Accounting Technician Job at City of Sacramento in Sacramento

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THE POSITION

With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.

The Community Development Department, Administrative Services Division, is seeking an Accounting Technician to join their Accounting and Fiscal Team. The Accounting Division provides fiscal support to the Administrative Services, Building, Planning, Code Compliance, and Animal Care divisions. This position ensures all transactions are accurate, timely, and compliant across these various program areas.

The Accounting Technician performs a wide variety of accounting functions, including processing accounts payable invoices, tracking purchase order expenditures, and auditing vendor payments to ensure compliance with established purchase requests. The role also supports accounts receivable functions such as creating invoices, verifying billed fees, and maintaining accurate documentation in multiple databases. Additional responsibilities include preparing daily cash deposits, completing ledger reconciliations, and preparing journal transactions in the City’s financial system.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate will be highly self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and will demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills. They will be an independent thinker who identifies and resolves issues, provides thoughtful recommendations to supervisors and managers, and adapts to evolving needs in a dynamic work environment. The candidate will thrive in a high‑functioning team setting, while also providing excellent and timely customer service to both internal and external customers.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Direction is provided by a Senior Accounting Technician, professional or management personnel. Responsibilities may include the indirect supervision of accounting clerical and general clerical positions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and audit supporting documentation, ensuring proper entry and adjustment in the system.
• Identify and resolve problems and inconsistencies, maintaining accounting controls.
• Examine, reconcile, balance, and adjust accounting records.
• Prepare state, federal, and local claims, statements, and reports using available data.
• Answer questions and advise on procedures for accounting transactions.
• Provide data on monies due, collected, and delinquent for auditors and annual reports.
• Submit accounting information for data processing and reconcile differences.
• Coordinate accounting activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of financial record keeping.
• Basic accounting principles.
• Modern office procedures and equipment.

Ability To

• Understand and interpret fiscal record keeping principles and procedures.
• Prepare financial reports and maintain ledgers and journals.
• Analyze data and draw logical conclusions.

Experience and Education

Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Typically, this includes:

• Three years of increasingly responsible experience in financial record keeping.
• Specialized courses in accounting and business practices.
• Proof of education such as university/college transcripts and degrees.

Probationary Period

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level before gaining permanent status.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Submit an online City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline.
• Include proof of education if using it to qualify for this position.
• Complete the required training and experience exam online.
• Answer all supplemental questionnaire questions accurately.
• Eligible candidates will be placed on a roster; selection will depend on the final exam score and interview results.

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Email: employment@cityofsacramento.org
• HR Phone: (916) 808‑5726
• Website: City of Sacramento HR Employment

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, family care, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, or sexual orientation.

SALES & COMPENSATION

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