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Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about numbers? We're looking for a dedicated
Accounting Technician
to join our team and support a variety of essential financial operations. In this role, you'll perform technical accounting duties related to accounts payable, payroll, and purchasing, while ensuring accuracy and compliance across a range of financial records. You'll also prepare and maintain detailed accounting schedules, reconciliations, subsidiary journals, and other related documentation. If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and enjoy contributing to the financial integrity of an organization, we encourage you to apply! Important information: One full-time position with full benefits in the Administrative Services Department. Reporting schedule: 12 months per year; 10 hours per day; 4 days per week (Monday through Thursday). Listed salary amounts indicate the first and last steps of the range for the position. Exam type: Open Competitive. Experience the rewards of your hard workcomprehensive benefits, including upcoming COLAs, that support your well-being, growth, and success! 2% increase in base effective 12/7/25 3% increase in base effective 6/21/26 3% increase in base effective 6/20/27 We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Coordinates and participates in accounting and clerical tasks related to the maintenance of the City's financial record keeping, reporting, and control systems. Processes purchase orders, invoices, and other claims for payment in accordance with City policies and procedures; ensures timely processing to receive vendor payment discounts; verifies the accuracy of vendor invoices and account numbers; ensures appropriateness of authorizations; reconciles and resolves discrepancies in supporting documentation and vendor invoice errors; processes and coordinates vendor information and payments through ACH transmittal. Processes accounts receivable invoicing; maintains accounts databases, files, and records. Assists in the annual budget process and compilation of budget document; creates budget worksheets, statistics, and schedules. Prepares a variety of accounting spreadsheets, journal entries, ledgers, and logs; ensures accuracy and compliance with established accounting procedures; tabulates and checks statistical and financial data; prepares periodic financial records and reports. Assists with reviewing time sheets submitted by all departments to ensure conformance with appropriate bargaining unit contracts and administrative policies and regulations. Assists with maintaining payroll records regarding salary changes, retirement, employment tax withholding, fringe benefits, voluntary deductions, leave balances, and other personnel transactions; inputs personnel information and time sheet data. Processes stop payment requests and reissues checks; provides assistance to City auditors regarding payroll matters; processes banking service items. Processes City CalCard payments and account reconciliation. Performs or participates in data entry of various financial records including purchase orders, invoices, claim forms, and other transactions; generates batch payment registers and verifies batch totals; generates preparation of final warrant registers and signing of payment checks; prepares check reports for City Council ratification. Monitors database systems to track each department's purchasing information, including completed purchase orders, open contracts, bid lists, capital items, vendor quotes, and vendor evaluations; monitors department credit purchases, including authorized staff and specific limits; updates and maintains vendors lists. Prepares, processes, balances, and reconciles journal vouchers; prepares special and correcting entries. Advises and assists in soliciting informal bids from reliable and cost-effective sources, as directed; assists in the preparation and execution of the bid process and keeps records of all bids received during the bid process, as required. Observes and complies with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualification Guidelines
Education: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. Associates Degree in Accounting or related field is highly desirable. Training/Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible accounting experience. Experience with Munis Software is highly desirable. Knowledge of: General principles and practices of municipal accountancy, purchasing, accounts payable, processing, reconciliation, and related financial transactions. Chart of accounts for municipal budgets and cost center coding structure. Public sector personnel rules, policies, and labor contract provisions. Practices and procedures of governmental budgeting and accounting. Methods, practices, documents, and terminology used in processing accounting transactions and in financial record keeping. Fundamental accounting and internal control policies and procedures. Terminology and practices of financial and account document processing and recordkeeping, including accounts payable and accounts receivable. Business arithmetic and basic financial and statistical techniques. General accounting methods and internal control procedures. Principles and practices of auditing financial documents. Principles and practices of posting financial transactions to the general ledger. Methods and techniques of reconciling and balancing financial documents. General computerized accounting systems and associated practices and procedures for processing accounting information and interpreting input and output data. Principles and procedures of recordkeeping. Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility. City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff. The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed. Ability to: Understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Prepare clear and accurate financial records and reports. Establish and maintain a variety of filing, recordkeeping, and tracking systems. Perform technical accounting duties in support of general accounting programs. Verify, interpret, analyze, and reconcile financial data and accounting information; ensure proper authorization and documentation for disbursements. Compose correspondence and reports independently or from brief instructions. Make accurate arithmetic, financial, and statistical computations. Enter and retrieve data from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform assigned work. Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments. Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed. Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines. Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Physical And Mental Demands
Physical Demands: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials
Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about numbers? We're looking for a dedicated
Accounting Technician
to join our team and support a variety of essential financial operations. In this role, you'll perform technical accounting duties related to accounts payable, payroll, and purchasing, while ensuring accuracy and compliance across a range of financial records. You'll also prepare and maintain detailed accounting schedules, reconciliations, subsidiary journals, and other related documentation. If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and enjoy contributing to the financial integrity of an organization, we encourage you to apply! Important information: One full-time position with full benefits in the Administrative Services Department. Reporting schedule: 12 months per year; 10 hours per day; 4 days per week (Monday through Thursday). Listed salary amounts indicate the first and last steps of the range for the position. Exam type: Open Competitive. Experience the rewards of your hard workcomprehensive benefits, including upcoming COLAs, that support your well-being, growth, and success! 2% increase in base effective 12/7/25 3% increase in base effective 6/21/26 3% increase in base effective 6/20/27 We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Coordinates and participates in accounting and clerical tasks related to the maintenance of the City's financial record keeping, reporting, and control systems. Processes purchase orders, invoices, and other claims for payment in accordance with City policies and procedures; ensures timely processing to receive vendor payment discounts; verifies the accuracy of vendor invoices and account numbers; ensures appropriateness of authorizations; reconciles and resolves discrepancies in supporting documentation and vendor invoice errors; processes and coordinates vendor information and payments through ACH transmittal. Processes accounts receivable invoicing; maintains accounts databases, files, and records. Assists in the annual budget process and compilation of budget document; creates budget worksheets, statistics, and schedules. Prepares a variety of accounting spreadsheets, journal entries, ledgers, and logs; ensures accuracy and compliance with established accounting procedures; tabulates and checks statistical and financial data; prepares periodic financial records and reports. Assists with reviewing time sheets submitted by all departments to ensure conformance with appropriate bargaining unit contracts and administrative policies and regulations. Assists with maintaining payroll records regarding salary changes, retirement, employment tax withholding, fringe benefits, voluntary deductions, leave balances, and other personnel transactions; inputs personnel information and time sheet data. Processes stop payment requests and reissues checks; provides assistance to City auditors regarding payroll matters; processes banking service items. Processes City CalCard payments and account reconciliation. Performs or participates in data entry of various financial records including purchase orders, invoices, claim forms, and other transactions; generates batch payment registers and verifies batch totals; generates preparation of final warrant registers and signing of payment checks; prepares check reports for City Council ratification. Monitors database systems to track each department's purchasing information, including completed purchase orders, open contracts, bid lists, capital items, vendor quotes, and vendor evaluations; monitors department credit purchases, including authorized staff and specific limits; updates and maintains vendors lists. Prepares, processes, balances, and reconciles journal vouchers; prepares special and correcting entries. Advises and assists in soliciting informal bids from reliable and cost-effective sources, as directed; assists in the preparation and execution of the bid process and keeps records of all bids received during the bid process, as required. Observes and complies with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualification Guidelines
Education: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. Associates Degree in Accounting or related field is highly desirable. Training/Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible accounting experience. Experience with Munis Software is highly desirable. Knowledge of: General principles and practices of municipal accountancy, purchasing, accounts payable, processing, reconciliation, and related financial transactions. Chart of accounts for municipal budgets and cost center coding structure. Public sector personnel rules, policies, and labor contract provisions. Practices and procedures of governmental budgeting and accounting. Methods, practices, documents, and terminology used in processing accounting transactions and in financial record keeping. Fundamental accounting and internal control policies and procedures. Terminology and practices of financial and account document processing and recordkeeping, including accounts payable and accounts receivable. Business arithmetic and basic financial and statistical techniques. General accounting methods and internal control procedures. Principles and practices of auditing financial documents. Principles and practices of posting financial transactions to the general ledger. Methods and techniques of reconciling and balancing financial documents. General computerized accounting systems and associated practices and procedures for processing accounting information and interpreting input and output data. Principles and procedures of recordkeeping. Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility. City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff. The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed. Ability to: Understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Prepare clear and accurate financial records and reports. Establish and maintain a variety of filing, recordkeeping, and tracking systems. Perform technical accounting duties in support of general accounting programs. Verify, interpret, analyze, and reconcile financial data and accounting information; ensure proper authorization and documentation for disbursements. Compose correspondence and reports independently or from brief instructions. Make accurate arithmetic, financial, and statistical computations. Enter and retrieve data from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform assigned work. Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments. Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed. Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines. Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Physical And Mental Demands
Physical Demands: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials