City of Huntington Beach
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN - Business License
City of Huntington Beach, Huntington Beach, California, us, 92615
Note: This job description is currently being updated and is under review for final approval.
Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have an outstanding career opportunity available, as we are looking for the right person to serve as
Accounting Technician
in the
Business License division
of the Finance Department. The
ideal candidate
will be excited to provide our business owners with excellent customer service. An independent thinker and problem solver, this person brings an optimistic, can-do attitude and a focus on results and continuous improvement. Familiarity with technology and tools that support contemporary business practices and maximum efficiency, coupled with a track record of data-driven decision making and the delivery of exceptional outcomes, will be expected. A sophisticated understanding of both external and internal customer needs and concerns should be evident, along with a demonstrated ability to address challenges with initiative, courage, and confidence. The Position The Accounting Technician provides quality customer services and performs a variety of technical accounting duties involving revenue collection, treasury, accounts receivable, requisitioning and purchasing of supplies, materials; maintains a variety of records, ledgers, logs, files and systems; and assists in the preparation of documents, reports, and/or analyses and financial statements. Greets the public, responds to questions concerning fees, requirements or services, provides accurate information Accepts payments from walk-in customers, online platforms, by mail or night depository Receives, processes, and posts details of accounts receivable such as civil citations, utility payments, licensing and permit fees and fines Performs account maintenance by updating accounts, inputting and filing financial, statistical and related data, and retrieving, gathering, assembling, tabulating, checking and auditing data and preparing reports Generates billings and reviews for accuracy Gathers, assembles, tabulates, checks, audits, posts, inputs, and files financial, statistical, personnel, and related data Receipts, balances and posts cash funds; opens, closes, operates and balances cash register on a daily basis Completes applications for services and licenses, provides documents, instructions or directs visitor to appropriate party Receives, posts and audits accounts receivable, civil citations, and fines, audits accounts for accuracy, and researches discrepancies Monitors delinquent accounts, assists customers with payment arrangements, sets up and tracks promissory notes and refers past due accounts to collection agencies Assists with providing customers information and educational materials regarding changes to local, state, and federal laws Checks documents for accuracy Answers telephones, responds to questions, provides accurate information Enters financial data into appropriate accounting and computer systems and maintains records and files associated with various business transactions Verifies and reconciles accounts receivable transactions Performs routine clerical support duties Prepares customer correspondence using word processing software Maintains complex filing systems and researches historical files May perform back-up duties for other positions within the work group Reports to work as scheduled and may work a variety of schedules which may include evenings, weekends and holidays as required
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Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes: Education: High school diploma or equivalent certificate. Supplemental classes or coursework in accounting, business administration or other related field is preferred. Experience:
Two (2) years of accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, timekeeping, and/or cashiering experience. Completed coursework in accounting, business administration or related area may substitute for required experience on a 30 semester or 45 quarter unit-per-year basis. SPECIAL CONDITIONS Public Employee Disaster Service Worker:
In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster. Click here to view the full job description APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE An online application must be fully completed Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in the assessment process, which includes a virtual oral exam (weighted 100%),
tentatively scheduled for September 3, 2025 . Selection Interview Background Appointment
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Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have an outstanding career opportunity available, as we are looking for the right person to serve as
Accounting Technician
in the
Business License division
of the Finance Department. The
ideal candidate
will be excited to provide our business owners with excellent customer service. An independent thinker and problem solver, this person brings an optimistic, can-do attitude and a focus on results and continuous improvement. Familiarity with technology and tools that support contemporary business practices and maximum efficiency, coupled with a track record of data-driven decision making and the delivery of exceptional outcomes, will be expected. A sophisticated understanding of both external and internal customer needs and concerns should be evident, along with a demonstrated ability to address challenges with initiative, courage, and confidence. The Position The Accounting Technician provides quality customer services and performs a variety of technical accounting duties involving revenue collection, treasury, accounts receivable, requisitioning and purchasing of supplies, materials; maintains a variety of records, ledgers, logs, files and systems; and assists in the preparation of documents, reports, and/or analyses and financial statements. Greets the public, responds to questions concerning fees, requirements or services, provides accurate information Accepts payments from walk-in customers, online platforms, by mail or night depository Receives, processes, and posts details of accounts receivable such as civil citations, utility payments, licensing and permit fees and fines Performs account maintenance by updating accounts, inputting and filing financial, statistical and related data, and retrieving, gathering, assembling, tabulating, checking and auditing data and preparing reports Generates billings and reviews for accuracy Gathers, assembles, tabulates, checks, audits, posts, inputs, and files financial, statistical, personnel, and related data Receipts, balances and posts cash funds; opens, closes, operates and balances cash register on a daily basis Completes applications for services and licenses, provides documents, instructions or directs visitor to appropriate party Receives, posts and audits accounts receivable, civil citations, and fines, audits accounts for accuracy, and researches discrepancies Monitors delinquent accounts, assists customers with payment arrangements, sets up and tracks promissory notes and refers past due accounts to collection agencies Assists with providing customers information and educational materials regarding changes to local, state, and federal laws Checks documents for accuracy Answers telephones, responds to questions, provides accurate information Enters financial data into appropriate accounting and computer systems and maintains records and files associated with various business transactions Verifies and reconciles accounts receivable transactions Performs routine clerical support duties Prepares customer correspondence using word processing software Maintains complex filing systems and researches historical files May perform back-up duties for other positions within the work group Reports to work as scheduled and may work a variety of schedules which may include evenings, weekends and holidays as required
Click here to view the full job description
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes: Education: High school diploma or equivalent certificate. Supplemental classes or coursework in accounting, business administration or other related field is preferred. Experience:
Two (2) years of accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, timekeeping, and/or cashiering experience. Completed coursework in accounting, business administration or related area may substitute for required experience on a 30 semester or 45 quarter unit-per-year basis. SPECIAL CONDITIONS Public Employee Disaster Service Worker:
In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster. Click here to view the full job description APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE An online application must be fully completed Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in the assessment process, which includes a virtual oral exam (weighted 100%),
tentatively scheduled for September 3, 2025 . Selection Interview Background Appointment
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