City of San Jose / Community Energy Department / Principal Accountant
Job-title file
Maintain financial records, prepare budgets and reports, and ensure compliance with fiscal rules.
2 employees hold this title in Community Energy Department. Median total compensation for the role is $71,562, below the department median of $147,691.
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Principal Accountant is held in 4 City of San Jose departments. In Community Energy Department, the median of $71,562 ranks #4 of 4.
Median total compensation for the Principal Accountant role in other City of San Josedepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.
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This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In City of San Jose, the median of $202,495 ranks #1 of 2. See Principal Accountant across all of City of San Jose →
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Principal Accountant/Community Energy Department
Source-specific fields
Melissa Solomon is a Principal Accountant at Community Energy Department. 2025 total compensation came to $77,125.
Principal Accountant/Community Energy Department
Source-specific fields
Jennifer Stevenson works as a Principal Accountant for Community Energy Department. Jennifer earned $66,000 in 2025.