Accounting Technician

INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

SALARY: $3,757- $4,584/month

DEFINITION: Under direction, performs technical and entry level professional accounting work

involving the maintenance of accounting systems; performs related duties as
required.

REPRESENTATIVE
DUTIES: Prepares and coordinates City payroll; reviews, codes and enters time sheet

information; prints checks, distributes checks and runs payroll reports; prepares
quarterly tax reports and annual payroll reports; assists employees with all payroll
related questions; Processes purchase orders and invoices for payment; processes
1099’s; maintains records of utility payments; Prepares and posts journal entries;
balances general ledger accounts; Prepares recurring and special monthly, quarterly
and annual reports; responds to requests that involves researching technical data;
May be assigned to lead the work of clerical employees engaged in accounting
activity or assist in more complex operations; Provides temporary and vacation relief
in similar occupational fields as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education and/or Experience:
Three years of increasingly responsible clerical accounting experience that requires
knowledge of bookkeeping principles or any combination of training and experience

that provides the desired knowledge and abilities.

Knowledge of:
Basic accounting principles and practice; clerical accounting practices, record
keeping, and automated accounting applications; modern office practices and
m achine operation; municipal accounting system procedures.

Ability to:
Interpret the principles, regulations and procedures involved in accounting functions;
maintain financial and statistical records; work independently; organize work to meet
deadlines; detect errors in coding, arithmetic, and record processing; make
arithmetic calculations; reconcile differences in the record keeping system;
understand the relationship among accounting records and documents; analyze and
resolve technical accounting problems; prepare financial reports; establish and
maintain effective working relationships with superiors, peers, subordinates and the
general public; lead the work of others; operate a computer terminal.

REQUIREMENTS: Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Driver’s License.

SELECTION: Screening will consist of a competitive assessment of relevant education, training

and work experience to be followed by an exam and/or interview before an Oral
Board to determine the most qualified candidates. Applicants meeting the
minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview, and

(OVER)

the decision of the screening committee is final. Applicants will receive
electronic notification regarding results for all phases of the recruitment up to the
establishment of the eligibility list, if applicable. Candidates will be notified of the
date and time of scheduled interviews and/or tests. The City of Porterville reserves
the right to alter the testing process at any time, without notice, as needed.

TO APPLY: Please submit an application online at www.ci.porterville.ca.us. Applications must be

received by 4:00 p.m., Friday, March 7, 2025.
SPECIAL

CONDITION: Candidates recommended for hire will be required to undergo a background
reference and fingerprint check and a pre-employment physical and drug screening.

The City of Porterville is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and is compliant with
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you believe you need accommodation
under the ADA in the testing process for any position for which you intend to apply,
please contact the Human Resources Division at (559) 782-7441 to request such
accommodation. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color,
religion, creed, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability or medical condition,
Acquired Immune Deficiency (AIDS/HIV) or AIDS related conditions, political
affiliation, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital or domestic partner status, gender
identity, parental status, veteran status, height, weight, or any other basis protected
by law.

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