Account Clerk II

The Position


East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) invites qualified applicants to apply for temporary vacancies (Temporary (T) – up to six months; Limited Term (LT) – up to two years and/or Temporary Construction (TC) – three to five years) in the Accounts Payable Unit within the Accounting Division. The Account Clerk II performs a variety of routine to difficult clerical work in the preparation and maintenance of financial, accounting, fiscal, and statistical records. This position requires knowledge of basic arithmetic computation, accounting, and bookkeeping procedures. Currently, there is a LT Account Clerk II position in the Accounts Payable Unit within the Accounting Division.

Typical duties will include:

  • Entering data from various sources such as invoices, journal vouchers, job charges, accounts receivable billing reports and receipt verifications on a PC or a 10-key calculator.
  • Calculating amounts on invoices, wage authorizations, and bank account reconciliations.
  • Validating account coding by inputting data into a PC.
  • Manually matching invoices to approved packing slips and/or receiving documents.
  • Reviewing time sheets.
  • Verifying amounts dispersed by matching advance authorizations to expense reports.
  • Manually compiling documentation such as field orders, material requisitions, and material returns.
  • Reconciling paid account documents such as invoices and receipts.
  • Reconciling disbursements authorizations, payroll labor edits.
  • Analyzing receiving reports such as unmatched vouchers and check registers.
  • Entering data into a networked personal computer in a high-volume environment.
  • Computing, compiling, verifying and reconciling figures on computer reports, and other accounting documents and forms; may code information according to established procedures.
  • Assisting in balancing accounts and posting totals onto accounting system and ledgers.
  • Gathering, sorting, and searching records and files to provide factual data and trace discrepancies to balance and reconcile accounts.
  • Contacting EBMUD personnel by telephone or in writing to obtain additional information.
  • Typing envelopes, form letters, and checks.
  • Organizing and maintaining records and files.
  • Assisting lead accounting staff as required.
  • Operating personal computers and preparing Excel spreadsheets and Word documents.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

Requirements


  1. Completion of the twelfth grade, or its equivalent; and

  2. One year of experience in the preparation of accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, statistical, billing, or other financial records.

  3. Willingness to work overtime as needed.

The most competitive candidates will have the ability to produce a high volume of work while maintaining accuracy and quality, the ability to exercise judgment in allocation of time and resources to achieve objectives and meet deadlines, and a working knowledge of personal computer spreadsheet software applications such as Word and Excel and server-based accounting applications.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. To be considered under the "equivalent combination of education and experience" provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this

position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position. For more information, see our FAQ page at

The Selection Process


Visit to submit your EBMUD application online by Friday, September 12, 2025. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted. Application materials faxed, mailed or delivered to EBMUD will not be accepted. Applicants presenting the best combination of job-related qualifications will be reviewed for further consideration.

NOTE: The recruitment for this temporary position will not result in the establishment of a civil service list.

All employment offers are conditional, pending the results of a Live Scan background screening. All selected finalists must participate in the Live Scan background screening process to remain in consideration for EBMUD employment.

Regular/Probationary Positions:

Our excellent benefits package includes:

  • 12 days paid vacation; 16 holidays; 13 days paid sick leave;
  • Family health insurance (choice of Kaiser fully paid or Sutter Health Plus or Anthem Blue Cross 85% paid);
  • Fully paid family dental and vision care plans; life insurance; long-term disability insurance;
  • EBMUD Retirement Plan (reciprocal with CalPERS);
  • $1,000/yr. contributed to flexible spending account or cash;
  • $145/mo. public transit subsidy;
  • 401(k), 401(a) and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans; Roth 401(k);
  • $3,500/yr. tuition reimbursement;
  • And opportunities for professional growth including training and career development.

Temporary / Limited Term / Temporary Construction Positions:

Temporary (T) - Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.

Limited Term (LT) - Full-time, Limited-term (LT) employees are eligible for health benefits but are not members of the EBMUD Employees' Retirement Plan and do not have civil service status.

Temporary Construction (TC) - Full-time, Temporary Construction (TC) employees are eligible for health benefits but are not members of the EBMUD Employees' Retirement Plan and do not have civil service status.

NOTE: EBMUD employees with Civil Service status retain all benefits.

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