Senior Accountant

San José Mineta International Airport is hiring for a Senior Accountant. The position is responsible for overseeing a team of four employees in the accounts receivable group. The Senior Accountant manages the Airport’s billing and collection efforts in ground transportation, ground support services, airlines/general aviation, and concessions/rental cars. This position is the main subject matter expert in the Airport’s billing and revenue management system, PROPworks, and coordinates testing and upgrades to the system. The position is responsible for ensuring billing accuracy and keeping the aging current. Other responsibilities include providing analytical and technical support for completion of the annual airport-wide revenue projections, the development of the Airport’s annual rates and charges, and contributing to the Airport’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. This position interacts with a wide range of positions at various levels and functions both internal and external to the Airport and supervises clerical and professional accounting staff.

To apply, please complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers. This job announcement is posted to close at 11:59 PM on Monday, March 24, 2025. 

The final candidate’s qualifications and experience shall determine the actual salary. In addition to the starting salary, employees in this classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay, which is included in the range below.

The Senior Accountant salary range is $114,463.44 - $139,448.40 annually.

Qualifications 

Education 

Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field, including at least 18 semester units in accounting subjects.

Experience

Four (4) years of experience at the working level of a professional accountant.

Acceptable Substitution

None

Required Licensing 

Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in California.

Employment Eligibility

Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent, or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Candidates are required to satisfactorily complete and pass a fingerprint based Criminal History Records Check prior to being considered for a position in this class at the Airport. This Airport position requires a background check and a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) check. The candidate must be fingerprinted and qualify under all applicable TSA and Airport regulations.

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Additional Salary Information: Benefits: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/human-resources/benefits

Internal Number: 202300926