Accounting Assistant I (Part-Time)

City of Gilroy • Gilroy, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Gilroy is recruiting for an Accounting Assistant I – Part-Time, in the Finance Department. This position will primarily be assigned to the Utility Billing/Information Desk area, providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers, and performing cashiering and accounting-related work. The Finance Department’s goal is to provide timely and accurate financial information to City Management, City Council, and the public, while responsibly managing the City’s assets, including cash and investments. Under the direct supervision of the Finance Manager or Supervising Accounting Technician, the Accounting Assistant will perform a wide variety of accounting and statistical record-keeping assignments related to maintaining financial and statistical records. This position may provide support in one or more of the following areas: accounts receivable, accounts payable, utility billing, and/or the front desk information. This role offers opportunities to build foundational experience in municipal finance and may serve as a steppingstone to the Accounting Assistant I/II classification, depending on performance and experience gained.

Requirements

• High School graduation or G.E.D.
• Two years of experience in accounting and clerical work, including responsibility for handling and accounting for cash and/or maintaining accounting records.
• Keyboarding 25 net words per minute.
• Proficient in 10-key by touch and Windows environment.
• Pass a post-offer medical examination, which includes a drug test.
• Possess and maintain a valid California Driver License and a safe driving record necessary to operate assigned vehicles.
• Pass a Department of Justice criminal record check for employment.
• Completed applications with responses to supplemental questions.
• Detailed resume focusing on relevant work experience and education.
• Three professional references.

Nice To Haves

• 15 units of college level accounting.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English).
• Non-tobacco user.
• Cover letter that explains your specific interest in this position with the City of Gilroy.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Performing cashiering and accounting-related work.
• Performing a wide variety of accounting and statistical record-keeping assignments related to maintaining financial and statistical records.
• Providing support in one or more of the following areas: accounts receivable, accounts payable, utility billing, and/or the front desk information.
• Support the new Utility Customer water usage reports and portal.
• Assist customers with billing inquiries and account support.
• Develop knowledge of utility billing processes and account management.

Benefits

• Direct collaboration with the team.
• Active participation in daily operations.
• Comprehensive training.
• Hands-on experience.
• Resources needed to succeed in your role and contribute to the department's success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED