City of Anaheim is hiring: Accounting Technician in Anaheim

The City of Anaheim seeks two Accounting Technicians to support the Public Works and Housing & Community Development Department(s). The Accounting Technician performs a variety of specialized, technical, and complex clerical accounting work of above average difficulty in connection with the preparation, review, and maintenance of financial and statistical records. Duties include running reports from financial systems to create Excel spreadsheets for various grants and contract reports, processing purchasing/credit card statements, preparing journal entries, assisting with payroll, and performing general clerical duties. Candidates must possess journey-level clerical accounting experience. Accounting-related training or education can supplement the experience. Candidates who have performed accounting-related duties with grants, contracts/agreements, and possess experience with billing and cost analysis are highly desired. Public Works Department Responsibilities Reconcile and deposit daily receipts of cash, checks, and credit cards Process department requisitions, orders, and receivers Process department contract payments and orders against contracts Review invoices Prepare cost analyses To learn more about the Public Works Department, CLICK HERE. Housing & Community Development Department Responsibilities Support the Grants and Homeless Services Team Process invoices Prepare abstracts for consulting service agreements Prepare grant reimbursement requests and reports Assist Fiscal team members as required To learn more about the Housing & Community Development Department, CLICK HERE. Main Duties of an Accounting Technician For positions assigned lead responsibility, assign work, set priorities, review work, train and evaluate performance. Audit, verify, resolve, balance and otherwise check and correct work performed by accounting clerical personnel. Allocate receipts and charges to appropriate funds/accounts, including the posting of collection receipts. Maintain logs and prepare accounting worksheets; compute, allocate and post interest received and receivable for each fund. Collect and account for money; maintain and control cash drawer. Maintain and update online time payroll distribution system. Work with online work order systems as required. File materials into established files; distribute reports to departments and prepare monthly reports. Proofread complex accounting materials for clerical and numerical accuracy; compile information for a variety of statistical reports and compose routine correspondence. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Experience and Training Performing extensive responsible double-entry accounting, preferably with municipal accounting experience. An equivalent combination of experience and training sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Knowledge Accounting principles, procedures and terminology Advanced accounting record keeping procedures Billing and collection of claims Financial and statistical spreadsheets Data processing as it relates to accounting Principles of supervision and training Modern office equipment and procedures Computer terminal operating methods English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation Business math Federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances regarding accounting Ability Apply fundamental principles of accounting; analyze fiscal data and draw logical conclusions; maintain ledgers and journals Maintain accurate records and controls Read, understand and apply complex materials Operate a calculator and keyboard with accuracy Accurately and effectively process small claims paperwork and represent the City in court Effectively operate a computer terminal and use related software Speak clearly and distinctly; give accurate and timely information Prepare clear, concise and easily understood statistical and narrative reports Understand pertinent procedures and functions quickly and apply them without immediate supervision Remain current on accounting principles and small claims regulations Work independently; establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work For positions assigned as lead, effectively supervise and train assigned employees Environmental Conditions Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting. Physical Conditions Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Application Information Applications will be accepted until Monday, November 17, 2025, at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline. The selection process will consist of a minimum of skills examination and oral interview. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City. Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (including a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization. Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method. Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr