform detailed numerical work with speed and accuracy while meeting critical deadlines; organize and prioritize a high volume of work in order to meet recurring deadlines; respond flexibly to competing priorities; understand and apply oral and written directions; establish and maintain effective working relationships, and provide excellent customer service to those contacted in the course of the work. HOW TO APPLY:Please complete a thoughtful, thorough Supplemental Questionnaire submission. As part of the