SENIOR ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

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're looking for the "right person" to serve as Senior Accounting Technician with the Public Works Department.

The Public Works Department designs, builds, and maintains the City's infrastructure. Infrastructure includes water systems, sewers & storm drains, city buildings, landscapes, city parks & athletic fields, trees, bike trails, roadways, traffic signals and more. Our ideal candidate has a positive attitude and desire to learn. A background in Public Works Engineering and Capital Projects is preferred.

Under general supervision, coordinates and performs a variety of advanced level technical accounting duties involving revenue collection, customer service, treasury, accounts payable or receivable, general ledger maintenance and financial reporting; provides work direction to assigned support staff; and performs other duties as required within the scope of the classification. The Senior Accounting Technician assigns to and reviews work of other accounting technicians, and participates in technical accounting support activities.  It is distinguished from the lower classifications, Accounting Technician I-II, by the complexity of assignments and degree of responsibility, and may include supervisory duties.

•  Researches discrepancies or verifies account information using automated data systems, the Internet or hard copy documents
• Reviews system reports for accuracy or to identify data entry errors
• Audits records and files associated with various business transactions
• Verifies and reconciles accounts receivable transactions such as tax or utility payments, licensing and permit fees and fines
• Balances transactions at end of day
• Maintains internal cash controls
• Performs account maintenance
• Retrieves, tabulates and audits data and prepares periodic activity or statistical reports
• Prepares month-end reconciliation and closing entries
• Audits, reconciles, and prepares journal entries for accounts payable
• Creates recurring invoices for accounts receivables
• Processes accounts receivable adjustments and write-offs
• Monitors delinquent accounts
• Assists customer with payment arrangements and refers past due accounts to collection agency
• Processes, verifies, consolidates and deposits all funds accepted by the City including currency, coin, checks and credit card charges
• Processes and distributes all petty cash requests

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 supplemented by classes in Accounting, Business Administration or other related field.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience working in a position with responsibility for performing general accounting duties.  

Certifications/License:  A valid California Class C driver license and an acceptable driving record are required by time of appointment and during course of employment.


SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program.

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.

• Application Review 
• Examination - Applicants who BEST meet the City's needs will be invited to participate in the assessment process, which will include an Oral Exam (weighted 100%) - tentatively scheduled for March 6, 2025. 
• Selection Interview
• Pre-Employment/Background 
• Appointment

Salary : $4,964 - $6,653