The City of West Hollywood invites applications for the position of Accountant. The Accountant will serve as the lead staff member in charge of preparing, processing, reviewing, and analyzing accounts payable invoices, issuing checks, recording wires, preparing journal entries, and is responsible for filing external reports to various agencies including, but not limited to, IRS 1099 and EDD Independent Contractor Report. This position may also assist with general accounting duties such as bank reconciliations, preparing journal entries, advanced level governmental and proprietary fund accounting work as it relates to annual audits and financial reporting, and will assist with conducting research and preparing various reports. In addition, this position may be required to respond to public records requests and train other staff within the Division.

The ideal candidate:

• Is committed to providing excellent and timely customer service and is a team player.
• Effectively communicates verbally and in writing to interpret, explain and train others on internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Has experience working in an environment with sensitive and confidential information while performing tasks that require sound judgement, personal initiative and discretion.
• Has an understanding of and experience in governmental accounting.
• Has excellent computer skills, particularly in using Microsoft Excel and other financial software.
• Knowledge of Eden and Tyler are a plus.

For full position details, please click the job description: Accountant Job Description.

This position is eligible to work remotely for up to 50% of its time, subject to approval and based on the ongoing operational needs of the City.

Reports to: Accounting Manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting, business administration or related field; and,
• Two to three years of progressively responsible related experience; governmental accounting is preferred; or,
• Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Salary: $111,060.56 to $141,912.78 annually

How to Apply: Submit your online application and supplemental materials at weho.org/jobs by Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5PM Pacific time.